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In many cases, gynecomastia is the result of excess fatty tissue, and can be corrected with liposuction. In severe cases, the weight of excess breast tissue may cause the breasts to sag, and stretch the areola. For this, your plastic surgeon can use excision techniques to get rid of excess skin, reduce the areola and reposition the nipple if necessary. Sometimes, gynecomastia is treated with both liposuction and excision.

This year, we've seen the beginnings of several new trends within the plastic surgery industry - men making up a greater percentage of patients, revenge plastic surgery, and seniors going under the knife to find love. The latest burgeoning trend to make headlines is couples plastic surgery.

People seek skin laser treatments to help correct a wide variety of cosmetic skin issues. From wrinkles to sun damage, advancement in the field of skin lasers has enabled plastic surgeons and aestheticians to provide unbeatable treatment in the correction and improvements of countless skin irregularities. Aside from wrinkles, one of the most common complaints among women about their skin is the appearance of stretch marks.

Did you know that an estimated 957,902 people in the U.S. are living with, or are in remission from, leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, NHL or myeloma? The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was established to cure these life-threatening diseases, and improve the quality of life of both patients and their families. Since its inception, LLS has gained millions of supports that have organized countless events to donate to this important cause, and on Tuesday, November 8th, Palm Beach Plastic Surgery will host one of their own. Sponsored by Dr. Barr, "Get Dirty for LLS" will be a fun-filled evening with a silent auction and more to benefit LLS.

If you're considering cosmetic surgery, you likely have a lot of questions about your chosen procedure. At Palm Beach Plastic Surgery, we never forget how overwhelming it can be to decide to undergo plastic surgery. To help ease any pre-procedure anxiety, Dr. Barr recently sat down to discuss five popular procedures in a series of new YouTube videos.

Palm Beach Plastic Surgery is showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness by hosting a fun-filled evening of beauty tomorrow, October 12th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Held in-office at the Spa at PGA National Resort, "The Spa After Dark Full Moon Party" is a luxurious way to benefit an important cause and celebrate Halloween just a few weeks early.

Last week, we discussed the new campaign by the ASPS to spread awareness about the epidemic of uncertified doctors practicing cosmetic surgery. The crisis continues to grow at a seemingly exponential rate, with major news outlets recounting numerous cases of plastic surgery malpractice. Recently, USA Today released an investigative story on the subject, exposing the lax laws that allow ill-qualified doctors to practice on patients, causing severe health complications and often, death.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently launched a new safety campaign on the heels of another headline-making cosmetic surgery disaster. Dinora Rodriguez, a 40-year-old stay-at-home mom from Los Angeles, underwent corrective surgery to fix a botched breast augmentation that left her with a bad case of symmastia, or "uniboob."