Sometimes all that's keeping you from the body of your dreams is a limited time schedule. While it is true that recovering from cosmetic surgery will require a resting period, technological advancements, new surgical techniques, and some simple tips can have you back on your feet before your vacation time dwindles away. Depending on the extent of the procedure, you might find yourself ready to...
One of the most common complications with breast implant surgery is the occurrence of capsular contraction. After surgery, the body creates a capsule or sack of tissue around the breast implants. This is actually a normal healing process and safety measure conducted by the body. The body is programmed to contain and encapsulate any large foreign object to prevent it from doing damage to the...
Rhinoplasty, which alters the shape and contour of the nose, is becoming very popular among men for both aesthetic and health-related improvements. Most male candidates undergo the surgery because they believe that their nose is disproportionate in size to the rest of their face. Others may be unhappy with the appearance of the nasal tip, especially if it droops, is bulbous, or protrudes too...
Just as each woman has her own unique reasons for getting breast implants the first time, many will choose to replace them. It takes between six months to a year for your final results, so don't make any snap decisions. If it's been less than six months since your augmentation and you are considering replacing them, contact your surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon (ASPS) and...
The one feature you do not want to "stick out" is definitely your ears. People with protruding ears are often teased and ridiculed from a very early age for standing out just a little too much. Otoplasty or ear pinning is one of the few cosmetic surgery procedures available that is more beneficial psychologically and physically when performed at a young age rather than as an adult. But no...
Being called elephant ears at a young age is not a pleasant experience. Although many children will find themselves teased by peers about their physical appearance at times, excessive bullying can lead to stress and in severe cases, depression. Otoplasty, or cosmetic surgery of the ears, is one of the few plastic surgery procedures that can be safely performed as early as five to six years old....
We all have them - scars from various mishaps and accidents. When these are in conspicuous parts of our bodies, they can cause embarrassment and destroy our self-confidence. Unsightly scars do not have to stick with you for life though. Modern cosmetic surgery has made it possible to remove or dramatically reduce the appearance of most types of scars. The procedures are quick, safe, and require...
Losing a dramatic amount of weight is thrilling and very rewarding. You feel so much healthier and probably much happier. Whether you achieved your new and improved look by diet and exercise or by one of several surgeries like liposuction or gastric bypass is a different issue.
Dramatic reductions in weight usually result in an unsightly byproduct - lots of saggy, dropping skin. Fortunately...
If a patient wants to get a youthful appearance, skin rejuvenation or resurfacing should be considered. It can be achieved in a number of ways, such as with facials micro dermabrasion, and chemical peels, all achieve results in basically the same way. Ultimately, a healthier-look emerges.
Skin rejuvenation is a treatment to resurface or to improve the texture, clarity and the overall...
As plastic surgery becomes more and more accepted around the world, problems arise followed by outcry for strict regulations. Some countries have little to no regulation while others are extreme.
The Irish health care system is universal or socialized, meaning everyone is entitled to receive care under the public health care system which is funded by taxes. Since private health clinics are...
