Medical Travel

Breast Reconstruction With Fat

Suzanne Somers
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Can breast reconstruction with fat be done? Yes. Should breast reconstruction with fat be done? The answer to that question is still undecided.

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Laser Peels

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My last blog focused on chemical peels. Laser peels are yet another way to improve the texture of your skin be decreasing the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars, and discolorations. So which type of laser treatment should you get? There are so many different types of lasers. How do you know which one is right for you?

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Chemical Peels

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Want to improve the appearance of your skin? Are you confused about the different skin resurfacing treatments? Chemical peels are one way to improve the texture of your skin. There are many different types of peels and it can get a little overwhelming trying to figure out which one is right for you. Learn all about the different types of chemical peels in an easy-to-read article.

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Think You Need A Tummy Tuck?

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My recent blog on the 10-Minute Tummy Tuck garnered a great deal of commentary. While I would like to think it's because it was so well-written (wink, wink), I know it's truly because there are many people out there who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their abdomen. They are looking for ways, specifically easy, simple, or non-invasive ways to tighten that tummy. While a reasonable diet and exercise will go along way, there are some unfortunate people for whom all the strict dieting and exercise in the world will not eliminate sagging or loose skin. To get rid of this skin, a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is necessary.

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Think You Need A Breast Lift?

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So how can you tell if you need a breast lift? "Need" of course meaning only if you don't like the current appearance of ...

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Liposuction, Weight Loss, and New Year’s Resolutions

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Losing weight is usually at or near the top of the list for New Year's resolutions. As a plastic surgeon, I've seen weight loss come via different routes. There's the surgical route in which the stomach is altered to decrease food intake. Then there's the non-surgical approach of diet and exercise.

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Plastic Surgery and Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a condition not uncommon to the plastic surgery community. These patients are obsessed with particular body parts (usually skin, hair, and nose) and spend anywhere from three to eight hours a day preoccupied with features they view as unsatisfactory.

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Pollution, Weather, and Skin Damage

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Exposure to pollution and extreme weather conditions are bad for many reasons. It can cause problems with breathing, exacerbate allergies, contaminate food and water supplies, etc. But did you know that pollution and extreme weather can worsen skin damage from the sun? Preliminary research suggests that extreme weather conditions and exposure to the level of pollution found in urban environments (Los Angeles, New York, Chicago) can double the skin damage from the sun.

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Introducing A New Dermal Filler - LAVIV™

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The FDA has approved a new dermal filler for smile lines. "What's the big deal?" you may ask. After all, there are already a good number of fillers on the market. Restylane®, Juvéderm®, Radiesse®, Sculptra®, Perlane®, and Artefill® are known FDA-approved injectables in the United States. The big deal is that this filler is autologous, which means it's made from your own cells.

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Pumping and Plumping Parties

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