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Tummy Tuck

The Tummy Tuck Procedure Beach season is coming soon, that means it’s time to get that tummy tuck right? But what is a tummy tuck? A tummy tuck is also known as an abdominoplasty. The procedure removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and produces a profile that is smoother and firmer. The most …

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Cleft Lip Surgery

Cleft Lip Repair - Much More Than Surgery We have all seen the advertisements for third world children and cleft lips. They are bit unsettling but they get the job done and people do donate towards the cause. But what is the cause behind cleft lip and what kind of procedures can be performed to …

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History of Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery - History Explained Plastic surgery has come a far way since its inception, but what was plastic surgery before modern medicine? The term plastic surgery comes from the adjective plastic which denotes sculpting. The origins of plastic comes from the greek word plastikē, which means “the art of modeling”. Believe it or not, …

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Male Chest Surgery

Male Chest Surgery - Gynecomastia Gynecomastia is a medical term that originates from the Greek words for “women-like breasts.” This condition is far more common than many realize. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of the male population. It may affect only one breast or both. Certain drugs such as anabolic steroids, alcohol, …

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Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery in Houston Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a procedure to remove fat – usually along with excess skin and muscle – from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes – features that make you look older and more tired than …

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Breast Enhancement

Your Houston Breast Enhancement Consultation Your individual breast enhancement cost will be influenced by several different factors, including type of surgery, extent of the procedure and type of implant used. Silicone and saline implants differ in price due to the cost of the different materials used to fill the implants. The right implant for you …

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Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation Houston - Over or Under Implants? One of the primary choices in breast augmentation is whether to have the implants placed "under" or "over" the muscle (sub-muscular or sub-glandular). This muscle is the pectoralis major muscle which lies over the rib cage and underneath the breast. It is the chest muscle that is commonly developed …

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Liposuction Surgery

Is Liposuction Surgery The Right Solution For You? Liposuction Surgery (Abdominoplasty) is one option to treat areas of excess fat in the stomach, buttocks, hips, love handles, saddlebags, thighs, calves, ankles, breasts (including male breast enlargement), back, arms and neck. Liposuction is equally effective in both men and women. The basic technique of Liposuction involves …

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Otoplasty

Pinned-Back Otoplasty - Softening Ear Appearance Although we can't control the body features we're given at birth, we do have options to go back and make adjustments! Otoplasty or Pinned-Back Otoplasty, is a wonderful procedure we use to soften the appearance of large and/or protruding ears ... a surgery especially popular for children. Kids can …

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