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Teenage Plastic Surgery

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Excerpt taken from Plastic Surgery Practice: Read full article — Do you ever think about changing the way you look? Many people turn to plastic surgery for help, but how young is too young to go under the knife? Alex … Continue reading

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My Medical Choice- by Angelina Jolie

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Angelina Jolie, just underwent preventative treatment for a high risk breast cancer gene. Read about her courageous story below. At TruYou Plastic Surgery, we also perform this type of prophylactic surgery for patients with BRCA1 and high risk for breast … Continue reading

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Rate of Double Mastectomy is Going Up

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More women than ever are choosing to undergo bilateral mastectomies (both breasts removed) when discovering a diagnosis of breast cancer.  Last year, nearly 15% of newly diagnosed patient with breast cancer, around 30,000 yearly, chose to have both breasts removed. … Continue reading

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Labiaplasty Improves Quality of Life and Satisfaction

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Below is a recent article Published in MedScape about the safety and effectiveness of Labial reduction when performed by a trained, board certified plastic surgeon: To learn more, visit our webpage: Labiaplasty, a procedure done to reduce the size of … Continue reading

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Looking Younger: the New Job Search Weapon

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Right or wrong, looks do matter in the job market of 2013. With 12 million unemployed and over 35 million currently employed people competing for a finite number of jobs (CareerBuilder Employment Survey, Jan 24, 2013) more and more people … Continue reading

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More Women are having Breast Reconstruction with Implants now, than with their own Tissue

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The number of women undergoing immediate after mastectomy has risen sharply in recent years, and most of this increase is due to implant-based reconstruction, finds a new study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. “The significant rise … Continue reading

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Common Myths of Plastic Surgery: Busted!

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The following article dispels common myths about plastic surgery. It is important to always research and ask your surgeon tough questions prior to considering any surgical procedres: 1. Plastic surgery is a luxury only the wealthy can afford: This is … Continue reading

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Study says: “Fat doesn’t return after Liposuction”

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Barring massive weight gain, fat does not regrow following and , according to the results of a new study that counters previous research. A prospective study from the Swanson Center, Leawood, Kan., was conducted to better understand fat distribution following … Continue reading

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Optimal Facelift Results

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Angling of the skin pull during a for Optimal Facelift Results: New research highlights the ideal angle for achieving optimal facelift results. According to the study, the “Angle of Maximal Rejuvenation” is characterized by the greatest reduction of laxity and … Continue reading

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Considering liposuction? Here are frequent questions answered for you.

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was introduced to plastic surgery by the French surgeon Dr. Yves-Gerard Illouz in 1982, providing a new option for individuals who wanted to get rid of unsightly fatty areas. Its elegance in simplicity and efficacy immediately brought it into the … Continue reading

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