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Cosmetic Surgery and the Dangers of Photoshop

31. August 2010

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By: Scott Green, MD The Australian government recently banned excessively-skinny fashion models (read all about it here). I find it interesting that the Land Down Under points the finger at photo-editing programs like Adobe Photoshop and how they have “retouched” our…

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Does a Tummy Tuck Strengthen Your Abdomen?

25. August 2010

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By: Scott Green, MD I get asked this question many times during surgical consultations. The short answer is “No.” During a routine tummy tuck procedure, the abdominal muscles are tightened, but this is more like mending the muscle rather than strengthening…

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Weight-Loss Surgery and Body Contouring for Childhood Obesity?

20. August 2010

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By: Scott Green, MD With childhood and adult obesity rates continuing to rise, it’s no wonder that some people are beginning to recommend weight-loss surgery for teenagers. It should go without saying, but these procedures, and the body contouring procedures that…

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What Is a Thigh Lift?

19. August 2010

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By: David Kaufman, M.D. As a surgeon who performs thigh lifts along with other body contouring plastic surgery in Sacramento for patients who’ve achieved significant weight loss, I think it’s worth highlighting this little-known procedure that can deliver big results. Thigh lifts can…

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Name That Surgery!

3. August 2010

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By: Andrew Smith, MD I don’t know about you, but I think it’s time for some summer fun. I’m going to mix it up a little here and play a game I’m calling “Name That Surgery.” I’ll give you a few…

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