Can I get rid of the wrinkles and sagging skin on my neck with exercise or do I need neck lift surgery? By this point, most of us have spent at least some time on a Zoom call. While this will never feel the same as getting together in person, it has been a wonderful…
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Rhinoplasty: Choosing a Closed or Open Procedure
Which is better for a nose procedure, the closed method or the open method? Nose surgery, technically, rhinoplasty, but commonly referred to as a “nose job”, has become increasingly common, not only for women but also for men. The term procedure is also often used when discussing nose surgery, but, actually, this is not accurate….
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Does Being a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Matter?
How much attention should I pay to whether the plastic surgeon I am considering is board certified or not? Whether you have been considering some sort of cosmetic or plastic surgery for some time or looking at yourself on Zoom has caused you to start thinking it might be a good time for eyelift surgery,…
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Combining Microneedling with PRP
What is PRP and why is it being used along with microneedling? When we are young we take many things for granted, especially the tone and elasticity of our skin that is provided by the body’s ample production of collagen. As we age, less and less of this important protein is produced, and the evidence…
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Time to Do Something About That Double Chin?
Is liposuction the best option for getting rid of a double chin? The past months have been challenging in a variety of ways. Adjusting to a global pandemic is not something that we have had any training for, or, as it turns out, much of an idea of just how many areas of our lives…
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Trends in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
What are the cosmetic procedures that are most often being requested today? The popularity of cosmetic procedures has been steadily growing. This includes surgical procedures as well as those that are non-invasive. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has been documenting that growth along with a wide range of statistical information related to cosmetic…
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Treatment for Acne Scarring
Can microneedling be used to remove or minimize the appearance of scars caused by acne? We may live in what seems to be an increasingly polarized world, but there are some things that we all agree on. A good example of that can be found in our growing-up years, which most would agree can be…
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Is Breast Augmentation Right for You?
What questions should I ask before making the decision to have breast augmentation surgery? If you have been considering having breast augmentation surgery, you’re certainly not alone. More popular even than liposuction and rhinoplasty, surgery to increase breast size tops the list of most requested cosmetic surgery procedures. Just in the U.S., alone, there are…
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Could a Deviated Septum Be Causing Weight Gain?
Is it possible to lose weight as a side benefit of having a septoplasty? Weight loss is a billion-dollar industry here in the U.S. Millions of Americans seemed to be locked into a never-ending struggle with issues related to body weight. Visit a Barnes and Noble book store and you will find multiple sections devoted…
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Eye Lift Surgery for Men
Is eye lift surgery very common for men or is it only requested by women? Why do men have plastic surgery? Maybe that’s not a good question because it’s not specific enough. Men have always had plastic surgery to repair damage to the face. In fact, some of the most devastating injuries of the first…
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