According to a recent UPI press release, a new study has come out from the UK and Scotland. The study shows that more than three-fourths of participants continued to look younger than they did before their facelift for more than five years. Even though some areas of the patient’s face showed some signs of aging, …
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Yearly Archives: 2012
According to a new study published in the December issue of The American Surgeon, breast reconstruction has been deemed safe for women over the age of 60 who have undergone a mastectomy (surgical removal of the breast). “The removal of a breast has implications for the psychological, social and sexual well-being of the patient, establishing …
Read MoreMaintaining realistic expectations is important when considering liposuction, so it is also therefore necessary to separate fiction from fact. Here are four common liposuction myths that frequently confuse and frustrate patients. Myth: Liposuction is for Weight Loss Fact: Liposuction does not actually help with weight loss and will not cause a noticeable reduction in weight. …
Read MoreThere’s nothing more frustrating than looking in the mirror at a disappointing bust. You can wear a push-up bra, and you can buy clothes that have a built-in enhancement, but you know that the results aren’t permanent. When the clothes come off at the end of the day, you’re left with what you have. You …
Read MoreDrooping upper eyelids are a concern for people young and old. The cause is genetic for some individuals, and for others it’s a sign of advancing years. Restoring a more youthful and open upper eyelid, through blepharoplasty, can be a very rewarding experience. We don’t age according to a timeline, nor do we all age …
Read MoreAllergan products are specialized to help patients experience effective facial rejuvenation, skin revitalization, and breast enhancement. We offer a number of these products, including the Juvederm and Voluma injectable fillers. Juvederm is excellent for easing away and erasing many facial wrinkles and fine lines. Lip volume can also be increased using this soft-tissue filler. Juvederm …
Read MoreChoosing to undergo breast augmentation is a personal decision, and selecting silicone or saline implants is an equally personal choice. In 2010, silicone breast implants were placed during half of all breast augmentation surgeries. In the past, there have been concerns that silicone breast implants may be associated with possible negative complications. If you remember …
Read MoreThe 50th anniversary of the first ever breast augmentation surgery with modern implants occurred in 2012. Despite originally seeking care for the removal of a tattoo, this first patient, Timmie Jean Lindsey, reports that she is happy and healthy, according to an article in The Guardian. When Lindsey’s doctor first asked her if she would …
Read More2012 marks the ten year anniversary of cosmetic Botox injections. Originally believed to be a passing fad, Botox injections have become the most popular facial anti-aging treatment in the United States – and Botox injections are now widely used to effectively treat many other medical conditions. Originally discovered for its cosmetic use by husband and …
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