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Plastic Surgery in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Plantation and Davie, Florida

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August 30, 2012

Approved for cosmetic use by the FDA over a decade ago, BOTOX® Cosmetic is largely considered one of the safest and most effective ways to temporarily reduce visible signs of aging. More than 11 million men and women in the United States have undergone BOTOX® Cosmetic injections and the rate of serious complications is so rare as to be considered negligible. During your initial BOTOX® Cosmetic consultation with Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon Dr. Jon Harrell, specific safety concerns can be addressed and your candidacy for this treatment option determined.

BOTOX® Cosmetic Safety Concerns...

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August 29, 2012

The skill and experience of your liposuction surgeon will have a significant impact on your results. It is important to work with a surgeon who has the qualifications to deliver safe, effective results that look beautiful. The chances of liposuction complications increase substantially when your surgeon does not have the proper background.

You should always have your liposuction procedure performed by a board certified plastic surgeon. This certification ensures your surgeon has completed extensive training in plastic surgery and has passed rigorous exams...

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August 28, 2012

If you live in Miami, chances are you want to be rocking a perfect beach body. Diet and exercise are fantastic methods for achieving a toned look, but alone may be ineffective at providing you with a perfectly sculpted backside. With a butt lift performed by board-certified Miami plastic surgeon Dr. Jon Harrell, your buttocks can be enhanced, shaped, and brought into ideal proportions that accentuate and compliment your entire frame.

Brazilian Butt Lift in Miami

Dr. Harrell offers the Brazilian butt lift technique which provides the dual benefit of augmenting your...

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August 24, 2012

A tummy tuck is one of the most effective ways to restore a firm and attractive look to your midsection. With a tummy tuck, Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon Dr. Jon Harrell can eliminate stubborn deposits of excess fat, tighten abdominal muscles, and remove loose skin to help significantly slim and tone your profile.

A tummy tuck is an ideal post-pregnancy procedure and is often included in a mommy makeover to help undo the effects carrying a child can have on your stomach. However, if you plan on having more children, Dr. Harrell may recommend you wait to undergo a...

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August 22, 2012

Pregnancy, weight loss and gain, aging, genetics, all of these are commonly cited reasons for seeking breast augmentation in Miami. However, it is not the breasts alone that may become less pleasing due to these factors. Board-certified Miami plastic surgeon Dr. Jon Harrell often combines breast augmentation with other procedures, allowing him to help you sculpt, tone, and enhance every area of your body and achieve the stunningly beautiful look you have always dreamed of.

Mommy Makeover

A combination of breast and body procedures is commonly referred to as a...

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May 23, 2012

Recovery time after a facelift varies depending on the type of facelift procedure you have performed. In general, you can expect your recovery to take anywhere between one to three weeks. Endoscopic facelift procedures enjoy the shortest recovery time, while a full facelift will generally take the longest. Recovery time for procedures such as a mid facelift or mini facelift will be somewhere in between these two ends of the spectrum.

You should expect to experience some bruising, swelling, and tenderness during the initial stages of your recovery. Your head and face will most likely be loosely bandaged...

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May 15, 2012

Today, liposuction is more versatile than ever, capable of removing stubborn fat deposits in a wide range of body areas. Depending on the specific body area that you are seeking treatment for, Dr. Harrell will use SmartLipo™ (laser liposuction), tumescent liposuction, or Ultrasonic liposuction to help you obtain the best results.

Liposuction is most commonly used to remove fat from the following problem areas:

  • Abdomen
  • Hips
  • Thighs
  • Buttocks
  • Upper arms
  • Neck/chin
  • Saddlebags
  • Flanks

All three liposuction techniques offer...

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May 10, 2012

Rhinoplasty is a complex and demanding operation that requires the skill of an experienced plastic surgeon. Many of the rhinoplasty procedures that Dr. Harrell has performed in the past were for patients who had unsatisfactory results from an inexperienced surgeon. Dr. Harrell uses his exacting standards, years of experience, and artistic eye to maximize your chance of a great outcome after rhinoplasty.

The typical rhinoplasty procedure takes anywhere from 1 to 2 hours to perform. You can expect a short stay in recovery before you are allowed to go home. Most of...

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April 20, 2012

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that can result in a number of cosmetic benefits. The procedure can be used to remove fat from virtually any area on the body, targeting fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise. Liposuction can help improve your figure and address some stubborn areas of fat for both men and women.

One common area of concern is the tummy, where men and women both find that fat remains even if a healthy weight is achieved or maintained.

Women also seek to remove fat from the waist–to achieve a more feminine hourglass figure–and from the thighs–to make legs look longer...

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April 17, 2012

Rhinoplasty is the technical name for a nose job or cosmetic nose surgery. It comes from the Greek “rhino” from “rhinos” meaning “nose” and “plastikos,” meaning “molded.” In rhinoplasty, the nose is reshaped to give it a different and ideally more attractive appearance.

Rhinoplasty is often credited as being the oldest plastic surgery procedure. As a reconstructive procedure, it dates back to ancient India, where the surgeon Sushruta is credited with replacing noses that were cut off as punishment for various crimes. As early as 600 BC, he was utilizing a technique that involved removing skin and other...

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