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The Power of a Pellet

The Power of a Pellet

The Power of a Pellet Studies have shown, balanced hormones are necessary for good health and disease prevention for women and men as we age. BioTE® optimizes hormone levels with tiny pellets just under the skin. Hormone pellets release bio-identical hormones into the...

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The Power of a Pellet

Tighter Tummy After Pregnancy?

Tighter Tummy After Pregnancy? Today’s mommy makeover shows a 1 year post op liposuction + tummy tuck + fatgrafting to the butt and hips. Patient: 40 years old, 5’6, 216 lbs. Its never too late to be the best you! Unfortunately, even for moms who work diligently to...

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The Power of a Pellet

3 Month Post Op BBL

3 Month Post Op BBL Before HU?MP DAY. Procedure: 3 month post op liposuction to the abdomen, flanks and lower back + fatgrafting to the butt and hips. Patient: 32 years old, 154 lbs (patient gained 12 lbs for procedure) 5’8 Before surgery, our patient was a very...

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Happy OR Nurse Day!

Happy OR Nurse Day! While Dr. Curves may be the star of the operating room, without the work of a team of skilled and reliable operating room nurses, the creation of the “j curve” or “mommy makeover” could not take place. Operating room nurses have one of the most...

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Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Improve Quality of Life

Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Improve Quality of Life Arlington Heights, Ill. – Patients undergoing cosmetic liposuction and/or abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”) procedures report significant improvements in self-esteem and quality of life, according to a study in the April...

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Step Inside the Curves Factory

Step Inside the Curves Factory Take a look inside my OR (#CurvesFactory) while I perform one of my most popular procedures, breast augmentation + breast lift! Like what you see? Schedule your consultation today ? 678-205-8400

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Why Results Can Look Worse Before Better

Why Plastic Surgery Results Can Look Worse Before They Look Better One of the hardest parts of plastic surgery recovery is something many patients are not prepared for: Your body may not look the way you expected immediately after surgery. You may be swollen. One side...

Should Plastic Surgery Be Done Under General Anesthesia or Local?

Should Plastic Surgery Be Done Under General Anesthesia or Local? This is a smart question, because the type of anesthesia matters more than most patients realize. One of the biggest mistakes patients make is thinking anesthesia is mainly about comfort. It is not. It...

Can a Tummy Tuck Be Performed With a BBL?

Can a Tummy Tuck Be Performed With a BBL? Patients ask this question all the time, and the honest answer is that it depends on much more than whether both procedures can technically be done. One of the biggest mistakes patients make is treating combination surgery...

How a BBL Looks 1 Year Later: Fat Transfer vs Implants

How a BBL Looks 1 Year Later: Fat Transfer vs Implants One of the most common questions patients ask is what their result will actually look like long-term. Not a few weeks after surgery. Not while swelling is still distorting the shape. Not while everything is still...

Out Of Town Patients

What Out-of-State and Out-of-Country Patients Should Know Before Traveling for Plastic Surgery One of the biggest concerns I hear from out-of-state and out-of-country patients is simple: “How do I make this work safely if I’m not local?” It’s a fair question....

Why Having a Caregiver After Plastic Surgery Is So Important

Why Having a Caregiver After Plastic Surgery Is So Important One of the things patients tend to focus on most before surgery is the procedure itself, which makes sense. They are thinking about the result, the recovery time, and how soon they will feel like themselves...

Why Smoking or Vaping Before Plastic Surgery Can Affect More Than You Think

One of the most important questions patients sometimes underestimate is also one of the simplest: “Does smoking or vaping really matter that much?” In my experience, many patients assume the main issue is anesthesia. That is part of it, but it is not the whole story....

Why Some Liposuction Results Look Smooth — And Others Don’t

  One of the biggest concerns patients have when considering liposuction is this: “Will my results look smooth?” Because if you’ve spent any time researching, you’ve likely seen both clean, sculpted results and results that look uneven, lumpy, or irregular. And...

Why IV Hydration Matters Before and After Plastic Surgery

Why Most Patients Miss This Critical Step Before Plastic Surgery You can choose the best surgeon. You can plan your procedure perfectly. But if your body is not properly prepared, your recovery may not be. One of the most overlooked factors in surgical preparation and...

Is a BBL Safe? What Most Patients Get Wrong About Risk

If you’re considering a BBL, the first question on your mind is probably: “Is it safe?” And it should be. But here’s where most patients get it wrong — they’re asking if a BBL is safe, instead of understanding what actually makes it safe… or unsafe. Because the truth...