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2011 Top Five Male Cosmetic Surgical Procedures Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Men care about their appearance too! Plastic surgery is not just for the ladies. Find out which cosmetic surgery procedures were the most popular for men in 2011.
How Long Will My Liposuction Results Last? Created: Thursday, March 06, 2008 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Many people want to know if the results from liposuction surgery are permanent. As with many questions relating to plastic surgery, the answer is yes...and no.
2011 Top Five Cosmetic Surgical Procedures Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
What were the most popular plastic surgery procedures in 2011? Find out here.
Tumescent Solution Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
What is tumescent solution? Is it different from wetting solution for liposuction? Find out here.
Location of Mini Tummy Tuck Incision Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Just how low and how long is a mini tummy tuck incision?
2010 Top 5 Female Cosmetic Surgical Procedures - All about 2010 Top 5 Female Cosmetic Surgical Procedures Created: Monday, April 18, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
What were the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for women in 2010? Read all about them here.
At-Home Skin Resurfacing Overview Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Don't have the cash flow for skin resurfacing in a medical setting? Or do you just prefer to perform your beauty regimen in the privacy of your own home? Find out the latest at-home skin resurfacin..
Which Lower Body Parts Can Be Treated With Liposuction? Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Liposuction can be used to remove excess fat from various body parts. It can be used on the upper and lower body. Find out which lower body parts are amenable to liposuction.
Which Body Parts Can Be Treated With Liposuction? Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Liposuction can be used to remove excess fat from various body parts. You may be surprised at just where liposuction can be used on the body.
Skin Resurfacing With Home Microdermabrasion Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Wondering just how effective at-home microdermabrasion is at improving facial lines and wrinkles? Read about it's effectiveness here!
Skin Resurfacing With Facial Scrubs Created: Sunday, March 25, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Wondering just how effective facial scrubs are at removing facial lines and wrinkles? Read about their effectiveness here!
Skin Resurfacing With Retinoids Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Are retinoids such as Retin A, Tazorec, Adapalene,or Isotretinoin a good home treatment for wrinkles?
Skin Resurfacing With Glycolic Acid Created: Sunday, March 25, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Considering glycolic acid for skin resurfacing? Learn all about the glycolic acid peel as well as it's benefits and risks.
Things to Know Before You Have Plastic Surgery Created: Thursday, March 22, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Are you considering plastic surgery? There are some important things to consider before having plastic surgery.
10 Things to Stop Doing If You’re Considering Plastic Surgery Created: Thursday, March 22, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012
10 Things to Stop Doing If You’re Considering Plastic Surgery
Reverse Tummy Tuck Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
What is a reverse tummy tuck? How do you know if it’s right procedure for you? How much does a reverse tummy tuck cost? Get the answers to these questions and more.
Goals and Timing of Cleft Palate Repair Created: Sunday, October 30, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
When is the best time to repair a cleft palate? What are the goals in repairing a cleft palate?
How Is Fat Transfer to the Hands Done? Created: Monday, October 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Wondering how to get younger looking hands? Even with surgical rejuvenation of the face and breasts, the hands can be a dead give away to one's true age! Read all about how to turn back the
Patient is marked for fat transfer to breast Created: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Just where are the incisions for fat transfer to the breast located? Find out here.
Markings for Stem Cell Facelift Created: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Find out what the markings look like for a stem cell facelift.
What Are the Possible Complications After an Otoplasty? Created: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
FAQ Complex: Otoplasty
Pressure Ulcer - Definition of Pressure Ulcer Created: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Concise definition of pressure ulcer.
Another Breast Implant Scare Created: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 27, 2012
Another breast implant scandal is in the news. This time the culprit is the French PIP breast mplant.
Skin Resurfacing - Dermabrasion Created: Sunday, January 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
Dermabrasion? Microdermabrasion? Laser Peel? Chemical Peel? Which type of skin resurfacing method is right for you? Read about it here.
Skin Resurfacing - Microdermabrasion Created: Sunday, January 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
Microdermabrasion can be a good way to improve the appearance of your skin without plastic surgery. Learn all about this type of skin resurfacing and how it’s different from dermabrasion.
Laser Peels - What is a Laser Peel Created: Friday, June 13, 2008 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Laser skin resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, is one of the most powerful anti-aging tools at the plastic surgeon's disposal. Similar to a chemical peel or dermabrasion procedure, it helps re..
Skin Resurfacing - Lasers Created: Thursday, January 19, 2012 Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Do you have wrinkles but don’t want to have surgery? Have you wondered if laser resurfacing or laser peels are right for you? Learn more about the different methods of laser skin resurfacing ..
Skin Resurfacing - Chemical Peels Created: Thursday, January 19, 2012 Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wondering how to improve the appearance of your skin without plastic surgery. Learn about the different types of chemical peels performed by plastic surgeons.
How Can I Tell If I Need A Tummy Tuck? Created: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Updated: Monday, January 16, 2012
Are you looking to improve the shape of your tummy? Sit-ups and crunches aren’t working and that “10-Minute Tummy Tuck” device isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? You may..
Pumping and Plumping – The Use of Unsafe Injectables Created: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Despite the story or Priscilla Presley and other unfortunate people, the use of non-medical grade materials to “pump and plump” body parts is still being performed. This practice can ha..
Help – My Breasts Are Droopy! Created: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Looking to improve the appearance of your breasts? Think you need a breast lift, a breast augmentation, or both? Find out how to tell which procedure(s) you may need!
Plastic Surgery Tourism Created: Thursday, December 22, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Thinking about having plastic surgery in another country because it’ll be less expensive. If everything doesn’t go as planned, you may end up paying more

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