The pictures of people who’ve successfully lost 100 or more pounds, either on their own or with the help of gastric bypass surgery, only tell half of the story. Often, people who’ve lost a significant amount of weight have a considerable amount of extra skin in the areas where they lost the most. While some people are fine with the way the excess skin looks, others would rather it not be there.
If you’ve recently lost a significant amount of weight and are bothered by the way your body looks, you have options. Plastic surgery after weight loss can reduce the […]
New developments in the way implants are made has changed the way augmented breasts look and feel. The results nowadays are more natural looking than ever before.
If you are thinking about undergoing breast augmentation surgery to enhance your appearance and boost your confidence, there are some things you need to understand and familiarize yourself with about the implants themselves and the procedure in general before going forward. Here are five essential things to consider when deciding on breast implant surgery.
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Whether you’re looking for a dress or a top, it seems that sleeveless styles rule the day. But not everyone has arms they want to show off in a tank top or sleeveless dress. If you have bat wings, or excess skin under the upper arms, you might find yourself scrambling for a cardigan to wear over your dress or top, no matter how hot or humid it is outside.
That bat-wing look is due to excess skin in the upper arm area. You can develop excess skin simply as part of the aging process or if you’ve lost a lot […]
While some women decide to undergo a breast augmentation surgery to enhance size, women who have naturally larger breasts often choose to undergo a breast reduction procedure. Just as some women have breasts they think are too small, others have breasts that they feel are too large. Often, their concerns go beyond the cosmetic to the impact their breasts have on their day-to-day lives.
Large breasts can cause a number of problems, from physical discomfort to social awkwardness. If the breasts are not proportioned to match the rest of a woman’s body, it can be difficult for her to find clothing […]
The signs of aging on your face can make you not only look older, but also more tired and unhappy. Lines and wrinkles can make you look angry or stressed, even when you feel terrific on the inside. While in years past the only option to reduce the look of wrinkles and other signs of aging on the face was a surgical procedure, in the 21st century, patients can choose considerably less invasive non-surgical procedures.
Non-surgical facelifts mean not only less recovery time and lower costs. There are cons, such as results which don’t last as long as results from a surgical […]
Are you concerned about acne scars or facial wrinkles but are not ready to undergo a laser treatment or do not have the down time to do so? With advances in medical technology, a new device on the market can do just that:
Dermapen is an electronic, fractionated micro needling device that can help to significantly improve acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, pore size, stretch marks and offers overall regenerative benefits to the skin.
The nature of the Dermapen treatment is similar to a laser treatment without the use of heat. The Dermapen creates microscopic holes into the surface of the […]
Do under-eye bags, circles or loose skin bother you? Have friends or family told you that your eyes make you look tired or older? These are some of the most common complaints that patients describe when seeking consultation for lower eyelid surgery for eyelid bags. This problem is caused by loss of support of the junction between the cheek and the lower eyelid that occurs naturally with aging. It can also occur prematurely in young patients with flat cheek bones and in some ethnic groups. This finding leads to an out-pouching of eyelid fat pads, loose wrinkly skin and dark […]
Making the decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery is just the first step in the process. Along with deciding on the procedure, you’ll also need to decide how large you want your breasts to be and the type of implant you prefer.
Patients today have the choice between saline and silicone gel implants. Although both are considered safe and effective, some patients are better suited for silicone gel implants and some patients are better suited for saline implants. Understanding their differences empowers you to choose the best option for your unique needs and goals.
Understanding Saline Implants
Saline implants feature an outer shell […]
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease affecting approximately 80% of Americans. Twenty percent of those affected experience the more severe forms of acne. This psychologically debilitating problem affects primarily teenagers and adult women alike.
The main common causative factor is a genetic predisposition to the condition. Other components of the disease include the P. acne bacteria, overactive oil glands, malfunction of the pore clearing mechanisms, hormonal disturbances, and inflammation.
Active acne outbreaks also cause inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue leading to the deposition of pigment and spots at previous outbreak sites. Unchecked, this inflammation is also a major […]
What do professional athletes know about rapid recovery after injury that you don’t? It has now become common place to hear about sports icons returning to play after serious injuries in what seems like record time. In addition to superb conditioning and first class medical teams, many athletes are turning to PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma to speed up healing. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has become one of the fastest growing treatments in post-surgical healing in many medical specialties including Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.
PRP is a product that is composed of a patient’s own blood platelet components, plasma, and a small […]
