Why Plastic Surgery?
Yesterday, two different people asked me, “What is the benefit of plastic surgery?”  Maybe, the question really was – what do people get out of it?  Or why would you elect to experience pain to change a physical attribute?  I would have......
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Your first visit to a Plastic Surgery clinic
A first visit to a plastic surgeon’s clinic for a cosmetic procedure can elicit a variety of emotional responses.  For patients seeking facial consults, there is often a feeling of “I know I shouldn’t be so vain, but this has been bothering......
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Improving You in the New Year
As 2011 comes to an end, let’s all take a pause and reflect on what the past year has been. What we’ve learned and what we have achieved. What is ahead?  How do you plan on improving yourself? How can we help......
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How much will you pay for your “Boob Job”?
Updated: 9/3/2020 One of the most common questions we get asked from prospective patients is: “How much does a boob job cost?” Here’s a funny little observation about Dr. Ness – he won’t ever refer to a breast by using the word......
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Will a “Mommy Makeover” be your Push Present?
More and more, women are discovering that they can reclaim confidence after pregnancy and childbirth changed their bodies. Whether it is loose skin and muscles of the tummy or volume loss or drooping of the breasts, many moms in Minnesota are electing......
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Plastic surgeon or cosmetic surgeon?
You probably hear the words plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgeon used interchangeably by your peers, the media, and in advertisements. However, the meaning behind the designations are completely different. Plastic Surgeon According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), a board......
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