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The Influence of Social Media on Trending Cosmetic Procedures in Tampa, Florida

The Influence of Social Media on Trending Cosmetic Procedures in Tampa, Florida

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Mommy Makeover Trends in Tampa

Mommy Makeover Trends in Tampa

Mommy makeover trends in Tampa are shifting toward more customized plans, thoughtful recovery, and procedures tailored to each patient’s body.
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The Downsize Upgrade

The Downsize Upgrade

Tastes change. Learn why women are swapping for smaller breast implants (downsizing) to get a more natural, athletic look—and why a lift is often the key.
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What is Beauty?

What is Beauty?

Beauty isn’t about looking like the supermodel on the cover of a magazine, but feeling happy and confident in who you are and sharing that light with others.
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Can my nipple size be reduced in breast reduction?

Can my nipple size be reduced in breast reduction?

For women who are impacted by the negative effects of their large breasts, breast reduction offers a safe and highly effective surgical solution. Dr. Temmen frequently performs areola reduction as part of this procedure to correct enlarged or asymmetrical areolas and create a proportional and balanced appearance.
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Do I Need Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck?

Do I Need Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck?

Liposuction and tummy tuck are both great options for patients to consider for flattening and smoothing their midsection. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Traci Temmen specializes in these procedures and prides herself in creating beautiful results her patients are happy with.
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Does Insurance cover Labiaplasty?

Does Insurance cover Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty, a surgical procedure that reduces the size of enlarged labia. This article will briefly discuss this procedure as well as answer one question many patients have regarding this procedure, which is if it will be covered by their insurance.
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Does a BBL look and feel natural?

Does a BBL look and feel natural?

The Brazilian Butt Lift is a great method of enhancing the size and shape of the buttocks without the use of synthetic implants or fillers. It is a particularly good option for those interested in the body sculpting benefits of liposuction who are also looking for buttock enhancement that looks and feels very natural.
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Do I Need Vaginal Tightening Surgery?

Do I Need Vaginal Tightening Surgery?

Vaginoplasty (also known as vaginal tightening surgery), a surgical procedure that tightens the vaginal opening and canal in women who have experienced unwanted widening of the vagina.
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What is SAFE Liposuction?

What is SAFE Liposuction?

SAFE liposuction. SAFE stands for Separation, Aspiration, and Fat Equalization, which are the three basic steps of this method
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Is the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Safe?

Is the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Safe?

Is BBL surgery safe? Yes. When performed by a properly trained, board-certifed plastic surgeon like me with lots of experience. Fat should be harvested safely and only transferred subcutaneously using large bore, side port, blunt cannulas while withdrawing. The Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa also has the technology to utilize ultrasound guidance during fat transfer to avoid improperly placed fat. You can also talk about how in the state of Florida it is illegal to inject fat deep into the muscle and all properly trained surgeons should be injecting fat subcutaneously for safety.
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Can Breast Augmentation correct Uneven Breasts?

Can Breast Augmentation correct Uneven Breasts?

Cosmetic breast surgery, including breast augmentation with implants, fat transfer, breast lift, and breast reduction. Each of these procedures can be personalized to the unique patient in order to address underlying breast asymmetry, such as differently sized breasts, different degrees of breast sagging, and differences in nipple size.
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What are the Risks and Benefits of Labiaplasty

What are the Risks and Benefits of Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is a simple but life-changing procedure for women who are plagued by pain, discomfort, or embarrassment over disproportional or enlarged labia. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Traci Temmen has helped countless women find comfort and confidence through labiaplasty
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What is a Brazilian Mommy Makeover?

What is a Brazilian Mommy Makeover?

The Brazilian Mommy Makeover is an all-in-one full body transformation that may target the bust, abdomen, and butt to help women feel rejuvenated and confident again.
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Will I need a lift if I remove my breast implants?

Will I need a lift if I remove my breast implants?

One key point patients thinking about breast explantation should consider is that there is significant variability in breast appearance after implant removal. There are several factors that contribute to this including implant size, how long the patient has had the implants, and how robust the patient’s overlying tissues are, including the thickness and elasticity of the skin.
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What is “Low Cost Plastic Surgery”?

What is “Low Cost Plastic Surgery”?

This post will shed light on some of the ways these surgeries are able to be offered at a lower price, as well as the potential pitfalls for patients. Armed with this information, patients should be able to make better informed decisions about how to spend their money, and what exactly they will receive in return.
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Breast Reduction Size

Breast Reduction Size

Breast reduction surgery is popular among women who are negatively affected by their large breast size, alleviating many of the associated issues such as chronic back pain, difficulty finding clothing, and discomfort while exercising.
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What are the risks of a BBL?

What are the risks of a BBL?

One procedure that is one of the fastest-growing cosmetic plastic surgeries in the US is the Brazilian Butt Lift (or BBL, for short). This procedure does what nearly every woman has exclaimed in frustration at one point or another.
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Am I Too Skinny for a BBL?

Am I Too Skinny for a BBL?

Probably not. I do BBL’s on extremely thin patients all the time. Most thin patients do not want a really large butt and a few hundred ccs of properly removed and transferred fat can make a big difference in thin patients
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Breast Implant Illness

Breast Implant Illness

In summary, there are a variety of treatment methods for women considering breast implant removal for breast implant illness.  Dr. Temmen in Tampa, Florida will listen to your concerns and help individualize a treatment plan to best fit your needs and lifestyle.
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