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Nov

Younger Patients Seek Cosmetic Procedures

Plastic surgeons have performed operations on patients of all ages, with the bulk of surgery on young patients being reconstructive in nature for acquired or congenital deformities. Rhinoplasty, or nose jobs, may be indicated for girls as young as 16 years of age, and are accepta...

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23

Nov

Choosing Your Plastic Surgeon

Choosing Your Plastic Surgeon Posted on: May 24 2013 By: Dr. Olivia HutchinsonWhen it comes to finding a great plastic surgeon, patients in NYC are lucky to have some outstanding choices. If you're thinking about undergoing any cosmetic surgery procedure, do your res...

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23

Nov

In Time for Summer – Plastic Surgery Options

With Memorial Day upon us, the the unofficial start of summer has arrived. As you emerge from a long cold winter and spring, you may not have been motivated to get your “beach body” in the best shape. If you want a flat tummy and toned muscles before your summer vacat...

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23

Nov

Breast Implants, Mammography and Cancer

Numerous epidemiologic studies have sought to establish whether women who have undergone cosmetic breast augmentation are at increased risk of developing breast cancer. The conclusion of these studies is that breast implants do not increase a woman's risk of breast cancer...

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23

Nov

Breast Augmentation Boosts Self-Esteem

Breast enhancement with saline or silicone breast implants has obvious physical results, and a new study (1) in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery evaluates the potential psychological benefits of the procedure. In its review of over 200 cases of breast augmentation...

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23

Nov

Silicone Breast Implants – History and News

Silicone Breast Implants - History and News Posted on: May 1 2013 By: Dr. Olivia HutchinsonSilicone gel filled breast implants that are currently used in plastic surgery for breast augmentation are significantly different from those previously available. The...

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23

Nov

New Shaped Silicone Breast Implants

Breast augmentation options for breast enhancement include saline and silicone breast implants in a wide range of sizes. There is a 3rd type of breast implant which was recently made available only to board certified plastic surgeons in the US, the highly cohesive silicone gel im...

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23

Nov

Plastic Surgery: A New Year’s Resolution

Many of our resolutions for 2013 revolve around self improvement, either spiritual, emotional or physical. For some this includes trying to achieve a better, healthier lifestyle, incorporating good nutrition and physical activity for possible weight loss. While a balanced diet an...

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23

Nov

Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty – Nasal Recontouring With Fat and Cartilage Grafts

Patients who are unhappy with their noses and are looking to improve their appearance may benefit from a minimally invasive surgical technique which uses fat or cartilage grafts, a procedure recently presented at the latest American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting. This type...

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23

Nov

Women, Excess Fat and Longevity

Excess fat around the waist is known to increase health risks including diabetes, cancer and heart disease. In women, accumulation of fat around the abdomen has also been shown to increase overall mortality. In a comprehensive clinical study which followed over 44,000 nurses, dat...

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