You are always advised to stop smoking but if you’re planning to have plastic surgery, there are some procedures that would be contraindicated if you were an active smoker. In addition to the harmful effects that cigarettes have on your lungs and heart, cigarettes also contain nicotine, a chemical that constricts your small blood vessels. […]
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Micro-needling or collagen induction therapy (CIT) is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes a device with very fine needles used to puncture the skin resulting in a controlled skin injury. The micro-channels created stimulate the body to produce collagen and elastin, which fill these microscopic spaces. This process results in an improvement of skin texture,
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What does board certified mean? It really depends on what Board you’re referring to. There are many boards out there and it can be really confusing for the general public to make sense of it. To begin with, any physician can call him or herself a “plastic surgeon” without completion of an approved residency in
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The thought of getting plastic surgery can be very exciting and can produce much anticipation. Before you take the plunge however, make sure that you’ve made all the considerations regarding safety in plastic surgery. In general, the best candidates for cosmetic plastic surgery are those who are in general good health in addition to knowing
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