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Cosmetic Surgery Company’s Fake Reviews

Date posted: August 29, 2009 by Helen Colen MD

I saw an item in the news the other day that just adds to my obsession with telling potential patients that they need to thoroughly investigate their plastic surgeon before they hire him or her to perform a procedure. Unfortunately, this news item shows just how hard unscrupulous surgeons are fighting against that research. (more…)

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Categories: Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery, cosmetic-surgery

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Aging & Our Views of Beauty

Date posted: August 27, 2009 by Helen Colen MD

My labiaplasty and vaginoplasty patients come in a surprising range of ages. I find it interesting talking to these patients and finding out what has motivated them to seek plastic surgery. And I also find it interesting to see how the answers differ according to age. In fact, this is largely because our views of beauty tend to change as we get older. This feeling is backed up by a survey’s results which I recently read. (more…)

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Categories: Labiaplasty, Vaginaplasty

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The Plastic Surgery Tax

Date posted: August 25, 2009 by Helen Colen MD

If you’re thinking about getting a labiaplasty or vaginoplasty, you might consider getting it sooner than later. That’s because there’s lots of talk about taxing plastic surgery procedures in order to help the economic recovery along. (more…)

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Cosmetic Surgery in Iraq on the Rise

Date posted: August 21, 2009 by Helen Colen MD

It’s no news to you to hear that many Muslim countries over in the Far East treat women as something less than equal citizens. They require them to wear long garments and veils over their faces and refuse to allow them to take part in certain activities that men frequently take part in. (more…)

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Categories: female sexuality

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Anethesiologists and Labiaplasty

Date posted: August 17, 2009 by Helen Colen MD

Whether you’re seeking labiaplasty, vaginoplasty or other forms of plastic surgery, it’s likely that you’re going to need anesthesia. Who wants to go under the knife without it, right? So let’s discuss the important considerations you need to keep in mind. (more…)

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Categories: Labiaplasty, labia surgery

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