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Will Insurance Pay For My Breast Reduction Cost?
Breast reduction surgery has one of the highest patient satisfaction scores of any plastic surgery procedure. For many women it is a life changing procedure that provides substantial quality of life and related health benefits…but that doesn’t mean that insurance is going to cover it. Every insurance plan has specific requirements that determine whether or…
The Truth About Labiaplasty
Labiaplasty is growing in popularity nationwide. It offers patients suffering from enlarged or chronically irritated labia minora real and significant results with very little down time. Childbirth and the combined effects of age and gravity affect the vaginal structures. A long or irregular labia minora can become irritated during exercise or intercourse, and patients may feel…
Fat Transfer to the Breast
Top off your décolletage with your derrière at the office of Dr. Sarah Mess in Columbia. Now liposuctioned fat from your lateral and medial thighs can be transferred to your breasts. Enjoy a slimmer thigh silhouette and a fuller breast with one procedure. The fat is liposuctioned with small-diameter cannulas and collected into a cannister…
Labiaplasty Technique
Twenty years ago you rarely heard about cosmetic labiaplasty. Today labiaplasty procedures have surged 44% just in the past year alone. According to an American Society of Plastic Surgery survey of 2014, labiaplasty is one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures nationwide. Dr. Mess has seen the same labiaplasty trend in her Columbia, MD practice….
A Brand New You – Coolsculpting Revealed.
What can I expect from Coolsculpting? “Manage expectations”. It’s good advice. Whether trying to manage a schedule, a budget, people, or children, managing expectations is critical to the success of most any venture. It’s something we all do on some level every day, and we all have our success stories and examples of where we’ve…
What Can I Do About My Neck?
“What can I do about my neck?” In a lot of ways treating the face is easy compared to the neck. There are lots of ways to combat signs of aging in your face. IPL and laser peels can correct fine lines and pigment issues. Botox and dermal fillers can erase small wrinkles and replace…
Botox Vs. Dysport
Trusted Brands Like Xerox or Kleenex, Botox is the brand name that most people associate with injections to treat frown lines and crows feet. But while Botox was the first drug approved for these treatments, it is no longer the only option. Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat…
Say Goodbye to Stubborn Outer Thigh Fat!
CONSISTENT AND EFFECTIVE RESULTS In a recent CoolSmooth™ clinical study where patients recieved unilateral outer thigh treatments: 86% of patients noticed visible fat reduction after just one treament 86% of patients were satisfied with their results 89% would recommend the CoolSculpting™ procedue to a friend THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAT REDUCTION AND WEIGHT LOSS It’s a…
Turo for Father’s Day?
Turo: For The Active Lifestyle of Today’s Man TURO SKIN is a multi-beneficial, simplified skin care system specifically formulated for the personal care needs of men. This advanced collection offers essential quick and easy to understand solutions for face, shave, hair and body. TURO SKIN provides nourishing and safe skin care products ideal for the…
Skin Cancer Awareness
Skin Cancer Awareness Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. To lower your skin cancer risk, protect your skin from the sun and avoid indoor tanning. Sun Safety Tips Check the U.S. Environmental…
