Tag: plastic surgery
Considering an Arm Lift? Here Are Some Things You Should Know
Can plastic surgery fix loose tissue on the arms? Our Philadelphia-area team at Cross Medical Group knows that the upper arms are a problem area for many. Upper arm fat and excess skin combine to create a cosmetic problem often referred to as “bingo wings” or “batwings.” Lifestyle factors can cause you to be more prone …
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Is a Facelift the Right Choice for Me?
“How do I decide if I need a facelift?” Philadelphia-area patients considering anti-aging techniques frequently ask the Cross Medical Group team this question when they’re looking into surgery that involves correcting several areas on the lower face. First, consider that many aspects of the face change as we age—and we have little to no control over …
Am I the Right Candidate for a Nose Job?
While the eyes are considered to be the windows to the soul, your nose is at the center of your face, playing an important role in overall facial harmony and balance. Even just the smallest change to the shape of your nose can significantly improve the symmetry of the entire face. Here’s what patients should …
Liposuction vs. Weight Loss: Which is Better?
“Is getting liposuction worth it?” Philadelphia-area patients may ask themselves this question when they’re thinking about choosing a fat reduction procedure for areas they have difficulty toning up with diet and exercise. It goes without saying that we all have different body shapes. Aside from losing overall weight, many people also want to reduce specific areas …
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What Are the Best Cosmetic Procedures for Springtime?
Springtime is here, and while the colder weather of winter might have made you more complacent about workouts and skincare, now is a time of renewal. As challenging as lifestyle changes can be, the good habits we work toward now can pay off by the time the weather heats up more. Even though there are …
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How Long Will It Take to See Results from a Tummy Tuck?
Having excess belly fat is a common problem for millions of men and women—including people who are otherwise fit. Although it’s often considered to be an inevitable aspect of getting older (and it’s true that you can inherit genes from your parents that give you a higher risk of developing a belly bulge), there is …
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Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction: Which Should I Choose?
It isn’t always easy to get the proportional, shapely body type you want with fat in the “right” areas, especially if genetics or hormones make you prone to carrying most of your fat around the belly area. Alternatively, loose and hanging skin or separated stomach muscles might be making you feel less confident about showing …
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CBS News- Health Watch: Breast Downsizing
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Breast downsizing is a new trend in cosmetic surgery. Women exchanging large breast implants for smaller ones. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl says Hollywood is leading the trend. Sexy starlets with voluptuous cleavage. Big breasts, enhanced with implants, used to be a popular look. But not anymore. A growing …
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Philly.com-Baby boomers put their necks on the line
By Gloria Hochman and FOR THE INQUIRER Posted: July 10, 2012 In her best-selling book I Feel Bad About My Neck, the late author Nora Ephron wrote, “I can’t stand people who say that ‘it’s great to be old, great to be at the point where you understand what really matters in life.’ What can …
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