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CoolSculpting vs. Tummy Tuck: Which Is Your Best Bet

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), well over 300,000 people in the USA elected to undergo body contouring surgery in 2017. In fact, liposuction and tummy tuck are two of the five most common cosmetic plastic surgical procedures performed year after year by board certified plastic surgeons. […]

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Rhinoplasty: Open or Closed? What’s the Difference?

If you’ve ever considered plastic surgery of the nose, also known as rhinoplasty, then you’ve probably seen the terms closed rhinoplasty and open rhinoplasty. These two terms describe the surgical approach used by a plastic surgeon to perform cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty. Whenever I see a patient for rhinoplasty this is […]

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PRP Treatment for Hair Loss

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Platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been used extensively in Orthopedics and spine disorders for many years to treat a number of musculoskeletal ailments. In recent years, many hair restoration practices have added this treatment for both men and women who suffer from hair loss due to a number of causes. […]

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Did They or Didn’t They?

Megan Fox: Better Definition Megan Fox, 25, tried to prove she doesn’t get Botox injections by posting an album on her Facebook page titled “Things You Can’t Do With Your Face When You Have Botox.” While the jury is still out on whether the photos substantiate that claim, doctors believe […]

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Surgeon Launches Updated Web Site for Plastic Surgery Patients in San Diego

Offering plastic surgery for San Diego and Temecula residents, Dr. Richard Chaffoo is a triple board certified plastic surgeon. His updated Web site contains even more information on cosmetic options and shares stories from real patients of the practice. La Jolla, California (June 19, 2008) – Richard Chaffoo, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., […]

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