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So your skin doesn’t look as vibrant, plump, or youthful as it once did. You want to improve the look of your skin, but find that standard creams and products just don’t give you the results you want. What are your options?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a safe and effective way to get amazing skin with virtually no downtime or side effects. It uses special ingredients found in your body’s own blood to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin from within, where creams can’t touch. It stimulates new collagen to make your skin look and act younger, treating volume loss, wrinkles, acne scars, and more.

Many women look for ways to increase their breast size without having surgery. Some are too busy to take time off for breast augmentation surgery, while others may be looking for a more subtle cosmetic enhancement, and aren’t sure whether they want breast implants.

If this sounds like you, consider having an alternate cosmetic procedure known as breast fat transfer. Just as the name implies, your cosmetic surgeon harvests your body’s own fat (usually from an area like the thighs, abdomen, or flanks), processes it with special equipment, and injects it into an area where you really want it -- your bust line.

We all want to look our best each day, and we know that good skin care and the help of a skilled cosmetic surgeon can do wonders. But don’t forget that what you put inside your body can make you look great too. In fact, your diet and nutritional intake can have a big impact on your appearance.

Healing after a cosmetic procedure

After you’ve had cosmetic surgery, such as a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or liposuction, your body will be working hard to recover. And to help it with this process, your diet should include a number of nutritious whole foods that help your skin and tissues heal.

You’ve done your research and have decided to undergo cosmetic surgery. You may have narrowed it down to a few possible surgeons. Now, it’s time to talk with every surgeon to find the ideal surgeon for you. Your consultation is the best time to learn what to expect, make sure you’re an ideal candidate, and to address any questions or concerns you may have about your desired cosmetic procedure. Take the following questions into consideration as you make your decision:

Breasts can start increasing in size early in pregnancy, and continue to grow as months progress. If a woman breastfeeds, she’ll likely keep her increased size until completion of nursing. For a woman who always had small breasts, this can be a welcome change. But what about the months and years that follow? You may have heard other women talk about enjoying their new, larger breasts obtained through pregnancy. Is it possible to keep bigger breasts while eliminating excess skin and weight?

Last year, more than 300,000 women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and professions underwent breast augmentation surgery.

Most cosmetic surgeons will tell you there is no “magic age” or special formula to determine when you should choose breast augmentation. Each woman’s situation, personality, and life is different, so it’s a deeply personal choice. So how can you make such a big decision? The following factors are good indicators that it’s the right time to consider breast augmentation:

Though liposuction and tummy tucks may get a lot of press, many people are looking to add volume to parts of their body, not reduce it. For many women, having a feminine, attractive figure means having curves in the right places.

This can be a challenge, however, because each body gains weight in its own way and in places we can’t control. Some women tend to gain weight in their midsection and thighs first, when they’d rather have extra weight go to their breasts and buttocks. This can be frustrating when you’re looking to gain certain curves, but they just won’t appear no matter what you eat or what exercises you do.

Actually, there is a way you can add volume to your butt and get that curvy look you desire. We’re not talking about buttock implants, but rather, using your body’s own natural fat to create a more perky, shapely view from behind.

Millions of people have undergone successful liposuction throughout its 30-year history. Its ability to sculpt and shape the body in many different areas and remove unwanted excess fat is well-established.

Despite its long history and proven track record, many misconceptions and questions remain about the procedure. One question we hear from our patients is, “Will the fat come back?”

The short answer is, “no.”

When it comes to breasts, you want the shape and size to complement your figure and make you look your best. That’s why thousands of women undergo successful breast augmentation each year. Whether you go with larger or smaller breasts, most women have one main concern: they want to look natural.

Of course, what looks natural on one woman may not be desirable on another. And, “natural” means different things to different people. That’s why when you’re deciding upon the implant size you want, you’ll need to take into account not only your own wishes, but also the size of your frame, how you want your clothes to fit, and what’s practical for your body type.

Those favorite skinny jeans. A bathing suit that turns heads. To reward yourself for weight loss. There are so many reasons people come into a cosmetic surgeon’s office looking for fat reduction.