When Is Plastic Surgery Reversal A Good Idea?
Plastic surgery reversal is not the same thing as revision. A revision is the correction of a faulty procedure. A reversal, on the other hand, is the undoing of a successful procedure to restore one’s previous appearance. There are many reasons patients may consider a reversal. And it’s important they are realistic about their
Making Sense Of Different Types Of Body Fat
While it may not seem like it, body fat is an organ that contains nerves, immune cells, and connective tissue. It’s also made up of different types of fat cells. Depending on the body’s needs, the primary job of body fat is to store and release energy. The different types of fat cells also
Can You Reduce the Appearance of Large Pores?
Many people fear the close-up. And while makeup can go the distance in covering up blemishes and other imperfections, it can accentuate large pores. Large pores are the result of oil and sweat not being properly released through the pores by the sebaceous glands that sit beneath the skin. Eventually the pores get clogged
Pioneers in Plastic Surgery – Arthur Rainsford Mowlem (1902–1986)
When you think of plastic surgery, you may consider it a relatively new field. It’s actually been around longer than you may think. Although plastic surgery has existed in some form for millennia, casualties from World War I and II in particular created a new demand for reconstructive surgery. Born in New Zealand in
Technological Advances in Plastic Surgery
Although there is some question about whether technology benefits every industry, technological advances in plastic surgery continue to take procedures to new heights. While tech has gone the distance in advancing every aspect of plastic surgery, it’s been especially beneficial for patients seeking to enhance their appearance in new and exciting ways. Plus, with
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.
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
The Lowdown on Scar Revision
If you’re an adult and you’ve lived life at all, chances are you have a scar. It’s the body’s way of healing after an injury, infection, inflammation, or surgery. A scar consists of fibrous tissue that can be anywhere on the body. It might be flat, sunken, colored, or lumpy. Someone with a flat
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
Pioneers In Plastic Surgery – Thomas Pomfret Kilner
In the overarching field of medicine, plastic surgery is certainly among the youngest. At least in its current incarnation. Yes, there were rudimentary plastic surgery procedures performed as far back as ancient Egypt times. But you can bet they didn’t look anything like today’s modern procedures. It took a group of trail-blazing physicians practicing
