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Why We Show Before and After Photos on Our Site

When it comes to plastic surgery, we understand that your decision to enhance your appearance is not something you take lightly. When it comes to making those decisions, visual proof is worth a thousand words. That’s why we show before and after photos on our site – to give you a clear understanding of what

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Giving Your Skin a Leg Up for Spring

Spring is a time for renewal and rejuvenation, including your skin. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it’s the perfect opportunity to give your skin a little extra TLC and prepare it for the summer months ahead. Here are a few tips for giving your skin a leg up this spring:

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What is Involved with an Eyelid Lift?

Drooping eyelids, also known as ptosis, can have several consequences, including: Reduced vision: If the drooping is severe enough, it can block the field of vision, making it difficult to see clearly. Fatigue: Drooping eyelids can cause the eyes to feel tired and strained, leading to feelings of fatigue. Difficulty with facial expressions: Ptosis can

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Planning Your Mommy Makeover

Carrying a pregnancy to term and delivering the baby safely is every woman’s greatest desire. But after celebrating your new bundle of joy, you have to deal with the excess weight and other significant changes in your body that come with pregnancy. Thankfully, these changes can be reversed through a cosmetic procedure known as a

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What Does a Mommy Makeover Consist of?

Carrying a pregnancy to term and delivering the baby safely is every woman’s greatest desire. But after celebrating your new bundle of joy, you have to deal with the excess weight and other significant changes in your body that come with pregnancy. Thankfully, these changes can be reversed through a cosmetic procedure known as a

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Why Are We Fascinated by Celebrities’ Plastic Surgeries?

You are likely to come across countless videos of people discussing celebrities who have undergone plastic surgery. Some people have devoted their lives to deconstructing celebrities’ appearances. Why are we fascinated by celebrities’ plastic surgery? This article looks at some of why everyone seems to be fascinated by celebrities who have undergone plastic surgery. Innate

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What’s the Difference Between a Lower and a Full Facelift?

You can reverse signs of aging through a facelift. This cosmetic procedure is designed to lift your face by tightening the skin. There are two types of a facelift: a lower facelift and a full facelift. Continue reading to find out. What’s a Lower Facelift? A lower facelift addresses signs of aging in the lower

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How Long Do Plastic Surgery Results Last?

Plastic surgery has offered many people an opportunity to rectify what they don’t like about their physique. With a simple procedure, you can eliminate blemishes or defects in your appearance. This article addresses this and related concerns. How Long Your Plastic Surgery Results Will Last Your plastic surgeon should let you know what to expect

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What Are Areas of Concern in Breast Implants?

Breast implants are very common among women who want to increase their capsizes and make their breasts firmer. But as you prepare to get breast implants, there are several areas of concern you should be aware of to avoid surprises and disappointments. This article discusses the main areas of concern in breast implants. Common Complications

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When Is Plastic Surgery Considered Medically Necessary?

Millions of people worldwide are using cosmetic surgery to rectify defects in their physical features to improve their quality of life and look perfect. Studies show a steady rise in the number of cosmetic procedures worldwide. In 2020, approximately millions of Americans will undergo plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes. This article addresses this and related

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Alternatives to Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide. Unfortunately, this procedure involves the surgical removal of excess fat, and that’s why some people are going for alternative methods of reducing excess fat. If you are looking for alternatives to liposuction, here are some of the main ones. Zerona This procedure uses a low-level

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What Is Gynecomastia Surgery?

Every man wants a well-toned body with a big chest, 6-pack, and big muscles. But this silhouette is hard to get and maintain. That’s why you’ll often find men with large breasts. This condition is commonly referred to as gynecomastia, and it’s caused by an imbalance of estrogen and testosterone hormones. Fortunately, this problem can

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How Microneedling Works

Scars, large pores, fine lines, and wrinkles can lower your self-esteem. A simple cosmetic procedure has proven to be effective in getting rid of these facial blemishes. Micro-needling is commonly referred to as a micro-needling procedure, and this article explains everything related to this procedure. What is Microneedling? Microneedling is the act of pricking your

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Plastic Surgery After Drastic Weight Loss

Excess body weight puts you at the risk of developing severe health complications like diabetes, heart problems, and other chronic diseases. So, if you are already overweight, you should develop a plan to get rid of the excess weight. However, drastically losing excess weight might come with several side effects like sagging skin and stretch

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Facial Fat Grafting Facts

While aging is a normal part of life, sometimes the aging signs can be too glaring, especially when they appear on your face. Some of the fast signs of aging may appear on your face, including lack of facial fullness, formation of wrinkles, and a drooping face. Fortunately, you can now get rid of these

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Is Eyelid Surgery Necessary in Some Cases?

But can eyelid surgery be done for medical reasons? This article will answer this and related queries. What is Eyelid Surgery? As noted above, eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure on your droopy and puffy eyelids to restore their youthful appearance. As you age, the skin around your eyelids will lose its elasticity

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What is Possible with a Mommy Makeover?

Although children are a blessing, they bring about many unpleasant alterations in a woman’s body, especially in the abdomen and breast areas. Most women end up adding a lot of weight and their breasts also enlarge, growing as much as a complete cup size or even more. Fortunately, mommy makeover has made it possible for

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Is a Facelift Right for You?

Although age brings wisdom and more experience, it can also make you appear older and weaker than you feel. Thankfully, the current advances in plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine have made it possible for people to refresh their appearance and slow down the hands of time. For instance, a facelift procedure enables you to get

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Are There Age Limitations with Plastic Surgery?

While we all look forward to aging gracefully, sometimes the signs of aging can be too conspicuous that they make you feel abnormal and ugly. They can also start to show too early, making you look older than your actual age. That’s why many people have turned to plastic surgery in an attempt to decelerate

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Long-term Care after Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is a huge investment that requires special care. After the surgery, your doctor will recommend several treatment options that will guarantee the success and permanency of the surgery. For you to continue enjoying the results of the surgery, you have to take good care of the areas that have been operated on. The

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Post Weight Loss Skin Removal Recovery Tips

After extreme weight loss, many people find themselves left with heavy layers of skin. This extra skin can be embarrassing and depressing because it reminds you of your former self. Luckily, plastic surgeons have come up with safe and effective ways of removing this skin to finally achieve the body shape and appearance you’ve always

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Tips To Optimizing Your Facelift Recovery

Facelift procedures are now considered a perfectly normal way for people to restore their youthful appearance. However, most patients are rightfully concerned about the prolonged recovery process. Since most facelift procedures are quite invasive, they tend to take a bit of time before they heal completely. However, this shouldn’t be a real problem if you

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The Difference Between Botox and Dermal Fillers

When the fine lines and wrinkles start to show on your face, it is time to think about different ways of restoring your youthful look. Two of the most common cosmetic remedies for wrinkled skin are Botox and dermal fillers. People often use the two treatments interchangeably, but according to the experts, they are different.

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Recovery Tips for CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting is becoming increasingly popular worldwide as more and more people seek easier and quicker ways of shedding excess fat in their bodies. CoolSculpting is a non-invasive procedure that targets fat in the tummy, cheeks, arms, back, legs, and other parts of the body. The fact that this procedure is a simpler alternative to the

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How to Recover from a Tummy Tuck

An abdominoplasty, also commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, is a popular cosmetic surgery that has proved to be an effective way of losing stubborn belly fat and shaping it into a youthful, trim figure. What you might not hear as much about, though, is that recovery from a tummy tuck procedure can be

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How to Prepare for Facelift Surgery

You decided to have cosmetic surgery because you want to feel your best. It’s great to take charge of your life and put your best foot forward. If you decide that a facelift is right for you, you need to put yourself in the best possible situation to have a great outcome with your procedure.

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What Are the Practical Benefits of Some Cosmetic Surgeries?

In part, because of common misconceptions and myths surrounding cosmetic surgery, many people still have a problem deciding whether to undergo a procedure or not. This fear has discouraged many people from restoring their beauty and improving their lives. And even though this fear is unfounded, there are several essential considerations you have to make

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How Long Does It Take to See the Full Benefits of Plastic Surgery?

For years, people believed that plastic surgery was only for cosmetic purposes. But the truth is that this type of surgery is also prevalent in medicine. Some diseases such as breast cancer and physical injuries leave the victim with severe physical disfigurements that require reconstruction and restoration of the affected body parts. In these cases,

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Protect Your Investment from the Sun

Plastic surgery is a significant investment, considering that it involves specialized surgical procedures and expensive apparatus.

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Kev’s Best Ranks Dr. Augenstein in Top 5 Charlotte’s Best Surgeons

Dr. Augentstein Ranked in Top 5 Charlotte’s Best Surgeons A world-class city like Charlotte is full of outstanding surgeons. Even in specialized niches, competition is fierce. But who are some of the best of the best? Apparently, Dr. Augenstein is one of them according to a respected ratings site. In fact, he’s at the top

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Inspiration from Body Types in Other Countries

Among the most frustrating battles that women have to face every day is their body types. This battle stems from the fact that men have different tastes when it comes to a woman’s shape and overall beauty. Some like plus-size, while others prefer petite body types. When taken to the extreme, women end up pursuing

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Why Summer Could Be The Perfect Time For Plastic Surgery

Considering plastic surgery? Now may be the best time If you are currently working from home or have a job that traditionally allows you time off during the summer and have been considering a plastic surgery procedure, this summer may be your perfect opportunity. Whether you are self-conscious about small or asymmetric breasts, you are

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Improving Yourself Inside and Out

Every day, people spend most of their time thinking about and looking for quick and easy ways of improving themselves both physically and mentally. Everyone seems to want to look and feel good, but they lack the knowledge and ability to achieve it and end up looking for sketchy shortcuts. So, how can you improve

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Psychological Benefits of Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery has become very popular these days, particularly among people who are conscious about their beauty. These days, both men and women are using plastic surgery to reshape and rectify their congenital disabilities as well as physical imperfections caused by diseases and accidents. Previously, people wrongly believed that plastic surgery was a desperate measure

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Common Myths About Cosmetic Surgery

Unlike the recent past, people are now accepting cosmetic surgery as a way of life. People see this type of surgery as a better option for those who want to improve their physical appearance. The U.S. has seen the number of plastic surgeons and clinics offering this service rise tremendously over the last few years.

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What Plastic Surgery Procedures Have the Most Impact on Your Appearance?

Previously, a lot of people wrongly believed that plastic surgery was only suitable for women. But this notion has changed as more men are now going for cosmetic procedures in a bid to improve their physical appearance.

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Things To Think About If You Were Considering Plastic Surgery Before COVID-19

When you are deciding which plastic surgery procedures you want to get, it is important to learn as much as you can about those that interest you. Some procedures last longer than others, which means you will want to plan accordingly.

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How Long Do Plastic Surgery Results Last?

When you are deciding which plastic surgery procedures you want to get, it is important to learn as much as you can about those that interest you. Some procedures last longer than others, which means you will want to plan accordingly.

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Business Update To Coronavirus

Updated May 4th 2020 We are happy to announce our re-opening on Monday, May 11, 2020!!! As always, safety is of the utmost importance for our patients, staff and community. Keeping that in mind, we are adhering to guidelines set forth by the CDC and our city and state health care experts. Although we will

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Do I Have Coronavirus? Quick At Home Tests & Things To Know To Prevent Contracting COVID-19

How to determine if you have coronavirus & how to prevent contracting it Though we are taking extreme precautions to mitigate any risks of COVID-19 for our patients and staff, we have still received many questions coming from our patients. Knowing that for most people under the age of 70, the immediate risk of becoming

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Internal and External Factors for Healthy Skin

Our skin is the largest organ of our body. It is our gatekeeper and protector. And while it may seem romantic to think about having a rugged, weathered look when you’re 25 but time passes, and it loses a bit of its sheen. We spend countless time and money on creams and even treatments and

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What Are the Most Requested Plastic Surgery Procedures?

Cosmetic plastic surgery continues to grow in popularity in the United States. Better education about the procedures and social acceptance account for much of the increase. Interestingly, even though the number of surgeries has increased steadily, the kinds of procedures tend to remain the same. Advances in technological innovation will sometimes result in one type

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Will Insurance Cover My Plastic Surgery?

United States consumers spend an estimated $16.5 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally invasive procedures in 2018, according to a report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. How much was covered by insurance is a much more nebulous number to determine. Insurance companies naturally want to keep control of what they end up

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What is the Best Time of Year to Have Plastic Surgery and Why?

Plastic surgery procedures can be very demanding on your body and mind. Deciding on when to have your medical procedure requires some planning. Naturally, one of the most common questions we hear is, “What is the best time of year to have plastic surgery?” The most logical answer is whenever you are most likely to

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What Are The Most Commonly Performed Plastic Surgeries?

Plastic surgery offers so many ways to change and/or improve the body. Learn more about the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the US.

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Will Insurance Cover My Plastic Surgery? If Not, What are the Payment Options?

How am I going to pay for my plastic surgery?” If you have health insurance, you naturally want to know if your insurer will help with the bill. Read more.

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How Does Kybella Treatment Work?

Kybella is a relatively new nonsurgical treatment for fat beneath the chin approved by the FDA in 2015. Learn more about Charlotte Kybella treatments for double chins.

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Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Learn if you are a good candidate for breast augmentation plastic surgery in Charlotte by booking a consultation with Dr. Augenstein today.

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CoolSculpting vs. Liposuction: What are the Key Differences?

When neither diet nor exercise gets rid of stubborn fatty deposits in certain parts of the body, you might decide that cosmetic surgery is the way to go. CoolSculpting or liposuction are key treatments for permanently getting rid of unwanted fat–but what procedure is right for you? Here’s an overview of the key differences between the two.

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