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Does a deep plane facelift leave scars?

The first step in performing a facelift is making an incision through the skin of the face and neck. Although there are slight variations in incision types depending on your surgeon, the facelift incision is carefully designed to hide or minimize scars.  Facelift Incisions: Explained The incision starts in an area of the face just…

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Can you reverse a BBL?

Most people think of plastic surgery as a one-time permanent deal, and this is true for most surgeries, but not all. There are very few plastic surgeries that can actually be reversed – but a Brazilian butt lift, or BBL, is one of them.  Augmenting the buttocks area can be done in several ways. It…

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How painful is facelift surgery?

Facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgery that treats the physical signs of aging in the face and neck. If you are considering facelift surgery, it is important to speak to your surgeon about what to expect in terms of pain and recovery.  Overall, many studies have demonstrated that facelift in general is not painful and…

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Removing breast implants: What to know

In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of women who opt to remove their breast implants.  How much does it cost to remove breast implants? The average cost of breast implant removal surgery is $3,049, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  This cost is only part of the…

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What’s the best age for a facelift?

It can be difficult to say what the best age to have a facelift is, because people experience aging differently. The process of aging is complicated and depends on many factors. Some of the factors of aging include: Genetics Health status Life experiences  Stress level,  Degree of photo damage— a process of sunlight or ultraviolet…

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Can You Get a Mommy Makeover With a BBL?

Yes, it’s possible to undergo a BBL during mommy makeover surgery. The term ‘mommy makeover’ refers to a combination of procedures that can be done during the same surgery — which can include a Brazilian butt lift (BBL).  The most common areas addressed during a mommy makeover are the abdomen, breasts, waist, and buttocks.  The…

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Is a Mommy Makeover Safe?

Mommy makeovers are widely considered safe, but as with any surgery, there are always risks involved.  Fortunately, the most common complications encountered after surgery are considered minor and are mostly related to wound healing, seromas (fluid collections), minor infections, and minor bleeding.  Major complications such as deep vein thrombosis and cardiopulmonary complications can also occur,…

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How to Prepare for Breast Augmentation

Once you have decided that breast augmentation is right for you, the next step is to properly prepare for the surgery. Most patients find this task quite daunting as there are mountains of information out there and it can be difficult to sift through it all. One of the most common questions we get asked…

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When is a Blepharoplasty Medically Necessary?

A blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a procedure that removes excess skin, muscle, and/or fat from the eyelids. There are both cosmetic and functional reasons to have this surgery. A frequently asked question from patients is, “When is a blepharoplasty a medically necessary procedure?” The first aspect to consider is the motivation for seeking surgical…

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How Long Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Last?

In order to explain the longevity of the results of a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), it’s important to understand what the surgery is, how it’s performed, and the factors that impact how long the results can last. The Brazilian butt lift is actually not a lift at all — but rather a technique that transfers…

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