The History of Plastic Surgery
If you had to wager a guess as to when plastic surgery began, chances are you’d guess much later than reality. In fact, the history of plastic surgery goes all the way back to 800 B.C. when physicians in ancient India were using skin grafts for reconstructive surgery. It’s hard to imagine what that entailed
The Link between Plastic Surgery and Healthier Lifestyles
In our last several blog posts, we illustrated the many health benefits that are the result of plastic surgery. For example, fat removal from liposuction can help to lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of diabetes. Meanwhile, rhinoplasty improves breathing while a breast reduction can decrease and relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain.
Plastic Surgery Procedures to Improve Vision
Do you experience puffiness or sagging around your eyes? Many patients seek out the expertise of a board-certified plastic surgeon to address these cosmetic concerns. And rightly so. Plastic surgery does wonders in addressing these concerns and reversing facial aging. But there are plastic surgery procedures to improve vision as well. In fact, if you’ve
Better Breathing through Plastic Surgery
It’s hard to argue that the nose is the most prominent feature on the face. And let’s face it – not everyone is crazy about theirs. Perhaps you’re not comfortable with the appearance of your nose. Maybe you feel it’s too prominent in that it’s very large or it has a strange shape. Whatever your
How Fat Removal Helps with Diabetes
Are you considering liposuction to remove stubborn fat that won’t go away with diet and exercise? If so, it’s entirely possible that you could experience another benefit beyond looking and feeling better about yourself. You may be able to reduce the risk of diabetes with liposuction. And if you’re already diabetic, fat removal helps with
Can You Have Plastic Surgery to Reduce Back Pain?
The short answer is yes. In our last post, we discussed how a tummy tuck procedure can help correct poor posture and ease back pain by strengthening and supporting the spine. But an abdominoplasty isn’t the only plastic surgery to reduce back pain. In fact, one of the most obvious ways to decrease pain in
