<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[ARBRA]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARBRA]]></description><link>https://www.arbraplasticsurgery.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:01:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.arbraplasticsurgery.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Is a Mommy Makeover Worth It Long-Term?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many women, the decision to pursue a mommy makeover is not impulsive. It is thoughtful, emotional, and deeply personal. Most patients have spent months or even years considering their options, weighing the physical changes they see against the time, cost, and recovery involved. 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How much help will […]]]></description><link>https://www.arbraplasticsurgery.com/post/how-long-is-recovery-after-diep-flap-breast-reconstruction-a-week-by-week-breakdown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">452d5adb-bfa9-4805-b982-4f2ad3a1f30c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f87a53_4de18e9e1b334ade9270c1daf1c98e54~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kimberly Norris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Next at ARBRA: A New Space and Expanded Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Arkansas Breast Reconstruction and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, growth has never been about doing more for the sake of it. It has always been about doing things right, with intention, precision, and deep respect for the patients we serve. 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At ARBRA (Arkansas Breast […]]]></description><link>https://www.arbraplasticsurgery.com/post/choosing-the-right-breast-reconstruction-surgeon-in-2025-what-women-should-know-before-their-consult</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bf2347c9-5375-4788-a2b3-c9c6ff44a9ea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f87a53_87ea7005b0b04b3bb720fcf54c6784a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kimberly Norris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ARBRA Guide to Medical-Grade Skincare: Our Most Recommended Products for Radiant, Healthy Skin]]></title><description><![CDATA[At ARBRA, we believe exceptional skin results don’t begin and end inside the treatment room—they start at home. Medical-grade skincare is one of the most powerful ways to support your aesthetic journey, protect and enhance procedural or surgical outcomes, and maintain healthy, youthful skin long term. Our skincare philosophy is rooted in evidence-based medicine, clinical […]]]></description><link>https://www.arbraplasticsurgery.com/post/the-arbra-guide-to-medical-grade-skincare-our-most-recommended-products-for-radiant-healthy-skin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d59fb9a9-b381-4b7f-9ac8-fe62d95ea40a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f87a53_f8f081ce44f74b98ba75d6e93b2f0fce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kimberly Norris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Non-Smoking for Healing: How Nicotine Impacts Surgical Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why We Emphasize This So Strongly Before Surgery Every patient hears it during consultation, but few realize just how significant smoking (and nicotine in all forms) can be to surgical recovery. At ARBRA, this isn’t a suggestion, it’s a safety standard. Whether through cigarettes, vapes, or nicotine replacements, nicotine directly affects how your body heals. […]]]></description><link>https://www.arbraplasticsurgery.com/post/the-importance-of-non-smoking-for-healing-how-nicotine-impacts-surgical-recovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">353b136a-2238-4bb3-8be9-810fd5627736</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f87a53_d295ffae64d64d2c8a6c993d5458acb3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kimberly Norris</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>