Preparing for Outpatient or “Day” Surgery
May 5, 2022
You’ve waited several weeks for this day. You wake up a little bit nervous, but confident everything is going to go smoothly. You remember the pep talks your loved ones have given you and now all that is left is receiving your outpatient surgery. In order to feel confident about…
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The Complete Guide to Wearing Compression Garments After Surgery
September 20, 2021
Wearing an appropriate compression garment after your body contouring surgery is one of the most effective ways to ensure you achieve your ideal results. It’s normal to worry about this, though, since wearing a compression garment for the duration of your recovery can seem daunting. Although your plastic surgeon will…
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How Plastic Surgeons Got Their Name
July 9, 2021
How Was the Name Plastic Surgery Derived? The term plastic surgery was derived from the Greek words “plastike” and “teckhne.” This is the art of sculpting or modeling. The profession originated in India in roughly 800 BC for the reconstruction of amputated noses. Ancient Romans and Egyptians performed plastic surgery…
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Your Guide to General Anesthesia
June 28, 2021
If you’re opting for major surgery, there’s a good chance it’ll be performed while you’re under general anesthesia. That’s because it’s one of the most effective ways to make sure you remain asleep and pain-free during your plastic surgery procedure. It can cause some anxiety, however, especially when there are…
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How To Prepare For Cosmetic Surgery
March 12, 2021
In the days and weeks leading up to a much-anticipated cosmetic surgical procedure, you’re likely feeling a mix of emotions: excitement for the new look you’re going to achieve, but maybe nervousness about the procedure itself. A good way to take your mind off things is to take the necessary…
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Plastic Surgery for Northern Virginia, Maryland & Washington, D.C.
April 25, 2019
Each year millions of women and men in the US receive the benefits of cosmetic surgery as well as non-surgical aesthetic procedures. One of the leading practices for such aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC is Cosmetic Surgery Associates. The practice is equipped to provide cutting edge…
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Plastic Surgeons vs. Cosmetic Surgeons: What is the Difference?
February 7, 2019
Millions of plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures are performed in the United States each year. These procedures are primarily elective in nature because they are mainly performed for aesthetic purposes. Therefore, ensuring safety of the patient becomes the first priority in any such procedure. The most critical factor in ensuring…
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The Aesthetic Society Congratulates the Utah Plastic Surgery Society for Taking a Stand
October 25, 2018
On August 31, 2015, an important federal case was decided. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the September 5, 2013 dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit filed by two cosmetic surgeons, Drs. Drake Vincent and Benjamin Dunkley. The defendants were the UPSS, ABPS, ASPS, and several of our Utah…
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Lifestyle Lift Files for Bankruptcy
April 12, 2018
On Wednesday, March 11th, Lifestyle Lift filed for bankruptcy protection in Houston. This move was anticipated when media outlets reported last week that Lifestyle Lift had abruptly closed 40 of its 50 offices. The Wall Street Journal reports that the company, which claims to offer a “minor one-hour procedure with major…
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