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Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Results: What To Expect

Enhancing your breasts with fat transfer breast augmentation—often called natural breast augmentation—is an exciting way to achieve natural-looking, subtle results. By using your own fat instead of implants, you can add about one cup size to your breasts while sculpting other areas of your body. Here, I’ll discuss what you can expect from the procedure …

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Targeting Fat in Top ‘Trouble’ Spots: Chin, Arm, Abdomen Liposuction

Liposuction is a highly effective way to target stubborn pockets of fat that don't respond to diet and exercise. As a plastic surgeon, I use this versatile procedure to help patients achieve a slimmer, more contoured appearance. Although liposuction to reshape the abdomen is perhaps the most popular, areas from the thighs to the arms …

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Tummy Tuck Scar Healing: Stages of Recovery

If you’re dreaming of the smoother, flatter abdomen that a tummy tuck can create, you may also be wondering about the scar that will accompany it. Scarring is a natural consequence of surgery, and for most patients, the improved contours and increased confidence are worth it. Learn more about the tummy tuck scar healing stages …

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Does CoolScultping® or Sculpsure® Hurt?

We’re seeing an uptick in demand for nonsurgical body contouring procedures at our practice, especially CoolSculpting and SculpSure ("warm sculpting"). Why all the hype? Busy patients find that these treatments offer the benefits of slimming and reshaping the body quickly and conveniently—without incisions or downtime. Still, many patients wonder how cold CoolSculpting is and how …

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What To Do After BOTOX

Patients who want a go-to solution for banishing their forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet frequently turn to BOTOX® Cosmetic. This straightforward, highly effective treatment requires no downtime and is a quick and relatively painless procedure that you can easily schedule into your lunch break. But while it may be a low-maintenance treatment, understanding …

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IPL Photofacial: Here’s Everything You Need To Know!

One of the most versatile nonsurgical treatments our patients ask about is the IPL photofacial. But why is this particular skin rejuvenation treatment so frequently requested? Simply put, it can work wonders for aging skin, hyperpigmentation, and other common complexion concerns. Given its rising popularity, let's "shed some light" on the benefits of IPL photofacial, …

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Should You Consider Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery?

Choosing to have breast augmentation surgery is a momentous decision, one that can reshape your breasts as well as improve your self-confidence. While most patients are satisfied with their breast implant results for many years, they may consider breast augmentation revision as time passes. If you're considering this procedure, you likely have many questions about …

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