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May

Do Breast Implants harden over time?

No, breast implants do not always harden over time. Instead, this hardening of the implants is a condition known as “capsular contracture. ” This condition is a complication that is possible after any breast augmentation surgery, but it's not very common. And if ...

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06

May

Am I a Candidate for Hair Restoration?

You don't have to live with the embarrassment of thinning hair. With NeoGraft hair restoration, you can have the hair transplanted from the back of your head to the area of thinning. Hair restoration can be a great option for men and women who: Are experiencing hair los...

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06

May

Common Breast Augmentation Terms

Researching breast augmentation involves coming across a lot of surgical terms. Here are definitions of some of the more common ones: Breast implants: medical devices placed inside your breasts to increase breast size and improve their overall shape. Implants have an outer silico...

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06

May

What are Saline Breast Injections?

Saline breast injections are not breast augmentation. Instead, this new fad involves injecting saline fluid into the breasts for a temporary, 24-hour enlargement effect. This use of injections is still awaiting FDA approval. A recent article in the New York Times says many plasti...

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06

May

Is there such a thing as a perfect Breast?

Maybe. A recent poll shows many people identify the perfect or ideal breast based on nipple positioning. Specifically, when shown a photo of four breast types, most people polled identified the breast with a 45:50 upper pole to lower pole ratio. This ratio means 45 percent of the...

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May

VECTRA 3D Imaging lets you visualize your Plastic Surgery Results

Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery, we incorporate the most advanced technology and equipment into our plastic surgery care. VECTRA XT imaging is a machine that creates a 3D image of your face, body or breasts, and allows you to see a prediction of what your results will look like after...

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06

May

Poor Sleep can age your Skin

At Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery, we want you to enjoy not only the confidence of beauty, but also optimum health and wellness. A new study funded by Estée Lauder says that poor sleep quality is directly linked to your skin’s ability to repair itself, which can affect the appearance...

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06

May

Abdominoplasty vs Liposuction

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your midriff, you may be wondering about options like a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction. Both of these cosmetic procedures can improve the appearance of the tummy area, but in different ways: Abdominoplasty: If you have a lot ...

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06

May

Questions to ask your Cosmetic Surgeon

An open dialogue with your cosmetic surgeon is vital to getting the results and quality of care you want, and to successfully planning your surgery. During your consultation, and at any point in your care, we want you to ask our team any questions you have on your mind. Good ques...

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06

May

In the Business of Changing Lives for the Better

It’s amazing how people generalize plastic surgeons. I’ve heard it said, “Well, you’re not a brain surgeon or a heart surgeon, it’s not like you’re saving lives…. ” But I would beg to differ. No, it’s not like someone is rushed into my OR and I have to do an emergency breast augme...

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06

May

Nose Surgery Recovery

Like any surgical procedure, nose surgery (also called rhinoplasty) requires you to take some downtime to recover. Every patient is unique, and your recovery will be unique, but some of the things rhinoplasty patients can typically expect while healing in the first couple of days...

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06

May

Discover The Ease and Convenience of Non-Surgical Chin Augmentation

When it comes to living your life, you don’t want to settle for second best because you’re self-conscious about your chin. But before you consider expensive surgeries and chin implants, consider a better and more natural-looking alternative: non-surgical chin augmentation...

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