• Here’s your First Look at the Winners of our Weight Loss Success Story Contest!

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    September 18th, 2012

    Its been quite a journey for these three weight loss success stories! All have struggled with their weight, many faced friends and even doctors who were unsympathetic and unsupportive.  One woman was called “fat and lazy” by doctors while another was called "glazed ham" by her teammates. Fortunately, all of these women have an incredible [...]

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  • Unstitched at Last! Weeks TWO and THREE of Recovery from My Face Lift in Mexico

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    September 10th, 2012

    The following post is PART 4 in a series of blog posts by Sue Teague, a Retired RN and plastic surgery patient who had a brow lift, lower eyelid lift, neck lift & face lift at CosMed Plastic Surgery Center in Mexico. *Click here to Read Part 1 – How I selected my plastic surgeon [...]

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  • Liposuction: Will the Fat Come Back?

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    September 5th, 2012

    "Liposculpture is not a weight loss surgery, it is a surgery for improving shape, " explains Dr. Castañeda. "People should not consider this as weight control, it should be a kick-start for lifestyle change and healthy living. " Liposuction (also referred to as Liposculpture and lipoplasty)  is one of the most commonly requested [...]

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  • Canadians Travel to Mexico for Plastic Surgery, Seeking Quality Care, Better Value & a little Vacation Time

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    August 24th, 2012

    With the money saved on plastic surgery in Mexico, patients from Canada are opting to stay a little longer for some vacation-style healing time. Word has gotten out. Mexico offers more than a great value on plastic surgery, but also access to high quality, board certified surgeons and the opportunity for healing in [...]

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  • Plastic Surgeon Dr. Quiroz to Speak at 2012 Obesity Help National Conference in Atlanta

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    August 17th, 2012

    Dr. Quiroz is a Board Certified, Bi-lingual, Bi-cultural International Surgeon, Licensed in both the United States and Mexico. Dr. Alejandro Quiroz will be speaking at the upcoming Obesity Help National Conference in Atalanta this October 5th and 6th at the Atlanta Airport Hilton Hotel. During the event, he will also be available for [...]

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  • Melanie’s Journey: How Weight Loss Surgery Changed My Life

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    August 14th, 2012

    Melanie with her husband after having surgery in Mexico, "I have never been happier IN MY LIFE! I have gained years on my life, I have gone hiking, running, wearing a 'normal' seatbelt on a airplane flight- instead of the fat-belt extender, and being active in my kids life!" The following success story [...]

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  • Which Chemical Peel is Right For You?

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    August 9th, 2012

    Mild chemical peeling also is popular with younger people. Some people in their 20s and 30s opt for a mild chemical peel to prevent signs of aging from appearing too early. If you want to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, skin discoloration, a dull complexion or rough skin, your dermatologist may recommend a [...]

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  • Face Lift Mexico: A Look at the Healing Process after a Face Lift in Mexico

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    August 6th, 2012

    The following post is PART 3 in a series of blog posts by Sue Teague, a Retired RN and plastic surgery patient who had a brow lift, lower eyelid lift, neck lift & face lift at CosMed Plastic Surgery Center in Mexico. *Click here to Read Part 1 – How I selected my plastic surgeon [...]

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  • Face Lift Mexico – What to Expect the First few days After Surgery

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    July 18th, 2012

    Sue spent the first few days after her face lift under the care of registered nurses at the Recovery Boutique. She describes her stay as "a pleasant blur of naps, mealtime chats at the Café and amusing myself in my room (pictured here) reading, watching TV and surfing the internet." Submitted by Sue Teague, [...]

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  • Face Lift Mexico – How I Selected My Plastic Surgeon

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    July 12th, 2012

    I’m no Barbie but, I knew from about the age of 35, that I would one day have a facelift. Submitted by Sue Teague, Retired RN,  CosMed Patient & Guest Blogger PART 1 in a series of blog posts by an actual patient who had plastic surgery in Mexico. Some girls dream of marrying [...]

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  • Introducing our Newest Guest Blogger: Is She a bit Like You?

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    July 2nd, 2012

    Here's Sue BEFORE her Face Lift with Dr. Quiroz of COSMED Plastic Surgery Center in Mexico. Look for her next blog posts as she shares her experiences (and photos!) of her plastic surgery journey. Submitted by Sue Teague, Retired RN,  CosMed Patient & Guest Blogger Maybe you have thought that cosmetic surgery "is not [...]

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  • How to Remove a Tattoo

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    July 2nd, 2012

    Do you have an unwanted tattoo? CosMed can help remove it with our new Q-switched Nd:YAG laser system. A tattoo used to be a permanent and irreversible adornment to one's skin. However, in recent years, dermatologic surgeons have developed safe and effective techniques to successfully remove unwanted tattoos. Patients request removal of a [...]

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