Posted on May 24th, 2010 by Christopher K. Livingston, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.
Plastic surgeons often ask within the first several questions about diet and exercise. Why is this question so important? First and foremost, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is necessary for overall health and longevity. Exercise is good for the heart, soul, and mind. There are numerous studies that prove exercise increases life and quality of life. [...]
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Posted on May 21st, 2010 by Christopher K. Livingston, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.
There are several ways to augment or increase the buttock, semi-solid silicone implants, flaps of adajcent tissue, or fat transfer. Each has advantages and disadvantages, but the latest technique of fat autotransplantation has the benefits of easier recovery, smaller incisions, fewer complications, and lasting results. Essentially, liposuction is performed in a fatty area and the [...]
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Posted on April 26th, 2010 by Christopher K. Livingston, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.
the cost of silicone breast implants are approximately $1000/implant while saline implants are $500/implant. There are new manufacture warranties that cover the life of the implant and will give financial assistance for the revision surgery should the implant fail.
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Posted on March 28th, 2010 by Christopher K. Livingston, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.
I like to think of plastic surgery as a blend of art, medicine, science, and imagination. But plastic surgery really is derived from the latin word plastikos which means to mold or shape. Plastic surgery as a speciality in surgery is a 20th century creation. To become a plastic surgeon, you must complete a general, [...]
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Posted on January 10th, 2010 by Christopher K. Livingston, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.
1) what is sun damaged and aged skin? As we age and have increasing amounts of sun exposure, the skin becomes weathered in appearance with fine lines, wrinkles, furrows, and irregular texture. Sun spots and age spots appear as pigmented lesions of varying colors and sun-induced redness can be many of the reasons to consult [...]
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Posted on November 22nd, 2009 by Christopher K. Livingston, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.
I would ask all plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and most importantly….past, present, and future cosmetic patients to call their respective senators and demand the repeal of the 5% cosmetic tax. This tax frivolously and unfairly taxes all cosmetic patients and their procedures, some of which are in the middle class. If you remember President [...]
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Posted on October 17th, 2009 by Christopher K. Livingston, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.
Hopefully everyone realizes that the month of October is breast cancer awareness month. I believe that this month is finally getting the attention that it deserves with national press and the NFL sporting the color of pink as an accessory. But let us not forget what the true message is….breast cancer will affect 1 in [...]
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Posted on September 20th, 2009 by Christopher K. Livingston, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.
facial rejuvenation in houston, texashttp://www.metacafe.com/watch/1913314/facial_rejuvenation_houston/
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Posted on September 20th, 2009 by Christopher K. Livingston, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1913226/abdominoplasty_houston/abdominoplasty video
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Posted on September 20th, 2009 by Christopher K. Livingston, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.
body contouringhttp://www.metacafe.com/watch/1913326/houston_body_contouring/
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