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    How Long Do I Need to Sleep Elevated After a Tummy Tuck?

    A tummy tuck gives you a flatter, firmer stomach and a leaner profile. It restores a younger look after childbearing or weight changes. It’s also a significant surgical procedure that requires time for recovery. You’ll need to sleep in an elevated position while your muscles adjust and heal. Why It’s Important to Sleep in an… Read More

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    Selecting the Right Implant Profile

    As you plan your breast augmentation with your plastic surgeon, you’ll consider size, shape, position, and type of implant for the best fit with your body and your ideal image of yourself. One of the factors you may be less familiar with is the implant profile. The implant profile impacts how far your breasts project… Read More

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    6 Misconceptions About Breast Augmentation

    There’s a lot of information online about breast augmentation  — some is correct, but a lot isn’t. It’s important to understand what’s true and what’s false. Vancouver plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Pugash is a nationally acclaimed plastic surgeon who wants to dispel myths and offer facts. Here are six common misconceptions about this breast enhancement… Read More

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    Special Considerations for Breast Augmentation in Older Patients

    Plenty of women in the Vancouver area consult with us about having breast implants in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. Most of these women are finished having children and want to pursue their long-awaited cosmetic goals. Many of them want to restore breast volume that has been affected by hormonal changes, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. … Read More

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    Undereye Hollows Making You Look Old? Secrets to Rejuvenating Sunken Spots

    A loss of volume under your eyes can cast shadows that make you look tired and old. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Looking fresh and alert should not diminish with age. Though replacing undereye volume used to require surgery, now there are convenient, non-surgical treatments that provide immediate results.  Water is the… Read More

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    Eyelid Surgery vs. Brow Lift: What You Need to Know

    In having many discussions with our patients, we’ve learned that many of them misunderstand the distinction between brow lifts and eyelid surgery. Although both are excellent options that aim to improve one’s facial appearance, patients often don’t know what each operation does and how they differ. In this post, we would like to clear up… Read More

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    Our Top Tips for Staying Trim After Body Contouring

    Body contouring surgery, such as abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, is a life-changing experience, delivering outstanding results that many patients find unattainable through traditional methods. An enhanced figure can provide a huge boost to your self-esteem, prompting a reinvigorated determination to stay trim.  Getting the most out of this procedure may require altering your lifestyle to… Read More

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    How to Get Your Prettiest Pout in Time for Valentine’s Day

    Now that we’re well into January, it’s time to think about that special, romantic day. Valentine’s Day is more than novelty cards and chocolate. It’s a day meant to celebrate love. It’s also a day women want to look beautiful. To reveal your sensual side, you may need some help, especially when smile lines and… Read More

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    Breast Augmentation Choices for Runners

    Are you considering breast augmentation, but worry the implants may interfere with your active lifestyle? Women who enjoy strenuous exercises like running or cross-fit are skeptical about cosmetic treatments that may hinder their workout routines. They want to continue their healthy lifestyle with activities that burn calories, boost metabolism, and lower their body fat index…. Read More

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    How to Enhance Your “Side Boob” Silhouette

    Whether it’s Jessica Beil on the red carpet, Gigi Hadid on the beach, or Kylie Jenner taking a selfie, the trending “side boob” is changing the way women want to show their cleavage and turn heads when they’re on display. This look is getting enormous attention in the media, but how can you bring it… Read More