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It hurts just to open a water bottle? Things you might not know about recovering after plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

You read the information provided by your doctor, you did your research and, still, you may be surprised by the small things that hurt, annoy or frustrate you after surgery, like the seemingly simple task of twisting open the cap on a water bottle.

Tissue donation for fat grafting?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Monday, June 2, 2025

Perhaps in an ideal world, we could move fat around, taking a little from the belly and boosting the breasts or thinning the thighs while sculpting the perfect backside. Fat grafting isn't science fiction. Plastic surgeons regularly use the technique to move fat from one location on a person's body to enhance another area.

Perfect your pout with a lip flip

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Thursday, May 29, 2025

At one time, social media platforms were flipping out over filler and how it could create the perfect pout. However, other products and techniques can help add volume and make lips look fuller and oh-so-kissable. The lip flip uses everyone's favorite wrinkle reducer, Botox, to help enhance the appearance and shape of the lips, giving patients luscious lips.

Brow lifts vs Botox: Do you need one or both?

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

So, do you need a brow lift or Botox? Maybe even both? It depends on the issues you want to improve.

What do I need to know? Tips and tricks for acing your plastic surgery consult

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

What do you need to know to ace your plastic surgery consultation? Okay, so going to your plastic surgery consultation shouldn't feel like you are prepping for your SATs, but to make the most out of your time with your plastic surgeon, you should be willing to do a little homework and prepare for your initial meeting.

How to find the right plastic surgeon to perform a corrective rhinoplasty

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer
Friday, May 16, 2025

Some aesthetic procedures involve a high level of attention to critical details and can often go wrong if the surgeon chosen is not right for the challenge. An example is revision rhinoplasty – an in-depth procedure that aims to revise or correct a previous rhinoplasty, with the goal of helping a patient reach their aesthetic goals and achieve facial balance.

Is that for real? Establishing trusted resources for your plastic surgery journey

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Friday, May 9, 2025

Every journey starts with one small step. In your plastic surgery journey, that step typically marks the point at which you decide you want to change something, but where do you go from there?

The Renuvion revolution: Minimally invasive skin tightening procedure reshapes body contouring

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer
Thursday, May 8, 2025

One of the latest innovations in body contouring is Renuvion. This technology is part of a changing aesthetic world, offering a more tightened appearance for a multitude of skin laxity issues and a variety of different age groups.

The emotional side of plastic surgery

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer
Monday, May 5, 2025

You're likely to be surprised by many complex emotions after plastic surgery. That's because, even when the change is positive, it can be difficult to process while you heal and wait for your final results. It's essential to prepare yourself for the feelings your operation could stir up and to know that they're normal.

The mid-facelift is taking facial aesthetics by storm

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer
Friday, May 2, 2025

Many patients opt for a full facelift as they begin to notice the signs of aging. However, for others, a less intensive option is becoming increasingly popular – the mid-facelift.

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Lifetime risk of breast cancer

Breast Reconstruction

How high does your lifetime risk of breast cancer have to be for a risk reducing mastectomy? Let's assume the patient has never had breast cancer and has no identifiable gene mutations, but has a lifetime risk of 42%. What is cutoff for insurance to cover it, generally speaking?

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Revision Mastopexy

Breast Lift

Is it possible for a new plastic surgeon to perform a revision mastopexy on me if they do not know the position of the vascular pedicles to my nipple areola complex from my initial mastopexy? I tried to get this information from the surgeon who performed my initial mastoepxy but like he is unfortunately withholding this information. Thank you.

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Asymmetric jawline

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Lifetime risk of breast cancer

Breast Reconstruction

How high does your lifetime risk of breast cancer have to be for a risk reducing mastectomy? Let's assume the patient has never had breast cancer and has no identifiable gene mutations, but has a lifetime risk of 42%. What is cutoff for insurance to cover it, generally speaking?

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Revision Mastopexy

Breast Lift

Is it possible for a new plastic surgeon to perform a revision mastopexy on me if they do not know the position of the vascular pedicles to my nipple areola complex from my initial mastopexy? I tried to get this information from the surgeon who performed my initial mastoepxy but like he is unfortunately withholding this information. Thank you.

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Sagittal Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis

I have Craniosynostosis scaphocephaly. I am an adult - 46 years old and I don’t know where to find help for this condition. I have possibly found a surgeon but for total cranial revault, it’s going to cost a lot of money. Do you know of any resources to help me fund this endeavor. I am a good father, good citizen, and balding so time is of the essence for me. Thank you for any time and information

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