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How Internal Bras (Mesh) Help Support Your Implants
Learn how the internal bra technique uses resorbable mesh to support breast implants, prevent bottoming out, and improve long-term surgical results—especially helpful for subfascial placement, large implants, or weight loss patients.

The 3 Most Important Parts of Recovery After Plastic Surgery
Learn the three most important parts of recovering safely after surgery: anesthesia safety, infection prevention, and bleeding or clotting management. Dr. Victoria Aimé explains what patients need to know before and after their procedure.

What to Know About Liposuction: A Guide from Dr. Victoria Aimé
Considering liposuction? Learn what the procedure involves, how recovery works, and why Dr. Aimé’s approach focuses on body contouring—not weight loss.

How to Choose and Use Sunscreen: What SPF Really Means
Not all sunscreens are created equal. Learn what SPF really means, how to apply sunscreen correctly, and which options Dr. Aimé recommends for daily protection.

Why We Use SCDs for Blood Clot Prevention After Surgery
SCDs are a simple but powerful tool used during and after surgery to prevent blood clots. Learn how they work and why we send tummy tuck patients home with them.

Do Fat Transfers to the Breasts Affect Mammograms?
Fat grafting to the breasts can cause visible changes on mammograms—usually benign. Learn what to expect, when to screen, and how radiologists interpret these changes.

What Is Sclerotherapy? How It Works and Who It’s For
Bothered by visible veins on your legs? Learn how sclerotherapy works, who it’s right for, and why it’s one of the most effective non-surgical treatments for spider veins.

How Tough Are Breast Implants? We Ran One Over to Find Out.
Worried your breast implant might rupture during a mammogram or from pressure? Dr. Aimé runs one over with her car to demonstrate just how tough they really are.

Are Lymphatic Massages Necessary After Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?
Are lymphatic massages really necessary after tummy tuck or liposuction? Dr. Victoria Aimé explains when they help, when to avoid them, and what to expect if you skip them.

Hypertrophic vs. Keloid Scars: What’s the Difference and How to Prevent Them
Not all scars are the same. Learn the key differences between hypertrophic and keloid scars, what puts you at risk, and how to prevent and treat abnormal scar formation after surgery or injury.

Why Nicotine Must Be Stopped Before and After Plastic Surgery: What Patients Need to Know
Why We Require You to Be Nicotine-Free Before and After Surgery. Nicotine seriously interferes with wound healing, increases your risk of complications, and can compromise your surgical results. Learn why Dr. Aimé requires a strict nicotine-free window before and after plastic surgery — and how it protects your safety and outcomes.

Understanding Labiaplasty: When and Why Women Consider This Procedure
Labiaplasty is a highly personal procedure that can address both functional discomfort and aesthetic concerns. Whether you’re experiencing irritation, changes from childbirth or aging, or simply want to feel more confident, this post explains the key reasons women seek labiaplasty—and what to expect during the decision-making process.
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