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Is Liposuction Safe?

If you have areas of stubborn fat deposits that exercising and dieting leave behind, liposuction is an effective way to get rid of them. However, one of

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Talking to Your Loved Ones About Plastic Surgery

At North Raleigh Plastic Surgery, our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ortiz, has seen firsthand how the support and understanding of loved ones enhance the experience of getting a cosmetic procedure. Whether you need support on the day of your surgery or you have someone at home who can assist you with aftercare, choosing people in your life who you trust to share your plastic surgery goals with can help make your plastic surgery journey a positive event.

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Liposuction vs Coolsculpting

The recovery process for liposuction will take between 1 to 3 months before you see the full results of your liposuction surgery, whereas the recovery for a coolsculpting procedure usually takes around 3 weeks after your final session before seeing the first signs of results. While the liposuction recovery process takes longer than the coolsculpting recovery process, the results of liposuction are much more significant and long-lasting.

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Breast Lift Incision Options

North Raleigh Plastic Surgery has the solution to your breast ptosis, whether it’s minimal and needs a slight lift or is more severe, our Raleigh board-certified plastic surgeon can perform a breast lift procedure so you start to love your body again.

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Options for Improving the Shape of Tuberous Breasts

Luckily, people who are self-conscious about their tuberous breasts have options for corrective surgery. Opting for a breast surgery procedure for your tuberous breasts can make a world of difference– from improved self-esteem, physical comfort, and increased ability when breastfeeding, to gaining confidence in intimate settings as well as feeling better about yourself in clothes, the benefits of getting a breast procedure to improve the appearance of your tuberous breasts can be life-changing.

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Reasons to Get Plastic Surgery After the Age of 50

The 21st century has shown an increase in social acceptance of plastic surgery for people of all ages and genders– but for women over the age of 50 who have toyed with the idea of getting a plastic surgery procedure in the past, they’ve come to realize that since that stigma no longer exists, they feel more comfortable pursuing it as an avenue toward loving and accepting their bodies.

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Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures by Age Demographic

People of any age demographic can consult with a plastic surgeon about the surgery choices that are right for them and their body, and achieve their goals. Just because something is popular with 40-somethings does not mean that you cannot undergo that procedure in your 20s. Regardless of your age, if you are unhappy with a part of yourself, our Raleigh board-certified plastic surgeon can help!

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Labiaplasty Recovery Process

Everyone deserves to feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful in their own skin. Having a plastic surgery procedure often results in improved mental health, increased self-esteem,

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Choosing Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation vs Breast Implants

Many women choose breast augmentation to feel confident and beautiful, add symmetry to uneven breasts, or recreate the appearance of breasts after a mastectomy. Whatever your reason for considering breast augmentation, it’s important to speak to a board-certified plastic surgeon to answer any questions and understand what type of breast augmentation surgery is best for you.

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Is Liposuction Safe?

If you have areas of stubborn fat deposits that exercising and dieting leave behind, liposuction is an effective way to get rid of them. However,

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