Plastic SurgeryBeverly Hills

Science Writer · Editorial staff

Franklin Soriano

Covers pricing, financing, and value questions in plastic surgery.

9 stories by Franklin Soriano

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Thigh lift: firming the contour that weight loss leaves behind

The operation that removes loose inner and outer thigh skin, who it genuinely helps, and the scars and careful recovery it asks in return.

· 6 min · Franklin Soriano

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Non-surgical versus surgical: matching the treatment to the problem

Lasers and injectables are not lesser surgery. They solve different problems entirely.

· 7 min · Franklin Soriano

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Injectables versus surgery: when to choose which

Botox and fillers buy time and refinement. Surgery solves what time has already done.

· 6 min · Franklin Soriano

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The real risks of cosmetic surgery tourism

Traveling abroad for a cheaper procedure can carry costs that do not show up on the quote.

· 7 min · Franklin Soriano

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What plastic surgery really costs in Beverly Hills

The quoted fee is rarely the whole price. Here is how to read a cosmetic surgery cost.

· 7 min · Franklin Soriano

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Financing cosmetic surgery safely

Paying over time can make a procedure feasible. It can also lead to a decision you regret.

· 6 min · Franklin Soriano

An elegant flat lay of premium skincare and botanicals on a warm marble surfaceSkin & Aftercare

Plastic surgery and skin health: a partnership

Healthy skin heals better and shows surgical results best.

· 5 min · Franklin Soriano

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Setting realistic expectations in cosmetic surgery

Improvement, not perfection, and why that mindset leads to happiness.

· 5 min · Franklin Soriano

A professional woman reviewing framed surgeon credentials in a refined consultation suiteChoosing a Surgeon

How to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon

The single most important decision in any cosmetic procedure.

· 6 min · Franklin Soriano

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