BREAST AUGMENTATION – SALINE OR SILICONE

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350cc Silicone Implants 325cc Silicone Implants Which breast implant is better – saline or silicone? In the United States, about 80% of all breast implants are silicone. I am about 50% saline and 50% silicone. I used to say that if done correctly, the look and the feel are the same. I really don’t believe…

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CASE STUDY – BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL WITH BREAST LIFT

This 39 year old lady had breast implants placed 21 years ago because she desired larger breasts. At the time she had them placed, her breasts were fairly small compared to her body, and she wanted to be more proportional. She gained breast tissue over the years due to aging, body changes, and babies. She…

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CASE STUDY – BREAST LIFT/MASTOPEXY

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This pleasant …. year old patient was very happy with the size of her breasts, but not with the sagginess of her breasts. She had ….  children and noticed that after her last child was done breast feeding, her breasts lost fullness on top and became saggy on the bottom. She wanted her breasts to…

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CASE STUDY – TUMMY TUCK AFTER MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS

TUMMY TUCK AFTER MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS

This is a 25 year old lady who was always significantly overweight as a child and as an adult. She underwent weight reduction surgery (bariatric or gastric bypass surgery) and lost 100 pounds. Although she lost significant amounts of fat, she did not lose any skin. There are elastic fibers in the skin. They are…

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5 Things to Expect During Liposuction Recovery

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You have decided to have liposuction surgery. You are committed to looking great and feeling better around yourself. That’s fantastic news! Liposuction is the second most popular form of plastic surgery. It isn’t as serious as some surgeries, but there are still things you need to be aware of. You probably have questions about the…

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What Are Cosmetic Injectables? Your Complete Guide

Cosmetic Face Procedure

If you’ve heard of cosmetic injectables, but are not sure what they are or how they work, then this guide is for you. Cosmetic injectables are a popular non-surgical way to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and restore volume to create a more youthful appearance. This guide will walk you through what these injectables…

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Are There Different Types of Tummy Tucks?

Formal Tummy Tuck

There are several types and variations of a Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty). These include: Formal Tummy Tuck – This is probably the most common form of a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Skin and fat are removed from the lower part of the belly, tunneling under the upper belly up to the rib cage is performed, and the…

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