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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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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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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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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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Underlying skin or bone problem?

Chin Surgery

I have had two mud face lifts my neck is tight and my skin is too but I suffer from terrible almost scar like lines across my chin and mouth I had a very round puffy chin when I was younger and I have a flat face will a chin implant help the wrinkling in my chin? Please advise

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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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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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Video Gallery

Can I Still Hit the Gym After Plastic Surgery?

Friday, October 17, 2025

"Oftentimes, you wanna refrain from doing any strenuous activity immediately after surgery, and that length of time can vary anywhere from a week to up to six weeks after surgery."


Patients of Courage | Anna Crollman

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Anna Crollman, one of our 2025 Patients of Courage, was nominated by Ron Israeli, MD.


Patients of Courage | Michael Goodman, MD

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Michael Goodman, MD, one of our 2025 Patients of Courage, was nominated by Jason Cacioppo, MD.


Featured Articles

Brotox? Why more men than ever are interested in a fresh face

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, October 16, 2025

There have always been men who have placed unique value on self-care and maintaining a clean, sophisticated or suave appearance. Whether due to availability, social media reducing the sting of surgery stigma or a sense of increased competition during tough economic times, more men are looking to plastic surgeons for that self-care.


Dissolving vs removing fillers in the nose prior to rhinoplasty

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, October 13, 2025

Dermal fillers can provide short-term results that may improve the appearance of the nose for the right type of patient, but for most, this method falls short. In these cases, rhinoplasty is recommended.


What not to do after getting facial filler

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, October 10, 2025

While it may seem like today's fillers can do almost anything, you can't. That is to say, there are things that you should avoid immediately after getting facial filler so that your body has time to recover and your filler has time to settle.


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