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Oct

What’s the Difference Between Implant Warranties?

Published: October 12, 2015

All of the implant manufacturers offer great warranties. They compete with each other so vigorously that you'll likely find the company with "the best" warranty will have their warranty matched word for word very soon after it becomes known. You simply can't chase the warranty rabbit. The most important part of this to understand is that no...

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Sep

Even the Brits know there’s a problem

Published: September 30, 2015

The attached news article is a real awakening to the pervasive problem across the globe of unqualified persons (often not surgeons or evenMD's) performing surgical procedures that are only traditionally taught in approved residency training programs. http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=35257b2c-077a-4207-b18d-d9a135588fe5 When...

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Sep

Why the square face?

Published: September 18, 2015

Have a square face? Not having a tapered or more oval shaped face can take away from one’s attractiveness. In years past, it often took major surgical procedures in order to improve this issue. Luckily, we now have many good non-surgical options that allow us to make very nice changes in the shape of a patient’s face. As a surgeon and...

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Aug

Quick Plastic Surgery Statistics

Published: August 11, 2015

Because we operate exclusively in our own certified surgical facility, we often fail to recognize how little patients really think about where they are having their surgery. As experienced and committed surgeons, we are sure to always put the patient's safety first and foremost in our minds. Consequently, when recent research was released by the...

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Aug

Which Implants Should I Choose?

Published: August 6, 2015

I'm often asked what breast implant is the "best". Here's my usual answer. Silicone implants are better for thin patients without much of their own breast tissue. For heavier chested women, the difference is minimal. These advantages are because silicone implants are softer and show less rippling; with the newer (5th generation silicone gel...

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Jun

Can I get Silicone Breast Implants Before I Turn 22 Years Old??

Published: June 30, 2015

Recent clarification from our largest cosmetic plastic surgery society legal counsel has verified what we have known all along: patients under 22 years of age can have silicone breast implants used for primary breast augmentation. When the FDA granted the use of silicone implants for primary breast augmentation (removing qualifications that the...

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Apr

2015 PREDICTIONS: COSMETIC PROCEDURES CONTINUE TO CLIMB [Part 1]

Published: April 15, 2015

As 2015 rolls on, plastic surgeons are sharing their predictions about what they expect will happen in the world of cosmetic surgery this year. With an improving economy and more public comfort regarding the safety of treatments, interest in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures is expected to continue to climb. If you're ready to...

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Apr

NUMBER OF BREAST LIFTS GOES UP, UP, UP

Published: April 3, 2015

NUMBER OF BREAST LIFTS GOES UP, UP, UP Breast lifts have become much more popular in the United States since the year 2000, statistics show. According to numbers from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in the years since 2000, the number of breast lift procedures performed in the U.S. climbed 70 percent. This increase in mastopexy...

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Jan

Cosmetic Surgery For Seniors Shows Equal Success

Published: January 5, 2015

There's good news for older men and women who are interested in improving their appearance with cosmetic surgery: A new study shows that plastic surgery is just as safe for seniors as it is for younger patients. Motivated by the aging U.S. population, researchers wondered whether older patients are at greater risk of complications. Their results...

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Dec

Popularity of Arm Lifts Soars High

Published: December 16, 2014

Arm lifts to remove unsightly loose skin from the back of the arms have become much more popular since the turn of the 21st century. Brachioplasty is a great option for patients who have hanging skin caused by aging, genetics and major weight loss. Since 2000, the number of brachioplasties in the U.S. has shot up an astounding 4,378 percent,...