Breast Lift Surgery Risks and Complications: What Can Go Wrong?
For most people, cosmetic breast surgery is synonymous with breast implants. In fact, the breast lift is actually gaining popularity at a much quicker rate than breast augmentation surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ trends report, the number of breast lifts performed annually has almost doubled since 2000. Regardless of how common ... Read more
3D-Printed Breast Implants: The Future of Breast Reconstruction?
Since physicians first began working on the concept of surgically enhancing the size of breasts in the late 1800s, they have experimented with numerous implant types and surgical techniques. With the development of silicone implants, breast augmentation has soared in popularity, making it one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures worldwide. In this ... Read more
‘Natural’ Breast Enlargement Creams and Pills: No Match for Cosmetic Procedures
Breasts have always been central in the way society views female sexuality. While people vary in their personal preferences, trends over the last few decades have been moving toward a larger breast size. Since its introduction in the 1960s, breast augmentation surgery has been very popular. However, many women are reluctant to undergo surgery, hence ... Read more
Skin Ulcers: Types, Causes and Effective Treatment Options
Although we don’t often think of it as such, skin is technically a body organ—and the largest one at that. It serves many functions including physical protection against the outside environment and heat regulation. It’s also one of the first lines of defense against pathogens like bacteria and viruses. Chronic skin ulceration significantly impacts those ... Read more
Laser Treatments: An Effective and Safe Solution for Acne Scars
Strictly speaking, acne is not a physically disabling disease—but that doesn’t mean it’s a harmless affliction. The psychological effects associated with acne can leave a deep and sometimes profound impact on self-esteem, confidence, and social life. Acne affects nearly all young people to some extent, with approximately 20% of adolescents suffering moderate to severe acne, ... Read more
Scalp Reduction Surgery: The ‘Barbaric’ Hair Loss Treatment Explained
Hair thinning and balding is a common problem that affects both men and women, potentially causing significant distress. Male pattern baldness, the most common cause of hair loss, affects a full 53% of men by the time they reach their 40s. Throughout history, people have resorted to various methods in an attempt to fix this ... Read more