Teenage Gynecomastia

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A recent study published by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons for 2012 showed that gynecomastia is the number one procedure performed on teeangers.  The largest number of surgeries occur between the ages of 13-19. The number of overall gynecomastia surgeries has doubled since 1997 when statistics were first recorded.…

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Don’t Fear the “D!”

Breast Augmentation Orange County

Patients consulting with Joseph T Cruise, MD for breast augmentation almost always request a “natural look.” They shy away from a D size or larger because they are fearful of the Pamela Anderson look. They routinely ask for a full B or small C without really understanding how sizing correlates…

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Face Lift Anesthesia Options

More and more people each year make the decision to pursue cosmetic surgery to rejuvenate their appearance. As a result of this demand, plastic surgeons in Orange County have begun to offer a variety of anesthesia options for face lift patients. It was once the standard to address each patient…

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Breast Lift with Augmentation

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Women in Orange County frequently seek out the expertise of a breast lift plastic surgeon after having children, experiencing significant weight loss or when the aging process starts to negatively impact the appearance of their breasts. Drooping breasts can a take a toll on a woman’s self esteem and can…

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What You Need To Know About Face Lift Recovery

Most patients who are considering having a face lift have been doing so for a very long time. The process of deciding to go through with it, who they will tell, worrying if people will judge them, and what plastic surgeon to choose can be very stressful. In order to…

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The Custom Face Lift Approach To Facial Aging

The philosophy of face lifts has dramatically changed over the last decade or so. Plastic surgeons are now looking at improved ways of addressing facial aging in order to obtain a more natural, youthful appearance without looking “overdone.” The Custom Face Lift Joseph T Cruise, MD, a top plastic surgeon…

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Unusual Twist for Breast Augmentation Patient, as 26 Year Old OC Resident Saves Herself for Marriage

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Erin Wade, 26, underwent breast augmentation with Dr. Joseph Cruise of Newport Beach, CA in anticipation of being able to reveal her body for the first time on her wedding night. Newport Beach, CA (Vocus) February 11, 2010 In the present time of women augmenting their bodies in an attempt…

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Understanding Breast Implant Placement – Over the Muscle & Under the Muscle

  Most women exploring breast augmentation have read or heard about implants being placed “under the muscle” or “over the muscle.”  But what exactly does this mean? Becoming familiar with the anatomy of the breasts will help you better understand the options for implant placement during breast surgery. Pectoralis Major…

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Facelifts Offer Long Term Results

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The most common question asked by patients considering a facelift is “how long does it last?” Good news was released in a recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® stating that the majority of patients will continue to look younger years after surgery. A London Study The study was conducted…

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Wife Sued Over Delivering Ugly Baby

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A failed marriage gets “ugly” in China after a man sues his wife for delivering an unattractive baby. “I married my wife out of love, but as soon as we had our first daughter, we began having marital issues,” he reportedly said. “Our daughter was incredibly ugly, to the point…

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50th Anniversary for Silicone Implants

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of silicone breast implants! To commemorate it the NY Daily News interviewed 80 year old Great- grandma Timmie Jean Lindsey who was the first recipient of Silicone Breast Implants in the US. First Breast Implant Procedure The first breast implant procedure was performed by…

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Couple Turns Back the Clock Together

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A Couple’s Decision After 43 years of sharing their lives and growing old together, Fred and Cynthia decided it was time to become young together. They represent a growing trend of couples having cosmetic surgery. The couple decided it was important for Fred to have his procedure first to assist…

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