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15 Ways Women Are Tougher, Luckier, and Smarter Than Men

We're not saying we're better—or even stronger—than our male counterparts, but we do have certain advantages.
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After Facial Surgery, We're Camera-Ready Sooner
Men don't look as good after facial surgeries (like the removal of cancerous basal cells), and it's not just because women are more adept at applying concealer. "The hair follicles in men's faces require more blood vessels," explains Phil Haeck, MD, the president of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and a surgeon with a private practice in Seattle. "Because men's faces are more vascular, they tend to bruise more."
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Published 06/29/2011
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