Breast augmentation (breast implant) is one of the more popular cosmetic procedures performed on women and is usually a very satisfying operation with predictable results. However, their are documented studies of secondary procedures of up to 25%. What are secondary procedures or revisions? And why such a high precentage? Well, in some instances, the implants can be [...]
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Besides the adversarial effects of smoking on the skin, lung, heart, brain, and kidney which are well known and established, the carbon monoxide that is inhaled during cigarette smoking decreases the oxygen content within blood. Oxygen, as we well know, is necessary for survival and the healing process. Thus, smoking inhibits wound healing, increases the [...]
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Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed. Most patients that maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise (3-4 times/week) and a controlled diet (low fat and moderate proportions) but still have small amounts of fat in subborn areas are candidates. Certainly, realistic expectations and nonsmokers are mandatory in my practice. Traditional liposuction [...]
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Each night I try and prepare a cosmetic surgery question to answer and discuss, however I find it more rewarding when a question is asked for which I have an answer. Although each patient is different, there are procedures that work well for every cosmetic surgery patient. In any event, if a someone would like [...]
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Please don’t be fooled by cheap quotes on cosmetic procedures. Usually these price reductions can come at surgical centers that are not accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facitilies, Inc. and by physicians who are not board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In some instances, these physicians are [...]
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Too many times I see patients that wish liposuction but don’t understand that this procedure has its limitations. Traditional liposuction removes fat between skin and muscle that produces the bulge at the waistline, hips, thighs, arms, or back. Candidates for liposuction should be healthy with realistic expectations but most importanly, have minimal skin excess and good [...]
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Being a board certifiedplastic surgeon in Houston, Texas, I see many patients that have had or are planning on cosmetic surgery in Mexico. The most common reason that patients give is the reduced cost. I caution any patient that is considering plastic surgery in any other locations besides the United States that they might not [...]
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This blog is dedicated to discussing plastic surgical procedures by a board certified plastic surgeon. Questions can be asked by anyone and will be answered promptly and succiently. Indications, contraindications, risk and beneifts of plastic surgery procedures will also be highlighted. I hope this site will be informative to everyone involved. DR LIVINGSTON
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