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Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery and nonsurgical procedures can enhance your appearance, which improves your self-confidence and self-esteem. Learn more about cosmetic surgery at Duke from the experiences highlighted here.

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Breast Augmentation Gives Virginia Woman a Boost of Confidence
Breast Augmentation Gives Virginia Woman a Boost of Confidence

When Jess Ruff, 41, finished breastfeeding her last child, she decided it was finally time to schedule the breast augmentation surgery she’d wanted for decades ...

Considering a Tummy Tuck? Here’s What You Need to Know
Considering a Tummy Tuck? Here’s What You Need to Know

Sit-ups and crunches can strengthen and tone your abdominal muscles, but they can’t get rid of the belly fat and loose skin often responsible for a bulging bel ...

Is Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Right for You?
Is Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Right for You?

Droopy, sagging upper eyelids and bags under the eyes can be natural parts of the aging process, but they can also negatively affect your self-confidence and y ...

Considering Rhinoplasty? Here’s What You Need to Know
Considering Rhinoplasty? Here’s What You Need to Know

Rhinoplasty -- often referred to as a “nose job” -- isn't just a cosmetic procedure to make your nose look better. It's surgery and not without risk. That's wh ...

Advanced Jaw Surgery Relieves Pain in Cancer Survivor of 10+ Years
Advanced Jaw Surgery Relieves Pain in Cancer Survivor of 10+ Years

After an oral cancer diagnosis in 2010, Raleigh resident Roger Floyd was relieved when his cancer was cured. Ten years later, however, doctors discovered that ...

Renewed Confidence After Breast Augmentation
Renewed Confidence After Breast Augmentation

Lori Flowers decided to undergo breast augmentation after facing a few life challenges. "I was young, healthy and ready to face the world," said the 46-year-ol ...