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Not all Products Called Botox or Juvederm are Legal or Equal

Posted December 31, 2012 in Non-Surgery Procedures

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ A liquid facelift, which involves strategic injection of large amounts of fillers to achieve temporary antiaging benefits, ranks as the top nonsurgical cosmetic procedure in the nation. But with such a high demand for Botox and other fillers, there has been a rise in illegal injectables. ABC Action News in Tampa, November 15, […]

Would You Have Plastic Surgery if it Was Free?

Posted December 27, 2012 in Body Procedures, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Financing for Plastic Surgery

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Positive or negative, almost everyone seems to have an attitude about plastic surgery. Headlines are made when a celebrity such as Selma Hayek declares she will never undergo the knife or a naturally-aging star such as Susan Sarandon finally gives in and has her jaw sculpted. […]

Don’t Play the Guessing Game. The Average Cost of Basic Plastic Surgery Procedures.

Posted December 17, 2012 in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Looking for a little nip and tuck here or there? Finally ready to take the plunge and have that plastic surgery procedure you’ve been contemplating? In addition to verifying your plastic surgeon’s credentials, knowing the total cost of your procedure should be top priority for creating […]

4 Tips for a Successful Recovery After a Plastic Surgery Procedure

Posted December 06, 2012 in Body Procedures

A successful cosmetic procedure doesn’t lie in the hands of the plastic surgeon alone. Patients play an essential role in ensuring a full recovery by following their surgeon’s instructions and preparing a post-surgery game plan. Recovery time and discomfort vary based on procedure. Patients can establish the best plan designed to manage their personalized post-operative […]

Why All the Fuss About Breasts? Authors Have the Answer

Posted November 26, 2012 in Board Certified Doctors, Breast Augmentation, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ The fascination with busts goes way back in history, and a recent article on the Huffington Post may help explain why. Authors Dr. Larry Young and Brian Alexander pondered the question while discussing their upcoming book, The Chemistry Between Us: Love, Sex and the Science of Attraction. The […]