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Tummy Tuck Scars and How to Conceal Them
For many women, tummy tucks are a âdream come trueâ. After all, who among us does not want a flatter tummy or less excess skin around the belly? However, like anything else, even the tummy tuck procedure has its drawbacks â tummy tuck scars. Besides the pain and recovery time that tummy tucks entail, the potential scarring is the most dreaded disadvantage. The type of scar you can expect will depend on the specific type of tummy tuck procedure you will undergo. But befo
February 13, 2012
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Gynecomastia Surgery: Male Breast Reduction
The word gynecomastia comes from the Greek term gyne meaning woman and mastos meaning breast. It is the development of abnormally large mammary glands or breasts in men, which can lead to the secretion of milk. Gynecomastia affects between 40% and 60% percent of men, and can affect one or both breasts. This affliction has no definite root cause, but it is generally associated with an imbalance of sex hormones. It is believed that gynecomastia can be triggered by puberty, ster
February 26, 2008
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The Latest Advances In Cosmetic Laser Surgery
Cosmetic laser surgery has introduced itself to the mainstream and is becoming used and growing in popularity. It is successfully taking its place as the preferred choice of cosmetic enhancements. Without the scary and often times intimidating procedures of invasive cosmetic surgery, laser surgery is boldly pushing traditional surgeries offstage and are quickly becoming a thing of the past. nnLasers today offer patients a vast array of options for whatever aesthetically-alter
February 20, 2008
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Plastic Surgery Addicts
The plastic surgery addicts' compulsion for perfection stems from the preoccupation with a negative body image. It usually begins with a little nip or tuck, and while many walk away satisfied, plastic surgery addicts always want more. nn The question is: Is it the surgeon's responsibility to say "no" to someone who has had countless cosmetic surgeries? Like the bartender who "cuts off" the person who has had too much to drink, does the surgeon decide when to draw the line? Sh
November 5, 2007