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10 Tips for a Fast Recovery After Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most common body contouring procedures performed, because of its ability to target specific problem areas, like the abdomen, thighs, and waist for smoother contours. As with any plastic surgery procedure, it’s important to follow all post-operative instructions to ensure that you have a smooth, fast recovery. What you do after…

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Facelift Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions

In 2019, facelift surgery was the fifth-most common plastic surgery procedure. At The Williams Surgery, patients who want to reduce the signs of aging in their face often contact us with questions about the facelift procedure. More often than not, the decision is then made to schedule a consultation with our facial plastic surgery specialist,…

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How Much Does a Breast Reduction Cost?

The cost of a breast reduction at the Plastic Surgery Center at Williams costs from $5,200 to $7,000. This cost does not include anesthesia fees and operating room fees, which can be an additional $3,000 to $4,000. At the Plastic Surgery Center at Williams, we recognize that a patient’s decision to have breast reduction surgery…

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How Much Does Liposuction Cost?

The estimated total cost for liposuction is approximately $6,100 to $9,500, depending on how many areas of liposuction a patient is looking to have. This cost includes surgeon’s fees, operating room (OR) fees, and anesthesia fees. Liposuction is a very common body contouring procedure performed at the Plastic Surgery Center at Williams. It involves fat…

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Is Otoplasty Cosmetic Ear Surgery Covered by Insurance?

Unfortunately, this is not a straightforward answer. Otoplasty is most often a cosmetic, elective operation. Thus, it is typically not covered by insurance. However, there are instances when insurance companies may pay for the procedure based on its reasoning. Unfortunately, there are no fixed rules for what determines if an otoplasty is covered by insurance…

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Getting Rid of Chubby Cheeks & Unwanted Face Fat with Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

Buccal fat pads are structures that we are all born with. They lie within our cheeks, and there is one on each side. As we get older, we tend to lose some of the fat underneath the skin in our face, but the buccal fat pads remain the same size. With time, this can result…

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CoolSculpting vs. Liposuction

    Compare CoolSculpting vs. Liposuction CoolSculpting Liposuction Procedure A non-surgical and noninvasive procedure called cryolipolysis that freezes and removes extra fat cells. A surgical procedure where small incisions are made around the treatment area. Fat cells are loosened and vacuumed out. Cost The average cost of CoolSculpting® is $3,200. According to the American Society…

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Can you reverse a BBL?

Most people think of plastic surgery as a one-time permanent deal, and this is true for most surgeries, but not all. There are very few plastic surgeries that can actually be reversed – but a Brazilian butt lift, or BBL, is one of them.  Augmenting the buttocks area can be done in several ways. It…

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How painful is facelift surgery?

Facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgery that treats the physical signs of aging in the face and neck. If you are considering facelift surgery, it is important to speak to your surgeon about what to expect in terms of pain and recovery.  Overall, many studies have demonstrated that facelift in general is not painful and…

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Removing breast implants: What to know

In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of women who opt to remove their breast implants.  How much does it cost to remove breast implants? The average cost of breast implant removal surgery is $3,049, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  This cost is only part of the…

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