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Aug
Liposuction and a tummy tuck are often mentioned in the same breath, but they solve two different problems. Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat, while a tummy tuck removes excess skin and repairs separated abdominal muscle. At Liu Plastic Surgery, home of SVIA® Plastic Su...
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Aug
Any reputable board-certified plastic surgeon will require you to wait at least six months after giving birth before undergoing mommy makeover surgery, according to ASPS. That waiting period gives your body, and specifically your abdominal tissue, the time it needs to heal before...
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Jul
A mommy makeover combines breast and tummy procedures into one surgery and one recovery, while doing them separately spreads the cost, anesthesia exposure, and downtime across two distinct events. Which approach is right depends on your health, schedule, and how much recovery tim...
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Jul
FaceTite is the better choice for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity who want meaningful tightening without surgical excision or a lengthy recovery. A full facelift remains the right choice for patients with more advanced laxity, excess skin, or deeper structural changes ...
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Jul
Choosing a breast implant involves more than picking a size. Brand, fill material, shape, and texture all influence the final outcome, and with five FDA-approved options on the market, understanding the differences matters. At SVIA® in Los Gatos, Dr. Tom S. Liu, MD, MBA brings bo...
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Jul
Plastic surgery is a significant investment, and for many patients, understanding the financing options available is the first practical step. At SVIA®, Dr. Tom S. Liu, MD, MBA, and Dr. Jerome H. Liu, MD, MSHS are board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeons who beli...
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Jun
GLP-1 receptor agonists have fundamentally changed the weight-loss landscape. Patients who spent years struggling to shed significant weight are achieving it, and achieving it quickly. What many did not anticipate is what comes next: the excess skin, the deflated contours, the bo...
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Jun
Knowing when surgery is the right answer—and when it isn't—requires a depth of expertise that spans both sides of that line. Dr. Jerome Liu and Dr. Tom Liu are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, fellowship-trained in aesthetic surgery, and activ...
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Jun
The Bay Area is home to dozens of practitioners offering plastic and cosmetic procedures, and not all of them bring the same level of training, expertise, or ethics to the table. When you first start searching, you might be overwhelmed with information, but focus on board certifi...
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Jun
Silicone, saline, and gummy bear implants each carry meaningful differences in feel, form, and long-term behavior. All three are FDA-approved and extensively studied; what sets them apart is how each one performs for you. The right choice depends on factors that are genuinely ind...
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May
Choosing a breast implant surgeon who truly prioritizes safety and expertise starts with verifying board certification in plastic surgery. Organizations like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) set rigorous requirements...
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May
Board-certified plastic surgeons deliver the most secure cosmetic surgery outcomes because their training, certification, and ongoing education are held to the highest standards in medicine. Organizations like the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of...
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