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Plastic surgery concerns



Alternative names:
plastic surgery costs; surgery, plastic - what are the costs?

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Question:
How do you decide whether plastic surgery can help you?

Answer:
Keep in mind that plastic surgery is expensive and usually not paid for by insurance. Here are some approximate costs:Results from breast lifts and face lifts are temporary (you will eventually look old), and there are risks and pain associated with these procedures. Most importantly, having cosmetic surgery does not solve life's problems.



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