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Doctors Are Taught Not to Operate on Family Members. Why Is It Common Practice Among Plastic Surgeons?

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The New Face of Medicine? Medical Influencers

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One Woman Got Third-Degree Burns After CoolSculpting—Here’s 4 Safety Tips You Need to Know

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10 Supplements You Should Not Mix With Surgery

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