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DrChiaramonte - who has written 9 posts on Cosmetic Surgery Chronicle.
Michael F. Chiaramonte, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board-certified Maryland plastic surgeon who performs procedures to enhance the breasts, body, and face of women and men in the Washington, D.C. area. Dr. Chiaramonte specializes in surgical and nonsurgical techniques that ensure fast recovery and pleasing outcomes. More information about his qualifications and procedures is available at his Web site (www.bellacosmeticsurgery.com).
“Large Volume” Liposuction: What You Should Know
By: Michael F. Chiaramonte, M.D., F.A.C.S. Some practitioners are trying to carve a niche in the growing liposuction and weight loss markets by specializing in “large volume” liposuction. Large volume liposuction is generally defined as the removal of 5 or more…
Continue reading...Is There a “Legal Limit” for Breast Augmentation?
Monday, July 26, 2010
By: Michael F. Chiaramonte, M.D., F.A.C.S. Heidi Montag, notorious for undergoing 10 cosmetic surgeries in one day, made news recently for announcing that she cannot legally undergo any further breast augmentation surgeries. She claimed that she had the largest breast implants…
Continue reading...Cosmetic Surgery Abroad: Worth the Risk?
Thursday, July 22, 2010
By: Michael F. Chiaramonte, M.D., F.A.C.S. Spurred in part by increased interest in cosmetic surgery, a new industry – medical tourism – is growing rapidly. Do an internet search on “plastic surgery abroad” and you’ll get hundreds of thousands of results…
Continue reading...Quick Comment – Branded Face Lifts Can Be a Gamble
Monday, July 27, 2009
By: Michael Chiaramonte, MD, FACS I was disappointed recently to see a New York Times article covering the popular branded mini-face lifts like Quicklift™ and Fastlift. You can check out the article for yourself, but its basic thrust is that these procedures…
Continue reading...Face Lift: 3 Signs of Quality Results
Friday, July 24, 2009
By: Michael Chiaramonte, MD, FACS You might feel like you know “what’s what” when it comes to your procedure options, but you may be less confident that you can spot the difference between a good face lift and one that could…
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- Quick Comment: Too Much of a Good Thing
- Breast Reconstruction: Why or Why Not?
- Surgical vs. Liquid Facelift: Know the Difference
- Refine, Don't "Replace" Your Ethnic Nose
- "Micro" Breast Implants: The Shape of the Future?
- San Diego Fraxel® Laser Therapy for Sun-Damaged Skin
- "Why Do I Look Old?" - 3 Questions to Help Identify Causes of Early Facial Aging
- The "Line" between Elective and Necessary Enhancements
- Different Approaches to the Male and Female Brow
- Will Liposuction Leave Me with Wrinkled, Sagging Skin?
- Dr. David Kaufman and Dr. Christa Clark, Sacramento Plastic Surgeons (8)
- Face the Stats: The Reality Behind MRSA Face Lift Infection Risks (6)
- Dr. Scott Green, Sacramento Plastic Surgeon (5)
- Dr. Francisco Canales and Dr. Heather Furnas, Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeons (5)
- Liposuction for Older Patients: Smart Choices for Great Results (post 2 of 2) (5)
- Dr. Evan Sorokin, New Jersey Plastic Surgeon (4)
- Dr. Andrew Smith, Orange County Plastic Surgeon (4)
- Dr. Richard D'Amico, Cosmetic Surgeon in New Jersey (4)
- "Micro" Breast Implants: The Shape of the Future? (3)
- Stem Cells for Breast Augmentation? (3)
- Caring for Dental Implants
- Cosmetic Surgery and the Dangers of Photoshop
- Tummy Tuck? How About Umbilicoplasty?
- A Glamorous Smile with Veneers
- Positioning the Belly Button during a Tummy Tuck
- Quicker Healing with Multimodal Pain Therapy
- Does a Tummy Tuck Strengthen Your Abdomen?
- Tips for Preventing Wrinkles With Sunscreen: Part 2
- How Doctors Become Great Surgeons
- Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) – Is It Safe for Children?
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