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Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is a common type of bladder control problem in women characterized by uncontrollable leakage of urine with increased abdominal pressure. It is triggered by physical activities such as coughing, sneezing, exercise and laughing. Postpartum stress urinary incontinence can occur even among women who have given birth to only one child. It is an important and often overlooked post-pregnancy condition common in…

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You see them on the streets and can’t help but notice: Ear piercings enlarged with ear gauges or plugs, sometimes leaving a gaping hole in the earlobe up to an inch in diameter. Ear gaging grew in popularity in the United States towards the end of the 20th century. Now, a couple decades later, we are seeing an increase in cosmetic surgery to repair these…

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Whether it’s because people can take extra time off for recovery, or because they want to be in top form for parties, holidays are the time of year when plastic surgeons struggle to keep up with demand. During the holidays, you often see family and friends that you haven’t seen in a long time. And isn’t it great to hear, “You haven’t aged a bit!”…

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More years in the workplace don’t necessarily get you more respect in the office. Why? Co-workers are younger and younger, and older men don’t want to be perceived as “that old guy.” What do guys come to a cosmetic surgeon for? Many are seeking work above the neck. BOTOX and other injectables, along with facial rejuvenation procedures such as a brow lift, eyelid surgery, and skin…

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You know certain foods are bad for your waistline, but did you know that some of the same certain foods can make you look older? Here are the 14 top offenders. Sugar breaks down collagen in the skin through a process called glycation, leading to premature aging, fine lines and wrinkles. The good news: cutting it out can improve your complexion in just one week….

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No one wants saggy skin, whether it’s on your face, tummy or neck. But not everyone can afford to take time off work for cosmetic surgery to take care of the problem. Good news! Loose skin can be treated non-surgically with skin-tightening treatments that offer real, natural-looking results—in record time. Better still, it doesn’t take too long—30-90 minutes at most—and the procedure is safe for…

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Every woman has been there: finding the perfect bra. Take comfort in this statistic: more than 86 percent of bras don’t fit any body types at all. Whew! So how should a woman go about finding the perfect bra? 1. Breasts are like snowflakes—no two breasts are the alike, and even within said pair there could be serious discrepancies. It’s important not just to know…

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Every woman has a milestone moment when thinking about her breasts. Perhaps buying your first bra. Nursing a baby for the first time. Deciding they were fine just as they are, or deciding to make a change. Or the day you discovered you had breast cancer, or were declared cancer-free. There have also been a lot of breast-related moments when breasts took center stage—figuratively and…

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Do you have a friend who got a “really good deal” on BOTOX by going to a spa or a BOTOX party? Well, they may be getting more than they bargained for! In the state of Florida, where Moraitis Plastic Surgery is based, and in many other states, the administration of BOTOX is supposed to be performed by a physician, physician assistant or a nurse…

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As we age, three major changes take place: a loss of volume, sagging skin, and textural changes of the skin. In the past, the only choice patients had was surgery. But today there are also lasers, fillers and neurotoxins. For some, a mix-and-match approach that incorporates a variety of rejuvenating options is necessary to achieve the desired results. Chose a laser if you have mature…

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