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Does Insurance Cover Breast Implant Removal?

Posted July 22, 2024 in Breast Implants, Insurance

5 Min Read: As much as you may feel ready for a surgical procedure, there is always a cost to be considered. Due to their elective nature, cosmetic surgeries are usually not covered by health insurance. However, there are some cases where breast implant removal is considered medically necessary and may be covered. This blog […]

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Festoons: The Baggage You Don’t Want

Posted July 08, 2024 in Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Festoons, under-eye bags, or hanging malar mounds are a common cosmetic concern for many individuals. The name derives from the hanging sweep of draperies in fashionable window dressings. Swollen, puffy areas of skin and bulging fat beneath the eyes can progress to festoons when they start to hang and cast a shadow on the cheeks. […]

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How Do Breasts Look After Implants Are Removed?

Posted June 15, 2024 in Breast Implants

Women choose to remove their breast implants for several reasons: to increase or decrease the implant size; to change the implant material or placement because of a complication, or to forego implants altogether. This blog describes the options available following breast implant removal (explant surgery) and the potential outcomes of each. 7 Min Read: Replacing […]

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Breast Augmentation: Which Implant Is Right for You?

Posted August 28, 2023 in Breast Augmentation

4 Minute Read:  Enhancing the shape and volume of your breasts can significantly improve confidence and self-perception. Everyone wants to look in the mirror and feel pleased with what they see, and breast augmentation is the answer for many. Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures today. With advances in implant […]

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Will I Have Scars After My Mommy Makeover?

Posted August 01, 2023 in Mommy Makeover

4 Minute Read:  Undergoing your Mommy Makeover can be an exciting time in your life. While you may be excited when contemplating the smoother, slimmer abdominal contours and more youthful breasts possible with this combination procedure, you may be concerned with the extent of scarring after your plastic surgery.  This makes sense, as post-surgery scarring […]

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Comparing the SMAS and the MACS Facelift

Posted May 25, 2021 in Facelift

5 Minute Read:  Which Facelift Is Right for Me? Although aging is inevitable, we all dread the signs of it as we get older. Fine lines and wrinkles are some of the first marks that develop, which can be frustrating and make individuals insecure.  Yet, your face and neck do not always have to reflect […]

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Is the Brazilian Butt Lift Safe?

Posted August 17, 2020 in Brazilian Butt Lift

4 Minute Read:  In the era of the hourglass figure, women want shapeliness in their derrières more than ever.  For countless women, their favorite butt routine at the gym or diet in the kitchen may not deliver the goods. Thankfully, the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) has found significant success in providing cosmetic solutions that would […]

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What Is the Anterior Neck Lift for Men?

Posted June 16, 2020 in Facelift, Neck Lift

3 Minute Read:  For men with aging in the lower face and neck, an anterior neck lift (cervicofacial rhytidectomy) can shave years off their appearance and serve as an alternative to a full facelift, producing a more flattering profile with no midface change. Older men who opt for neck rejuvenation do so because of ‘turkey […]

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Weight Gain After Liposuction: Will the Fat Come Back?

Posted May 25, 2020 in Liposuction

2 Min Read: Suction assisted lipectomy —or liposuction—removes fatty deposits from unwanted locations on the body. These treatments will have long-term effects; however, weight loss alone is not permanent without lifestyle modifications. While the removed fat cells will not grow back, fat cells in other areas of the body may increase in size. This means that […]

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How Common Is Breast Asymmetry?

Posted April 29, 2020 in Breast Asymmetry

3 Min Read: Occasionally, a woman will notice that one cup of her bra fits a little looser than the other. This is a sign of mild breast asymmetry, and it is more common than most women think.It is estimated that over half of all women experience some degree of breast asymmetry. Fortunately, the asymmetry experienced […]

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What Are Inverted Nipples?

Posted March 24, 2020 in Breast Augmentation

3 Minute Read: A woman’s bustline should be a source of confidence and identity since it is not only an expression of femininity but a reminder of motherhood. Every woman’s breasts are unique with a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Although sometimes overlooked, a woman’s nipples are just as unique as the breasts from […]

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Dr. Boyd's office is located in Palos Verdes (Rolling Hills Estates)

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Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

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