Newport Beach plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Nykiel and Long Island plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Epstein break down the major regional and cultural differences in body contouring trends on the West Coast vs. the East Coast. 

Learn why social media shapes which surgeons people choose and what “balanced body” really means in 2025.

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