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Our Plastic Surgery Associates team includes Dr. Franklin Richards, Dr. A. Dean Jabs, and Dr. Keshav Magge. Each of our plastic surgeons is board-certified, and together they have over 60 years of combined experience. Drs. Richards, Jabs, and Magge are all highly qualified in procedures for the face, breast, and body, and pride themselves in providing excellent results through our state-of-the-art, Quad A certified operating centers

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Virginia and Maryland by Cosmetic Surgery Associates, Dr. Dean Jabs and Dr. Frank Richards
April 7, 2016
Tummy Tuck ( abdominoplasty) is a procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall as needed. It is performed in an outpatient setting at either Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital in Bethesda Maryland, or INOVA Fairfax outpatient surgery center, in Falls…
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Plastic Surgeons helping in Haiti
March 31, 2016
The recent devastation in Haiti has resulted in a huge loss of human life and the injury of thousands of people. Many have sustained soft tissue injuries that will require months to heal. Plastic surgeons from across America have responded by volunteering to help those in need. The demand for…
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Liposuction by Dr. Richards and Dr. Jabs in Bethesda, Maryland, McLean, Virginia and Washington, DC
March 24, 2016
Liposuction has evolved dramatically since it’s inception three decades ago. It is still one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures and for good reason. Liposuction has one of the highest patient satisfaction rates. The current improved techniques allows for much better results than what was possible several years ago….
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Cosmetic Surgery Associates in Mclean, VA and Bethesda, MD information about Dr. Jabs and Dr. Richards
March 17, 2016
Lately, we have been receiving several calls from potential patients wanting additional information about Dr. Jabs and Dr. Richards prior to scheduling their consultation. While the first stop should be our informative and up-to-date website, you may also want to consider the plastic surgery society websites including the American Society…
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Cosmetic Surgery Associates in McLean Virginia and Bethesda Maryland close during February Blizzard
March 10, 2016
Just an FYI as the blizzard of 2010 approaches today…if you call our main office number during regular business hours and you hear the message come on, do not panic. If it is not an emergency, please leave a message after the beep and we will call you back as…
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Computer Imaging at Cosmetic Surgery Associates in Maryland and Virginia
March 3, 2016
Our practice offers you a great opportunity to visualize your expectations. Dr. Jabs and Dr. Richards offer computer imaging on most of the procedures they perform. This amazing tool is mostly effective in face procedures such as S-lift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and otoplasty. Computer imaging gives the patient the advantage to…
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Surgical Problems Avoided in Maryland and Virginia at Cosmetic Surgery Associates
February 25, 2016
Blood thinners also known as anti-coagulants, are used to prevent blood clotting. Aspirin is the most commonly used blood thinner. What are some of the common products? Aspirin Ibuprofen Herbal vitamins Vitamin E Herbal teas (Green & Black) Fish oil Ginko Ginseng Garlic St. John’s Wort Diet pills These supplements and…
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Breast augmentation in Bethesda, Maryland and McLean, Virginia and Washington, D.C. by Dr.s Richards and Jabs
February 18, 2016
Spring is just around the corner and it is time to start thinking about getting ready for warm weather clothes. If you have been thinking about getting some help to change your shape now is the time to do it. This is the time of year when we start to…
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Good News about Arnica AKA Arnica Montana!
February 11, 2016
Arnica is a homeopathic medicine that helps to reduce bruises, swelling, and pain from surgical procedures or accidental injuries. Arnica is also known as Arnica Montana is a plant commonly found in the Northwestern parts of the United States and Central Europe. Arnica is made from a whole fresh flowering…
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