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Although the cliche claims that only two things in life are sure – death and taxes – you could easily add a third to that list: sagging. As you get older, skin starts to sag. A loss of elasticity, decreased collagen and gravity all conspire against you to make your skin sag. That sagging isn’t… Read More

One of the biggest concerns people often have about plastic surgery, aside from the cost of their procedure, is the redness and swelling that can occur afterward. Although you go into surgery with the basic understanding that you’ll need some time to recover and that it will be some time before you see your full… Read More

Before any type of plastic surgery, it’s common for people to have concerns about the overall safety of the procedure. You want to know what the risks are and what you can do to reduce any potential complications. In the case of breast implants, women usually aren’t only concerned about the safety of the surgery. They… Read More

In the past few years, Brazilian butt lifts have seen triple digit growth in the number of procedures performed. Between 2000 and 2015, the number of butt lifts performed increased by 252 percent, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Despite the surgery’s popularity, or maybe because of it, a number of misconceptions and myths have started to… Read More

Some cosmetic decisions are pretty easy to make. If you want to change your hairstyle, it’s just a matter of popping into the salon for a cut or color. Other cosmetic decisions require a bit more research and reflection. For example, you probably aren’t going to schedule breast augmentation on a whim. In fact, there’s a lot… Read More

One of the great truths about cosmetic surgery is this: Insurance typically doesn’t cover the procedures. Health insurance is meant to provide protection and coverage for medically necessary treatments. For the most part, cosmetic surgery isn’t medically necessary. But not all types of cosmetic surgery are the same. Some procedures do have a medical benefit,… Read More

If you look around online, you’re likely to come across plenty of doctors who claim to perform a variety of plastic surgery procedures, from breast augmentation to facelifts. What makes one surgeon a better pick than another? A lot of factors, from a surgeon’s training and experience to his area of specialization. One of the… Read More

In June, Houston-area investigators arrested a local medical spa operator for performing procedures without a license. The practice, located in an average-looking medical office building, did not raise any alarms to the clients. However, the provider was illegally injected foreign Botox and lip fillers in hundreds of unknowing patients. When the Houston Police Department’s Major… Read More

You’re considering liposuction to remove excess fat from your abdomen, thighs, hips or another area of the body. But you aren’t sure what to expect after the procedure. Is liposuction recovery painful? Will you need to stay home from your job for weeks on end? How long will it take before you see noticeable results… Read More

Embarrassing body problems. Everybody’s got them, but not everybody has to live with them. Sometimes, it can seem as though your body is working against you and doing its best to make sure you’re embarrassed. Whether you’re always sweating, have developed visible veins on your legs or face, or are dealing with the development of… Read More