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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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