As an insider, Diana thought she knew everything about breast augmentation. Then she became the patient, getting a new perspective and the natural-looking results she’d always wanted. Breast augmentation had been on Diana’s mind since the 10th grade. The idea followed her into adulthood, but she never felt compelled to rush into it. She wanted […]
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For years, nonsurgical hair restoration has been dominated by a handful of very familiar names, particularly minoxidil (Rogaine) and finasteride, the generic of Propecia. While these remain two of the most established, FDA-approved treatments for hair loss, today’s patients have more options, including peptide therapies designed to support the microenvironment of the scalp and some […]
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Arm liposuction is not about removing as much fat as possible. It is about removing the right amount of fat in the right places, so the arms look slimmer, smoother and still natural. For many patients, the upper arms are one of those areas that do not always respond to workouts or weight changes the […]
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GLP-1 medications have changed how people approach weight loss. These injections can help you drop 30, 40, or even 50 pounds, which is impressive, but if you’re also considering liposuction to get rid of stubborn fat, the order in which you pursue these treatments matters more than you might think. Most patients assume they should […]
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The popularity of awake liposuction has created a problem: not every surgeon offering it necessarily has the expertise to perform it safely. Social media feeds might flaunt impressive before-and-after photos, but these don’t tell you much about the surgeon’s training or experience, let alone their facilities or safety protocols. When you’re trusting someone to sculpt […]
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One of the most common questions Dr. Hakimi hears from explant patients is, “Do I need en bloc capsulectomy?” The short answer is: probably not. While en bloc removal sounds more thorough, it’s typically reserved for specific medical situations, not routine explant surgery. The confusion around these terms can make an already overwhelming decision even […]
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Liposuction can do remarkable things for your body contours. It eliminates stubborn fat that refuses to budge no matter how many sit-ups you do, and some techniques, like Total Definer Liposuction, can even give you a more athletic look by highlighting your musculature. But one thing many patients don’t consider is that less fat doesn’t […]
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For years, breast augmentation meant going under general anesthesia, waking up groggy and spending the next few days recovering from more than just the surgery itself. That’s still a valid path, and for certain patients, it remains the right one. But it’s no longer the only option. Awake breast augmentation has given women something most […]
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For years, you’ve been told the same thing: eat less and exercise more. But no matter how disciplined you are, the fat in your hips, thighs and calves won’t budge. Worse, it hurts. Your legs feel heavy by midday, and clothes that fit your upper body don’t come close to fitting your lower half. If […]
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Fat is all the rage right now. We’re losing it with weight-loss medications, getting rid of it via liposuction, and then scrambling to put it where we actually want it. It’s almost like it’s become less about the fat and more about strategic placement and balanced proportions. Now there’s a new player in the fat […]
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