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Updated May 27, 2012

Q: Cosmetic Sugery (Breast)    —Wanamingo, MN

"Hi, I am thinking about getting breat implants. I wanted to know others opions and exsperences (sp?) ...any inform..."

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Both my sisters when to Edina Plastic Surgery and are very satified. One had Nathan Leigh, the other had Robert Wilke.

Dr. Richard Tholen at Minneapolis Plastic Surgery (http://www.mpsmn.com/index.html) is who I use as my plastic surgeon. I am currently saving up money for my mommy pr...

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Q: Laser Liposuction    —Plano, TX

"Has anyone had any experience with Laser Liposuction? I was thinking of getting it done since it requires only a loca..."

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I had smart lipo done on my neck/chin and back (above & below bra band) in April, and am very happy with the results. I would highly recommend Dr. Raul Rodriguez at R...

Hi M., I just had Lipotherme done on my abdomen. I am three months out and couldn't be happier! I really researched and talked to a few specialists and the one I wen...

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Q: Cosmetic Surgery and Family Medical Leave    —Detroit, MI

"Mom seeking advice on Family medical leave and comsmetic surgery. Can anyone tell me the rules of Taking Family Medi..."

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B., The Family Medical Leave act allows a person time off, without pay, for medical emergencies for themselves or a dependent family member, without worry you will ...

family and medical leave is used for illness, child birth or adoption. Your employers will deny plastic surgery as FML because it's not mediacally necessary. I perso...

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Q: Breast Implanst    —Riverview, FL

"I am not vain but 3 breastfed kids later and I am not happy with my breasts. Do you have any recommendations of plast..."

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I have not done the surgery but am tempted (four breastfed kids later)! I have done some research and have had several people recommend Dr. Karen Wells in Tampa. The...

Please let us know what happened. I'm feeling the same way after 3 breastfed kids (over 40 months worth, yikes!), and I always said I would do it, but I've been to chi...

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Q: Breast Reduction Surgery    —Fort Worth, TX

"Hello Moms! For several years now I have been wanting to get breast reduction surgery. I have a few questions about..."

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I have a friend that had the procedure and was very happy. She was able to get insurance to cover after she lost enough weight to be at a "healthy" weight in ths insu...

I had a breast reduction/lift 4 weeks ago. The recovery has been extremely easy and the results fantastic. I had a TT at the same time, and I would forget that I had...

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Q: Silicone or Salene Implants?    —Fort Worth, TX

"For the mamas that have had breast implants, which did you get. Silicone or salene. my doctor is pushing salene but..."

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Hey! I too got saline implants about 4 years ago, and that when silicone was removed from being an option because of all the issues. I must tell you that I have never ...

Silicone, but be aware that ANY over the muscle implants haev the posibility of becoming har dand incased, the under muscle ones do not, HOWEVER, the over muscle look ...

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Q: Have You Had Mesotherapy or Lipdissolve?    —Chandler, AZ

"Have you had mesotherapy or lipodissolve? What were your results? I'm looking to get rid of a tummy pouch and loose..."

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My gramma did lipodissolve and went from a size 16 to a size 8 in a little under 9 months.

I have heard a LOT of stories of women who had the lipo-dissolve with horrible outcomes, such as necrosis. Several women have even died. Lipodissolve is NOT FDA appro...

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Q: Plastic Surgery    —West Hartford, CT

"Hi Moms, I'm 41 yo, have 3 kids, and thinking about abdominoplastic + liposaction surgeries.After 3 pregnancies I ca..."

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Once my mother had decided she wasn't having any more children, she had a tummy tuck, and she said it was one of the worst decisions of her life. It gave her this huge...

Hi M., I've never had this type of surgery, but I recommend that you take the advice of people who recommend finding a Board-certified surgeon, one that specializes i...

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Q: Polling for Breast Augmentation Satisfaction    —Hoffman Estates, IL

"Okay, this is my question........any of you mom's have breast augmentation? Salene or silicone and why???"

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My doctor suggested silicone since its safer if they ever leak. I went that way and they feel totally natural, go under the muscle. Many of my friends had horror stori...

I dont have them, but I want them LOL. But I would definately go with salene. I have watched tons of shows that do surgeries and I want salene implants.

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Q: Spider Vein Advice    —Downers Grove, IL

"Hi everyone, I recently had a good look at the back of my legs and the spider veins were horrendous. My legs look..."

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Dr. Deborah Beaird at Northwest Dermatology helped me with some of mine. I need to go back for more but just haven't yet. She injects saline solution into them and the...

I can't tell you what doctor to see but can mention what to be careful with. A friend of mine had spider veins also. She would get comments about being clumsy or hit...

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