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  • What to Expect – Recovering From a Tummy Tuck

      Abdominoplasty, better known as a tummy tuck, is one of the most popular plastic surgeries performed in the world. It’s no wonder – given what an effective procedure it is for body contouring. Even so, recovering from a tummy tuck requires patience, diligence, and the ability to deal with some discomfort. There are many…

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  • Pioneers In Plastic Surgery – Johannes “Jan” Fredericus Samuel Esser

      If you’ve never heard of Johannes “Jan” Fredericus Samuel Esser, you’re not alone. There’s the off-chance that you know him as the man who coined the term “stent” for the dental impression compound created by English dentist Charles Stent for facial reconstruction. It would later be used to expand constricted tubes of body tissue.…

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  • Was There Cleft Palate Surgery in the 19th Century?

      Surprisingly, there is evidence of cleft lip and palate surgery as far back as 390 BC in China. The Egyptians and Greeks also developed cleft palate ‘surgical’ techniques, though no descriptions of these remain. There are descriptions of operations on cleft lip in the Middle Ages, and further evidence of cleft lip repairs pop…

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  • What To Expect – Bruising After Rhinoplasty

    Having any kind of surgery is a serious commitment. An honest and ethical surgeon will always provide full disclosure about what to expect after a procedure. While bruising is common after many procedures, the bruising after rhinoplasty can be particularly remarkable. Especially in cases where the procedure is more extensive. Understanding that bruising is the…

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  • 4 Plastic Surgery Procedures With Shorter Recovery

      Life is busy these days. Sometimes overwhelmingly so. And time is of the absolute essence. So when you glance over your self-improvement list, you may want to dismiss any sort of cosmetic surgery because, well, recovering from surgery takes a long time, right? In fact, there are a handful of plastic surgery procedures with…

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  • Is There Plastic Surgery for the Arms?

      Given all the attention to having a flatter belly, firmer breasts, and fuller buttocks, you may not have considered the idea of plastic surgery for the arms. Then again, you may have. Particularly if you find yourself dodging sleeveless clothing or covering up on the beach to avoid exposing the loose and saggy skin…

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  • What Is Otoplasty?

      If you scan through a class picture of elementary school children, you’re bound to see one or two kids with some sort of ear abnormality. For many of these kids, their ‘unusual’ ears are a source of embarrassment. Some of them grow into adulthood without the issue being addressed and are forced to navigate…

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  • Pioneers of Plastic Surgery – Dr. Harold Gillies

      The long-term disabilities from World War I were overwhelming. Many men came off the battlefield quite disfigured. Not only were they in pain, but the disfigurement impacted their prospects for work. And the government offered little financial or social support. Fortunately, pioneering surgeons like Dr. Harold Gillies were changing the face (literally) of surgery…

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  • Is There Plastic Surgery for Congenital Anomalies?

      If you’re not familiar with the term congenital anomalies, you may know them better as birth defects. Whatever the case, they are defined as structural or functional anomalies that occur in utero. Some of these defects can be very serious and difficult, if not impossible, to resolve. Fortunately, there is plastic surgery for congenital…

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  • 4 Myths About Plastic Surgery

      With the onslaught of reality television shows and social media posts that put an emphasis on external beauty, the demand for plastic surgery procedures is on the rise. Some view plastic surgery as the be all end all fix for all their problems. It is, of course, NOT that. And any surgeon making this…

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  • Was There Plastic Surgery in Ancient Egypt, India, and Greece?

      Self-improvement has always been a component of being human. So it may not be surprising to find out that there was plastic surgery in ancient Egypt, India, and Greece. Of course, it only mildly resembled what we call plastic surgery today. Even so, the human desire to constantly improve by restoring form and function…

  • The Most Common Questions About Gynecomastia

    The Most Common Questions About Gynecomastia Men with large breasts are often self-conscious about their appearance. The embarrassment may be so severe that they withdraw from friends, work, and even the activities that they normally enjoy. This condition is known as gynecomastia, which translates from the Greek for “woman-like breasts.” And up to 65% of middle-aged and older…

  • What’s the Pre-Wedding Timeline for Plastic Surgery?

      Are you planning a wedding this year? If so, you’re probably mired in preparations. From booking the venue to hiring the photographer and setting the seating chart, there’s so much to think about to make your day perfect. Of course, you’ve likely given your appearance significant consideration. Perhaps you’re upping your diet and exercise…

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