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- Q How can I deal with pain from a cosmetic treatment?
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The reality is that some treatments do hurt: Lip-plumping injections, for instance, often elicit white knuckles. Fear can make it all worse, which may account for a lot of the variations in how much true pain different people feel.If you really want to... Full Answer
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- Q How can I get the best result from a cosmetic treatment?
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No one wants duck lips (too much plumper) or a frozen, expressionless face (too much Botox). Sure, there are bad apples in every professional barrel and even in the best hands, complications can occur ... but they’re far less likely in the hands of... Full Answer
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- Q Should I worry that other people will notice I've had work done?
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What’s the worst thing that can happen? You’re sniped at for being superficial because you Botoxed your brows? You feel guilty because a close friend who wants the same thing can’t swing it financially? You get compliments and that... Full Answer
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- Q How can I minimize bruising from a cosmetic treatment?
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To minimize bruising, for seven to ten days before and two days afterward, avoid taking: aspirin, ibuprofen, and other anti-inflammatory drugs (for minor pain, use acetaminophen only). If you’re taking daily baby aspirin for... Full Answer
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- Q How can I tell if a cosmetic treatment is worth the cost?
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The following are some suggestions for determining if anti-aging treatments are worth the cost for you. Do the math. Divide the price of a treatment you’re considering by the number of days it will last to find out the cost per... Full Answer
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- Q How can I prevent swelling and bruising after a cosmetic procedure?
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To keep aftereffects like swelling and bruising to a minimum, do the following: avoid strenuous workouts for the first day or two unless you have stitches (say, from a mole removal), then ask your doctor about timing skip wine, beer, and... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if I get a cold sore before a cosmetic treatment?
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If you carry the herpes virus and experience cold sores on occasion, alert your dermatologist to this so you can plan your treatment around any possible outbreak. Your doctor may advise that you take the antiviral valacyclovir (Valtrex) in advance or... Full Answer
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- Q How should I choose a doctor to perform a cosmetic treatment?
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Everyone has heard horror stories about burns, scars, crazy amounts of pain. The most common complications, according to a recent medical survey, are from laser hair removal, chemical peels, and wrinkle-filler injections. The most common cause?... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if my partner objects to me getting a cosmetic treatment?
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Set up a consultation with a doctor, gather the information so you really know what you’re talking about, then decide what to do. If your partner’s totally, firmly in the frivolous camp, you can quietly go ahead and simply not... Full Answer
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- Q What questions should I ask the doctor before my cosmetic treatment?
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Questions you should ask include: How long has the doctor been in practice, and how many procedures like yours has he/she done? Be as specific as possible; if you’re interested in getting a wrinkle filler or Botox, ask how many of these the doctor... Full Answer
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