From liposuction to reconstructive procedures, learn about your plastic surgery options, pre- and post-operative care, and more.
From liposuction to reconstructive procedures, learn about your plastic surgery options, pre- and post-operative care, and what you can expect during your recovery.
![before and after Brazilian butt lift](https://www.verywellhealth.com/thmb/EWelCSxkb9i-tDmXJRAsZcXJZ3s=/600x450/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-912713090-4a62fae0fbbf41819e6f305fd07ddd5d.jpg)
Is a Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery Right for You?
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Before and After Septoplasty
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What Is Breast Implant Illness (BII)?
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Overview of 3 Types of Surgery Scars
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How Silicone Is Used in Breast Implants
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8 Botox Alternatives
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Botox Immunity and Why Botox May Not Work for You
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Capsulotomy in Breast Implant Surgery Overview
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How Q-Switched Lasers Are Used
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Intravenous (IV) Sedation Uses and Benefits
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How to Prevent and Treat Rhytids or Wrinkles
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The 10 Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures
Different Types of Cleft Palates
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Bad Plastic Surgery Complications and Realities
What to Know About Cellulite
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What to Do If Bad Plastic Surgery Happens to You
Nerve Damage After Plastic Surgery
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Neovagina Surgery: Types of Vaginoplasty
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Latissimus Dorsi Flap: Everything You Need to Know
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Preparation and Procedures Involved in Gender Affirmation Surgeries
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What Is a Breast Tissue Expander Rupture?
Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
![Plastic surgeons performing surgery in operating room](https://www.verywellhealth.com/thmb/FJOOiAW0Vg8_U0ICC1InTU3lpls=/400x300/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-609180089web-570d142d5f9b5814086e9b86.jpg)
How Flap Techniques Are Used in Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
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Skin Graft: Everything You Need To Know
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Mohs Surgery Pictures: Before & After Skin Reconstruction
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Does Chewing Gum Help Your Jawline?
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Nasolabial Fold Treatment for Lines Around Your Mouth
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Nonsurgical Face-Lift: A Look at Your Options
![Person with beard and mustache getting a nose dermal filler injection](https://www.verywellhealth.com/thmb/RDPz-R281ZBYJSJhOBV9oahMmgA=/400x300/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-1068356044-4814280e655f4c75862ae527d91e6aab.jpg)
The Nonsurgical Nose Job: Everything to Know
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Eye Bag Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
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How to Choose a Facial Filler
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How the SMAS Facelift Is Done
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Can You Become Permanently Blind After Using Dermal Fillers?
![mature woman looking at face in mirror](https://www.verywellhealth.com/thmb/29XOse9G54tn96wc6vakhtHOCSQ=/400x300/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-103925058-56d25c933df78cfb37ce0034.jpg)
Do-It-Yourself Chemical Peels
![closeup of woman getting an injection in her cheek](https://www.verywellhealth.com/thmb/qlIwAStqsCakwzxVFkaffczz2Ec=/400x300/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Botox-56a2707d5f9b58b7d0ca622e.jpg)
The Remarkable History of Botox
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Guide to 7 Facial Wrinkles Smoothed by Botox
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What Is a Blepharoplasty?
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What to Know Before You Have Platysmaplasty Surgery
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Facelift Before and After Photos
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Laser Lipolysis Results: What Happens to Fat?
![A healthcare provider wearing gloves injects a person receiving lipolysis](https://www.verywellhealth.com/thmb/j_fF-KYrLakDuS5DhTa433_sEFo=/400x300/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-1271701890-849503f95ef044c198d7c6c211178dca.jpg)
What to Know About Lipolysis for Fat Removal
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Liposuction Care After Surgery
![a female patient laying in hospital bed](https://www.verywellhealth.com/thmb/cy2CCVdUkQF1l-rPeflzLaOLJoA=/400x300/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/sleeping-caucasian-patient-laying-in-hospital-bed-124205909-5b0d54c104d1cf0036086468.jpg)
Post-Liposuction Pain Management
How Long Does Liposuction Last?
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Can Liposuction Cause Weight Gain?
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Limitations of Liposuction
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Does the 10-Minute Tummy Tuck Belt Work?
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Managing Pain After a Tummy Tuck Surgery
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How Soon Can I Exercise and Have Sex After a Tummy Tuck?
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Understanding CoolSculpting Side Effects and How to Manage Them
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How Body Sculpting Reduces Body Fat
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What Is CoolSculpting? And Does It Really Work?
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Elective vs. Nonelective Surgery: Uses, Benefits & More
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Vacuum Therapy: If It Works and Whether It's Safe
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Uses for Integra Skin Graft Substitute
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Body Lift Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
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Overview of Thighplasty Surgery
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How to Lose FUPA (Fat in the Upper Pubic Area)
Can a Laser Really Get Rid of My Stretch Marks?
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What to Expect After Labiaplasty: Recovery Week 1
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Labiaplasty Recovery Timeline (Week 3): What to Expect
Types of Cosmetic Laser Procedures
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Boob Lift: Everything You Need to Know