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Before & After Labiaplasty Photos

Date posted: December 28, 2009 by contributor

Reputable plastic surgeons will have before and after photos for prospective patients to examine prior to having a labiaplasty done.  In fact, I advise people regularly, as they’re researching and trying to find the surgeon to perform their procedure, to make use of these photos.  But how? And just what exactly are you looking for?  Let’s take a look at this issue. (more…)

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The “Mulligan” in Plastic Surgery

Date posted: December 24, 2009 by Helen Colen MD

I still remember my first time playing miniature golf with a male friend, years ago. I hit a particularly bad shot that left the green, and he said I could have a mulligan. “What’s a mulligan?” I asked. He explained that’s when you’re playing golf for fun, and you’re allowed to re-do a shot to see if you can get it right this time.  (Many years and scores of mulligans later, I’m a much better mini-golfer, thank you very much!). (more…)

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Your Career as a Plastic Surgery Nurse

Date posted: December 18, 2009 by Helen Colen MD

I’m approached frequently by people wanting to know about getting into a career as a plastic surgeon.  I’ve even written on the subject here, but only recently was I asked about a career as a nurse within a plastic surgeon’s office. So in the interest of fair play, here is what I know about this field and how you can get into it.

First, let me state that this is a worthwhile career goal to pursue. After all, cosmetic surgery is growing in popularity across the country and even in other nations.  While cosmetic surgery was once the exclusive domain of the wealthy, today, all lifestyles and income levels seek out plastic surgery procedures.  Because of this, not only is there a growing demand for surgeons, but for the nurses who assist them, as well. (more…)

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Advice to Men Regarding Labiaplasty

Date posted: December 15, 2009 by Helen Colen MD

For obvious reasons, since I deal a lot with labiaplasty and vaginoplasty, I deal mostly with women. However, let me break with my normal patterns and speak with the men. That’s right, I want to talk to the guys about that most-female of procedures, the labiaplasty.

Specifically,  let’s discuss what you should do if you feel that a labiaplasty would be helpful to your spouse or sexual partner.  There are a few steps you must take before you ever broach this subject with her. (more…)

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Categories: Labiaplasty, Vaginaplasty

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