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  1. – BOTOX
  2. – Blepharoplasty / Eyelid Surgery
  3. – Body Contouring
  4. – Breast Augmentation
  5. – Breast Augmentation
  6. – Breast Implants
  7. – Breast Reconstruction
  8. – Breast Reduction
  9. – Cellulite
  10. – Facelift
  11. – Facial Enhancement
  12. – Liposuction
  13. – Rhinoplasty / Nose Job
  14. – Total Body Lift
  15. – Tummy Tuck
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New Breast Implant To Be Silicone Alternative

Women who undergo breast augmentation are left with deciding whether they want the natural look of silicone gel or the safety of saline. New technology known as the IDEAL IMPLANT Saline-filled Breast Implant looks to offer the best of both options. Clinical trials are underway for the first major new breast implant technology in over 20 years.
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Breast Enlargement Pills Come With Uncertainty and Concerns

In today's world, many women long for better curves and ways of enhancing their look. It's widely known that many women are displeased with their cup size or the visual aspects of their breasts. So it's no surprise that some are exploring the option of breast enlargement pills to enhance their image. ( Read more about Breast Enlargement Pills Come With Uncertainty and Concerns)

Divorce, Weight Issues, Antidepressants Age the Face

A study on identical twins found that certain environmental factors can override genetics and dramatically add signs of age to a person’s face.


The key culprits are divorce, antidepressant use and weight gain or loss, according to findings published on the Web-based version of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

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Pre-Surgery Smoking-Cessation Program Successful

More than a third of the patients who participated in an eight-week kick-the-habit program that started before a scheduled surgery and continued after were able to stop smoking – and were still tobacco-free a year later, according to a recent report.
   
Moreover, patients who agreed to receive help in giving up smoking prior to their surgical procedure had only half the postsurgical complications as those who didn’t receive the help, according to the study, which was published in the journal Anaesthesia.

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Expert Commentary: Stacie D. McClane, M.D., F.A.C.S. - May 12, 2009

Congratulations to the patients in the study that were able to stop smoking and remain tobacco-free.  This is not an easy goal to reach and maintain. 

Smoking cessation is a fantastic way to improve one’s overall lifestyle.  Aside from improved post surgical healing and related health benefits, I am sure that those individuals are feeling better and more energetic.

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Facial Fillers Need Stronger Warnings

Product labels for facial fillers that seem to provide a magical reversal of aging and its wrinkles need to be revised to warn of the possibility of the chemicals leaving behind blotches, scars and under-skin bumps, an independent panel told the Food and Drug Administration. "This is almost a no-brainer," said panel member Dr. Michael Bigby, a Harvard Medical School dermatologist. "The current label is not adequate."

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Can Acupuncture Reverse Wrinkles and Sags?

For centuries, when China's rich and famous started to grow wrinkled and saggy with age, they fought back with a form of acupuncture known as mei zen, which means "beautiful person." Not long ago, this technique arrived in the United States, giving Americans an alternative to Botox, fillers and plastic surgery. Mei zen is a course of 10 acupuncture treatments, in which very fine needles are inserted into the skin.

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If Left Untreated, Varicose Veins Can Pose Risks

Varicose veins are an unsightly nuissance for one in two people over 50 who enjoy wearing warm weather clothing during summer months. For many people, the aesthetic benefit of getting treatment to clear up these bulging, ropy, or bruised looking veins offers enough incentive. However, few people are aware of the health dangers that can arise if varicose veins are left untreated.

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Plastic Surgery, the Who and What of It

Ever wonder who's getting plastic surgery? For the most part, it's women. Statistics compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that of the 11.5 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures done in 2005, over 90% were preformed on women. In fact, surgical procedures for women showed a modest annual increase of 2%, while they were down 8% for men. People ages 35-50 years are the most likely to have a cosmetic procedure done, accounting for nearly half of procedures, compared with just 4% of people 65 and older.

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Botox Can Correct the Effects of Bell's Palsy

Botox injections may alleviate Bell's Palsy. Bell's Palsy is a condition of weakening or paralysis of facial muscles. The condition is caused by trauma to the cranial nerve and sometimes is associated with pregnancy or a viral infection like Herpes simplex. The condition is usually not permanent. Although more prevalent in elderly people, it can strike anyone at any age and affects 40,000 Americans every year.

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Gynecomastia Surgery Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call: 281-207-8660

Many people think that only women get breast reduction surgery, but Gynecomastia, an enlarged male mammary gland, is a condition that affects millions of men of all ages and body types. Unfortunately many men choose to live with the awkwardness and embarrassment that can come with and enlarged breast, because they don't know what to do about it.



Plastic Surgery Uptown, Manhattan

 Department of Plastic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center Department of Plastic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic Procedures
161 Fort Washington Ave., Suite 601
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call: 888-533-0487

Plastic Surgery Uptown, Manhattan


Complexion Problems Manhattan

Dr. Robert Grant MD Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic Procedures
50 East 69th Street
Manhattan, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

Do you remember how you looked twenty years ago? Do you want to look more like that now? For the aging population, skin cream, make up, and moisturizers may not solve many complexion problems. For those with fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, or a number of other problems affecting the skin of the face, Dr. Grant of Manhattan offers the latest in cutting edge cosmetic solutions. Through Plastic Surgery Division of Columbia University Medical Center, many patients have found relief from their complexion problems.


Liposuction Bergen County, New Jersey

Dr. Robert Grant MD Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic Surgery of Long Island
50 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

Sometimes, you body just seems to hold onto fat, no matter how hard you try to loose the weight. In those cases, liposuction can be very effective in creating the look you want. Dr. Robert Grant, MD is a board certified plastic surgeon who offers liposuction and other procedures for the face and body to the residents of Bergen, NJ.


Cosmetic Surgery NYC, New York

Dr. Robert Grant MD Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic Procedures
50 East 69th Street
NYC, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

Cosmetic Surgery NYC, New York



Find a Plastic Surgeon Great Neck, New York

Dr. David T. W. Chiu, MD, FACS Dr. David T. W. Chiu, MD, FACS

900 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10075
Call: 888-607-4068

Are you dissatisfied with the way you look? Is your appearance having a negative effect on your overall self-esteem? The physical and psychological benefits of undergoing plastic surgery can greatly increase your quality of life, however it's essential to find the right plastic surgeon. David T. W. Chiu, MD, FACS, understands that your looks are valuable to you. With nearly 30 years of experience in cosmetic and reconstruction surgery, you can trust that Dr. Chiu will help you feel as comfortable as possible throughout the entire procedure, addressing any questions you or a loved one might have while achieving the results you want.


Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call: 281-207-8660

Is there excess skin still hanging around your mid section after weight loss? Are you struggling to get that lean and firm shape back after pregnancy? You deserve to feel comfortable in and proud of the body that you work so hard to maintain.



Plastic Surgery New York City

Dr. Robert Grant MD Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
50 East 69th Street
New York City, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

When you look in the mirror, are you unhappy with what you see? Do you have some physical imperfection that you just can't come to terms with, or find your figure lacking? For millions of Americans, plastic surgery has become a way of addressing their looks and feeling happier with the face they show the world. In New York City, Dr. Robert Grant, MD is a board certified plastic surgeon who offers an array of different plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive procedures to his patients.


Cosmetic Hand Surgery NYC

Dr. David T. W. Chiu, MD, FACS Dr. David T. W. Chiu, MD, FACS

900 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10075
Call: 888-514-0149

Disfigurements can be embarrassing and hard to live with, especially if they are restricting motion and function. These sometimes painful conditions can be repaired through the art and science of plastic surgery. Dr. David Chiu M.D., F.A.C.S, is a leader and specialist in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery and an excellent cosmetic hand surgeon. Dr. Chiu is known worldwide for his skill and expertise in treatment for disfigurement due to accident, injury, disease, or aging. He is currently treating clients out of his office conveniently located in NYC.



Hand Surgery Specialist Upper East Side Manhattan

Dr. David T. W. Chiu, MD, FACS Dr. David T. W. Chiu, MD, FACS

900 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10075
Call: 888-514-0149

Severe impairment or disability of the hands leaves a huge impact on a human life.  It’s so ingrained in us to use our hands that we seldom appreciate how important they are until we lose the ability to use them like normal.  Accidents, birth defects – they can lead to loss of hand function as well as any aesthetic issues that go along.  Dr. David Chiu is a specialist in both hand surgery and reconstructive surgery with an international reputation for surgical innovation and excellence nearly unequaled the world over.  For hand surgery that encompasses both the function and the form, David Chiu, MD, FACS is the first choice.  At his office on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Dr. Chiu helps change lives.  To read about how Dr. Chiu’s expertise affected the life of a 9/11 survivor, click here.



Facelift / Face lift Staten Island, NY

Dr. Fredric Marks Dr. Fredric Marks
Staten Island Facelift by Dr. Marks
1460 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10301
Call: (888) 245-0409

Is a facelift/face lift in your future? Dr. Fredric Marks is a facelift/face lift specialist in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Marks experience and expertise can give you the new look you want. Board Certified Dr. Marks was chief of plastic surgery at Staten Island University Hospital.


Body Contouring & Plastic Surgery Nassau County, NY

Dr. Robert Grant MD Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
50 East 69th Street
Manhattan, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

Loosing weight is a significant accomplishment, and you should be proud of what you've achieved. Many who have lost weight, whether through diet, exercise, or a gastric bypass or banding procedure, may be disheartened to find themselves with loose, excess skin which doesn't allow their achievements to show. Dr. Robert Grant, MD is a board certified plastic surgeon who offers body contouring and other plastic surgery procedures. His offices are continently accessible to those in Nassau County, NY.


Botox Staten Island

Dr. Fredric Marks Dr. Fredric Marks
Breast Augmentation , Staten Island
1460 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10301
Call: (888) 245-0409

If wrinkles and lines on your skin have made you look older than you feel inside, Botox might be the right choice for a cosmetic treatment to lessen their appearance. In Staten Island, Dr. Fredric Marks has over 30 years of experience in his field and can help you stay younger looking longer.


Plastic Surgeon Central Park East

Dr. Robert Grant MD Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic Procedures
50 East 69th Street
Manhattan, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

Plastic Surgeon Central Park East


Manhattan Restylane

Dr. Robert Grant MD Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic Procedures
50 East 69th Street
New York City, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

The secret to beauty lies in the skin. If you're looking to correct fine lines, wrinkles, scars, or other unattractive facial marks, then Restylane can help. Dr. Robert Grant MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon who offers a number of cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures, including Restylane injections in his Manhattan offices, on 69th street between Park and Madison Avenues.


Eyelid Surgery Chinatown

Dr. David T. W. Chiu, MD, FACS Dr. David T. W. Chiu, MD, FACS

900 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10075
Call: 888-607-4068

Everyone wants to look their best. If you want your eyes to "pop" or want to re-shape your lid, eyelid surgery may be for you. A significant added benefit of eyelid surgery is that you may look more rested and youthful after the procedure. If you're looking for cosmetic services in the New York Chinatown area, David T. W. Chiu, MD, FACS, is dedicated to helping you look and feel your best.


BOTOX New Rochelle, NY

Dr. J. Shah, MD Dr. J. Shah, MD
Amari Medical Spa
455 Central Park Avenue Suite 206
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Call: 888-405-8340

Looking to erase years off of your face? Want to attain a radiant and younger looking appearance? Then the ticket to the fountain of youth is at Amari Medical Spa near New Rochelle, NY, where Dr. J. Shah, MD is committed to delivering first-rate treatment made to bring out your youth and accentuate your true beauty.


Reconstructive Surgery Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Empowered Doctor Dr. Empowered Doctor
EMPOWERED DOCTOR Medical Marketing
Medical Marketing Service
for Medical Professionals, Phoenix AZ
Call: 1-888-697-2630

Reconstructive surgery gives a chance to people who have been left with physical deformities or abnormalities a chance at normality. Whether from an unfortunate accident or from birth our reconstructive surgery center in phoenix, AZ has been helping people restore their function and appearance. If you are in need or are considering reconstructive surgery, contact us today.


Fat Transfer NYC

Dr. Robert Grant MD Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
50 East 69th Street
NYC, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

Fat Transfer NYC


Rhinoplasty Manhattan

Dr. Robert Grant MD Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
50 East 69th Street
NYC, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

As a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with over 25 years of surgical experience, Dr. Robert Grant MD, FACS knows that every person deserves to feel comfortable and confident in the way they look. The rhinoplasty procedure can help restore symmetry and balance the facial features, bringing out your natural beauty. With his private practice located on 69th St. between Park and Madison Avenues, Dr. Grant seeks to offer the highest level of cosmetic services to the Manhattan community. Whether seeking to gain a nose more in harmony with your face or to have a more attractive facial profile, Dr. Grant can help bring out your best.