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How Does Social Media Influence Plastic Surgery?

There has always been a demand for plastic surgery. After all, procedures such as rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and facelifts can correct perceived imperfections and help patients feel more confident in their own skin. However, social media has fueled a booming new interest in cosmetic work — and dramatically changed how many people think about their appearance. The Effects of […]

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Information for Out-of-Town Gynecomastia Patients

Gynecomastia

There are several reasons why you would need to travel for male breast reduction. For example, you might want to visit a particular surgeon or someone with specific qualifications. Dr. Ronald Schuster sees many out-of-town patients due to his expertise in gynecomastia surgery. He uses a unique approach that creates natural-looking results with minimal scarring. Your

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How Much Does Neck Lift Surgery Cost?

Neck Lift

Neck lift surgery is the most effective way to address concerns such as wrinkles, horizontal neck bands, sagging skin, unwanted fat, and a lack of jawline definition. If you’re weighing this procedure against non-surgical alternatives, then you’re probably curious about the cost. At the practice of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ronald Schuster, a neck lift often ranges

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3 Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid Surgery

Cosmetic concerns that affect the eye area can be difficult to ignore. The upper eyelids include the skin above the eyes, between the upper eyelashes and the eyebrow. Sometimes there can also be extra fat which makes the upper eyelids look puffy, especially towards the corner near the nose. Extra skin or fat in the

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How Much Does a Facelift Cost?

Facelift, Facial rejuvenation

If you are considering a facelift, cost is probably one of the factors you are mulling over. Like anything else you invest in, cosmetic surgery should provide the results and return you expect. Because the cost of a facelift varies, a consultation is necessary to get a cost estimation. The final cost depends on several

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Is Rhinoplasty Worth It?

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty remains a popular procedure in the U.S., even in 2020, when business shutdowns temporarily halted access to cosmetic procedures. In fact, in 2020, rhinoplasty was the Number 1 procedure in the country, with 352,555 procedures performed. With hundreds of thousands of satisfied rhinoplasty patients, might this procedure be worth it for you? For people

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When Should I Get Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia

Timing is everything, as the saying goes. If you have gynecomastia, the right time for male breast reduction may hinge on your schedule, financial preparedness, and emotional readiness to undergo surgery. All that being said, seizing this moment in 2022 may be the perfect time for gynecomastia surgery. There’s No Time Like the Present With the

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Will A Breast Lift Reduce Breast Size?

Breast Lift

Lifting your breasts raises the breast tissue and fat back up to a perky position on your chest. Your breasts will look rounder afterward, but will they be smaller? Many women wonder how mastopexy will affect size. The short answer is no, your breasts are more or less the same size, but the loose tissue is

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Is it Safe to Smoke Weed or Tobacco Before Plastic Surgery?

Plastic Surgery, Surgical Procedures, Uncategorized

Any type of surgery, including cosmetic surgery, carries risks. Fortunately these risks are generally very low. However certain health conditions and lifestyle choices can increase these risks. most notable health conditions include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease to name a few. In addition lifestyle choices of smoking or vaping nicotine products, drinking

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What is Laser Resurfacing Good For?

Laser Resurfacing

We’re headed into the spring season and it’s a great time for laser skin resurfacing. Just like the springtime, laser resurfacing is all about renewal: removing the dead, dull skin cells to make way for the younger, fresher skin cells beneath. Laser Resurfacing Candidates Laser skin resurfacing strips away the damaged surface skin cells to

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