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Surge of Surgeries Tightens Flabby Skin Story

Surge of Surgeries Tightens Flabby Skin

In this era of rampant obesity, after people become very heavy, they often turn to stomach stapling or liposuction, which causes them to lose a great deal of weight very quickly. This can leave unsightly folds of flesh hanging all over their bodies.

When this happens, many choose to undergo yet another operation that removes the flabby folds. In Britain, for example, 21 percent of men and 22 percent of women are clinically obese, which is expected to rise to a quarter of all adults in 2010. So it's perhaps not surprising that the number of tummy tucks in Britain has increased since 2003 by nearly a third, according to Harley Medical Group, the nation's largest cosmetic surgery firm. (Read more about Surge of Surgeries Tightens Flabby Skin)

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Women Looking to Sculpt Ankles and Toes Story

Women Looking to Sculpt Ankles and Toes

Women in Britain are joining those in America in a race for cosmetic surgery on the lowest part of their lower extremities.

As today's women's shoe fashions - even those for winter - gravitate inexorably toward exposing ever more of the feet and toes, women with pedal anatomy considered to be imperfect are becoming more and more embarrassed. Consequently, they are flocking to cosmetic surgeons for corrective work on "cankles," imperfect "toe cascades" and hammertoes. (Read more about Women Looking to Sculpt Ankles and Toes)

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Dissolving Away Fat in the Doctor's Office Story

Dissolving Away Fat in the Doctor's Office

It seems like the cosmetic physician's magic wand.

Just inject one of a variety of chemical cocktails into fat deposits in the body and watch them evaporate! This technique is called mesotherapy or LipoDissolve.

Or the doctor can aim a radio wave at problem areas of, say, the face or arms to tighten skin without any incision at all. This process is called Thermage, Thermacool or Thermalift.

The physician can even target and destroy fat cells with high-intensity ultrasound, a strategy known as LipoSonix. (Read more about Dissolving Away Fat in the Doctor's Office)

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Can Acupuncture Reverse Wrinkles and Sags? Story

Can Acupuncture Reverse Wrinkles and Sags?

For centuries, when China's rich and famous started to grow wrinkled and saggy with age, they fought back with a form of acupuncture known as mei zen, which means "beautiful person."

Not long ago, this technique arrived in the United States, giving Americans an alternative to Botox, fillers and plastic surgery. Mei zen is a course of 10 acupuncture treatments, in which very fine needles are inserted into the skin. (Read more about Can Acupuncture Reverse Wrinkles and Sags?)

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Body Contouring a Good Follow-up to Liposuction Story

Body Contouring a Good Follow-up to Liposuction

Obese patients who undergo the weight-reduction procedure known as liposuction are left with unsightly sags of skin that are uncomfortable and embarrassing. The excess tissue may even lead to irritation and infection as it rubs against the body.

Enter body contouring. This technique gets rid of the unattractive folds, making the patient sleek and "normal"-looking. But it's a complex, highly invasive procedure that involves considerable discomfort during recuperation. (Read more about Body Contouring a Good Follow-up to Liposuction)

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Large Numbers Support Interest in Cosmetic Surgery Story

Large Numbers Support Interest in Cosmetic Surgery

A survey conducted by UCLA scientists and reported in the latest issue of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery shows that most women and large numbers of men are intersted in having cosmetic surgery. Forty eight percent of women in the survey showed interest in cosmetic surgery, liposuction or both, and 23 percent said there might be a possibility of interest. For men, 23 percent said they would be interested in surgery, and another 17 percent expressed possible interest. Additionally, 21 percent of women and 11 percent of men described themselves as unattractive, and 31 percent of women and 16 percent of men reported feeling so uncomfortable in a swimsuit that they avoid wearing one in public. (Read more about Large Numbers Support Interest in Cosmetic Surgery)

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Plastic Surgery, the Who and What of It Story

Plastic Surgery, the Who and What of It

Ever wonder who's getting plastic surgery? For the most part, it's women. Statistics compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that of the 11.5 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures done in 2005, over 90% were preformed on women. In fact, surgical procedures for women showed a modest annual increase of 2%, while they were down 8% for men.

People ages 35-50 years are the most likely to have a cosmetic procedure done, accounting for nearly half of procedures, compared with just 4% of people 65 and older. (Read more about Plastic Surgery, the Who and What of It)

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Cosmetic Foot Surgery Story

Cosmetic Foot Surgery

Women's obsession with shoes are an enigma. And a foot is hardly an after thought--especially when it comes to high fashion.

And that's why women who aren't happy their pedal appearance, are doing anything to put their best foot forward. A big trend these days is cosmetic foot surgery (Read more about Cosmetic Foot Surgery)

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Power Plate Story

Power Plate

Typically the exercise mantra is to get up and, well, move!

But can an exercise machine that appears to have no moving parts help you build muscle strength? Endurance? Even bone mass?

Appears is the operative term.

Because it might look like there’s nothing going on here. Now, whether or not it does something is another issue, but no question, the power plate gives a whole new meaning to shake your booty.

The power plate is a vibrating platform. (Read more about Power Plate)

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Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery Story

Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery

Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Bariatric surgery is one of the best options for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The surgery promotes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process. As in other treatments for obesity, the best results are achieved with healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity. (Read more about Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery)

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Breast Reductions Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Overly large breasts can make women feel self-conscious, like everyone is staring at them. Larger breasts can also come with an array of health issues-- back pain and strain, making it difficult to sleep, walk, run and function in everyday life. If your body is not in proportion with your breasts, that extra breast weight can trigger chest pain, shortness of breath, and irregular heartbeats. Breast reductions have become the choice for many woman looking to improve their quality of life. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group offer the Houston, Texas area with comprehensive cosmetic surgery services.

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Breast Reduction Procedure Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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You're exhausted by the constant pain in your back and neck, your posture is suffering, and it's so hard to enjoy activities with your friends. If you're thinking about a breast reduction procedure, call Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Houston, Texas for a consultation now.

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Breast Mastopexy Southwest Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Men and women all over the world have turned to the breast mastopexy procedure to give their chest a more youthful and proportionate appearance. If you or a loved one is considering the procedure, you know important it is to find the right group of plastic surgeons for the job. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group holds the firm belief that the latest technology and precise surgical still can bring out the best in the human body. With over 30 years of combined surgical experience, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon, MD bring comprehensive cosmetic surgery services to the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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Rhinoplasty Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Is an oversized or misshapen nose distracting from your overall appearance? Is the same imperfection preventing you from being the confident and happy person that you want to be? Rhinoplasty has helped countless people around the world feel regain the feeling of comfort and satisfaction in their appearance. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and the Premier Plastic Surgery Group of Houston, Texas have helped hundreds through rejuvenative, reconstructive and non-surgical procedures. They use non-invasive rhinoplasty techniques to transform unattractive and misshapen noses into a work of art.

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Cosmetic Breast Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Are you unsatisfied with the appearance of your breasts as the years go by or after your pregnancy? If you or a loved one is looking for ways to enhance your breasts through cosmetic breast surgery, then you should consider the Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD offers cosmetic procedures so that you can feel and look younger, and return to the type of body you want.

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Breast Reduction Pasadena, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Do you feel self conscious about your bust size? Are overly large breast causing you pain or embarrassment? For many women the physical and emotional discomforts have led them to the breast reduction procedure. At Premier Plastic Surgery, they know how important it is to be comfortable in your own body. They believe that the latest technology and surgical skill can bring out the best in the human body. With 20 years of surgical experience, Dr. Reginald C. Buford offers the Pasadena, Texas area excellent cosmetic services.

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Collagen Southwest Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Every person deserves to feel comfortable and confident in the look they put forward each day. It takes just the slightest blemish to take away from your facial harmony and balance. Don't let those little imperfections nag at you any longer. At Premier Plastic Surgery they believe that the latest technology combine with precise surgical skill can bring out the natural magnificence in the human body. There surgeons, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon can use collagen treatments to remove wrinkles, scars, laugh lines and a wide variety of the sings of aging in the time it takes to have lunch. If you or a love one is looking for comprehensive cosmetic services in the Southwest Houston, Texas area, contact Premier Plastic Surgery today.

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Juvederm Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Are you searching for ways to get lusher and more youthful looking skin? You don't have to waste any more time and effort with the endless creams out there that just add a layer of gloss to the skin. Juvederm has proven itself has a great way to reduce wrinkles and smooth out the skin of the face with a few painless treatments. At the Premier Plastic Surgery Group Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Gary Killyon, MD have the experience and expertise needed to safely and effectively apply Juvederm and help you look your best. For those in the Houston, Texas area, contact Premier Plastic Surgery Group today for exceptional cosmetic services.

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Botox Southwest Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Are you unhappy with the face you see in the morning every day? Are a few unsightly wrinkles making you look aged and stressed? If you're searching for a way revitalize and rejuvenate your skin Botox can help. As a FDA-approved, pain free technology, Botox can effectively reduce wrinkles in the time it takes to have lunch. At Premier Plastic Surgery they offer those in the Southwest Houston, Texas area with the tools they need to look their best.

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Liposuction Southwest Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Sometimes, fat deposits are stubborn and don't respond to the hard work we put in to dieting and exercising. Sometimes we need outside help to put us over the top and get in the shape we have envisioned for ourselves. Cosmetic surgery procedures like liposuction go a long way to helping people realize their goals, and Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas wants to help you.

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Restylane Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Restylane has helped people around the world fill out the wrinkles and folds of their face, to achieve a more youthful look they can feel proud of. For those in the Houston, Texas area, the team at Premier Plastic Surgery Group can help you get flawless looking skill with virtually no anesthesia. At their practice Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and Dr. Gary Killyon, MD have decades of expertise performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries.

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Liposuction Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Is stubborn fat around your waist or on your thighs making you wish you could look as good as you feel every day? These days, a simple procedure at your plastic surgeon like liposuction can change your life for the better, and with newer varieties like tumescent liposuction or ultrasonic assisted liposuction around, minimal invasiveness means less discomfort and pain for you and quicker results you can show off. In Houston, Texas, Premier Plastic Surgery Group features Dr. Reginald Buford and Dr. Garry Killyon, two of the finest plastic surgeons in the area, to perform your procedure.

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Breast Reduction League City, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? Men of all sizes, and ages have the condition know as gynecomastia. Every man deserves to be proud of their physique. If your ready to end the anxiety and awkwardness then the breast reduction procedure can help. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD has over 20 years of experience in reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries. At Premier Plastic Surgery they offer the League City, Texas area technology and skill to make them look their best.

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Tummy Tuck Southwest Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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If you aren't comfortable with your body, you owe it to yourself to do something about it A Tummy Tuck could be the exact solution that you need to get a firmer and trimmer body. At Premier Plastic Surgery, the team provides the Southwest Houston, Texas area with top-notch surgical care. For those ready to look and feel their best call Premier Plastic Surgery today.

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Forehead Lift Southwest Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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As time passes, there are bound to be traces of it on our bodies, whether it be wrinkles, spots, or any other mark on our bodies. For lines and wrinkles in the forehead, a simple cosmetic procedure can smooth the creases in your brow and have you looking just as young and full of energy as you feel inside. For a forehead lift in Southwest Houston, Texas, call on the experts at Premier Plastic Surgery Group and their years of plastic surgery experience.

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Gynecomastia League City, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Breast reduction is only for women, isn't it? Perhaps, as a male you have thought that you could undergo the procedure yourself. Don't be ashamed about it: Male breast enlargement, or gynecomastia, is a condition that affects millions of guys, all sizes and all ages. If you are ready to find medical help for gynecomastia, Premier Plastic Surgery Group of League City, Texas can help.

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Juvederm Fillers Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Looking for a way to get more vibrant, youthful looking skin? Tired of the countless over-the-counter creams that just add a layer of gloss to your face? Thanks to the latest technology and precise surgical skill, the skin you've always dreamed about can be yours. At Premier Plastic Surgery Group they consider the body a work of art, and the latest technology can bring out its best. With over 20 years of experience in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD uses juverderm fillers to rejuvenate the skin, and cut years off your look. If you're looking for excellent cosmetic surgery services in the Southwest Houston, Texas area, contact Premier Plastic Surgery today.

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Breast Reduction Sugar Land, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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No one should be forced to live with the ache, pains and low self esteem that can accompany possessing large breasts. Fortunately, for those living in or around Sugar Land, Texas, a team of certified experts at Premier Plastic Surgery Group have dedicated their lives to giving each individual extraordinary personal care. They will treat you like a member of the family; explaining all of your treatment options and giving you ongoing care and support after your Breast Reduction has been successfully completed.

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Gynecomastia Surgery Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Many people think that only women get breast reduction surgery, but Gynecomastia, an enlarged male mammary gland, is a condition that affects millions of men of all ages and body types. Unfortunately many men choose to live with the awkwardness and embarrassment that can come with and enlarged breast, because they don't know what to do about it. Luckily the doctors at Premier Plastic Surgery Group specialize in offering safe and affordable Gynecomastia Surgery for men that want to gain pride back in their bodies and avoid complications in the future from carrying excess weight in the chest.

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Mastopexy/Breast Lift Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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One of the reasons people undergo a Mastopexy/Breast Lift is to improve your posture and increase your self-esteem. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon, MD are highly experienced doctors with years in helping women fix their looks, and ultimately their lives.

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