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Thin Skin, Under Eye Hollows, and Dark Circles — Watch the Top 5 Videos of the Week
We’ve got all new videos in this week’s lineup, including two videos about the common beauty issue of under eye hollows. See what made the cut.
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The Rise of the Mommy Makeover: The Psychology of Getting That Pre-Baby Body Back
There's been a lot of talk about post-baby bodies and pop culture and media’s influence on how women should look after the baby, which is often unattainable and unrealistic. With the daily (hourly, even) onslaught of Instagram photos from the Jessica Albas and Gisele Bundchens of the world, it's hard not to feel pressure to drop weight and tighten up just weeks after giving birth. Dr. Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women & Families, describes this as "the trickledown effect"...
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See Which New Entry Took #1 — Watch the Top 5 Videos of the Week
After a month at #1, Top Doctor Heather J. Furnas’ video about post-surgical massage has officially fallen out of the Top 5. See what replaced it.
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Should Parents Let Their Teenage Children Get Plastic Surgery?
At RealSelf, we’ve certainly seen the transformative effect that plastic surgery can have on a person’s self-esteem. And while we support any woman’s decision to undergo a procedure in order to boost her confidence, the question still remains: Should teenagers be getting plastic surgery? Is it something parents should allow?
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“Mama Has a Boo-Boo Right Now” — The Ups and Downs of Telling Loved Ones About Plastic Surgery
How do I tell my family? It’s a question everyone struggles with when it comes to plastic surgery. Hear from RealSelf community members from both ends of the spectrum and get advice from RealSelf doctors.
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What Are 4 Things You Should Do Before Surgery? — Watch the Top 5 Videos of the Week
This week’s list is the first ever to feature the same doctor in not one, not two, but three different spots. See you made the Top 5.
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"We Have the Privilege to Truly Change Someone's Future" — Dr. Benjamin Rodriguez on Free Plastic Surgery For Those in Need
As a plastic surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Benjamin Rodriguez surely performs his fair share of breast augmentation and liposuction. However, for the double board-certified doctor, it’s imperative that his skills get used beyond the glitz of the Entertainment Capital of the World. For him, the role comes with a sense of responsibility to give back to those who are much less fortunate than he.
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Plastic Surgeons Who Got Plastic Surgery — 20 Tried-and-True Tips From RealSelf Top Doctors
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when researching surgery so why not ask the experts? Here are 20 tips from plastic surgeons who've had plastic surgery themselves.
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Know the Risks of Medical Tourism: Could Saving Money Cost You Your Life?
Here on RealSelf, we see the positive effect that plastic surgery can have on a person's life. We have hundreds of stories of transformation shared on a daily basis, yet despite this, there will always be tales of cosmetic procedures gone tragically wrong. From illegal fillers to extreme plastic surgery, making an unsafe, uneducated choice about a treatment can have costly and life-altering results. Sadly, many continue to put themselves at risk for the sake of saving money, and we see this happen often with people choosing to have their procedures performed outside the United States.
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“I’m in Total Love With My Results!” — From Facelifts to Butt Lifts, See the Most Popular Photos of the Week (GRAPHIC)
We’ve got to hand it to the RealSelf community — they were really keeping busy last week! We had thousands of personal photos shared on a daily basis, but of those posted between April 19 and 25, the following five were the most popular of the bunch. From a confidence-boosting facelift to a booty-boosting BBL, scroll down to see which pics made the list!
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