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Patients Look Nearly a Decade Younger After Plastic Surgery

Posted July 30, 2012 in Facial Surgery

According to a recent study, published in an article online in the Archives of Facial and Plastic Surgery, patients looked an average of nine years younger than they did before their facial plastic surgery procedure. Plastic Surgery Photos Show Younger Looking Faces The study was done by the University of Toronto’s Division of Facial Plastic […]

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Breast Implants Improve Quality of Life, Study Shows

Posted July 20, 2012 in Breast Surgery

Undergoing breast augmentation can have a dramatic effect on your sexual satisfaction, quality of life and well-being, according to a recent clinical study. This study was undertaken as a joint effort by doctors in the United States and Canada, and recorded measurable variables in a controlled survey. While patients and physicians have long held that […]

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What to Expect After Breast Augmentation

Posted July 12, 2012 in Breast Surgery

Healing after breast augmentation is a process that your plastic surgeon will instruct you on to help it go smoothly. Here are some general guidelines on the healing and recovery process. For a few weeks after surgery, you will probably have soreness and swelling. You might also have numbness or a burning sensation in your […]

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How Often Should Breast Implants Be Replaced?

Posted July 05, 2012 in Breast Surgery

Breast implants are not lifetime devices, according to the FDA. However, no one knows exactly how long an implant will last. Dr. Stephen Li, who has served on three FDA panels that reviewed implant safety, told the New York Times in 2008 that manufacturers’ data suggested silicone implants should last at least ten years. According to […]

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Researchers Aim to Further Investigate Psychosocial Impacts of Cosmetic Surgery

Posted July 02, 2012 in Plastic Surgeon

More than 13.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. just last year. Despite the cosmetic surgery industry’s rise to mainstream acceptability, the sector remains largely unregulated when it comes to preliminary psychological assessments for potential patients. Psychological health is an important factor that should be taken into consideration during the consultation process. Those […]

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