Aging on your own terms: What patients should know before plastic surgery
Legendary actress Joan Collins was once quoted as saying, "Age is just a number." Today, that statement may be more relevant than ever. We are living longer and hopefully healthier lives. As Baby Boomers and Gen X head into their golden years, they are also helping rewrite what it means to age gracefully. Many are embracing plastic surgery, and while the standard facelift, a staple of older generations, remains popular, adults in their 60s and older are looking beyond the face and exploring additional options to help them look as young as they feel.
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How surgeons assess emotional readiness for plastic surgery
For many patients, deciding to undergo plastic surgery is a deeply personal choice. Emotional readiness plays an important role in a patient's physical recovery, overall satisfaction with their procedure and long-term self-perception in the months and years after the procedure.
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The real cost of plastic surgery: How to budget for procedures and maintain your results
It's time to get real. A lot of Americans are feeling squeezed by the economy right now, with rising costs on everything from groceries to gas. It can feel like you have a lot less disposable income to work with. Often, one of the few things that help keep people positive during an economic downturn is small luxuries like a new haircut, neuromodulators, high-end skincare or plastic surgery. Increasingly, these luxuries may feel out of reach.
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Noninvasive procedures that help you get your glow back
The groundhog's prediction last month that we were in for six extra weeks of winter may have had you feeling a little down. Pair that with the stress of the holiday season, a few extra wrinkles and the dry winter air, which can make your skin feel tight or itchy, and you may have a case of the winter blues.
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The future of skin: Top innovations in medical skincare
The term "medical-grade skincare" seems to pop up everywhere, from plastic surgery offices to social media and everywhere in between, but many patients still wonder what it actually means. Unlike traditional over-the-counter products, medical-grade skincare is formulated with higher concentrations of active ingredients and designed to penetrate deeper into the skin for more effective results.
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