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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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4 Things You Need to Know About Breast Implants

September 13, 2011

Breast implants are one of the top 3 plastic surgeries performed in the United States. Besides the typical – size, shape and type – questions many people ask, there are other aspects of the procedure that you should be aware. Here are answers to the most common questions we hear: Placement Matters… Breast implants can [...]

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Injectable Throwdown: Sculptra vs Juvederm

August 27, 2011

Who remembers the compare and contrast exercises from grade school?  You know – Venn Diagrams, Graphic Organizers, Comparison Trees, weighing the pros and cons. You may have dreaded them back then, but they can be an excellent method in weighing your options and determining what is best for you.  Here we are putting those tactics to [...]

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Plastic Surgery in Your 20′s, 30′s … 60′s and 70′s?

August 23, 2011

You’ve seen the news stories lately; “Grandma Getting a Boob Job,” or “A Facelift to Keep Grandpa Looking Young.” Plastic surgery for patients 65 and older has recently gained popularity in the media, but this has been a trend for several years now.  According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 8% of all [...]

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