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Can You Speed Up Recovery From Plastic Surgery?
One of the most frequent questions we get from patients is whether anything can be done to speed up the

3 Common Breast Augmentation Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
Breast augmentation is by far the most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S., with roughly 200,000 procedures performed every year.

For Healthier Skin, Avoid Makeup With These 7 Ingredients
For healthier skin, women are often caught in a cosmetic catch-22: for their facial skin to be healthiest, it should

Men: When to Consider Getting Pectoral Implants
Every person’s body responds to exercise differently. For some men, a certain number of push-ups and bench press exercises can

Embrace These 5 Low-Impact Fitness Regimens
For those who are older or have joint problems, it can be hard to find an exercise regimen that works

3 Types of Diets that Don’t Work, and Why You
With dozens of new diets coming out every year, it can be hard to know which ones are worth paying

Why Men Are Becoming More Comfortable with Botox
Why Men Are Becoming More Comfortable with Botox According to a recently released study from the American Society for Aesthetic

Lip Reduction Procedures Are Growing in Popularity
Have you heard of the lip reduction procedure phenomenon? Lip reduction procedures were the fastest growing cosmetic procedure of 2016,

The 30 Days Without Sugar Challenge: Can You Do It?
Diet experts have many differing opinions, but one thing that more and more experts can agree on is that the

Do the Results of Liposuction Last? How This Procedure Can
If you exercise regularly but are having trouble with a particular area of your body, liposuction can help you tackle

Talking Shape: Summer 2017 Newsletter
In this issue: Shut Eye - Bridge Walk - Campfire Songs -ASPS Reports - Kid at heart - Shake it

Liposuction and Fat Transfer Buttock Augmentation: A Newly Popular Combo
Occasionally, depending on what results a particular patient is looking for, two cosmetic procedures performed at the same time can

This Summer, Embrace Fitness Without Doing Any “Fitness”
Whether you’re the type of person who loves going to the gym or the type that never sets foot in

20 Questions for Selecting a Plastic Surgeon for Your First
You’ve spent months and maybe even years thinking about it. You’ve talked it over with friends and family, and made

Why You’ll Want to Check Out Our New Summer Body
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Is Botox Really Safe? A Review of the Research
Have you considered a non-invasive Botox procedure as a way to alleviate wrinkles and look younger? Botox is one of

The Benefits of an Eye Lift Procedure for Men
The eyes are usually one of the first things we notice about a person we meet. Looking at someone in

Superfoods to the Rescue: 8 Foods to Try Now for
If you’re health-conscious and even occasionally read about healthy diets, you’ve almost certainly encountered the concept of superfoods. These foods

Skin Care Myths and Skin Care Realities
We’re all interested in having better and younger-looking skin, which means that when we find out something that might help

2016 Plastic Surgery Trends
Every spring, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons releases its annual report, which sheds light on trends in the industry.

The 6 Qualities that Make a Great Cosmetic Surgeon
Finding a cosmetic surgeon you can trust can be an intimidating task. If you haven’t worked with one before, and