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What You Need to Know About Your Tummy Tuck Recovery

Abdominoplasty, or more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. In fact, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported on the most common procedures in 2018 and found that tummy tucks were in the top five with 130,081 tummy tuck surgeries performed out of the 17.7 million total cosmetic procedures done

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The Benefits Of Facelifts And Other Facial Procedures, Part Two

In part one of this series, we discussed the essentials of facelift surgery, and eyelid surgery. We hope you take the opportunity to go back and read part one in its entirety if you get the chance, because we highlight who the best candidates are for the various plastic surgery procedures we offer at Front Range Plastic Surgery. In part two, we will highlight Forehead

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Are You A Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Consistently at the top of the most performed, and popular, cosmetic surgeries in the United States, breast augmentation can serve many purposes for women around the country and is a safe procedure when performed by a trained and certified plastic surgeon. In fact, according to a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation procedures rose three percent from 2016 to 2017 (the

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The Surprising Benefits of Plastic Surgery

Getting plastic surgery is more beneficial than you might think. People often think of plastic surgery as something that can make you look better and give you more confidence, but not as something that’s actually beneficial to your health. However, you might be surprised to learn that plastic surgery is actually a lot more beneficial than many people believe. Here are a few of the

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What to Know Before Getting Plastic Surgery Part 2

Plastic surgery is a big commitment, and there are many things you’ll want to consider before you take the leap. Because plastic surgery is usually elective, many people are under the misconception that it’s no big deal, or that the risks somehow aren’t as real as the risks associated with other surgeries. The reality is that plastic surgery, no matter how commonplace the procedure, is

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What to Know Before Getting Plastic Surgery

Before committing to plastic surgery, there are many things you’ll need to know. Plastic surgery can be beneficial in so many ways, helping to enhance your confidence, eliminate scars and so much more. However, it’s also a big commitment, and it’s one that you’ll want to make sure that you’re prepared for. There are many things you’ll need to know before you commit to a

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Tummy Tuck Recovery

What Is Tummy Tuck Recovery Like in Northern Colorado?

If you’re looking into abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck, you probably want to know how recovery feels, how long life gets put on pause, and what you may need to plan for your stay here in Northern Colorado. In most cases, tummy tuck recovery is the most challenging during the first week or two, then gets easier in stages rather than all at once. Quick

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How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon

The decision to undergo plastic surgery is a big one. After all, it’s an elective surgery that will require some downtime and you may feel unsure about how the results will turn out. You’ve heard the plastic surgery horror stories on TV, and you most definitely want to avoid that. So how do you choose a great plastic surgeon who will get you the results

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Common Breast Augmentation Myths and the Truth

While breast augmentation surgery is well known by most people and remains the most popular cosmetic surgery performed in the United States with more than 313,000 procedures performed in 2018 alone, there are still plenty of myths and misconceptions out there when it comes to breast augmentation and breast implants. While we here at Front Range Plastic Surgery pride ourselves on expert and considerate cosmetic

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A Closer Look at Rhinoplasty: Cosmetic vs. Functional

When it comes to plastic surgery, one of the most commonly sought after and performed procedures here at Front Range Plastic & Surgery — and around the country — is rhinoplasty, or as you’ve likely heard it referred to, a nose job. A review of all plastic surgeries performed in 2018 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, rhinoplasty was the third-most performed cosmetic surgery

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Silicone vs. Saline Breast Implants

There are many reasons why plastic surgery is desired, or even necessary, and gaining an increased sense of confidence is chief among them. Most aspects of a person’s body can be altered through cosmetic surgery and most popular among them all continues to be breast augmentation. In 2017 alone, 300,378 total breast augmentation procedures were performed in the United State alone according to the American

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Compression Garments After a Tummy Tuck

Everyone who gets a tummy tuck wants great results, and a Board Certified plastic surgeon is key. However, the surgery itself is a short event in comparison to what comes after: recovery. Recovery is extremely important when it comes to getting the results you want. This is actually good news, because it means you play a significant role in your results. You and your surgeon

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