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You shouldn’t have to sacrifice safety to save money on liposuction. There are plenty of ways to save money on liposuction. Here are some financial tips to consider when planning your procedure.

1. Don’t Make Sacrifices for the Sake of Your Bank Account

   First and foremost, this is your body. Your liposuction procedure is not the expense to make sacrifices and compromise safety. Above all, you want to feel comfortable with your plastic surgeon. Research their qualifications and ask plenty of questions during your consultation. Don’t sacrifice quality and experience to save a few bucks.

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You may have heard the common myth that all breast implants need to be replaced at the ten-year mark. While this is not always the case and breast implants can last even longer than 10 years, it’s not a bad idea to check in with your plastic surgeon after this amount of time for a few reasons.

1. Make Sure Everything Is As It Should Be

   A lot can happen in a decade, so you might want to schedule a 10-year reunion visit with your plastic surgeon just to make sure there aren’t any safety or medical concerns with your implants.

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Dermal fillers are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the United States, and it’s easy to see why. Not only are they minimally invasive, but they can also give you excellent results in a short amount of time with no downtime.

But those perks you probably already knew. Take a look at these surprising need-to-know dermal filler facts you might not have heard.

1. Fillers Aren’t Just for Your Face

   Facial fillers used to smooth away wrinkles, restore lost facial volume or plump and reshape your lips are undoubtedly the most common.

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Liposuction and abdominoplasty go hand-in-hand and are often combined into one convenient body contouring procedure. If you’re already planning a drain-free tummy tuck, should lipo be part of the plan, too? This quick guide should help you answer this common question.

What’s the Difference between Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck?

First, it’s important to understand the difference between these two procedures and how one can complement the other. Liposuction is a body contouring treatment that removes the perfect amount of unwanted fat cells from the targeted area to create a slimmer and more toned look.

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You know you want to do something about unsightly excess skin and weakened abdominal muscles, but you’re not sure if a tummy tuck or mommy makeover is the right solution to your problem. Ask yourself these three questions to help you figure out the answer to your tummy tuck vs. mommy makeover debate once and for all.

Where Are Your Trouble Spots?

The main difference between a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, and a mommy makeover is the area(s) that they treat. As its name suggests, abdominoplasty addresses your abdominal area and can remove and tighten loose skin and muscle tissue in this area.

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