Tag: cosmetic
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Get Fit First: Why Plastic Surgery Is Not A Substitute For Weight Loss
This article originally appeared on aedit.com and was written by Krista Smith Social media may be filled with dramatic before-and-after pictures of patients turning to plastic surgery to create the illusion of weight loss, but The AEDITION spoke to the experts about why it’s important to get in shape before going under the knife. The…
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Plastic Surgery vs. Cosmetic Surgery: What’s The Difference And Why It Matters
This article originally appeared at aedit.com and was written by Samantha Stone. If you are part of the majority of Americans that is confused about the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon, don’t fret. Here, The AEDITION explores the distinctions between the two specialties and why they are important. Before I started…
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What You Need To Know About The Latest SMAS Facelift Techniques
The following article originally appeared on aedit.com More than a century after the first recorded rhytidectomy (a.k.a. facelift), surgical techniques have come a long way toward natural, long-lasting results. Krista Smith The technical term for a facelift is “rhytidectomy,” which is derived from the Ancient Greek words for “wrinkle” (rhytis) and “excision” (ektome).…
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When Is Doubling (Or Tripling) Up On Plastic Surgery Procedures A Good Idea?
This article originally appeared on aedit.com and was written by Genevieve Monsma If you are in the market for more than one surgical procedure (think: breast implants and liposuction or a tummy tuck and a nose job) is it okay to bundle them together? We asked plastic surgeons when it is safe to combine —…
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What It’s Really Like To Live With And Treat Rosacea
This article originally appeared on aedit.com and was written by Krista Smith. An estimated 16 million Americans have rosacea. Here, one patient chronicles her experience with the skin condition and invites The AEDITION to join her for a laser treatment with her cosmetic dermatologist. As long as she could remember, Linda had beautiful skin (you…
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The Perfect Pedicure: The Best Treatments For Feet, Nails, and Toes
The following article originally appeared on aedit.com. Perhaps the secret to getting your feet through summer sandal season isn’t at the nail salon but at the dermatologist’s office. India Bottomley The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are well underway, which means sandal season is in full swing. And, while you may have treated yourself…
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