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The world of cosmetic surgery has its share of critics. Historically, one of the more strident voices aligned against cosmetic surgery has come from feminism. Susan K. Brownmiller, author of the 1984 treatise Femininity, deemed the desire for large breasts oppression: “Enlarging one’s breasts to suit male fantasies represents the exploitation of women.” By extension, breasts …

We all want to look good, but it’s hard to be completely honest about the real price for looking good and staying youthful. Who are we keeping this secret from? Our husbands, boyfriends and significant others of course! Over the years, we’ve met hundreds of women just like you who ‘hide’ their beauty and aesthetic treatments …

When I assess tummy tuck results, I look at the umbilicus or belly button first. You should too. It is the hardest part of the operation, and the epicenter of the tummy tuck universe. Any fool can whack out loose skin and close. A host of non-plastic surgeons succeed on that front, including family docs, …

No matter how you came to the decision to have your breasts augmented, it’s the first of many choices you’ll make before the procedure is complete. Though the process may seem overwhelming, Dr. Gear and the team at Providence Plastic Surgery are your partners through the process. They’ll help you manage your expectations and make …

Treatments come, and treatments go, but when it comes to BOTOX®, it’s one treatment that’s definitely here to stay. In fact, compared to some treatments that tend to “flatline” or even decline in popularity after a few years, the number of BOTOX treatments continues to rise each year. And unlike treatments that tend to be …

In this age of 21st century consumerism, people can find the best price for a TV with a single swipe of their iPhone. There are no borders within our digital world, and you can find anything anywhere at any price. While this reality has benefits when searching for a new TV, price shopping plastic surgery …

More than a quarter million people had liposuction surgery in 2018, according to the latest data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, an increase of about five percent over 2017. As an effective way to get rid of excess, troublesome fat in the belly, thighs, flanks, back, and other areas of the body, liposuction …

This article from Fox News inspired this blog. It is a compelling and timely message. A Sports Illustrated model had the courage to post the following on Instagram: “Everyone compares themselves in one way or another but so often it isn’t a fair fight. Instagram isn’t real life.” (Kate Wasley/Instagram) One of the wisest and most …

You want to feel happy and confident in your body, and having attractive buttocks is an important part of that. Perhaps you have tried dieting and exercise to enhance your butt but have not succeeded. The Brazilian butt lift is an option that removes excess fat from other areas of your body and transfers it …

If you’re tired of constantly having an internal conversation about whether or not you can wait one more day to wax or shave, there’s good news. You can enjoy sexy smooth skin all summer without having to mess with razors or depilatory creams! At Providence Plastic Surgery & Skin Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, our …