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What technique will the surgeon use to perform the liposuction?
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There is one basic techniqueused in all patients undergoing liposuction surgery. This technique involves the insertion of a hollow tube, or cannula, through a tiny incision into the layers of fat that lie deep beneath the skin.The cannula is connecte
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What should I look for in choosing a surgeon and hospital to perform weight loss surgery?
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In selecting a physician and surgical center, you should consider the following:
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Is it true that plastic surgeons only perform reconstruction procedures? What is the difference between a cosmetic plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon?
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A surgeon cannot call himself a plastic surgeon unless he can perform both aesthetic/cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries. The very root of almost all cosmetic procedures can be traced to the early reconstructive procedure. Thus, a surgeon whose mai
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Can any eyelid surgeon perform Asian eyelid surgery?
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Nonchalantly performing a traditional western blepharoplasty upon Asian eyelids can create devastating results for the unwary surgeon and their unfortunate patient. There are several important differences between traditional and Asian blepharoplasty
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What should I look for in a surgeon to perform my rhinoplasty procedure?
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Though rhinoplasty is one of the most common of cosmetic surgery procedures, it is also one of the most difficult operations performed in the area of the head and neck. As such, it’s essential that patients find a qualified and experienced plastic su
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What should I look for in a surgeon to perform my revision rhinoplasty procedure?
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Because rhinoplasty is one of the most complicated plastic surgery procedures and revisionary procedures are even more complex, it's essential that you do your homework and carefully choose the surgeon to perform your revision rhinoplasty procedure.
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What are the most important things to know about a surgeon and a hospital prior to selecting one to perform my surgery?
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Experience, commitment, and collaboration are critical. Because of the many health problems that obesity surgery patients have, most of the procedures are considered 'high risk.' The surgeon's experience is, therefore, crucial. You should ask your su
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My surgeon is certified by another board. Is she qualified to perform facial plastic surgery?
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Maybe. As medicine has become specialized—and subspecialized and even superspecialized—it is a fact of life that practitioners achieve expertise along a variety of training pathways. Ask the surgeon what her credential means. For more information on
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Where (in what facility) will the surgeon perform the procedure?
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In most patients we can perform Laser Reduction Labiaplasty in the office under local anesthetic to dramatically lower costs. You do not need an I.V. This means you will not have anesthesilologist or hospital costs which can add $2,000-$3,000 to the
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Can my local cataract surgeon perform presbyopia-correcting surgery?
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Yes, but you need to make sure that your eye surgeon has experience with the specific presbyopia- correcting IOL chosen for the procedure. Studies have shown that surgeon experience is a key factor in successful outcome, particularly in terms of whet
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