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Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction

Will you be able to help me with breast reduction due to neck and back pain?

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No thigh gap after Lipo?

Liposuction

I had liposuction today on my hips, thighs, knees, calves, and ankles. I specifically asked for a noticeable thigh gap. With the compression stockings on, I do have a small thigh gap, but when I took them off briefly to go to the bathroom, my inner thighs looked the same as before—no thigh gap at all! My calves already seem a bit slimmer, but I can’t help feeling a little worried.

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What is wrong with my eyes and what is the solution?

Eyelid Surgery

I am only 29 and yet my eyes tell a whole other story and always has even when I was in my teens. I'm especially concerned with how my undereye looks when I smile or laugh, as you can see in one of the images, but I can't say i'm a fan of how droopy and 'saggy' my upper eye is either. What can be done here? I'm interested in anything but fillers.

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Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction

Will you be able to help me with breast reduction due to neck and back pain?

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No thigh gap after Lipo?

Liposuction

I had liposuction today on my hips, thighs, knees, calves, and ankles. I specifically asked for a noticeable thigh gap. With the compression stockings on, I do have a small thigh gap, but when I took them off briefly to go to the bathroom, my inner thighs looked the same as before—no thigh gap at all! My calves already seem a bit slimmer, but I can’t help feeling a little worried.

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What is wrong with my eyes and what is the solution?

Eyelid Surgery

I am only 29 and yet my eyes tell a whole other story and always has even when I was in my teens. I'm especially concerned with how my undereye looks when I smile or laugh, as you can see in one of the images, but I can't say i'm a fan of how droopy and 'saggy' my upper eye is either. What can be done here? I'm interested in anything but fillers.

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Lump on forehead

Wound Care

In late October I tripped at the bottom of the stairs and hit my head on a doorjam. At first there was a large bump the size of the golf ball. I suspect it was a hematoma. Several days later I developed racoon eyes. Now 4 months later the lump is the size of a penny. I have had a CT scan which was negative for any skull fracture damage, but I want to know what options I have to remove it

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Chemical Peel Safety

Friday, February 28, 2025

"Chemical peels are a great way to treat skin conditions, but each chemical peel is different in terms of the chemicals being used, the acids, and so some are safe for all skin types and some are definitely not."


Preserving Ethnicity in Plastic Surgery

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

"Ultimately, I do think it's up to the patient. Now, having said that, we all know some certain stereotypes, along with some certain tendencies. So, patients are usually very, very open about what they want."


Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Thursday, February 20, 2025

"Whatever ethnic background you're talking about, most people don't want to change that. They wanna look better in some aspect of how they look, but they don't want to take away what they came with, in that respect."


Featured Articles

How AI is shaping the future of medicine and plastic surgery

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly top of mind in many professions right now. This can also be said for those within the medical profession, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily operations and is being considered for future applications.


New year, new tech: Advancements in skincare treatments and technologies

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, February 26, 2025

One area of potential improvement to focus on in the new year is our skin. An important part of our appearance and our health, our skin can play a key role in both our confidence and overall well-being.


What is normal anyway? How to support – not compare – aesthetic journeys

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, February 24, 2025

After a plastic surgery procedure, how do you know if your recovery is progressing as it should? Instead of slinking into a bikini one day postop because that's what we see celebrities and influencers doing, how about we support each other during an aesthetic journey, not compare?


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