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Recent articles
How to Check a Plastic Surgeon's California License Before Your Consultation
A free, five-minute check on the Medical Board of California's site: what to search, what a profile shows, and how a license differs from board certification and society membership.
Read articleLiposuction: What It Does, What It Doesn't and Who It Suits
What liposuction removes, why it isn't a substitute for diet and exercise, why it doesn't treat cellulite or loose skin, and the questions to bring to your consultation.
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Saline or Silicone? The FDA's Patient Decision Checklist and Device Card
The two implant types approved for sale in the US, how they differ on rupture and screening, and what the FDA's patient decision checklist and device card are for.
Read articleThings to Weigh Before Choosing Breast Implants
The FDA's list of things to consider before breast implants, in plain language: why they aren't lifetime devices, what can go wrong, what insurance may not cover and what to ask.
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What a Tummy Tuck Involves, and What to Ask About Recovery
What a tummy tuck is, how it differs from liposuction, the risks MedlinePlus lists and the questions to ask your surgeon about your own recovery.
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