For today’s women, sagging bodies are no longer an inevitable aftereffect of childbearing. More mothers are turning to plastic surgery to regain their figures when diet and exercise alone won’t do the trick-and talking openly about their procedures.
A ‘mini face lift’ can erase years from a person’s appearance in a relatively short amount of time. Also known as short-scar face lift, S-lift and various other marketing-related names, this procedure is a good option for patients striving to look their best for an upcoming event or minimize time away from work.
Patients who have lost massive amounts of weight following gastric bypasses and related procedures sometimes are left with large skin folds that exercise alone cannot resolve. These patients are turning to plastic surgeons to tighten their skin, freeing them to lead active, healthier, more confident lives.
Two of the most common mistakes that couples suffering from infertility (and even some physicians) make are holding off on treating the underlying cause and performing futile, ineffective treatments that only waste time, energy and money.
The “alphabet soup” that often accompanies a physician’s name is meant to clarify his or her credentials. Unfortunately, without an appropriate glossary of terms and acronyms, often the letters and titles lead to more confusion.
Mild to moderate male pattern hair loss affects approximately 50 percent of men by age 50. The exact cause of male pattern baldness is unknown, although there are several contributory factors.
There is a little question that doctors are seeing better-informed patients arrive at their offices today than a decade ago. More and more, patients show up already interested in a particular procedure(s) and inform us that they have researched the subject in preparation for their consultation.
Many women hide their upper arms, even in the dog days of summer, because they are unwilling to wear sleeveless or short-sleeved shirts. They feel their upper arms are too big and bulky compared to their body, or that their skin hangs or is too loose, which gives their arms an unflattering silhouette.
Liposuction has evolved considerably from its origins in the early 1980s. Back then the procedure was performed in hospital operating rooms, requiring blood transfusions and a significant period of recovery. Now liposuction is a safe outpatient operation with minimal blood loss and a quick convalescence.
We only get one chance at a first impression, and the person who projects the best self-image makes the best impression. In today’s competitive society, people recognize the importance of self-improvement, whether it is for social or professional reasons.
Despite the extensive peels, laser treatments, and dermabrasion techniques available today, the facelift continues to be the technique that patients turn to when their jowls, neckline, and the areas around the mid-face begin to sag, or when their facial wrinkles and creases become deeper.
Women who come to my office to learn about breast augmentation surgery often have many questions about the procedure. Typically, they have been thinking about having the procedure performed for a long period of time, and have many questions about the details of the procedure.
Have you ever wondered why your friend who always looked tired and worn out suddenly came over one day looking like she had finally gotten some rest? Do you wish there were something you could do that could give you that same rested look?
Scars come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. They can be red, brown, blue, or white. Some are raised, while others are depressed, indented, or bound down to underlying bone or muscle. Some are hard and some are soft.
Ever wonder who’s actually having plastic surgery? Look in the mirror, because it’s not just celebrities and the wealthy that are seeking the services of plastic surgeons. Today’s plastic surgery patients include both sexes and all age groups.
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