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Breast Augmentation vs. Lift: Which Is Right for Me?

Women who are interested in breast enhancement have many options. Breast augmentation and breast lift procedures are popular choices with our patients from Richmond, VA, and beyond. However, many women don’t know all the differences between these two procedures. How do you decide which option best suits you? Choosing plastic surgery is always a very …

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Money Matters: How Much Does a Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck, or Facelift Cost?

You’ve thought about the procedure. You’ve researched surgeons in your area. You’ve looked through countless before-and-after photos and decided that this could be the surgery for you. Then comes the next step: assessing pricing and planning for your financial commitment before you pencil in your consultation with a plastic surgeon in the Harrisonburg, VA, area. …

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Facelift vs. Fillers: Comparing the Cost

The face is one of the first areas to show signs of aging, but modern medicine provides many ways to restore a youthful glow. For patients considering their facial rejuvenation options, both the facelift and injectable fillers are popular choices. But which is right for you? Each option can help patients fade fine lines and …

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Breast Augmentation Do’s and Don’ts: How to Get the Most Out of Your Surgery

Breast enhancement with breast implants is always a top procedure for our Richmond, VA patients—and for good reason. It can create transformative results and instantly add a feminine boost to your attitude. But, just like any other surgery, there are things to keep in mind when deciding on breast augmentation. A healthy mindset and realistic …

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CoolSculpting®: Not Just for Love Handles

When CoolSculpting revolutionized nonsurgical fat reduction in 2010, it was approved by the FDA for treating abdominal fat and love handles. During the past decade, though, the introduction of specialized applicators has transformed the procedure so that unwanted fat in virtually any area of the body can be targeted. The past decade has seen the …

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Neck Lift or Facelift (Or Both)?

Both women and men can feel betrayed by their necks which show signs of aging earlier than other features. The late author Nora Ephron even wrote an essay called I Feel Bad About My Neck, which included this memorable line: "You have to cut open a redwood tree to see how old it is, but you …

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Your Surgeon’s Technique Matters Most with Liposuction

No one wants to feel self-conscious about the shape of their body. This is one of the reasons our doctors get so much satisfaction performing body contouring procedures—they get to watch our patients become more toned and confident. If you struggle with pockets of excess fat, liposuction at our Harrisonburg-area practice may be the perfect …

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Your First CoolSculpting® Experience: Before, During, After

Our bodies naturally change as we age. And sometimes, even for people who exercise daily and consume a healthy diet, stubborn bulges remain. Even though liposuction can reduce body fat, many people want to avoid—and may not need—invasive surgery. CoolSculpting® is a great body contouring alternative in these situations. With zero downtime and consistent results, …

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Considering a Tummy Tuck? Here’s What You Need to Know

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that targets excess skin, stretched muscles, and fatty tissue along the abdomen. It is commonly performed after pregnancy or significant weight loss. During a tummy tuck at our Charlottesville or Fishersville practice, loose skin and underlying fat are removed and abdominal muscles are …

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Liposuction: Common Options Explained

It is not uncommon to have areas of unwanted fat that don't respond to diet and exercise. The solution? Liposuction at our Charlottesville or Fishersville locations to get rid of this fat for good. When performed on the right candidates (men and women who are at or near their ideal body weight), the procedure can help …

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