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Is plastic surgery a sin? It’s a question I’ve been asked many times… and the first few times, it honestly caught me off guard. As a woman of faith who shares that boldly, and as a board-certified plastic surgeon, I understand why people wrestle with it. I also know many have been told this by others, and it plants a seed of guilt or fear that can linger. My first thought was: Why aren’t we focusing on our own journeys? Why are we so concerned with what others choose for themselves? But then I r

Young Woman Enjoying Nature in a Park

Christmas Cookie Cheesecake Bars ✨🎄 A cute and easy recipe, perfect for christmas! (recipe makes an 8x8 pan) Ingredients: ~2 packs of pillsbury christmas sugar cookies (I used 25 for the bottom of the pan and 9 for the top, and had some leftovers) 16 oz (454g) cream cheese, softened (block style, not spreadable) ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 Tbsp (30g) sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp all-purpose flour Pinch of salt (optional) 1 large egg, room temp 2 tbsp christmas sprinkles (jimmies)