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Clear skin... forever? What you need to know about the latest in laser tech

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Friday, March 14, 2025

What if the latest laser technology holds the key to a clearer, more radiant and acne-free complexion? Banishing acne with lasers is not just a flash in the pan. It may be the next wave of pimple popping.

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What you need to know about breast implant revisions

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Breast augmentation is rarely a one-and-done procedure. It's a procedure that will most likely require modifications some years after the initial operation. This is common and known as breast implant revision.

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Why are men mad about liposuction?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

There's a new kind of madness gripping men this March, and it has nothing to do with sports. Liposuction is one of the fastest-growing cosmetic trends among men. Recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show liposuction was one of the top procedures for men in 2022, with nearly 19,275 males undergoing the procedure.

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What is reality? Determining if a before and after is too good to be true

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

As it gets harder to differentiate between real photos, manipulated photos and AI-generated images, how do you know what reality is? Can you trust before and after pictures to accurately assess what a plastic surgery result will look like? Do photos reflect the true skill and artistry of a plastic surgeon?

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Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction

Will you be able to help me with breast reduction due to neck and back pain?

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No thigh gap after Lipo?

Liposuction

I had liposuction today on my hips, thighs, knees, calves, and ankles. I specifically asked for a noticeable thigh gap. With the compression stockings on, I do have a small thigh gap, but when I took them off briefly to go to the bathroom, my inner thighs looked the same as before—no thigh gap at all! My calves already seem a bit slimmer, but I can’t help feeling a little worried.

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