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I Want to Look Great for Valentine’s Day!

January 27, 2012

Raise your hand if you wait until the last minute to take care of tasks. Yep, we are guilty too. With the internet, overnight shipping and instant gratification at every corner, the idea of planning ahead really has lost its appeal. There are still a few things in life that we need to plan ahead [...]

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Giuliana Rancic Sheds Light on Breast Reconstruction

December 16, 2011

Breast reconstruction has been in the news lately due to the announcement of E! News star Giuliana Rancic’s breast cancer and double mastectomy.  Giuliana opted for an immediate breast reconstruction procedure following her mastectomy. Fans of the E! star are praising her choice to share her experience with the world and bring awareness to breast [...]

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Daily Deal Coupons: Risky Business for Plastic Surgeons

October 28, 2011

Plastic surgeons are jumping on the bandwagon of “Daily Deal” websites like Groupon and Living Social, offering deep discounts on lasers, Botox and filler treatments. Doctors want to get new patients in the door and consumers are getting a great deal on a treatment. Sounds like a win-win, right? Daily Deal websites are a great [...]

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Get Rid of Wrinkles AND Your Migraine??

September 30, 2011

We would venture to bet that anyone who suffers from migraines is willing to explore just about any treatment to obtain relief from the pain.  The symptoms of migraine (pain, photosensitivity, and nausea) are keeping 30 million Americans miserable for up to a day or even more.  Medication is still considered the only effective solution [...]

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USA Today Cracks Down on Untrained Plastic Surgeons

September 16, 2011

Articles released this week from USA Today have brought attention to the number of physicians performing cosmetic procedures without formal training.  One article highlights a self-taught non board-certified surgeon who regularly teaches a weekend course in breast augmentation.  Interestingly, this surgeon never completed any plastic surgery training nor did he qualify for board certification in [...]

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