When it comes to candidacy for a rhinoplasty surgery, there seems to be one golden rule: don’t smoke. With an estimated 43 million smokers in the United States, the number of prospective rhinoplasty patients who are smokers is also too high. Most often, would-be rhinoplasty patients will be told they most stop smoking for a [...]
For the majority of patients undergoing a mastectomy, the nipple and areola are removed. Therefore, many women choose to undergo nipple reconstruction surgery. After a breast reconstruction surgery, which rebuilds the breast mound, a nipple reconstruction procedure attempts to recreate the darker-colored areola and the elevated nipple. It’s important to note that if your breast [...]
Choosing breast implant size is one of the biggest decisions when planning your breast augmentation. Patients should notice that this is about more than just picking a cup size; it’s a process and your goals and expectations may evolve. Here are some tips to make your decision a little easier. Keep your lifestyle in mind. [...]
A lot of time and planning goes into a plastic surgery procedure. You have to decide on the right doctor, the exact procedure you want and the best recovery plan. But what many women often don't think about is how the procedure will affect their makeup routine. You should treat a surgical procedure as [...]
What is the difference between liposculpture and liposuction? Liposuction and liposculpture are two cosmetic procedures that are performed tens of thousands of times throughout the year. While similar, these two cosmetic surgeries have a few unique differences. If you are exploring the benefits of either surgery, then it is important that you understand these subtle [...]
Breast augmentation is the number one plastic surgery procedure in the United States. Any type of elective surgery is a big decision, and breast implants are no different. But a breast augmentation isn't just a surgery. Once the surgery is over, the recovery process begins. Because there are so many options as far as implant types, [...]
Patients who are looking for a secondary or revision rhinoplasty challenges the skills and experience of plastic surgeons. Revision rhinoplasty applies to any patient who has previously undergone rhinoplasty one or more times and desires improvement in the appearance and often the function of the nose. These are among the most difficult cases aesthetic plastic [...]
A tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) is a common plastic surgery procedure that has remained popular for years. In fact, the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that this was one of the top five cosmetic procedures performed for men and women last year. Despite the popularity of this surgery, many people often don't know what [...]
Keep your own recovery on track and avoid these costly mistakes. Call a Taxi or Ask Someone to Drive For You- You may think the no-driving rule following surgery is just about anesthesia. And while, yes, a person's motor skills and judgment can be seriously impaired by anesthesia and pain medications, they [...]
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