Appearances can be improved for those people who are dissatisfied with the shape and size of their nose. Nasal reconstruction was one of the first cosmetic procedures ever developed and is among those most frequently performed today. Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery is a surgical procedure in which deformities of the nose are corrected by removing, rearranging or reshaping bone or cartilage.
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Browlifts can be performed using an endoscope, which functions as a viewing device. It consists of a tubular probe fitted with a tiny camera and bright light, which is inserted through a small incision; and a viewing screen to magnify the transmitted images of the body\'s internal structures. The surgeon watches the screen while moving the tube through the surgical area.
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As one of the most exciting and innovative scientific achievements of the decade, Laser technology is being utilized throughout the health care community. May surgeons use one of the newest lasers, the ultrapulse carbon dioxide laser, to treat sun-damaged skin, facial wrinkles and scars in a procedure called laser skin resurfacing.
What is a laser?
The word \"laser\" is an acronym, which...
An eyelid lift (eye surgery), otherwise known as blepharoplasty, focuses on the eyes, which occupy a very prominent part of our facial features. It is the surrounding skin, rather than the eyes themselves, that conveys emotion. The tissue, muscle, fat, hair and lashes all contribute to the wide array of expressions. Age, sun exposure and hereditary factors all contribute to wrinkles, deep lines...
In today\'s society, appearance means more than it ever has. If you are unsatisfied with the appearance of your face, don\'t worry; procedures are available to help reduce wrinkles, reshape your nose, and enhance your profile.
Facial Implants
Plastic and cosmetic surgeons offer a wide range of facial implants to enhance facial features for patients across the United States and the world....
There are currently several techniques for breast reduction. Each of the following breast reduction techniques aims to remove excess breast tissue, add contour to the breasts, and reposition the nipple. The standard breast reduction technique uses a \"keyhole\" pattern or \"anchor\" shaped incision. The incisions/scars for this procedure extend in three basic areas:
1. Entirely around the...
Buttock augmentation with your own fat is yet another approach to add fullness, projection and shape to the under projected or flat buttock area. Also known as the Brazilian butt lift, this procedure involves a selective \"gentle\" liposuction technique, harvesting fat from those areas around the buttocks that tend to hide a more desirable shape and then transferring the fat into the proper...
Breast augmentation procedures are often performed under general anesthesia and will take approximately one and a half hours to perform. In the holding area prior to surgery, the patient\'s \"before\" pictures are taken and then the breasts marked. After speaking with the anesthetist/anesthesiologist, the patient is brought to the operating room. After asleep, local nerve blocks combined with a...
A facelift can improve the most visible signs of aging by sculpting and tightening the deeper structures and foundation of the face and neck. As we age, the effects of gravity, sun exposure, weight fluctuations, smoking, heredity, and the daily stresses of life begin to reveal themselves in our faces. Facelift surgery can bring youth back to a patient\'s face.
In youth, the face is firm...
When considering facial injections, there are several options to consider. There are many types of filler material to choose from; below is information about some of the more popular choices.
JUVEDERM
Juvederm is the newest Dermal Filler available. It is a hyaluronic acid, which is a natural complex sugar found in all living cells, and one of the major components of the dermis...
