Monthly Archives: February 2012

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Feb

Facelifts Turn Back the Clock 9 Years

Published: February 22, 2012

According to a recent article in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, having a facelift can make you look seven years younger than you actually are. In this study by authors Nitin Chauhan and Peter Adamson of the University of Toronto, and Jeremey Warner of the NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, volunteer first year...

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Feb

3D Breast Imaging and Simulation

Published: February 15, 2012

When women determine that they’d like to enhance their breasts through breast augmentation surgery, there are many questions. What type of breast implant do you prefer; saline implants or gel implants? There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Some implants have a higher profile and can look quite different depending upon the clothing...

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Feb

Plastic Surgery Market Shows Significant Growth in 2011

Published: February 8, 2012

Last week the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released their statistics for plastic surgery procedures performed by board certified plastic surgeons in 2011. Despite a challenging economy, there were 13.8 million procedures performed in 2011. These numbers include both minimally invasive and surgical procedures. The numbers represent a...

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Feb

Options for Treating the Neck and Chin – Grand Rapids

Published: February 1, 2012

The neck and chin areas are both quick to show signs of facial aging; excess fat, jowls, and skin laxity are a few areas of concern. Many of my patients are surprised to learn that a full facelift or necklift is not always necessary to correct the problem. Excess fat in the neck area can be helped with the use of SmartLipo Triplex laser...

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