Female breast reduction patients over the age of 50 may be at a higher risk of complications, especially infections, when compared to younger women, according to the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Breast reduction surgery also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a …
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Category Archives: Plastic Surgery
An abdominoplasty procedure, or a “tummy tuck”, is a cosmetic surgical procedure. During a typical tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon removes excess fat and skin and tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall to give the patient a flatter stomach. In some cases, the patient may also undergo liposuction. What Does the Procedure Involve? Abdominoplasty …
Read MoreBreast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures on the market. If you’re interested in this procedure, you can start the process by setting up a breast augmentation consultation. Breast augmentation offers many options, including the type and size of implants desired and the type of anesthesia you’re comfortable with. Your breast …
Read MoreMany patients are unhappy with the appearance of their upper eyelids. Sagging skin and fine wrinkles on one’s eyelids can say a lot about their age. An eye lift can erase these signs of aging and more. The incision necessary for upper-eyelid eye lift surgery is made on a natural line. This line is the …
Read MoreThe blepharoplasty, or eye lift, procedure is performed to rejuvenated and tighten the eyelids for patients who feel that their eyelids have developed a sagging, wrinkled, and/or puffy appearance. Once the procedure has been completed, the next phase of blepharoplasty will begin: blepharoplasty recovery. For a two-week period after blepharoplasty surgery, it is recommended that …
Read MoreIf you’re considering breast augmentation, it is important to be an active participant in the process. The ASPS has developed the following list of questions to ask during your consultation: Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery? How many years of plastic …
Read MoreWomen Who Want ‘Revenge on Cancer’ May Have Better Psychological Responses Certain personality traits are linked to higher quality of life scores in breast cancer patients who undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons …
Read MoreSome stubborn fat deposits won’t go away, no matter how many crunches you do. After months of exercise routines and the latest diet trends, you deserve results you can be proud of. For stubborn fat, there’s no better treatment than liposuction surgery. The liposuction procedure can be used on numerous regions of the body, making …
Read MoreThe years are not often kind to the breasts, and as a result, many patients find themselves in need of advanced breast rejuvenation. The breast lift with implants is a comprehensive option that may be right for you. A breast lift with implants is a combination of the breast augmentation procedure and the breast lift …
Read MoreAn endoscopic brow lift is used to remove excess skin from the forehead and brow areas, leaving them looking smoother and younger. The endoscopic brow lift involves the use of an endoscope, a small instrument featuring a camera and a light. It is attached to a television monitor, on which the surgeon can see a …
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