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Our Plastic Surgery Associates team includes Dr. Franklin Richards, Dr. A. Dean Jabs, and Dr. Keshav Magge. Each of our plastic surgeons is board-certified, and together they have over 60 years of combined experience. Drs. Richards, Jabs, and Magge are all highly qualified in procedures for the face, breast, and body, and pride themselves in providing excellent results through our state-of-the-art, Quad A certified operating centers

Should I Lose Weight Before Liposuction Surgery
August 30, 2018
Liposuction Surgery Liposuction is a process in which suction is employed to remove excess fat from the body. Suctioning is done by using very thin tubes called cannula which are inserted into the skin through tiny incisions. Suction pressure is applied to these tubes with which the doctors reach for…
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Who Is Administering Your Botox®? Why Credentials Matter
August 23, 2018
Botox® has been used as an effective drug in minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and furrows, especially on the forehead and feet. It has become a standard practice of using Botox® for treatment in clinics, hospitals, and spas. Yet, it is impossible to self-administer Botox® since it is a regulated…
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Liposuction Plastic Surgeon for the Northern Virginia Area
August 16, 2018
Liposuction is one of the most sought-after fat reduction cosmetic surgery procedures designed to slim and reshape targeted areas of the body. The procedure involves the removal of excess fat deposits in areas such as hips, thighs, abdomen, arms, calves, back, chin, and neck. Undermining the Fat on Your Body…
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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Plastic Surgeon for the Northern Virginia Area
August 9, 2018
Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring a tight and firm abdominal profile to make the overall body contours appear proportionate. Tummy tuck cosmetic surgery in Virginia, Maryland, and other places will typically involve the removal of excess fat and skin and the…
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Get to Know Our Breast Implant Specialists
August 2, 2018
Breast Implant Specialist Thousands of breast augmentation cosmetic surgery procedures are performed in the U.S. every year with outstanding results. The introduction of highly cohesive silicone gel implants, which have been approved by the FDA, and cutting-edge surgical techniques have contributed to the rising popularity of breast implant procedures in…
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Facelift Plastic Surgeon for the Northern Virginia Area
July 26, 2018
Facelift surgery, clinically known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to reduce the visible signs of aging in the face and neck and restore a younger-looking face. Sagging mid-face, deep creases underneath the lower eyelids and along the nose, loss of facial volume, loss of skin tone in the…
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What is involved in a Mommy Makeover plastic surgery?
July 19, 2018
Plastic surgery for a mommy makeover is done to make a woman’s body shape look as close as possible to that before pregnancy and childbirth. This can consist of small procedures for tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and lift. Depending on the condition of their body women may have one or…
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Cosmetic Surgery Associates earns AAAASF accreditation for patient safety
July 12, 2018
Cosmetic Surgery Associates in McLean, Virginia & Bethesda, Maryland has demonstrated its commitment to patient safety by gaining accreditation from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). AAAASF is celebrating its 35th year of promoting the highest quality patient safety in the ambulatory (office-based or outpatient) surgery…
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American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery Report
July 5, 2018
According to the 18th annual multi-specialty data of surgical procedures released by the American Society of aesthetic plastic surgeons shows that Americans have been spending more than 12 billion dollars consistently for the past couple of years. During 2014 more than 10 million cosmetic surgical procedures were carried out displaying…
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