What to Know: AI vs Expertise When Planning Plastic Surgery

It’s hard to go anywhere these days without hearing about artificial intelligence, or AI. This includes how it can be applied to medical fields including plastic surgery. In the case of plastic surgery, AI is more commonly used as a tool for prospective patients doing their research before pursuing a cosmetic surgery procedure. But you

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Ask Dr. David Whiteman: Summertime Plastic Surgery

Summer is here, which can mean a great many things to smile about. It’s no secret that many people work hard to look their best during this time of year. Anyone wanting to boost their appearance and self-esteem this summer may be interested in learning more about the selection of cosmetic surgery procedures and nonsurgical

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Ask Dr. David Whiteman of Southern Plastic Surgery: January 2025

I’m always happy to answer questions that my patients and others have about plastic surgery and its benefits, but especially this time of year. At the start of every new year, many people renew their interest and curiosity in plastic surgery as a way of creating a fresh new start. I always say that there

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Recovery Tools To Aid Our Patients After Plastic Surgery

Something that I always discuss with my patients is the importance and process of recovering from a plastic surgery procedure. Cosmetic rejuvenation isn’t something that happens overnight. Being patient and following your plastic surgeon’s post-surgery instructions closely will help promote the best and longest-lasting results from your procedure. One thing that I like to remind

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Tips For Recovery After Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery is an incredibly popular way for both men and women to refresh their look by treating common signs of aging around the eyes. A large reason for this consistent popularity is the fantastic, yet subtle, results that eyelid surgery is capable of providing. But another element is the fact that recovery after eyelid

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