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Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) – Is It Safe for Children?

23. August 2010

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By: G.D. Castillo, MD As a Champaign plastic surgeon who performs otoplasty, or ear surgery, I’m often asked about the safety of the procedure, especially as it relates to small children. It’s an important question, because protruding ears can be extremely challenging…

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Few Women Choose Breast Reconstruction

27. July 2010

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By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. The issue of breast reconstruction after mastectomy is one that I find particularly important. It can be extremely valuable for the mastectomy patient and extremely rewarding for the reconstructive surgeon. However, surprisingly few women actually choose…

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Post-Pregnancy: What 8 Minute Abs Can’t Fix

22. July 2010

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By: Remus Repta, MD At my plastic surgery practice in Phoenix, I often consult with frustrated moms who have lost their pregnancy weight, but can’t seem to get back the flat abdomen they had before the baby. Conventional wisdom tells us…

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Cosmetic Surgery for Baby Boomers

13. April 2010

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Baby boomers make up a big chunk of the population who undergo cosmetic surgical procedures, according to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Baby boomers are those who were born shortly after World War II, when there…

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Mommy Makeovers…But What about Dads?

24. February 2010

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By: David Kaufman, MD A “Mommy Makeover” can be very rewarding, helping women regain their pre-baby figure (and their self-confidence). Many Mommy Makeover patients feel that they get a new lease on life – and that’s a truly wonderful thing. But…

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