Archive for July, 2009
Labiaplasty Before and After
Date posted: July 27, 2009 by Helen Colen MDWhen discussing labiaplasty, we focus on the procedure itself–and rightly so. But nearly as important is the “before and after” the procedure. Let’s consider that for a moment. (more…)
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Canadian Plastic Surgery Bill
Date posted: July 26, 2009 by Helen Colen MDEven though this concerns our Canadian friends to the north, I thought this was interesting; hopefully you will, too.
According to news reports, Ontario has recently passed a law which will provide increased oversight over plastic surgery as well as other invasive procedures that normally take place outside the walls of a hospital. (more…)
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Options in Cosmetic Body Surgery
Date posted: July 22, 2009 by Helen Colen MDWhen we speak of body surgery, we’re talking about different kinds of sculpting surgery which enhances or corrects anatomic deficiencies from the patient’s neck and down. It’s also sometimes called body contouring and, more popularly, a body makeover. These procedures might include anything from a tummy tuck to liposuction to a surgical weight loss procedure. The cost and time for recovery for each of these will vary depending on the surgery type and the patient herself. (more…)
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Your Summer Guide to Plastic Surgery
Date posted: July 19, 2009 by Helen Colen MDSummer is here, the season when more women think about having a labiaplasty. After all, two of the main reasons that women get this procedure are to make their genital area look more attractive when wearing tight or revealing clothing, and also to make themselves feel more physically comfortable when wearing that same clothing. (more…)
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Maintaining a Healthy Vagina
Date posted: July 15, 2009 by Helen Colen MDFor those of you who think that my blog is all about generating new clients and new income for myself, today I’m going to prove you wrong. Today I’m going to write about something that might actually keep one or two of you out of my office: how to maintain a healthy vagina before you ever come in for a vaginoplasty or labiaplasty. (more…)
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A Lesson From Michael Jackson
Date posted: July 10, 2009 by Helen Colen MDYou might think, since this is a blog about plastic surgery, and I’m daring to broach the subject of Michael Jackson, that this might be a cheap shot at his appearance. I would never stoop that low, but there is a lesson from his life and death that I think is relevant. (more…)
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Review: Essential Cosmetic Surgery Companion
Date posted: July 7, 2009 by Helen Colen MDA few weeks ago, I told you about an excellent book for women about plastic surgery. Today I want to introduce you to another gem that I’ve discovered, and that I would encourage any of you to pick up. It’s The Essential Cosmetic Surgery Companion, by Dr. Robert Kotler. (more…)
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