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Was it worth it?
Percent of consumer reviews saying "Yes":
87% Tummy tuck
87% Breast implants
85% Pixel laser
83% Invisalign
81% Blepharoplasty
81% Smart Lipo
79% Facelift
75% Lasik
74% Botox
74% Rhinoplasty
73% Fraxel Repair
73% Permanent makeup
70% Deep FX
68% Active FX
66% Chemical peel
64% Juvederm
61% Restylane
61% Perlane
58% Sculptra
56% Liposuction
55% IPL
53% Fraxel Laser
53% Radiesse
50% Accent XL
49% Mesotherapy
41% Lifestyle lift
40% TITAN
37% Lipodissolve
37% Thermage
33% Brite Smile
18% Velashape
14% Thread lift
10% Velasmooth
Post-op Q + A
How soon after liposuction can I fly?
Answered by Bahram Ghaderi, MD, St. Charles Plastic Surgeon
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My buttock implants look asymmetrical. How can it be corrected?
Answered by Nick Slenkovich, MD, Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Will I have visible scars from a tummy tuck?
Answered by Michael C. Edwards, MD, Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Smart Lipo - How much bruising and swelling does it cause?
Answered by Robert Clinton, MD, North Carolina Doctor
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What can I do to get rid of swelling after tummy tuck surgery?
Answered by Richard P. Rand, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Post-op products
Post-op news + blog posts
Hyalis an option for Post-Procedure Skin
Since post-procedure skin requires some extra TLC, it's best to use the skin care your doctor recommends. Short of that, there are some...
Adorage unveils FDA-registered 30% Arnica Gel
Adorage MD announced recently that it has the exclusive rights to 30% Arnica Gel. According to Adorage MD, the highest strength on the...
The week in Beauty Cred: what's hot & what's worth it
I cannot believe the sun is finally peeking through after a week that's been fraught with threatening thunderstorms. Before I go fire up the...
Skyn Iceland light-as-a-cloud care for post-procedure
We recently posted about CosMedix Rescue Balm, which was originally created for post-procedure care. But aftercare skincare is a hot...
CosMedix Rescue not just for post-op skincare
Just being in the summer sun and heat is enough to bring on dry or flaky skin. Often times, your basic moisturizer may not be enough to...
