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My desire in writing this blog post is to sketch out the basics and not bore you. Really, I want you to read on.  I think this is important and most people have no idea.  In a future blog I will review the significance of “board certification”, but for now I just want to give […]

If you are considering plastic surgery to help maintain or recapture your youthful appearance, learn more about today’s most common plastic surgery procedures offered by de Ramón Plastic Surgery Institute. There is some exciting new technology as well as some time-tested, proven options. Body Contour Surgery Among the most popular plastic surgery procedures are the […]

Plastic surgery was once considered the exclusive domain of the rich and famous. Models and movie stars made up the majority of the patients, and news of their nose reductions and breast augmentations made the gossip columns. Today, cosmetic surgery is used to correct a number of conditions, many of which are less about appearance […]

Many people approach plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction and facelift with dreams that may not match the reality of their situation. Here are some of the criteria your cosmetic surgeon/plastic surgeon will use to evaluate your candidacy for surgery. How Is Your Health? Although habits such as smoking may not seem related to your […]

Making the decision to get plastic surgery to enhance your appearance is only the first step in a careful evaluation process. Before committing to a life-changing procedure learn more about what makes you a good candidate and why choosing a Board certified physician is imperative. Dr. de Ramón recommends seeking a surgeon specifically certified by […]

Health insurance can – in certain cases – cover plastic surgery but not cosmetic surgery. Although the details of what your policy provides depend on your coverage, here are the basics you need to know. Cosmetic vs. Reconstructive Surgery Health insurance plans often cover certain plastic surgery procedures when the plastic surgery is performed for […]

Physicians in ancient cultures treated facial injuries and performed skin reconstruction thousands of years ago. A Virginian doctor named Peter Mettauer fixed a patient’s cleft palate in 1827. Soldiers’ catastrophic injuries brought plastic surgery to a new level during and after World War I. Rather than a recently-developed medical science; plastic surgery is one of […]