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Before, During and After Surgery
November 22nd 2006: Modern anesthesia is safer than you may think
December 27th 2006: Think about your “comfort zone” after surgery
December 20th 2006: Your support system is an important resource around the time of surgery
December 26th 2009: Up and at ‘em! Moderate activity right after surgery is good for you.
April 17th 2010: How to pick a plastic surgeon: credentials, communication, compassion
October 13th 2007: Nutritional supplements and preparing for cosmetic surgery
September 20th 2007: Your own medications and preparing for cosmetic surgery
December 20th 2008: Your Smoking Habits and Scheduling Cosmetic Surgery
January 8th 2010: When is it time for a facelift?

Body Plastic Surgery
December 9th 2006: Fat grafting is the best long-term means of buttock augmentation
July 29th 2008: The Brazilian Butt Lift to achieve the golden rule of “0.7”
August 6th 2007: A tummy tuck tightens the muscles too
July 1st 2007: An ideal candidate for liposuction
February 3rd 2010: Weight loss and cosmetic surgery
August 9th 2008: Just Lost Weight? Maybe the Time is Right for a Tummy Tuck...
February 24th 2010: Post-Maternity Body Contouring
October 21st 2008: Waist Management: Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Your Best Option?

Breast Enhancement Procedures
September 30th 2008: Breast asymmetry is the rule, not the exception
July 1st 2010: Silicone Breast Implants are Back!
June 28th 2009: Always use real breast implants to confirm your goals for breast augmentation
November 19th 2009: The ‘gummy bear’ breast implant: Cohesive Gel Form-stable Silicone Gel Implants
February 13th 2010: Are ‘gummy bear’ implants better than standard silicone gel implants or than saline filled implants?
March 8th 2010: The Lifespan of a Breast Implant is 10 Years: Myth or Fact?
February 8th 2008: Three Ways to Select the Perfect Breast Implant for You

Facial Plastic Surgery
June 8th 2010: The most important thing in surgery of the nose is balance
June 9th 2008: The eyes are the window to the soul
February 19th 2007: The secret to a natural looking facelift
March 17th 2007: Volume loss and facial aging
December 12th 2009: How Old is your Face?
September 17th 2008: The ultimate in recycling: Facial Rejuvenation with Fat Grafting
January 20th 2010: Streamlining your jawline
May 14th 2009: What’s Wrong with Anti-aging Creams, Gels, and Serums?

Latest Plastic Surgery Developments
May 27th 2010: What is “The Mommy Makeover”?
January 17th 2007: Liposelection
May 15th 2010: Botox to treat excessive sweating
August 16th 2007: Most plastic surgery cosmetic technologies have their roots in general medical treatments.
November 27th 2007: Is there a surgical cure for migraine?: Migraine Surgery and Botox® Injection Therapy

Dr. Mosser’s Philosophies about Plastic Surgery
September 30th 2009: What I love about Plastic Surgery: Seeing it all come together
August 1st 2009: Board certification matters
February 11th 2007: The Northern California Plastic Surgery patient is unique
March 22nd 2010: Volunteer medical missions have always been a profound experience for me.
January 14th 2009: Invest Your Cosmetic Surgery Budget in the Most Effective Procedures

Minimal Down Time Procedures
April 17th 2008: Why Dermal Fillers Are More Effective Than Creams, Gels, and Serums
November 28th 2006: Love the thread lift? Better get used to a short affair
January 7th 2007: Just what is a “MedSpa”?
May 4th 2009: What I like about Scultpra…
May 1st 2010: What I like about Juvéderm…
May 24th 2009: What I like about Restylane…
July 20th 2009: What I like about Radiesse…
October 3rd 2007: Have the new dermal fillers replaced collagen?
May 20th 2008: Don’t confuse dermabrasion with microdermabrasion
July 14th 2010: Know Your Skin: What is Hyaluronic Acid?
September 7th 2009: Know Your Skin: What is Collagen?