Many women today are under the false impression that an abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck as it is more commonly referred to as, is the same thing as having abdominal liposuction (or fat removal). However, nothing could really be further from the truth. Tummy tucks and liposuction of the abdomen are two distinctly different procedures. Each requires that a specific set of criteria to be present...
With the proliferation of young women choosing to get bust-enhancing implants these days, pregnancy and breast feeding is an ever popular topic between patients and their plastic surgeons. In addition, many mothers are interested in learning if these implants can help the sagging that has occurred after childbirth and breast feeding. Because your breasts play such an integral part in your...
Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries in the United States. But what many people don't know is it is also one of the most common procedures to combine with another, usually chin augmentation. The two procedures work together well because they help to balance each other out.
If you look at a person in profile, you might notice a large nose appears even bigger...
Botox, injectables and fillers are becoming the most popular cosmetic procedures for those looking for facial rejuvenation. This is because they are quick, easy, and compared to traditional face lift rejuvenation, they are less expensive. Find out how different injectables can change the way you look in the mirror ...
Lip Augmentation:
Thin lips can reveal your age just as quickly as deep...
The biggest concern and risk for any woman undergoing breast augmentation is capsular contracture.
Normally, tissue will surround the implant and form a scar which will be unnoticeable on the outside of the breast. In the case of capsular contracture, the scarring is extreme and becomes visible, tightening around the implant and giving it an unnatural squeezed look. The condition is...
More and more physicians having minimal experience in cosmetic procedures are offering to perform such procedures within the settings of their office. Having a non-expert perform such a treatment increases the risk of complications while simultaneously diminishing the likelihood of the treatment's success.
Gynecologists, general practitioners and ophthalmologists are examples of the wide...
Many people have turned to medical tourism for cheaper cosmetic procedures and the chance to recover in an exotic locale away from prying eyes. As glamorous as it sounds, you need to know the facts before your pack your bag and book your flight.
Other than less expensive prices (sometimes up to 75 percent cheaper), one of the biggest draws for those seeking cosmetic services overseas is the...
The mirror tells you that wrinkles and sagging skin are piling on the years and that a dose of facial injections is the proper solution.
While injectables are certainly useful to revitalizing your face, these may not be the complete answer to your woes. Smoothing out wrinkles is not the only aspect of regaining a youthful appearance. The contours of your face can be dramatically improved...
New technology has made it possible to promote new skin cell growth and maintain a healthy, youthful glow without injections or surgery. These new techniques actually provide results, unlike the bottled potions of the past.
1. Microdermabrasion:
Microdermabrasion is a process that scrubs away the topmost layer of skin cells and reveals the new, unblemished layer beneath. Best performed in...
There are many different facial fillers being used by plastic surgeons today with a variety of uses and applications. Navigating through the options can be tricky. This guide outlines the major injectables and fillers available and what they do for specific wrinkles, fine lines, and facial sculpting.
Collagen:
Collagen is one of the most recognizable names when it comes to fillers. It is a...
