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• Injectables Stopped My Signs of Aging 

  

  Ronald felt he had two things working against him besides aging— he is a cyclist and he's also HIV-positive, the drugs Ronald takes to stay healthy have had some side effects on his looks. Ronald came into Dr. Tracy Pfeifer's office and was interested in looking as healthy and young as he feels on the inside. Together, they talked about the different options in terms of eliminating some of the gauntness he was experiencing in his face and also some of the vertical creases in his skin that really bothered him. 

• I Love My Facelift!  

  

  Vivian decided to have a facelift, because when she looked in the mirror she felt like she was looking at an old woman she didn’t recognize. 

  Having an ASAPS, board-certified plastic surgeon made her feel that her surgeon had the qualifications and accreditation by his peers— and that was very important to her. 

  In this video, Dr. Levine explains what made Vivian a perfect candidate for plastic surgery. She knew exactly what it was that she wanted to see improved, and understood that this procedure would be the best method to achieve her goals. 

• Liposuction Took Three Inches off My Waistline  

  

  Kimberly noticed her waist become thicker and in spite of her stringent diet and exercise, she couldn’t shed off the excess fat around her waist. She consulted with her board-certified plastic surgeon to find a solution.  

  “I discussed with him the results that I wanted to achieve and he suggested I undergo an abdominal and flank liposuction,” explains Kimberly. “I opted for local anesthesia and went home that same day.” 

• My Breasts are Now Symmetric and I’m More Confident after Undergoing Breast Augmentation 

  

  Kira decided to undergo a breast augmentation because her breasts were asymmetric. Her left breast was smaller than her right; this had an impact on her confidence level especially when trying on bathing suits.” 

  A breast augmentation surgery increases breast size and restores balance using silicone gel implants, saline implants or in some cases, fat transfer. 

• My Eyelid Surgery Results: I Look Rested and Don’t Need Eye Creams for Puffiness 

  

  Maryann attributed her tired look to her struggle going through menopause –it took a toll on her. She decided to treat herself by undergoing eyelid surgery. 

  “What bothered me was the puffiness underneath my eyes. I didn’t believe there was anything wrong with my upper eyelids,” notes Maryann. After consulting with her board-certified plastic surgeon he recommended an upper eyelid to open her eyes. 

  Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, eliminates any puffiness and bags under the lower lids and hooded skin on the upper lids.  

• The Continuum of Beauty: After Nonsurgical Procedures, It Was Time for Me to Consider a Facelift 

  

  Sarah maintained an active lifestyle through sports, fitness classes and keeping up with her grandchildren. Her reflection in the mirror told a different story –she felt younger than she looked, and wasn’t happy with what she saw in the mirror.  

  She consulted with her plastic surgeon who’d performed nonsurgical procedures on her in the past. “My doctor handed me a mirror and asked me to point out what areas were bothering me. This included my neck, jowls, the corner of my eyes, and even my nose was looking bigger,” explains Sarah. 

• Bullhorn Lip Lift: An Alternative Procedure for Achieving Fuller Lips without Fillers 

  

  As she got older, Sue noticed that her lips got thinner. She didn’t want to augment her lips with dermal fillers because she’d been discouraged by the results she’d seen on celebrities who had fillers injected into their lips. Her board-certified plastic surgeon recommended a ‘bullhorn lift’ as an alternative procedure to achieve fuller lips.  

• CoolSculpting Got Rid of My Diet and Exercise Resistant Fat Pockets 

  

  After having two kids in the past four years, Kristen decided to consult with her board-certified plastic surgeon about receiving CoolSculpting. It is a non-invasive fat reduction procedure for people who have small pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. 

  “CoolSculpting is fabulous and it really works!” exclaimed Kristen. “First you get evaluated by a CoolSculpting specialist. It is important to go to someone who has experience performing the procedure because if it is not done correctly, it could deform you,” noted Kristen. 

• My Facelift Results Met My Expectations. The Saggy Skin Is Gone! 

  

  Belinda had previously received a chemical peel to reduce the fine lines on her face; however the saggy skin on the sides of her face and neck bothered her, so she decided to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who recommended a facelift. 

• Plastic Surgery after a Massive Weight Loss Gave Me Back My Body  

  

  After battling cancer, Sabrina gained a significant amount of weight from the medication she was taking. Through diet and exercise, Sabrina shed off the weight but was left with loose skin and wasn’t happy with the way her body looked.  

  “Dr. Kenneth Francis was referred to me by a friend and after visiting Smart Beauty Guide and learning that he was a board-certified plastic surgeon, I was confident in moving forward with the consultation,” explained Sabrina.