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Understanding the Risks and Side Effects of a Facelift

A facelift involves minor side effects and few long-term risks. To further reduce your risks, receive treatment from an experienced surgeon.

Posted by Stuart Baker on Jun 16, 2015

What to Expect after Breast Lift Surgery: A Recovery Timeline

Find out what you can expect after undergoing breast lift surgery, and what you can do to promote healthy healing.

Posted by Stuart Baker on May 16, 2015

Learn Our Eyelid Surgery Recovery Tips for Quick Healing

Follow these eyelid surgery recovery tips so you can heal quickly from this procedure and enjoy your brighter, more attractive eyes.

Posted by Stuart Baker on Mar 18, 2015

Who Is a Good Candidates for Liposuction?

To qualify for liposuction, you should enjoy a healthy weight, good physical health, good skin elasticity, and an active lifestyle.

Posted by Stuart Baker on Feb 19, 2015

Reduce Pain and Improve Confidence with Breast Reduction Surgery

Women whose breast size causes physical and/or emotional discomfort may be ideal candidates for breast reduction surgery with Dr. Stuart Baker.

Posted by Stuart Baker on Dec 17, 2014

The Role That Compression Garments Play in Body Contouring Surgery

Compression garments play a vital role in healing after body contouring procedures such as liposuction and tummy tuck surgery.

Posted by Stuart Baker on Nov 19, 2014

Beauty Refined: The Mini Tummy Tuck Technique

For patients who want simply to refine their abdominal contours, the mini tummy tuck offers a potentially ideal solution.

Posted by Stuart Baker on Oct 21, 2014

Abdominoplasty Performed Using the Extended Tummy Tuck Technique

For patients who wish to dramatically redefine their contours, abdominoplasty using the extended tummy tuck technique may be ideal.

Posted by Stuart Baker on Sep 15, 2014

Common Side Effects of Eyelid Surgery

Dr. Stuart Baker discusses the side effects that can be expected following blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery.

Posted by Stuart Baker on Jul 17, 2014

Achieving Smoother, More Attractive Contours through Abdominal Liposuction

For qualified candidates, abdominal liposuction can truly transform the abdominal region, eliminating those stubborn pockets of fat.

Posted by Stuart Baker on Jun 17, 2014

Dr. Stuart Baker

The Center for Cosmetic Medicine

Dr. Stuart Baker is a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience. He has been recognized as a "master injector" by Allergan, the maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM® products, for excellent patient outcomes. In addition to being a skilled plastic surgeon, he is also an orthopedic hand surgery specialist. His prestigious affiliations include:

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons — ASPS 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery — ASAPS 
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery — AACS 
  • American Medical Association — AMA 

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