Although breast augmentation remains a popular procedure among women, with nearly 300,000 procedures performed in 2013, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a number of women are making the decision to have their implants removed. RealSelf reported that the number of implant removal procedures has increased by 27 percent since 2013. A vast majority of patients on the site gave the procedure a “Worth It” rating. (more…)
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Breast augmentation has long been a popular procedure for women. In 2013, it was the most commonly performed plastic surgery in the US, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Although breast augmentation remains popular, another surgery, the breast lift, is gaining in popularity.
There were more than 90,000 breast lift surgeries performed in 2013, an increase of 70 percent since the year 2000, according to the ASPS. If you aren’t happy with the shape and size of your breasts, plastic surgery can give you the look you’re after. It’s important to understand the difference between a breast lift […]
According to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2012 approximately 72% of breast augmentation patients in the U.S. chose to have silicone breast implants rather than saline. This represents a significant shift in patient and surgeon preference since the re-introduction of silicone implants for primary breast augmentation. Today’s fourth generation silicone implants have thicker more durable shells, more solid gel, and less leakage or bleed than earlier generation implants. These improvements are a result of improved manufacturing techniques, over twenty years of implant research, and better design. Together these advances have given patients and surgeons more confidence regarding the […]
From the runway to fashionable stores in the mall, midriff revealing crop tops are everywhere this season. As the weather warms up, you might want to get in on the trend, but are embarrassed by a stomach area that’s not so flat. If you’re at a healthy weight and haven’t been able to flatten your tummy through exercise and diet, a few surgical and non-invasive options can help you get the stomach you want, in time for the midriff-baring trend.
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The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) has become an increasingly popular plastic surgery procedure. This guide will help you determine if you’re a good candidate for this surgery.
The Brazilian Butt Lift is the 12th most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the U.S. having grown by 58% in 2013 according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
What is a BBL and Why Do People Get It?
A BBL is a procedure that utilizes fat from liposuction to transfer fat to the buttock region for shaping and augmentation of a flat or misshapen buttock region. While Pop Culture and Reality TV have influenced […]
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 […]
