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Category: Preparing for Surgery


What Foods Should I Eat Before Surgery?

Posted October 21, 2013

As times progress, elective surgery is becoming increasingly popular. Whether surgery is elective or deemed necessary, your diet can affect your procedure and even the healing process to come. Making proactive food choices can reduce difficulties during surgery and even contribute to quicker postoperative healing. Several days or even weeks prior to surgery, make foods […]

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Why You Should Choose a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Posted July 19, 2013

There are a staggering number of cosmetic surgeons in Los Angeles, but when you begin looking for a board-certified plastic surgeon, the numbers quickly diminish. The reason for this is that anyone with a medical degree, regardless of their focus, can use the title “cosmetic surgeon” and offer various plastic surgery procedures.

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How Can I Afford Plastic Surgery?

Posted June 26, 2013

You may have wanted to undergo a breast enhancement or body contouring procedure for a while now, but the inability to pay for surgery might have prevented you from doing so. Perhaps you have heard that insurance can cover at least a portion of your operation. However, in most cases insurance will not cover cosmetic […]

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Top Questions to Ask a Plastic Surgeon During a Consultation

Posted November 21, 2012

Your consultation with your plastic surgeon is extremely important.  It’s your time to get to know the doctor, determine if you feel comfortable with him/her, and ask any questions you may have regarding the procedure(s) you are interested in having performed.  Most importantly, your consultation will help you decide if you want this particular surgeon […]

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Beware of the drifter

Posted January 18, 2012

For most of us the term drifter conjures up the idea that a person has no home of their own. According to a recent industry article a drifter can also be a cosmetic surgeon with no permanent practice location. According to the article only 21 of our states require licensing and/or accreditation of offices in […]

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