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Plastic and cosmetic surgery
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery is a field that does mainly elective surgery to improve cosmesis.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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I was wondering what are the differences between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery?
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Is plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons ok?
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What is the main difference between cosmetic and plastic surgery?
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What is cosmetic/plastic surgery in atlanta like?
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Is it true that it's ok to do cosmetic plastic surgery?
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How to know if people who get plastic surgery (for cosmetic reasons and not reconstruction) a little 'unwell' in the head?
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Is it dangerous to get cosmetic plastic surgery?
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Is it possible to have cosmetic/plastic surgery while taking anxiety medicine?
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A 16-year old female asked about a 25-year old female:
What is the minimum legal age to receive cosmetic/plastic surgery without parental consent?
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A 60-year old male asked:
Dentists give a wide variety of cosmetic appearance procedures using botox, etc. When will they start plastic surgery as part of their practice?
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A 61-year old male asked:
Cosmetic Surgery: Who are two preeminent plastic surgeons with an office in Fort Lauderdale and/or Miami, Florida (there are too many to choose from)?
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Is it possible for people under 18 to have plastic surgery/cosmetic surgery without parent consent?
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A 39-year old asked:
What is a surgery (plastic surgery/cosmetic surgery) that can effectively and safely remove scar tissue from insulin injections?
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A 64-year old male asked:
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: what can be a filler(s) that can be injected into and just above eye orbital ridge (tear trough). Is it off label?
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A member asked:
I have patchy appearing skin due to albinism. Are there cosmetics or any kind of plastic surgery that can help my skin look more regular?
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A 21-year old female asked:
My palm has really loose and wrinkly skin and moisturisers dont seem to work. Is there any plastic/cosmetic surgeries that can be done on palms like there is for other parts of the body?
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A 21-year old female asked:
My palm has really loose and wrinkly skin with many lines. My dermatologist said that the lotions would only make my hands softer and that it wont tighten my skin. Can you suggest some plastic/cosmetic surgeries that would tighten my palm?
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A 32-year old asked:
How do cosmetic and chirurgical surgery differ?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is cosmetic surgery safe?
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Is plastic surgery dangerous?
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A 37-year old asked:
What are the dangers of getting plastic surgery?
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Is cosmetic surgery on your chest possible?
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A 49-year old asked:
Is there a lot of pain after plastic surgery?
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Do doctors feel plastic surgery is unnecessary?
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A 36-year old asked:
How much can plastic surgery cost for the face?
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A 39-year old asked:
After plastic surgery, can I be exposed to sun?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can ectrodactyly be fixed with plastic surgery?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is corrective surgery different than cosmetic surgery?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is plastic surgery the only solution for a big pannus?
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What can you tell me about plastic surgery? Is it safe?
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