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What Are Lower and Upper Body Lifts?

The lower body lift and upper body lift are two body sculpting procedures that can improve your appearance and reduce the amount of excess fat and skin on your body. Body contouring procedures are favored by patients who have recently undergone significant weight loss, either through natural means or as a result of bariatric surgery.…

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What Is Body Contouring?

Body contouring is a cosmetic procedure designed to sculpt and reshape your body to improve your appearance. While this is not a weight loss procedure, many patients find that it provides revolutionary results, ultimately boosting their confidence and giving them a look they love.  For comprehensive results, patients typically undergo a series of body contouring…

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Plastic Surgery Revision Procedures

Plastic surgery revisions are never the first choice for patients, but they can be a good option for patients unsatisfied with their initial procedure. Revision procedures allow patients to achieve the look they’ve always wanted by correcting or enhancing the results of earlier surgery. Because the patient’s anatomy has been altered, plastic surgery revisions can…

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What’s the Difference Between Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty?

Many people are unhappy with the appearance of their nose and/or the way it functions. Breathing issues and chronic congestion can be persistently bothersome and may worsen a person’s quality of life. Likewise, many people can feel self-conscious about having a crooked nose, a bulbous tip, a nose that is not in proportion with the…

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Comparing Blepharoplasty vs. Brow Lift

As the old saying goes, your eyes are the window into your soul—and they often show the first evidence of aging. If age lines, drooping eyelids or a furrowed brow are getting you down, then it may be time to consider an age-defying cosmetic surgery procedure, such as a blepharoplasty or a brow lift.  At…

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Is Breast Augmentation Surgery Safe? 

A top priority among patients considering breast augmentation is safety, as it should be. Elective procedures like breast augmentation would not be worth the risk if they were unsafe. While the procedure is safe, any surgical procedure has inherent risks. Here, we will explain how you can mitigate potential risks and ensure the best outcome…

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What is a Brazilian Buttocks Lift Surgery?

To achieve the ideal body shape, many may consider a procedure known as a Brazilian Buttock Lift, or BBL. With the help of a reliable cosmetic surgeon, you can experience the benefits of a Brazilian Buttock Lift that can yield great results. Here you’ll learn more about this procedure, who can benefit from it and…

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How Long Does It Take for Tummy Tuck Scars to Heal?

Tummy tucks are extremely popular—and for good reason. They provide instant results that are noticeable and can take years (and pounds) off of a person’s appearance. Inevitably, scarring happens with a tummy tuck, but knowing how long it will take them to heal is an important part of deciding whether a tummy tuck is right…

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How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Neck Lift?

Neck lifts are routinely performed at Schaffer Plastic Surgery for men and women desiring a more lifted, youthful appearance. Often considered a lower rhytidectomy or lower facelift, neck lifts are an outstanding choice for addressing neck wrinkles, sagging skin, jowls or “turkey wattle.” Before deciding whether this procedure is right for you, it is important…

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Can I Breastfeed After a Breast Reduction?

A breast reduction can be a major, life-enhancing procedure for women who suffer from the physical and emotional pain that can occur from having large breasts. While the procedure is not without risks, it is still considered to be a safe, effective solution to creating a smaller, more comfortable and more shapely breast. A common…

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