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Board Certification

What is Board Certification? Board certification is a mechanism to assure consumers that their board-certified physician has been tested and proved competent by a group (board) of other physicians in that field. There are 24 sub-specialty boards in the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) including, but not limited to, family physicians, internists, surgeons, plastic surgeons, cardiologists, neurosurgeons …

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How Old is Too Old for a Facelift?

Men and women come to me inquiring about a facelift at various stages in their lives. Some are in their middle 40s, and wish to start facial rejuvenation early in order to stave off some future wrinkling. The majority of those requesting a facelift in my Indiana plastic surgery practice are in their 50s and 60s, …

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Woman before and after eyelid rejuvenation

Eyes: The Window to the Soul

William Shakespeare said it first: "The eyes are the window to the soul." Scientists have actually validated this in revealing personality traits and mood. Our eyes give a message to others when we're happy or sad, defeated or purposeful, and when we're frightened. Some of us have eyes that give the wrong message--drooping in the brow or upper …

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What is a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover is an elective cosmetic surgery procedure to redesign a woman’s breasts and tummy. It treats sagging and/or deflated breasts, tightens the abdominal muscles, and jettisons excess drooping skin and tissues in the abdomen, while simultaneously eliminating most, if not all, stretch marks. This combination procedure often includes breast augmentation and a tummy …

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Before and after Male Breast Reduction

Men and Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery for men has been increasing steadily over the past 20 years. Men are embracing plastic surgery to regain a more youthful figure and to eliminate some of the facial signs of aging via procedures such as rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation and liposuction. As this infographic (courtesy of Male Plastic Surgery New York) shows, over 1 million …

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New Year: New You?

My plastic surgery society, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, has forecast the top cosmetic enhancements for 2015. While some of these may apply to you and some may not, it’s exciting to know what’s available! The Cell Phone Photo Trend In the past, people brought their cameras to special events but with the advent …

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