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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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In Palm Harbor and all of Florida, a beach-ready body is practically taken for granted. But what if little flaws are keeping you from the beach? Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you fake it. One-piece bathing suits are perfect for hiding the stomach. Certainly not the same results as a tummy tuck and crunches, a one-piece provides coverage and can…

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A tummy tuck can make you feel great about yourself in more ways than you can imagine. However, a slimmer waistline isn’t permanently guaranteed. Following surgery, you have to get back into the gym and work at your exercise routine. Six weeks after your procedure you can start exercising as usual, once you clear it with Dr. Moraitis. But what exercises should you be doing…

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Congratulations! You’ve won the battle of the bulge and have reached your goal weight. However, you probably are still not happy with your appearance, because the dramatic change in your weight has left you with saggy skin. At this point, it may seem like you just can’t win. You did everything right, and yet your body still isn’t where you want it to be. With…

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As you get older your eyelids can start to sag. Not only will they make you look older, but also they may feel very heavy. If you are experiencing droopy lids, you may be wondering if a blepharoplasty surgery, also known as eyelid surgery, is right for you. Several changes occur in our eyelids as we age. The thin skin of our eyelids starts to…

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You are probably in the habit of packing sunscreen for a day at the beach or pool. But the sun is up there 365 days a year, and you need protection much of that time to reduce your lifetime sun-exposure total. Everyday exposure counts; you do not have to be actively sunbathing to get a damaging dose of the sun on your face, neck, chest,…

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Let’s say you’re going to have cosmetic surgery. Perhaps a facelift or breast augmentation. Who are you going to tell? Your spouse? Your family? Your friends? Or no one at all. A recent poll from RealSelf.com, a widely respected informational website for people considering plastic surgery, revealed that nearly 20% of plastic surgery patients don’t tell anybody about their plans to undergo a cosmetic procedure….

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Is there some psychological reason as to why women choose to have a mommy makeover? And when choosing a plastic surgeon, which is more important: The ability to meet the patient’s emotional needs or competency? Without a doubt, pregnancy changes a woman’s body. Unfortunately, browse the Internet and you’ll find numerous photos of women with rock-hard abs holding a newborn. It’s hard not to feel…

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According to statistics for 2013 from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), liposuction is not only the number one surgical procedure overall, but also the number one procedure for men. The number of liposuction procedures has increased 106% since 1997, with males making up 14% of the total. What’s driving most men? The competitive workplace. Though the workforce is reportedly getting older (age…

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“What’s wrong?” “Are you angry about something?” If you’re continually fielding questions like these from your family and friends, you could have an angry resting face. It’s not a real disease, but more and more women and men are finding that they suffer from it. Symptoms include pinched lines between brows (worry lines), stationary lines under the eyes (tired lines), Nasolabial folds (sad lines), shallow…

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