Posted December 18, 2014
By Sherri Roberts sherri@mybeautifulbody.com Looking for the perfect gift for the love of your life this season? What many women would actually like to have might surprise you. In a 2011 survey of mothers taken by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 62 percent said that—if money was no object—they would consider a “mommy […]
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Posted August 27, 2012
By Dr. Chris Patronella When skillfully performed on an appropriate candidate, Smartlipo™, like many other liposuction methods, is good technology that can be very useful in body contouring procedures. However, liposuction predictably has yielded less-than-ideal results for the patients I’ve seen who had mild to moderate skin looseness for a simple reason: when you remove fat […]
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Posted July 20, 2012
By Plastic Surgeon Chris Patronella, MD, FACS One of the most common misconceptions I encounter concerning the tummy tuck and other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures is that major changes can be made through small incisions. Minor improvements can be achieved through small incisions but not major. In my practice, more than 90 percent of my […]
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Posted July 06, 2012
While surgical expertise tops the list of the most important factors to consider in choosing a plastic surgeon, a physician’s warmth, ability to put you at ease, and truly listen to your concerns are equally valuable qualities that can make all the difference between having a surgical experience that is uplifting and richly rewarding versus […]
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Posted June 19, 2012
It can be challenging for busy moms to find time to pursue their personal interests and dreams. But a growing number are doing just that, choosing to restore the areas of the body that typically undergo the greatest physical toll as a result of pregnancy. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuations may leave you with loose […]
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