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Your Guide To Ageless Beauty: Comparing the Types of Dermal Fillers (Infographic)

Have you ever wondered how celebrities and influencers seem to defy the aging process with their flawless, youthful skin? The secret may lie in injectable treatments, such as dermal fillers. These cosmetic treatments have gained immense popularity for restoring volume, smoothing out wrinkles, and rejuvenating the face. Which Dermal Filler Is Right for You? All …

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How Does CoolSculpting® Work & Why Should I Choose It?

When diet and exercise alone aren't enough to shed excess or stubborn fat, noninvasive fat reduction treatments can create that slim, toned look you want—without the need for surgery. Chief among these nonsurgical options is CoolSculpting®, which capitalizes on the body’s natural metabolic processes to target fat. This technique has been around since 2010 and …

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Liposuction Before and After Photos: See What’s Possible

There’s a good reason so many women and men considering liposuction in Palo Alto, San Jose, Campbell, and around the Bay Area choose Stanford-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Daryl Hoffman to perform their procedures. He’s established a track record of producing excellent results that achieve the goals his patients describe during their consultations. Liposuction for …

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Can I Get Natural-Looking Results from My Breast Augmentation?

If you are considering breast augmentation for your asymmetrical or too-small breasts but want to avoid a too-dramatic change, don’t worry! Getting natural-looking and feeling breasts is perfectly doable with the right plastic surgeon. A board-certified and experienced plastic surgeon can guide you through choosing the size, material, shape, and profile of your implants so …

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The Top 3 Pros & Cons of Natural Breast Augmentation vs. Implants

Thinking about breast augmentation but unsure which option is right for you? Today's most popular choices—breast implants and natural breast augmentation with fat transfer—offer very different benefits. By weighing the pros and cons of fat transfer vs. implants, you can better understand which approach aligns with your goals for size, shape, and recovery. Natural 'Boob …

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Do Tummy Tuck Alternatives Work?

Type "tummy tuck alternatives" into a search engine, and you'll quickly find yourself sifting through all sorts of treatments that promise to flatten your midsection. Belts, creams, and specialized compression garments are among the "miracle" options, in addition to a wave of nonsurgical devices. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I often field the question: Do …

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Liposuction vs. SculpSure®: Which One Is Right for You? (Updated 2023)

You’ve put in hard work at the gym to tone your muscles and create a body you feel confident about, but you’re still struggling to reduce stubborn pockets of fat on your abdomen, flanks, or thighs. What’s next? When it comes to body contouring procedures, liposuction and SculpSure both offer options for slimming down those …

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INFOGRAPHIC: What You Need To Know About Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck

Both tummy tuck and liposuction contour your body and have high satisfaction rates. However, you should know that these two procedures target different concerns and achieve different goals. It’s important to dive into the advantages and disadvantages of both procedures before you make your choice. The infographic below details some things you need to know …

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