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Nov

3 Little White Lies That Can Affect Your Plastic Surgery

We all do it from time-to-time. We stretch the truth or omit a few minor details. However, what you aren't telling your plastic surgeon could, in fact, do more damage than you may think. Here are three common omissions that could affect your plastic surgery and patient safe...

Nov

Fighting Wrinkles – Botox® for Men

As we age, stress, sun exposure, gravity, life's vices and habitual facial expressions can cause wrinkles and forehead creases. Just like women, many men have the desire to reduce the appearance of wrinkles to achieve a more youthful look. For many men this will lead them t...

Nov

5 Urban Myths About Breast Implants

It seems that almost everyday we speak to a woman who tells us she has been considering a breast enhancement for some time, occasionally even years. Not surprisingly many of these women have been apprehensive to undergo breast augmentation because of some very common “urban...

Nov

Breast Implants and Cancer – What the FDA Failed to Point Out

Last Wednesday, January 26, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) communicated to health practitioners and the general public about a possible association between saline and silicone breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a very rare type of cancer. Wha...

Nov

5 Ways Cold and Flu Season Can Effect Your Plastic Surgery

While cold and flu season is one of winter's unpleasantries, falling ill right before or soon after your plastic surgery procedure may require additional care and attention. 1. Respect Your Recovery TimeAny surgical procedure requires your immune system for healing. Su...

Nov

Preventing Capsular Contracture in Breast Augmentation

Every time a breast implant is placed, the body heals around the implant by forming a lining that we call a capsule. Capsular contracture refers to tightening around the breast implant that can cause the breast to become firmer and the implant position to move up. The exact cause...

Nov

BridalPlasty. Bad TV. Bad Medicine.

First there was Extreme Makeover, then came The Swan, now Bridalplasty from the E! network joins a long line of tasteless, over-the-top plastic surgery exploitation shows. For those who haven't heard about Bridalplasty yet, take 12 soon-to-be-brides, stick them in one house...

Nov

Silicone Breast Implants — When Do I Need to get an MRI?

When the FDA re-approved silicone gel breast implants for cosmetic breast enlargement in November 2006, it also added a new recommendation regarding MRI screening exams for women who have silicone breast implants. It recommends that women having silicone gel breast implants shoul...

Nov

Boob Job in a Bottle – the 411 on Natural Breast Enhancement Products

Increasing breast size is an issue that has been on women's minds for centuries. From the early implant attempts in the 1800s to the modern breast implants today, breast augmentation has always been an invasive plastic surgery procedure that includes incisions, placing brea...

Nov

Dr. Slenkovich’s CO2 Laser Resurfacing Treatment and Recovery

“What is the recovery time like? ”“How will my face look? ”“Will I peel? ”These are all some of the most common questions we hear at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center when patients consider a CO2 laser resurfacing treatment. Recently, our own Dr. S...

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If you are considering cosmetic surgery to improve your physical appearance and self-image, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our double board-certified Denver plastic surgeon, Dr. Nick Slenkovich. Dedicated to your comfort from your first visit to your final follow-up, the surgeon and staff of Colorado Plastic Surgery Center will always treat you with kindness and caring.

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