Demand for Low-Cost Plastic Surgery on the Rise

January 12, 2010

It comes as no surprise that more and more people are opting for cost-effective cosmetic surgery procedures in this economy. Its been estimated that the number of cosmetic surgical procedures in 2009 went down at least 20% since 2008, but the official numbers have yet to be released. Regardless, many still want to undergo cosmetic [...]

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LA's Top Plastic Surgeons

January 5, 2010

As the founder of Pearl Recovery Retreat, specializing in plastic surgery recovery and body wellness, I have the privilege of working with some of the best plastic surgeons in Los Angeles. I thought I’d take a moment and share some of Pearl’s preferred network of surgeons with you. Jason B. Diamond, M.D., F.A.C.S. Dr. Diamond [...]

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5 New Years Resolutions For a Better You

December 30, 2009

As the new year approaches, many of us are taking some time to set some resolutions for ourselves. Some of us will actually achieve them or stick to them and others won’t. Regardless, it’s always important to better oneself while remaining both confident and secure in who you are. I think some of the best [...]

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Happy Holidays!

December 23, 2009

On behalf of Pearl Recovery Retreat I would like to take a moment to wish all of our patients and doctors warm holiday wishes. We hope you get lots of rest and get to spend this time with your loved ones. We truly appreciate working with you.  

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Trends in Plastic Surgery for 2010

December 15, 2009

As the end of the year rapidly approaches, everyone is spending time not only reflecting but also looking forward and making some predictions in trends.  The editors of the Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery have released their own predictions on what some of the trends in plastic surgery will be for 2010.  You can read [...]

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Former Miss Argentina's Death Sheds Light On Potential Risks of Plastic Surgery

December 8, 2009

Firstly, I’d like to say how saddened I was to hear that Solange Magnano died as a result of plastic surgery. Many will criticize her for being so shallow as to want a “bum lift” but who are we to judge? Ultimately what happened was a tragic accident, but it does raise some awareness on [...]

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Unsatisfied with Your Plastic Surgery Procedure? Here Are Some Tips….

December 2, 2009

Unfortunately, the possibility of a botched plastic surgery procedure is a scary reality.  You can research all you’d like and go to a highly recommended surgeon, but still end up walking away dissatisfied. According to Dr. Miriam Stoppard of The Daily Mirror, the following are some steps you can take to remedy the situation: 1. [...]

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A Tax On Cosmetic Surgery

November 23, 2009

The recent health care bill proposed by Senator Reid includes a 5 percent tax on cosmetic surgery.  If it passes, doctors will have to charge an additional 5 percent in taxes for all procedures, defined in the bill, as cosmetic.  If they don’t charge their patients, they will have to pay the cost out of [...]

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