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No longer feel safe can I get a refund?

Buttock Lift with Augmentation

i went into a place for a consultation decided to go through with them after research and said I want this particular doctor to do my procedure because he is the only board certified physician there Paid in full medical clearaloss the weight got the time off for procedure and recovery approved by job they email me saying dr no longer there pick another dr and they blocked me on their social media

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Breast reduction practice anyone?

Breast Augmentation

Hello! I’m a 19 year old female who has had a lot of problems with body image growing up. due to this, I would try to make my breasts as small as possible to appear smaller in clothes. I have grown out of all of that now, but years of unsafe finding have made my breasts large and saggy and despite being on a health journey, and now losing weight safely, the size of my breast, never seem to decreas

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Are weight loss injections covered by insurance?

Body Contouring

Doctors now use weight loss injections to help. But these injections are expensive. One question comes to every mind: Are weight loss injections covered by insurance?

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No longer feel safe can I get a refund?

Buttock Lift with Augmentation

i went into a place for a consultation decided to go through with them after research and said I want this particular doctor to do my procedure because he is the only board certified physician there Paid in full medical clearaloss the weight got the time off for procedure and recovery approved by job they email me saying dr no longer there pick another dr and they blocked me on their social media

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Breast reduction practice anyone?

Breast Augmentation

Hello! I’m a 19 year old female who has had a lot of problems with body image growing up. due to this, I would try to make my breasts as small as possible to appear smaller in clothes. I have grown out of all of that now, but years of unsafe finding have made my breasts large and saggy and despite being on a health journey, and now losing weight safely, the size of my breast, never seem to decreas

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Are weight loss injections covered by insurance?

Body Contouring

Doctors now use weight loss injections to help. But these injections are expensive. One question comes to every mind: Are weight loss injections covered by insurance?

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Bulging around the mouth

Liposuction

Hello, I noticed some bulging around the mouth area after shaving for my CO2 laser treatment. I’m not sure whether this is due to fat, skin laxity, or something else, but I’d like to understand what it is and the best way to address it. Thank you in advance for your guidance.

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Plastic Surgery Recovery Tips

Thursday, March 12, 2026

"It's important that when you're resting and recovering, you're taking care of yourself in the best way. So, that means getting good rest, being comfortable and also being nutritious because your body needs so much protein to heal."


What to Know About Chemical Peels

Thursday, March 5, 2026

"Chemical peels are a great way to treat skin conditions, but each chemical peel is different in terms of the chemicals being used, the acids, and so some are safe for all skin types and some are definitely not."


Safety Starts With a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thursday, February 26, 2026

"The nerdy thing is any plastic surgeon who's board certified will have transfer privileges for an urgent or emergent case, which means that if it's outpatient surgery, not even connected to a hospital, but there's an issue, the plastic surgeon, the surgery center, can transfer that patient to a local hospital."


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Noninvasive procedures that help you get your glow back

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, March 16, 2026

There are noninvasive procedures you can turn to that perk up your skin and give your face a reprieve from harsh winter conditions that sap it of moisture and bounce, leaving you with a spring-ready glow.


Rainy day funds: The fat banking era is here

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, March 13, 2026

There are plenty of places to store and protect what's important. You've got financial banks, blood banks, fertility banks and even food banks, but have you heard of "fat banks"? There is an emerging trend of harvesting and storing your own fat cells for later use in plastic surgery procedures.


What is gynecomastia surgery, and is it right for you?

Elizabeth Siegel | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Gynecomastia surgery, also known as male breast reduction, experienced the sharpest growth of any procedure among male patients, who got 11 percent more gynecomastia surgeries in 2024 than in 2023.


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