Questions to Ask Before Your Tummy Tuck
Do you have excess skin or fat around your abdomen, and dieting and exercise aren’t making any difference? If so, you may have decided it’s time to schedule a consultation for abdominoplasty, a.k.a. a tummy tuck. Congratulations! It’s a big decision. And it’s a decision that has probably left you wondering what questions to
Reasons to Avoid Ice After Plastic Surgery
Once upon a time, the solution to almost any experience of swelling, pain, or bruising in the body was to ice it. And this is still the case for acute sports injuries – at least at first. Yes, icing does bring down swelling and decreases inflammation. Yet, board-certified plastic surgeons are increasingly telling patients
The Emotional Changes With Plastic Surgery
If you’re considering changing your appearance through a surgical procedure, you may not be aware of the possible emotional changes with plastic surgery. There’s no need to worry. This is completely normal. Even so, it’s best to go into your procedure with the understanding that the operation could temporarily stir up some emotions. Here’s what
Is It Possible to Reverse Sun Damage?
If you’re a self-avowed sun worshipper, your skin may now be showing fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, and hyperpigmentation as a result. Especially if you didn’t take measures to protect your skin. Even so, while it’s not possible to reverse sun damage, there are advanced treatments that can help decrease signs of sun damage
The Low-Down on Endonasal Septoplasty
Many of us have a crooked septum to some degree. But when the septum is very crooked, it can block one side of the nose and reduce airflow. At this point, it’s known as a deviated septum. And if you have one, you may have difficulty breathing through one or even both nostrils. Fortunately,
Benefits of An Endoscopic Brow Lift
If you’ve researched any of our articles on the brow lift procedure, then you know it’s an effective surgery. Yet, even though you’re not satisfied with your drooping eyebrows, you may not be ready to pull the trigger on the procedure. So perhaps it’s time to consider the benefits of an endoscopic brow lift
Is It Possible to Skip Narcotics After Plastic Surgery?
While the opioid epidemic has lessened to some degree, it has created an awareness of the dangers of narcotics. As such, some patients considering elective plastic surgery decide against it because of their desire to avoid narcotics after surgery. Plus, some patients have a history of addiction and are reticent to use Percocet, Norco,
Correcting Asymmetry with Plastic Surgery
When posing for a picture, do you have a favorite side? Most of us do because we’re all at least a little asymmetrical. While developing in utero, fluctuations in gene expression lead to this asymmetry. Then life happens and other reasons for asymmetry may arise. For many of us, this isn’t a big deal.
Is It Possible to Remove a C-Section Scar?
There’s no arguing that pregnancy is hard on a woman’s body. As such, many women decide to undergo a mommy makeover to restore their pre-pregnancy appearance. The procedure includes removing sagging skin, eliminating stretch marks, and creating a more contoured silhouette. In addition to all of this, you could also completely remove a C-section
The Benefits of Dermal Fillers for Acne Scars
Although acne is a common skin condition, that doesn’t mean there’s no emotional impact in dealing with it and the scars it can leave behind. Luckily, plastic surgeons and skin specialists alike have been successful in using dermal fillers for acne scars. Dermal fillers add volume to the skin to raise the depressed areas.
