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  • Understanding Nose Surgery Types: Expert Insights from a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

    Published: August 1, 2025

    By: Adam Boettcher, M.D.

    Nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, is among the most common and complex procedures in plastic surgery. Patients seek nasal surgery for a variety of reasons: to enhance their facial appearance, improve breathing function, correct prior surgical outcomes, or address congenital or traumatic deformities.

  • Mommy Makeover Breakdown: What Procedures Are Included?

    Published: July 20, 2025

    By: Adam Boettcher, M.D.

    Pregnancy and childbirth can be among life’s most meaningful milestones, but they also bring dramatic physical changes—many of which don’t bounce back no matter how much you diet or exercise. For women who feel disconnected from their post-baby body, a mommy makeover offers a tailored path to restoration.

Banning BBLs? The Controversy Over the World’s Most Debated Cosmetic Surgery

Published: April 14, 2025

By: Stephen Lex, M.D.

Debating the risks of Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs): Should stricter regulations be enforced, or is banning BBLs the solution? Explore safety concerns, industry guidelines, and the future of this high-risk procedure.

Chin Augmentation Procedures: Why the Jawline Matters

Published: April 1, 2025

By: Stephen Lex, M.D.

Discover how chin augmentation enhances facial balance and jawline definition. Explore surgical implants, non-surgical fillers, and genioplasty options to achieve a sculpted, youthful profile. Learn why the jawline matters in facial aesthetics.

The Dangers of DIY Cosmetic Treatments: From At-Home Botox to Black Market Fillers

Published: March 14, 2025

By: Adam Boettcher, M.D.

From at-home Botox injections to black-market fillers, people are increasingly taking medical aesthetics into their own hands, often without understanding the serious risks involved.

Facial reconstruction surgery after skin cancer

Facial Reconstruction After Skin Cancer

Published: March 7, 2025

By: Adam Boettcher, M.D.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide, with millions of new cases diagnosed each year. While early detection and treatment are critical to preventing the spread of cancer, they often leave patients with significant facial defects, particularly when tumors are excised from delicate areas such as the nose, lips, or eyelids.

  • Published: May 5, 2025

    By: Brian Cripe, M.D.

    Hand Arthritis: Surgical Interventions for Pain Relief

  • Published: April 14, 2025

    By: Stephen Lex, M.D.

    Banning BBLs? The Controversy Over the World’s Most Debated Cosmetic Surgery

  • Published: April 1, 2025

    By: Stephen Lex, M.D.

    Chin Augmentation Procedures: Why the Jawline Matters

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