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General Anesthesia Vs. MAC
Both General Anesthesia and MAC Anesthesia are considered very safe. Each has its own benefits, side effects and situations when it is most effective.
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Surgical Recovery Timelines and How to Plan
Specific plastic surgery procedures will have slight differences in terms of exact recovery time expectations, but all surgeries have periods that are specific to downtime along with their own activity restrictions.
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Coming Out of Quarantine
If you’ve taken this time of social distancing for self-improvement, then you’re probably also thinking, “Once I’m allowed back to some sense of normalcy, what things can I do (that I couldn’t do at home) to continue what I started?” Dr. Sieffert shares her top 5 recommendations.
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Taking Photos for Your Virtual Consultation
So, you have reached out and scheduled your virtual consultation with Dr. Donaldson or Dr. Sieffert. The next step is to submit a series of photographs to help your plastic surgeon create an individualized plan that is just right for you!
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3 Things To Consider When Selecting a Surgeon to Perform Your MTF Top Surgery
The chest can cause a significant amount of discomfort and distress for transgender individuals. The breasts, in particular, are one of the most gender-identifying features and should strongly reflect a person's identity. Top surgery (breast augmentation) can provide a transgender woman with the shapely, feminine breasts she desires to better match her gender identity.
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New Year, New You? How to Know You’re Ready for Plastic Surgery
Maybe you've been thinking about pursuing plastic surgery for a while, but how do you know it's the right time? These 4 signs will help you decide.
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Plastic Surgery for All the Ages
People of different ages have different needs and goals with plastic surgery. Learn about popular procedures among patients based on various age groups.
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Safe Surgery: Common Thigh Lift Complications
Thigh lift complications include bleeding, infection, swelling, poor wound healing, prominent scarring and distortion of surrounding tissues.
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What If You Gain Weight After Liposuction?
For patients who gain weight after liposuction, the extra pounds tend to redistribute more evenly. Learn more about how the procedure changes the body.