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What’s the best age for a facelift?

It can be difficult to say what the best age to have a facelift is, because people experience aging differently. The process of aging is complicated and depends on many factors. Some of the factors of aging include: Genetics Health status Life experiences  Stress level,  Degree of photo damage— a process of sunlight or ultraviolet…

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Can You Get a Mommy Makeover With a BBL?

Yes, it’s possible to undergo a BBL during mommy makeover surgery. The term ‘mommy makeover’ refers to a combination of procedures that can be done during the same surgery — which can include a Brazilian butt lift (BBL).  The most common areas addressed during a mommy makeover are the abdomen, breasts, waist, and buttocks.  The…

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Is a Mommy Makeover Safe?

Mommy makeovers are widely considered safe, but as with any surgery, there are always risks involved.  Fortunately, the most common complications encountered after surgery are considered minor and are mostly related to wound healing, seromas (fluid collections), minor infections, and minor bleeding.  Major complications such as deep vein thrombosis and cardiopulmonary complications can also occur,…

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How to Prepare for Breast Augmentation

Once you have decided that breast augmentation is right for you, the next step is to properly prepare for the surgery. Most patients find this task quite daunting as there are mountains of information out there and it can be difficult to sift through it all. One of the most common questions we get asked…

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How Long Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Last?

In order to explain the longevity of the results of a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), it’s important to understand what the surgery is, how it’s performed, and the factors that impact how long the results can last. The Brazilian butt lift is actually not a lift at all — but rather a technique that transfers…

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Is My Facelift Covered by Insurance?

When researching cosmetic surgery options, many patients wonder if health insurance will pay for all or some surgical expenses. Typically, the cost of facelift surgeries are not covered by insurance. For a surgery to be covered by health insurance, there usually needs to be a functional issue that can be addressed surgically after all available…

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Is BBL Surgery Safe?

Popularity surrounding the Brazilian butt lift surgery has soared in the past decade as the procedure can produce a more ample posterior and desirable curves. Since 2015, the number of Brazilian butt lifts (BBL) performed globally has grown by 78%, according to a survey by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Brazilian butt lift…

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How to Prepare & Recover from Mommy Makeover

Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn can be one of the happiest times for a family. But pregnancy and childbirth can cause loose skin, stretch marks, muscle separation, sagging breasts, and fat that just won’t go away. Mommy makeover surgery is a complete body transformation that addresses the specific problem areas of each woman, working to…

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Rhinoplasty FAQs

Thinking about nose surgery, but still have questions? Dr. Edwin Williams, MD, FACS, double board certified facial plastic surgeon in Latham, NY, answers the most common questions about rhinoplasty—from candidacy and technique to recovery, results, cost, and safety. Learn more about the Rhinoplasty procedure, view our Before & After Gallery, or schedule a personalized consultation.…

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What Kind of Facelift Do I Need?

“Facelift” is one of the more confusing terms in the cosmetic surgery industry. The formal name for a facelift surgery is “rhytidectomy,” which translates to surgical removal (-ectomy) of undesirable wrinkles (rhytid(s)-). This is not an entirely accurate description because we do not surgically excise each of the wrinkles — this would leave a very…

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