Deciding to have plastic surgery is just the first step. In many cases, a successful surgery depends in large part on the amount of planning you do beforehand. Making changes to your lifestyle can help improve your outcome, and doing plenty of research on your surgeon and the surgery you’ve chosen will help you understand what to expect. (more…)
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If you spent the winter dreaming of once again being able to lie on the beach or go swimming in a pool, the wait is almost over. While you might be ready to put on a swimsuit and go splash in the waves, you might still be less than happy about the shape your tummy is in. If you’re at or near your desired weight, but have extra skin or fat in your abdominal area, you have several options for getting the flat or defined abdomen you’re after. (more…)
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Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the U.S. If you had decided that your own breasts could use a bit of a boost or are still in the process of deciding whether the surgery is the right option for you, there are several things to think about beforehand. Breast augmentation is not a one-size-fits-all surgery. Several factors, from the size of the implant to the material used, play a part in determining how natural your results will look. (more…)
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Everyone has a different “problem area,” or part of their body that seems to hold on to fat regardless of exercise or diet. For plenty of women, the thighs tend to be the main problem area. They can either carry extra fat on the outer thighs, creating what are known as saddlebags, or they can carry more fat on the inner thighs, causing the thighs to rub together when they walk, leading to discomfort and chafing. (more…)
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Your face can say a lot about you. When you’re happy, your smile lets the world know, when you’re sad, your tears can let the world know. As you get older, your face might start to betray you. You might feel happy, but loose skin and wrinkles can make you look angry or sad. You might feel youthful, but your face is telling the world a different story. (more…)
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Plastic surgery requires a fair amount of commitment on your part. In addition to the financial commitment, there’s also a time commitment, both in terms of the length of a procedure and the length of the recovery period afterwards. When you’re deciding whether or not plastic surgery is the right option for you, it helps to know how long your results will last. Some procedures will give you results that last a lifetime, while other may require a touch-up at some point in the future. (more…)
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Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can give you a refreshed and more youthful look. But, as with most types of surgery, some downtime and recovery is needed after the procedure.
In general, people take between one and two weeks off from work after eyelid surgery, depending on how complicated the procedure is.
During that time, your activities will most likely be limited, so that your eyes are able to fully heal from the surgery. (more…)
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Reduction mammoplasty, better known as breast reduction surgery, is one of the most commonly performed Plastic Surgery procedures in the U.S. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2014 over 114,000 women underwent reduction mammoplasty. During this procedure, excess breast fat, tissue and skin is removed to reduce the size and weight of the breasts and to improve breast contour so that they are more proportional.
Women typically seek reduction mammoplasty to address a combination of physical and body image concerns. Patients with large pendulous breasts that are out of proportion to their bodies experience back, neck and […]
While plenty of people love to put on a pair of short shorts in the summer or go bare legged in a skirt or dress, if you are dealing with visible veins, such as varicose veins, you might find that you prefer the cold days of winter, when covering up in pants or tights is the norm and there’s no pressure. Although often thought of as just a cosmetic issue, untreated varicose veins can cause pain and discomfort.
If you’re tired of feeling embarrassed about your legs or long to wear shorts or miniskirts once again, there are ways to take […]
Admittedly, some of the beauty or style decisions people make when they are young are things they come to regret when they are older. Who hasn’t looked back on a picture of themselves at their high school prom and grimaced at either hair or makeup decisions or questioned their teenage dress sense? While thankfully evidence of past questionable hair, makeup and fashion choices only exists in pictures, some style decisions haunt a person for years or decades to come. One example is the hastily inked tattoo that you end up covering up or lasering off years later. Gauged earlobes, or […]
