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Breast Augmentation vs. Reduction – Is Bigger Better?

The results are in! Each year the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery record and report statistics on cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures. Dr. Alexander likes to remain current on surgical technique, education and even the latest trends. Bigger may not necessarily be better, but the statistics of 2011 indicate that there are more women […]

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Travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for Plastic Surgery

Dr. Alexander has consistently been recognized by the Las Vegas community as a leader and “Top Doctor” in plastic surgery. Dr. Alexander specializes in breast surgery, body contouring and facial enhancement. He is known world wide for his surgical technique of natural and attractive results. Due to Dr. Alexander’s outstanding reputation and compassionate bed side […]

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2011 COSMETIC SURGERY STATISTICS

In 2011, Americans spent almost $10 billion on surgical and non surgical procedures. Of that total approximately 63% was on surgical procedures, 17% on injectables, 16% on skin enhancement, and 4% on other treatment options. In comparison to 2010, there was only a less than 1% increase in total number of cosmetic surgical procedures, with […]

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Breast Implant Massage & Compression Recommendations

When breast implants are placed under the chest muscle, tissue forms around the implant to protect it from the rest of the body. This is a natural response and is seen whenever a foreign object is placed in the body. In some cases the scar tissue can tightly develop around the implant to cause a […]

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Do Omega-3 Fish Oil Products Really Work?

There are many pre-operative tests that are performed prior to a patient having plastic surgery. The element that plastic and cosmetic surgery is purely elective and not a necessity makes surgical planning and preparation important. To be considered a surgical candidate in Dr. Alexander’s Las Vegas practice you need to have stable health and a […]

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Breast Follow Up Care – Mammograms & MRI’s

After having breast augmentation surgery, there are some follow up guidelines to keep your breasts in tip-top shape. It is usually recommended at some point to have mammograms and MRI studies. Some women ask if they can just have one test rather than both, however, since they both identify two separate issues, they are both […]

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Implant Saves Woman’s Life in Deep Sea Fishing Attack

Last week we covered a story of a woman who was saved from a potential life threatening stab wound by her breast implant. Implants have also saved a few women after being victims of bullet injuries in crossfire and attempted murder. Implants have acted as “air bags” in blunt impact of car collisions, and even […]

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Breast Implants Saves Lives

Plastic surgery is not your spur of the moment type of decision. Specifically for breast implants, there are pros & cons to assess about the different types, styles, placement and incision options. To expand beyond the everyday research you may read about implants, we thought it would be fun to share the few reported stories […]

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Breast lift with augmentation Q & A

  Q: Can a breast lift and breast augmentation be done with the same incision? A: There are many types of breast lift options depending on the amount of skin that needs to be removed. If you have large amounts of saggy skin and nipples are displaced you may be a candidate for a full […]

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Plastic Surgery News- Breast Implant Sizing App

A US-based plastic surgeon created a smart phone app that would give women a way to visualize what they may look like if they had breast augmentation surgery. Women who are interested can upload a photo of their anatomy and select from 17 different sizes. While this way of viewing yourself is not entirely realistic […]

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Celebrate Botox’s 10th year of FDA approval

What is BOTOX Cosmetic? BOTOX Cosmetic, manufactured by Allergan, Inc., is a prescription medicine that Dr. Alexander injects into muscles in the forehead, brow and crow’s feet areas. Botox provides temporary improvement to the look of moderate to severe frown lines and wrinkles for a smooth and refreshed appearance.  This year marks the 10th year […]

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Age Appropriate Plastic Surgery: Breast Reduction

Generally, most plastic surgery patients are 18 and older. However, there are some specific circumstances for a young female to qualify for a breast reduction prior to becoming an adult. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) provide important questions for parents and plastic surgeons to ask before deciding weather a child or teen is a […]

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