Anesthesia for Cosmetic Surgery: Local, IV Sedation & General — What Each Costs and Risks
Nobody goes into a rhinoplasty consultation thinking about anesthesia. They’re thinking about their nose. The …
Surgery-Basics
10 guides on surgery-basics
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon: What It Means, How to Verify & Why It Matters
You’ve spent two hours reading surgeon profiles and every single one says “board certified.” Every. …
Botox vs. Fillers: How Each Works, What They Treat & What You'll Pay Per Area
You’ve been doing research, you’ve read that fillers “restore volume” and Botox “relaxes …
Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Planning: Downtime by Procedure & What to Actually Arrange
“I’ll just work from home the first week.” If you’ve said those words — or are currently …
Cosmetic Surgery Risks: Realistic Complication Rates & How to Minimize Them
Somewhere between the glossy before-and-after gallery and the signed consent form, the word “surgery” tends …
Cosmetic Surgery Tourism: Real Costs, Real Risks & What Happens When Things Go Wrong
The savings look undeniable on paper: a rhinoplasty that runs $12,000 in New York goes for $3,000 in Tijuana and $2,500 …
Cosmetic vs. Reconstructive Surgery: What Insurance Covers and Why the Line Blurs
Two women, same surgeon, same operating room. One pays $12,000 out of pocket. The other pays her $3,500 deductible and …
How to Finance Cosmetic Surgery: CareCredit, Personal Loans & What Each Actually Costs
Picture this: you financed an $8,000 rhinoplasty on a 24-month 0% promotion. You paid faithfully every month, but had a …
Non-Surgical vs. Surgical: Which Option Is Right for Your Goals (and Your Budget)
Ask a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon the same question — “should I do something about my jowls?” — and …
What to Ask at Your Cosmetic Surgery Consultation (and the Red Flags to Watch For)
You’re sitting across from a surgeon who’s done this a thousand times. You have 45 minutes. And if …