How Pregnancy Changes Breasts
If you’re a woman, do you remember a time when you were unencumbered in some way by breasts and moved through life with ease? For most women, this is a distant memory. By the time puberty hit, you were probably well aware that you would be developing breasts – if you weren’t already. These
Say Goodbye to Sagging Skin Under Your Arms
Are you troubled by sagging skin under your arms? Do you find it especially annoying because it won’t go away, no matter how much dieting and exercising you do? That sagging skin could be the result of aging, genetics, or even rapid weight loss. It might be a combination of these. And even if
Top Reasons for Hair Loss
Did you know that you lose between 50 and 100 hairs per day? This may seem shocking, but your hair follicles consistently replace what’s lost each day. Except when they don’t. For some people, production begins to falter, and they can no longer keep up with the loss. At this point, hair loss becomes
The Benefits of Radiesse
Aging brings with it more than a few indignities. If you’re of a certain age, you probably know this firsthand. But while certain aspects of aging can’t be avoided, you can bring back a more youthful appearance to your hands and face using dermal fillers. While there is a variety of effective dermal fillers
Dispelling Myths About Liposuction
Are you considering liposuction? How much do you know about it? Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. Yet, there are a lot of myths about liposuction. For example, many people believe that liposuction is an easy way to lose weight. The reality is, patients can lose two to
Common Plastic Surgery Procedures for Menopause
As women reach their 40s and 50s, and menopause begins, their estrogen and progesterone levels drop. This can result in sagging skin, fat redistribution, and changes in breast size and shape. While menopause is a natural process, it’s no joy ride. Aside from all of the physical symptoms, the aesthetic changes only add insult
A Brief History of Rhinoplasty
Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your nose, you may be considering a rhinoplasty, less elegantly known as a nose job. But if you think getting a nose job is new to the 20th century, you’d be mistaken. The history of rhinoplasty dates all the way back to ancient Egypt. Of course, the
The Top Three Cosmetic Treatments for People in Their 30s
With the old stigma around cosmetic surgery and procedures falling away, it’s not surprising that cosmetic treatments for people in their 30s are on the rise. Most people experience the first signs of aging, like fine lines and minor wrinkles, during their 30s. In addition, a lot of people’s breasts experience a change in
Debunking Myths About Breast Lifts
If you’re experiencing sagging or changes in your breasts’ appearance that are not associated with illness, then a breast lift might be right for you. And you may have questions. A breast lift, known medically as mastopexy, is a plastic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and tightens the surrounding tissue. This raises and reshapes
What Can Affect Wound Healing?
If you’ve been considering a plastic surgery procedure, you’re probably looking forward to the many positive changes it will bring. What you may not have considered, though, is the miracle of wound healing. Most of us take for granted the impressive cascade of events the body orchestrates to heal a wound – whether it’s
