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Breast Lift FAQ – Part 2

Humans don’t really age on the inside – it’s just our bodies! It can be confounding to realize your body is sagging and losing its elasticity when your mind is still as youthful as ever. The discrepancy can be very damaging to your self-esteem. The good news is, you have options. At Front Range Plastic and Surgery, we have dedicated ourselves to understanding our patients

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Breast Lift FAQ – Part 1

Many of us struggle with gravity as we get older. It pulls at the tissues of our body, which lose their elasticity over time. Breasts aren’t immune to this condition – in fact, they are particularly affected. If your breasts are sagging, it can make you feel unattractive. There is no need for this! At Front Range Plastic and Surgery, we offer breast lift procedures,

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After a Mastectomy

Are you headed toward a mastectomy? Did you already have one? Are you wondering if you need one? No matter where you are, it’s a difficult situation. At Front Range Plastic and Surgery, we understand the weight of the decisions you have to make – as well as the emotional process that follows. We aren’t counselors, but your well-being is incredibly important to us. We

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How to Care for Menopausal Skin After a Facelift

When you hit menopause, your body goes through many changes. At Front Range Plastic Surgery, we offer world-class facelift procedures to help you keep your youthful appearance. Once you get a facelift from us, there are some great things you can do to keep your skin healthy and strong. In today’s blog, we’re going to share them! Clean it gently Menopause sometimes brings acne and

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Why Tummy Tucks Are Great for Older Adults

It seems that after a certain age, people assume they can’t get the plastic surgery that would revitalize their lives. This isn’t true. As with most surgeries, your ability to handle it isn’t determined by your age; rather, it’s determined by the state of your health. Yes, older people experience more health issues, but that’s no reason to dismiss plastic surgery. Instead, it’s a reason

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A Basic Pre-Facelift Shopping List

You’re getting a facelift. You’ve done your homework on the procedure. You’ve interviewed several surgeons and found one who has the honesty, expertise, and compassion to understand what you need and show you transparently how you will get it. The day of the operation is approaching, and you’ve arranged your calendar to accommodate recovery time. There’s one more thing to do: make sure you can

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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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