Aging on your own terms: What patients should know before plastic surgery
Legendary actress Joan Collins was once quoted as saying, "Age is just a number." Today, that statement may be more relevant than ever. We are living longer and hopefully healthier lives. As Baby Boomers and Gen X head into their golden years, they are also helping rewrite what it means to age gracefully. Many are embracing plastic surgery, and while the standard facelift, a staple of older generations, remains popular, adults in their 60s and older are looking beyond the face and exploring additional options to help them look as young as they feel.
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Fun in the sun: Protecting your plastic surgery scars
Things are starting to heat up, which means fewer clothes and more time basking in the sun. The summer season typically means bikinis, board shorts and sundresses. Whether you've just had a mommy makeover or want to show off dramatic weight loss and the subsequent body contouring, the summer season can feel like walking the runway at fashion week.
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How surgeons assess emotional readiness for plastic surgery
For many patients, deciding to undergo plastic surgery is a deeply personal choice. Emotional readiness plays an important role in a patient's physical recovery, overall satisfaction with their procedure and long-term self-perception in the months and years after the procedure.
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Thigh lifts are on the rise
It doesn't have the cache of other plastic surgery procedures like deep plane facelifts, and its downtime makes it one of the more taxing cosmetic operations - but its results can be life-changing for the right patients.
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The top 10 things plastic surgeons want you to know about breast implants
There is a lot to think about when considering a breast augmentation. Few women wake up in the morning and decide to get breast implants and then schedule surgery that same afternoon. In fact, most have thought about it for years, scrolled social media and scoured the internet before booking a consultation.
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