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The Effects of Smoking and Plastic Surgery
We all know that smoking is bad for your health, causing chronic injury to many organ systems including our lungs, blood vessels, heart, and skin. Continually inhaling the estimated 7,000 chemicals...
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How Natural Will My Breast Implants Look And Feel?
The primary goal of many patients who undergo breast augmentation procedures is to maintain a natural look and feel. There are many factors that can influence how natural your breasts will feel...
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How Ethnic Traits Affect Plastic Surgery
One of the fastest growing segments of consumer demand for plastic surgery procedures stems from ethnic patients. Increases in media coverage, improved technology, and advances in the field have...
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Scars Part 1: Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars, Whats The Difference?
With over seventy million skin procedures being performed annually in the United States alone, you or someone you know probably has a scar related to surgery or trauma. Scars are an unavoidable part...
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Scars Part 2: Tips for Minimizing Scar Appearances
In my first article in this series I explained that although most people heal with normal skin there are risk factors such as location, skin type, and genetics that can lead to less favorable scars....
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Scars Part 3: Addressing Scar Appearance during the Healing Period
My last article discussed the generally accepted recommendations for scars during optimal healing (massage, topical silicone therapy, topical growth factors). While scars do not always heal optimally,...
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What’s New In Breast Implant Technology?
It’s been said that medical knowledge doubles every seven to ten years. In a field as innovative and exciting as plastic surgery, the rate is likely even more impressive. The relationship between...
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Cosmetic Ear Surgery [Case Study]
Ear reshaping surgery (otoplasty) has gained popularity over the last several years. In 2014, a total of 36,457 otoplasty procedures were performed in the United States alone. However, some confusion...
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BOTOX – A Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective
Are you considering a Botox treatment? Learn more about Botox and other dermal fillers from the perspective of Dr. Chuma Chike-Obi, board-certified plastic surgeon who currently sees patients at our...
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How To Get Rid Your Double Chin: Kybella vs. Liposuction vs.Neck Lift
Submental fullness, also known as a double chin, is an issue that affects nearly 68% of all Americans according to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. A double chin is usually caused by a...
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Today’s Best Lip Enhancement Options
Full or plump lips have long been a sought-after “look”. While there are many online articles touting makeup tricks for fuller lips, the results they provide are short-term and can be too subtle. But...
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What’s The Best Time For A Mommy Makeover?
Many mothers know that pregnancy and childbirth can greatly alter a woman’s body. During pregnancy, the abdomen stretches to accommodate the growing fetus, while the breasts become engorged with milk...
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5 S’s of Breast Augmentation – SUBSTANCE (Silicone vs Saline vs Fat)
Breast augmentation surgery continues to be one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States, with more than 286,000 procedures performed in 2015. That’s an increase of 35%...
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5 S’s of Breast Augmentation – IMPLANT SIZE
Women interested in breast augmentation have many different factors to consider. I created the “5 S’s of Breast Augmentation” blog series to help prospective patients navigate this process. The 5 S’s...
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5 S’s Of Breast Augmentation – Scar Location Options
Women interested in breast augmentation have many different factors to consider. I created the “5 S’s of Breast Augmentation” blog series to help prospective patients navigate this process. The 5 S’s...
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Breast Augmentation Recovery: Tips + What To Expect
The experience of recovering from breast augmentation surgery can differ greatly from individual to individual. This is understandable as every individual woman is different both in terms of their...
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Body Changes After Pregnancy: How To Get Your Body Back
It is known that pregnancy can alter the female body due to hormonal changes, weight gain or loss, and childbirth. Many women subsequently experience issues including loose abdominal skin, stretch...
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6 Popular Cosmetic Procedures For Men
While females made up the majority of all patients undergoing cosmetic treatments in the United States in 2014 (nearly 92% of all cosmetic procedures as reported by the American Society of Plastic...
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FAQ’s: Buttock Augmentation Using Implants
Buttock augmentation using implants is a wonderful procedure that is growing in popularity. The number of patients undergoing this procedure has steadily increased over the past decade in the United...
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Arm Lift Vs. Liposuction: Which Procedure Is Best?
Undesirable arm contour can be a source of self-doubt, to the point where it affects our quality of life. Loose upper arm skin is most often associated with some amount of weight loss. Rarely will the...
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