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The Trouble with Butt Implants

In recent years cosmetic surgery to enhance the buttocks (butt augmentation) has become very popular, especially with popular culture being influenced by the behinds of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez...

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7 Body Contouring Myths Debunked

Body Contouring is an exciting and rapidly changing segment within the field of plastic surgery; with several recently developed techniques including smartlipo and thermage enabling patients to...

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The Most Popular Body Areas for Liposuction

Given the long history of the procedure, liposuction has been performed on almost every part of the body imaginable. While each patient is different in body type and goals, the most common body areas...

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Body Contouring Battle: UltraShape vs. CoolSculpting vs. SmartLipo

With the advancements in body contouring technologies available today it can be difficult for a patient to determine which procedure best suits their needs. Three popular procedures that we offer...

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Different Types of Fat – Subcutaneous vs. Visceral

Did you know that all fat is not created equal? The average person typically views fat as a single type of tissue. In reality there are two very distinct types of fat that react differently to diet,...

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Laser Skin Treatments Compared – What Works Best?

Through years of technological advancements today’s laser-based skin treatments offer users drastically better results and safety improvements. Lasers are now utilized for a variety of cosmetic...

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Minimally invasive mommy makeovers

Pregnancy takes a toll on a woman’s body. The selfless act that is motherhood often results in significant changes to the breasts, stomach, and legs of women. Many times these changes occur no matter...

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Smartlipo vs. Liposuction: What’s the difference?

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States, with more than 340,000 surgeries performed in 2014.  The procedure (also known as lipoplasty) involves the...

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Cellulite: 7 Things You May Not Know

Cellulite is extremely common. It affects an estimated 80% of all women. While not at all harmful to one’s health, the appearance of cellulite may instill a negative body image. Some women refuse to...

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Kybella Vs. CoolMini: Which Non-Surgical Double Chin Treatment Is Best?

While surgical procedures (like liposuction and neck lift) have long been used to get rid of extra fat under the chin, there are two relatively new non-surgical options that are quickly becoming...

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Different Types Of Tummy Tucks – Which Technique Is Best?

Abdominoplasty surgery, better known as a tummy tuck, continues to be one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States, with over 128,000 tummy tucks completed in 2015. Today’s...

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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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Liposuction vs CoolSculpting: Which is Right for You?

Are you struggling to shed fat from your problem areas even though you work out regularly and eat a healthy, well-balanced diet? Many individuals find that that no matter what they try there is no...

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5 Questions To Determine Which Body Contouring Method Is Best For You

Choosing between the many body contouring treatments currently available can be confusing for perspective patients. There are several great surgical and non-surgical fat reduction treatments, many of...

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Video: Liposuction Basics With Dr. Bruce-Geddes

Video Transcription Hi, I’m Dr. Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, and today we are going to be talking about the differences between SmartLipo laser liposuction and regular liposuction. The consultation process...

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Skin Elasticity: The Key To Great Liposuction Results

One significant factor in producing excellent liposuction results that many patients may not recognize is skin elasticity. What Is Skin Elasticity? Skin elasticity is a common term for the ability of...

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Maintaining Your Liposuction Results: What to After Lipo

One of the most effective and popular body contouring methods, liposuction, is a safe method eliminating localized fat pockets from the body. Through liposuction, a skilled physician can immediately...

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Video: Learn about Freezing Your Fat with CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting is a non-surgical body contouring procedure that removes stubborn body fat from targeted areas of the body. There are no needles, no surgical incisions, no anesthesia, no pain...

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Tips: Maintaining Your Plastic Surgery Results

Plastic surgery is a significant investment in many ways. While it is obviously a financial investment, for many of our patients, plastic surgery is first and foremost an investment in improving their...

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