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  Surgical Scarring: How to Minimize Scars After Surgery

  March 16, 2023

  Your surgeon’s goal is to make the scar as minimal as possible. Learn about the steps you and your doctor can take to minimize scarring.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: cosmetic surgery, post surgery, scar care, scarring

  

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  7 Things to Expect After Liposuction Surgery

  June 8, 2023

  Learn more about liposuction, the surgery used to remove body fat that is resistant to diet and exercise, and recovery time.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: cosmetic surgery, liposuction

  

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  4 Effective Treatments for Cellulite

  January 16, 2018

  Some people are more likely to experience cellulite due to genetics, and cellulite is more common in women than men.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Skin Care

  Tagged with: cellulite, cellulite treatment

  

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  Breast Reconstruction After Cancer: Finding the Procedure That’s Right for You

  April 22, 2022

  Evidence shows women who undergo breast reconstruction may have a better quality of life. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: breast reconstruction, breast surgery

  

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  Stubborn Fat? Learn If Liposuction Is for You

  October 20, 2017

  Liposuction is a surgical technique to remove excess fat from beneath the skin. Read on to learn if you are a good candidate for liposuction surgery.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

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  What Is a Trauma Center? Trauma Center Levels Explained

  February 6, 2023

  Learn more about trauma center levels and the types of injuries they're equipped to address so you know where to go in an emergency.Learn More

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: emergency, ER vs. Trauma Center, trauma