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What type of permanent procedure?

Chemical Peels, IPL, Fractional CO2 Laser Treatments

I am not a fan of injectables, have been using retinol for a little bit, but it seems to make it worse. I would like to get rid of the crow’s feet, that appear when I smile, and also the wrinkling underneath my eyes. I really don’t have an issue with any other part of my face, but it’s my eyes.

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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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Does my right implant look normal?

Breast Implant Revision

Hi, I had surgery back ln Feb 2025 to exchange my implants, I got bigger implants with a higher profile, i started noticing when i bend down my right implant looked distorted, i went back into surgery and they added the Galaflex mesh, but after a few month it looks the same when i bend down, is this normal? What can i do? First photo is with the Galaflex, second photo is before the Mesh.

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What type of permanent procedure?

Chemical Peels, IPL, Fractional CO2 Laser Treatments

I am not a fan of injectables, have been using retinol for a little bit, but it seems to make it worse. I would like to get rid of the crow’s feet, that appear when I smile, and also the wrinkling underneath my eyes. I really don’t have an issue with any other part of my face, but it’s my eyes.

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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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Does my right implant look normal?

Breast Implant Revision

Hi, I had surgery back ln Feb 2025 to exchange my implants, I got bigger implants with a higher profile, i started noticing when i bend down my right implant looked distorted, i went back into surgery and they added the Galaflex mesh, but after a few month it looks the same when i bend down, is this normal? What can i do? First photo is with the Galaflex, second photo is before the Mesh.

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Obesity Surgery

Liposuction

What kinds of surgery are out there for women with obesity who don't want to do bariatric surgery?

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How to find a surgeon for breast augmentation?

Breast Augmentation

I know to look for a board certified surgeon, but what are some other things you look for to find the "best" surgeon?

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My horrible results from my procedures

Body Contouring

I was promised Aesthetic Results from a Lipo 360, Abdominoplasty, and Gynocomastia surgery. these are my results 10 months after the procedure, should I be furious?? Corrective surgery was not offered. I do not know where to even turn anymore, no attorney wants to take my case even though I have 3 key points to prove my surgeons negligence. I want input from the surgeons of this community.

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How to find a surgeon for breast augmentation?

Breast Augmentation

I know to look for a board certified surgeon, but what are some other things you look for to find the "best" surgeon?

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My horrible results from my procedures

Body Contouring

I was promised Aesthetic Results from a Lipo 360, Abdominoplasty, and Gynocomastia surgery. these are my results 10 months after the procedure, should I be furious?? Corrective surgery was not offered. I do not know where to even turn anymore, no attorney wants to take my case even though I have 3 key points to prove my surgeons negligence. I want input from the surgeons of this community.

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What You're Really Paying for in Plastic Surgery

Friday, November 28, 2025

"You're paying for safety and knowledge and expertise."


The Truth About Neck Aging

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

"The neck is less, is the least forgiving part of the face. It has a different cellular makeup, it ages faster, and you can look at the, as people say, our facelifts are judged by how good our necks look."


How to Find the Right Plastic Surgeon

Friday, November 21, 2025

"The first step when you are trying to find the right plastic surgeon for you, go to their website. Take a look at what that surgeon has decided is beautiful, what their aesthetic is."


Featured Articles

Fabulous in a flash: Your timetable guide to noninvasive treatments for the holidays

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, December 1, 2025

Sometimes, the holidays are the only time of year people see friends and relatives, and they want to look their best. If you want to shine brighter than the tinsel and star that adorn your tree, the time to start planning your noninvasive glow-up is right now.


Awake plastic surgery vs procedures with general anesthesia

Adrienne Santos-Longhurst | Freelance Writer Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Most of us imagine being asleep and entirely unaware of what's happening when we think of having surgery, but for some procedures – and the right patient – awake plastic surgery may be an option.


Say goodbye to turkey neck: Reclaiming your neckline with plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Let's talk turkey. No, not the one you are preparing to put on your Thanksgiving table. Let's talk about "turkey neck." That loose, sagging skin around the neck that resembles one of the most identifiable parts of a turkey.


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