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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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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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