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3 Minute Read: Diastasis recti is a condition that affects nearly 60 percent of postpartum women; however, many women have never heard of it. Diastasis recti is often a result of pregnancy—or significant weight fluctuations—that causes the separation of the abdominal muscles. This separation results in a protruding stomach—or a lower stomach pooch—and is resistant […]
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Las Vegas weather heats up One of the reasons we all love living in Las Vegas is the warm weather. Our springtime starts sooner than many other places in the country. Often, we are in pools as early as March. Don’t wait too long for surgery. You need time to recover and be healed enough to […]
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4 Minute Read Most women never anticipate the possibility of removing their implants before getting them. In fact, this is a situation that some women must consider. Breast implant revision or removal is performed on women to address physical complications, such as implant rupture, or to enhance aesthetics and appearance following breast augmentation. Implants are […]
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A current trend in cosmetic surgery is to achieve natural and proportioned results. For Dr. Alexander, this has been a practice philosophy, not a trend. He believes the best Cosmetic Surgery keeps them guessing. In the 25 years Dr. Alexander has been practicing in Las Vegas, his approach has been a natural and balanced aesthetic. […]
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Weight loss, much like pregnancy, affects the appearance of the breasts. When a patient loses weight, at least some of the fat that is lost will be from the breasts. Gravity and excess weight have likely caused the breasts to sag prematurely, and as the underlying tissues have stretched due to the heaviness of the […]
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You may be aware of some recent news stories about the FDA recommending a voluntary breast implant recall. The breast implants being recalled are a Biocell textured surface breast implant manufactured by Allergan. I would like to reassure you that for approximately 20 years, I have recommended and used primarily smooth surface implants. Smooth surface […]
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Eyelid surgery awakens and restores youth and vitality to aging eyes. Since the eyes are known as the windows to the soul, no one wants to see themselves with droopy lids, protruding bags, or wrinkles radiating from skin creases. Unfortunately, the eyes age at a quicker rate than many other facial features and are often […]
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Many women consider plastic surgery after becoming a mother. Motherhood changes you in every way possible, and while you may be thrilled about all the joyous moments you now get to spend with your child, you may be less than pleased with the physical changes that pregnancy and childbirth bring. There is no denying that […]
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The recovery period after any surgical procedure can be daunting, especially beforehand when you have no idea what to expect. Every person handles surgery differently: some bounce back within days while others take weeks, and unfortunately, there is no way to guess which category you will fall into. Regardless of how quickly your body heals, […]
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What is a Dad Bod Makeover? Most of us understand why Mommies may need a Mommy Makeover after having children. A woman’s body goes through significant changes of the breast and tummy that can make them feel less confident after kids. Dads also go through some changes when the family starts to grow. Their new […]
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Jowls are one of the most frustrating and yet most common signs of aging. They are the bags of skin and fat that develop along the jaw that lead to an undefined jawline appearance. Unfortunately, with time and age, some formation of jowls is likely to occur in all of us. Even diligent skin care […]
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There are plenty of television commercials and magazine articles that focus on ways to counteract the aging process, but do you know what’s causing you to look older? The short answer is gravity pulling down on the facial muscles and a loss of elasticity of the skin. Together, these common side effects of aging can […]
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