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Charlottesville, VA 22908
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University of Virginia Blog

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Breast Augmentation: Price, Trends & Other Common Questions

Breast augmentation consistently remains one of the top plastic surgery procedures in America. This popular treatment can add volume to the breasts and create flattering, feminine curves. However, many women have questions when they begin first researching this procedure. How do they choose the right breast implants? And how much does breast augmentation even cost? …

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How Much Does a Facelift Cost?

Understanding the cost of facelifts and other plastic surgery procedures in Charlottesville, VA, is an important step in your surgical journey. While cost should never dictate the decision you make about whether or not to pursue surgery, it’s empowering to have all the information you need as you prepare for your next steps. Read on …

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6 Factors That Affect the Cost of Breast Augmentation

How much does breast augmentation cost? If you're thinking about getting breast implants, you've likely typed a version of that question into a search engine. Women considering breast augmentation at the Charlottesville or Fishersville locations of UVA Plastic Surgery trust our plastic surgeons to be transparent about what breast augmentation patients are specifically paying for. …

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Tummy Tuck: What Happens to the Belly Button?

Besides being asked occasionally about whether you have an "innie" or an "outie," most of us rarely think about our belly button's appearance. For the record, only about 10% of people have an outie. For patients getting a tummy tuck, though, the belly button is a central part of the procedure. That's because one of …

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Gender Affirming Top Surgery FAQ: Benefits, Recovery & More

Gender confirmation surgery is a very personal, important procedure that helps transgender people feel more comfortable in their bodies. UVA Plastic Surgery is a high-volume center for top surgery and will offer gender-confirming bottom surgery in the near future as well. We see transgender plastic surgery patients from throughout Virginia and as far as Tennessee, …

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Choosing the Best Breast Reconstruction Surgeon for You

Being told that you have breast cancer or that you have an elevated risk for developing breast cancer can be frightening and overwhelming. As medicine becomes increasingly complex and sophisticated, so are the options for breast reconstruction. That is why a consultation with a plastic surgeon in Richmond who specializes in breast reconstruction surgery is critical …

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What to Expect From Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. It’s normal to have many questions and emotions during this challenging time. At the UVA Breast Reconstruction Center in Charlottesville, VA, we want our patients always to feel supported—both physically and emotionally. Armed with the information and care you need, you can comfortably navigate the …

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Tummy Tuck, CoolSculpting®, & Liposuction: Comparing the Results & Recovery Time

Body contouring procedures are some of the most satisfying procedures to perform. As a plastic surgeon in the Richmond, VA area, I love helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. CoolSculpting®, tummy tuck, and liposuction procedures are popular because they are extremely effective. These treatments can slim and sculpt targeted areas and …

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UVA Plastic Surgery Updates

We Are Open!  UVA Plastic Surgery has re-opened as of May 11, 2020. To maintain the safety of our patients and staff, preventative measures and social distancing will remain. We appreciate your patience as we schedule new appointments and reschedule canceled appointments as you may experience a delay while we diligently work on re-opening. Please …

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UVA Plastic Surgery Addresses COVID-19

Dear current and future patients, With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) on everyone’s mind, UVA Plastic Surgery would like to share several updates to our policies intended to protect and benefit our staff and patients. Please note, we are currently not scheduling any new appointments for elective or cosmetic procedures at this time to ensure patient safety. Patients …

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