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Treating Male Pattern Baldness With Hair Transplant Surgery

If a receding hairline or expanding bald spot has you self-conscious, know you are not alone. By age 35, two-thirds of American men deal with noticeable hair loss. The most common culprit is androgenetic alopecia, also called male pattern baldness, which impacts some 50 million men. Restoring your thick, youthful head of hair through hair transplant surgery can help […]

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Who is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

Tummy Tuck

A protruding, loose, or uneven midsection can make you dread swimsuit season, shy away from form-fitting clothes, and feel self-conscious during intimacy. If diet and exercise have not adequately firmed your stomach, a surgical intervention like a tummy tuck could be the solution. As you explore your options, understanding all aspects of abdominoplasty is imperative, from ideal

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Alopecia: What Are My Treatment Options?

Alopecia

Alopecia is a common autoimmune disease that can affect hair growth in various areas of the body. Although this condition is not life-threatening, it can have a major impact on a person’s self-esteem. If you struggle with mild to moderate alopecia, it is vital that you understand the available treatment options. How Is Alopecia Treated? Once you

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Top Benefits of Getting a Neck Lift

Necklift

A look in the mirror may not show the youthful skin you used to have. While many people accept the signs of aging, you may be interested in addressing sagging skin and wrinkles that affect the lower jaw and neck area. One of the options that you have to create a more youthful and rejuvenated

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Top Things To Know Before Getting a Facelift

Facelift

The aging process can cause drastic changes in the skin on the face and neck. Many individuals will experience sagging skin, wrinkles, fine lines, and drooping. For some, a facelift may be the best way to restore a more youthful appearance, rejuvenate the skin, and create long-lasting and natural-looking results. Here is what you should know. Top

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Am I a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?

Mommy Makeover

Going through pregnancy can put a lot of stress on your body that can leave you with physical changes you simply may not like. Although diet and exercise may benefit some women to get back into their pre-pregnancy shape, it is not always effective for everyone. If you find it challenging to get back to

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Can You Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?

Breast Enlargement

It is well-known that breastfeeding provides many benefits for babies and their mothers. However, if you have had a breast augmentation, you may be wondering if you can breastfeed your baby. While breast augmentation can affect the structure of your breasts, the mammary glands–which produce milk–are avoided. Therefore, in most cases, women can still breastfeed following their

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Microneedling: Your Solution for Treating Stretch Marks

Microneedling with PRP

Stretch marks are scars that develop due to the skin stretching and shrinking too quickly. The collagen and elastin proteins, which typically support the skin and prevent stretch marks, rupture when stretched too quickly. Stretching and shrinking of the skin are most often caused by pregnancy, rapid weight loss or gain, rapid muscle growth, and

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Top Three Reasons for You To Get an Eyelid Lift

Blepharoplasty

Did you know that eyelid lift surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is consistently one of the top cosmetic procedures performed in the country? With over 100,000 procedures performed each year, many people seek the procedure’s benefits. Despite their popularity, you may not know why so many people have been turning to blepharoplasties. Learn a few of the reasons

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How Long Will You Be Hairfree With Laser Hair Removal?

Laser Hair Removal

Traditional hair removal methods can be annoying, from the nicks of shaving to the pains of waxing. Not to mention, it seems that you need to shave or wax again only a day or two later. Luckily, laser hair removal can offer better results. But you may wonder how laser hair removal compares to traditional hair removal

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Treating Male Pattern Baldness With Hair Transplant Surgery

Who is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

Alopecia: What Are My Treatment Options?

Top Benefits of Getting a Neck Lift

Top Things To Know Before Getting a Facelift

Am I a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?

Can You Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?

Microneedling: Your Solution for Treating Stretch Marks

Top Three Reasons for You To Get an Eyelid Lift

How Long Will You Be Hairfree With Laser Hair Removal?

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