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Having Realistic Expectations for Cosmetic Surgery

When you are contemplating cosmetic surgery, only one factor is more important than choosing a cosmetic surgeon: having realistic expectations about the results. While plastic surgery often improves self-esteem, patients that have an unmet or unrealistic expectations can further damage their self-esteem. Working with a...

Facelifts vs. Injectable Fillers

The process of aging leaves our skin susceptible to wrinkles and sagging. Sun exposure and years of muscle movement from smiling, squinting, and even chewing can contribute to the breakdown of collagen in the skin. Thankfully, today’s innovations in skin care and cosmetic surgery can help patients...

Plastic Surgery in a Poor Economy

The tough American economy has ironically increased many people’s interest in plastic surgery, as a younger appearance tends to help individuals be more competitive in the job market. Arlington plastic surgeons have also reported an increase in less-invasive procedures that cost less and have a faster...

Plastic Surgery Addiction

Some people are under the impression that plastic surgeons would love to have a patient addicted to plastic surgery. It’s good for business, right? Nothing could be further from the truth. Although plastic surgery addicts do spend a lot of money on surgery, they are in...

Plastic Surgery on the Rise

According to a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), plastic surgery procedures in the United States increased 5% from 2009 to 2010. The number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States last year totaled about 13.1 million. The ASPS report...

Combining Treatments and Injectables

Injectable fillers are an effective technique for smoothing and softening lines and wrinkles. Some are also ideal for “plumping” areas like your lips, where volume has been lost. By filling the nasolabial folds (the vertical “smile lines” around your mouth), injectable fillers can shed years off...

Is Liposuction Right for Me?

Many residents in the Washington, D.C. area wonder if liposuction is the right plastic surgery procedure for them. In order to know if you are a good candidate for liposuction, it is a good idea to schedule a plastic surgery consultation with Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon, Dr. Desman. He will...

What Areas of the Body Can be Treated with VASER Liposuction?

VASER liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure that precisely and safely removes fatty deposits from almost anywhere on the body. VASER liposuction minimizes pain, swelling, and bruising. These benefits make it an ideal plastic surgery procedure for fat removal. Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon, Dr. Desman will listen to your goals...

Contoured Vs. Round Breast Implants

There are several breast implant options that include the type, shape, texture, and size. You have two options for the shape of breast implants. These options include: Contoured Breast Implants Round Breast Implants Arlington breast surgeon, Dr. Desman will explain the many options for breast implants to you...

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