What is capsular contracture? If you’ve done your research about getting a breast augmentation, you may have run across the term “capsular contracture” as one of the possible complications of the surgery. Whenever a foreign object such as a breast implant is placed within the body, your tissue walls it off with scar or a […]
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Brow Lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure made popular for it’s natural yet significant results in rejuvenating the appearance of the forehead. Many people notice their first signs of aging in the forehead, things like lines, creases, wrinkles and sagging—sometimes some of these signs of aging are caused by issues that can be improved through less
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Turning plastic surgery patients down can be difficult but should be considered in certain situations. The first group of patients that are turned down are the medically unhealthy ones: the heavy smokers with coronary stents and uncontrolled diabetes. In these situations, the risks of surgery outweigh the benefits. Sometimes, patients are able to optimize their
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Also called tubular breasts, snoopy breasts, constricted breasts and conical breasts, a tuberous breast deformity is a congenital breast anomaly affecting breast development. It is not hereditary. Your mom didn’t pass it to you and you can’t pass it to a future daughter. Typical features of a tuberous breast deformity consist of a constricted narrow
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Rhinoplasty is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure designed to improve the aesthetic value of the nose, though it may also be performed to improve the function of the nose. The nose is the central feature of the face and as such many people who are unhappy with their nose appearance feel self-conscious constantly about their nose.
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Plastic Surgery – New Year’s Resolution: Look Your Best As a New Year’s resolution, get a new start and outlook on life by looking your best with plastic surgery. Plastic surgery can give you a great opportunity to re-define yourself. Scientific studies suggest that people experience higher self-esteem and confidence after plastic surgery, resulting in
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You are always advised to stop smoking but if you’re planning to have plastic surgery, there are some procedures that would be contraindicated if you were an active smoker. In addition to the harmful effects that cigarettes have on your lungs and heart, cigarettes also contain nicotine, a chemical that constricts your small blood vessels.
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Micro-needling or collagen induction therapy (CIT) is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes a device with very fine needles used to puncture the skin resulting in a controlled skin injury. The micro-channels created stimulate the body to produce collagen and elastin, which fill these microscopic spaces. This process results in an improvement of skin texture,
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What does board certified mean? It really depends on what Board you’re referring to. There are many boards out there and it can be really confusing for the general public to make sense of it. To begin with, any physician can call him or herself a “plastic surgeon” without completion of an approved residency in
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The thought of getting plastic surgery can be very exciting and can produce much anticipation. Before you take the plunge however, make sure that you’ve made all the considerations regarding safety in plastic surgery. In general, the best candidates for cosmetic plastic surgery are those who are in general good health in addition to knowing
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