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Oct

Is Plastic Surgery a Good Idea for Smokers?

Few would argue that smoking is an unhealthy habit that can lead to a host of medical conditions. What many do not know is the amount of risk smoking can pose to a surgical procedure. If you are considering an elective plastic surgery operation, there are many reasons why your sm...

Oct

Why Fall is the Best Time for Laser Treatments

As the fall season begins to loom, now is the time to consider cosmetic treatments you might have been putting off over the summer. At Ocean Plastic Surgery, we typically perform the large majority of our laser treatments, including skin rejuvenation and laser hair removal, durin...

Oct

Pros and Cons of a Liquid Facelift

A liquid facelift, performed through a combination of injectable treatments, has become an effective way to reverse signs of aging without surgery. The procedure can address multiple concerns in a single treatment session, without excessive discomfort or downtime. While a liquid ...

Oct

Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures

More patients are seeking out plastic surgery procedures, according to the latest numbers from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, (ISAPS). More than 20 million surgical and non-surgical procedures were performed worldwide in 2014, with the U. S. leading the pa...

Oct

Say Goodbye to Turkey Neck

It may be months until Thanksgiving, but thanks to loose skin and creases, you can’t get your mind off your “turkey” neck. While the face gets plenty of attention for the signs of aging that often appear long before you are ready, the neck may actually be the area that takes the ...

Oct

Questions to Ask before Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is an effective way to refresh and rejuvenate your appearance overall. This procedure is highly customizable to the unique needs of each patient, with the ability to focus on the lower lids, upper lids or both lids at the same time. I...

Oct

The Rise of Brotox: Why Injectable Treatments Aren’t Just for Women

Botox injections continue to take the top spot for most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the U. S. In 2013, 6. 3 million patients underwent Botox procedures, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Six percent of those patients were men. While that might n...

Oct

Study Shows Plastic Surgery Could Up Your “Likeability” Factor

While most people seek facial plastic surgery to make themselves look and feel younger, there is another underlying benefit that may accompany those procedures. According to a recent Georgetown University study, enhancing your looks with plastic surgery may also affect the person...

Oct

Get Your Skin Ready for Summer with Skin Rejuvenation Options

Summer is just about here, but your skin is still suffering the ill effects of the winter weather. Get your skin in shape for summer with skin rejuvenation options that will refresh and revitalize your skin with minimal discomfort and downtime. At Ocean Plastic Surgery, we offer ...

Oct

Plastic Surgery Options after Bariatric Surgery

If you have undergone bariatric surgery to help you lose weight, you probably had high hopes for what your body would look like once you reached your target weight. While the scale may say you are considerably lighter, one look in the mirror confirms your worst fears – your new b...

Oct

Say Goodbye to Body Ink with Laser Tattoo Removal

One in five adults in the U. S. have some type of body ink, according to a Harris Interactive Poll taken in 2012. As tattoos continue to rise in popularity, the desire to remove body ink has also risen. The same poll found that around 14 percent of those who get a tattoo experien...

Oct

4 Reasons to Consider Lipofilling

Lipofilling is a procedure that offers dual benefits in body contouring. Isolated fat cells are removed from one area of the body where there is an excess and injected into another area in need of additional volume. This procedure is taking the place of traditional augmentation p...

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