Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996. Today they are in their 20s and 30s. A generation that came into early adulthood after the Great Recession of 2007-2009, Millennials have finally gained a steady foothold in the American economy. They’re getting married, buying houses, having children, and statistics show they are opting into plastic surgery […]
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In my 25+ years in plastic surgery I have heard a lot of crazy stories and excuses patients come up with to hide the fact they’ve had plastic (cosmetic) surgery. I have patients whom to this day, have yet to tell their partners about any procedure they’ve had done. This is impressive but also unfortunate.
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After deciding who will perform your plastic surgery, you’ll also need to decide where it will be performed. Plastic surgery can be performed in several types of settings – primarily hospitals or surgery centers. Both options have benefits and drawbacks, and neither is necessarily better than the other. But as the immediate Past Chief of
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‘You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.’ Jim Rohn Recently, I had a colleague asked me, “Dr. Schuster, what’s the secret behind your successful cosmetic surgery practice in Baltimore.” My answer, ” A big part of my success comes down to the people I surround myself with.” I don’t
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Whether it involves who you choose to date or who you opt to hire, trusting your gut is a big part of any decision. You should never ignore that little voice in your head that tells you something is amiss. The process of finding a plastic surgeon is no exception. Sometimes the interaction with a
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Taking time off from work after plastic surgery depends on the patient, the job and the procedure. Someone that works behind a desk does not need to take off as much time as someone that loads trucks or trains athletes. Similarly, someone that undergoes a combination tummy tuck-breast lift operation needs more time off than
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Getting your Money’s Worth in Cosmetic Surgery “Dr. Schuster, you know why I like coming to you? It’s because it’s not about the money. You tell me the truth about what I need or don’t need”. This comment was a little bit eye-opening to me. I never really considered doing anything else but doing my
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The before-and-after photo gallery is, without question, one of the hottest spots of any plastic surgeon’s website. Photographs are an excellent way for a surgeon to communicate what their surgical results look like, and patients can get an idea of what they may expect working with that surgeon. However, it is important to look at
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There’s something for everyone. That’s what makes the world go ’round. If we were all the same it would be a pretty boring place. I think that’s one reason why I have never limited myself to one part of the face or body. I really like the variety. At this point in my life I
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Mirrors. The good, the bad, and the ugly. The good. Wow! What an invention. Whoever invented that was a genius. Every day, every one of us looks into a mirror at least once. Whether it’s combing your hair, putting on makeup, shaving, or making sure your clothes look right … well you get the point.
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