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Under Eye Fillers: The Good and Bad

Fillers under the eye have become very popular. The most commonly used filler for under the eyes is hyaluronic acid. Poly-l-lactic acid is another option, a synthetic material made from phosphate an

Dec 24 2020 | 0 | by Ester

Why I had my breast implants removed

When I was in my 20’s I thought I would be more attractive with large breasts. At 5’5” 120 lbs, I had small/medium size breasts that fit my frame. But I lived at the beach and I saw lots of girl

Jul 23 2020 | 1 | by Patrice

Surgery for Aging Elbows?

A friend of mine once commented to me that the way he can tell if a woman is older is if she has “wrinkled elbows.” I asked him what old elbows look like. He said that when elbows age, they get cr

May 08 2020 | 1 | by Astrid29

Earlobe surgery for aging earlobes

My earlobes droop a lot and I'm wondering if there is much satisfaction with earlobe surgery. I have worn heavy earrings for years and also I am older so they probably droop due to age. But my earlobe

Apr 23 2020 | 2 | by Snow

Is Skin Removal Surgery Worth the Cost?

I used to be overweight but have lost a lot of weight over the past few years and am considering an excess skin removal surgery. However, I have heard that the surgery can be expensive, painful, and i

Apr 18 2020 | 1 | by AD

Medicare Coverage of Plastic Surgery?

I understand that Medicare does not cover cosmetic surgery, but that there are exceptions to this. I am in my early 70s and want to receive plastic surgery for my nose, mainly due to breathing problem

Apr 16 2020 | 1 | by Jaron

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy after plastic surgery

After I had a facelift I went into a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for faster healing. It is great. You can watch tv. I wasn’t scared but some people can be if they are claustrophobic. I am not sure

Apr 05 2020 | 2 | by Belle

Does the age of a surgeon matter?

Does the age of a surgeon matter? I think that the answer depends on the individual surgeon. Here is my experience: I recently had a facelift with a doctor who was 75 when he performed the surger

Mar 21 2020 | 0 | by Bethcallie

Should I get a mommy makeover?

Should I get a “mommy makeover?” A mommy makeover is a combination of a tummy tuck and breast surgery to assist a woman in getting back to her pre-pregnancy shape. Recently Jessica Simpson ackn

Feb 07 2020 | 0 | by kjh