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Get the Curves Without Looking Like a Cartoon
Once upon a time, breast implants were highly obvious and very easy to spot. The 2000s may have been the era for huge, fake-looking, and highly noticeable boobs, but trends have changed a lot in the previous two decades. Patients have gradually shifted toward preferring a more “real” aesthetic. In the last few years, celebrities …
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Can Liposuction Help to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat Pockets When I’m Close to my Goal Weight?
No one has the “perfect” body, and beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. However, there’s also no harm in having a cosmetic treatment like liposuction. From Los Angeles to Palm Desert, everyone wants to feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin. Although there’s a common misconception that surgical fat reduction is meant …
Facelifts vs. Injectable Fillers: Which One Will Be Best Suited for You?
The recent development of so many minimally invasive, non-surgical options for facial rejuvenation may have led some people to assume that there’s no need to for facelifts anymore. Injectables have become easily accessible and seem to be a more convenient option, while offering similar anti-aging results to surgery. However, fillers and similar non-surgical treatments can …
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What Are the Benefits of Combining Your Tummy Tuck with Liposuction?
Although the abdominal area is a common place for people to store excess weight when they put on a few pounds, belly fat isn’t always linked to being overweight. You can be very slim but still have some resistant flab around this area—flab that refuses to budge despite dieting and exercise. Some people simply have …
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Weight Loss Basics: Which Areas Do We Lose Body Fat from First?
Although it’s not a weight loss tool, liposuction from our Palm Desert Cosmetic Surgery Institute allows you to do something that exercise, and dieting can’t accomplish: remove targeted pockets of fat from isolated spots. Understanding the basics of fat loss—and why it’s so difficult to “spot reduce” unwanted bulk in certain areas—can help anyone wondering …
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BOTOX®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®: How Do They Compare?
When it comes to getting rid of pesky wrinkles and lines, patients know that BOTOX® in Palm Desert is an especially effective way to achieve a more alert, rejuvenated, and youthful facial appearance. However, some patients may be unaware that BOTOX® isn’t the only injectable neurotoxin available; there are other products, such as Dysport® and …
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Which Lip Filler is Best for Me?
Lip injections can significantly change the shape and size of your lips for months at a time. There are many choices of lip filler for Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert patients to choose from, each with a unique purposes—so patients may be confused by their options and unsure about whether they’re making the right decision …
4 Tell-Tale Signs You’ve Had BOTOX® (and How to Avoid Them)
Cosmetic treatments weren’t always things that people openly discussed. Although times are changing and “having work done” is no longer a taboo topic for conversation, it’s understandable that not everyone is ready to announce to the world when they’ve had an injection somewhere on their face or body. Some people simply aren’t as comfortable when …
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5 Bra Suggestions for Shopping After Breast Augmentation
For most women, shopping for bras is challenging enough as it is—even if they haven’t had plastic surgery. Our patients sometimes report that bra sizing becomes even more of a challenge after having a high-quality breast augmentation from our Palm Springs-based team at Cosmetic Surgery Institute. While you may be tempted to immediately rush out …
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How Can a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Work Together?
If your midsection is a “problem zone” for you, you probably already know how difficult it is to maintain a lean look. You may do everything right—including eating well and exercising—but a flat abdomen seems to stay out of your reach. The Cosmetic Surgery Institute team explains that while lifestyle-based efforts can give you a …
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