Piezosurgery: The New Frontier in Dental Surgery
Dental technology has progressed in leaps and bounds over the past two decades. The upshot of these advances is that painful procedures are being reconfigured as minimally invasive surgical techniques with much quicker recovery times. The dentist’s office is no longer a place that needs to provoke fear in children and adults alike. One of ... Read more
Zwivel’s Complete Guide to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a type of bariatric surgery used to treat severe obesity. It is also the most common bariatric procedure performed in United States, and is considered by some surgeons to be the gold standard of weight-loss surgeries. How is Roux-en-Y surgery performed? There are several variations of gastric bypass procedures, which can be ... Read more
Dental Debridement: The First Step to Restoring Your Oral Health
Maintaining a healthy mouth is vital to both the longevity of your teeth and the beauty of your smile. Bur for some of us, however, upholding good dental hygiene or scheduling regular visits to the dentist can fall by the wayside due to fear of the dentist’s chair, a lack of time, or financial constraints. ... Read more
Wisdom Teeth Removal: What to Expect During and After Surgery
The removal of wisdom teeth is a rite of passage for many young adults. More formally referred to as third molars, wisdom teeth get their nickname from the time they develop—between the ages of 17 and 25. Interestingly, humans today no longer require wisdom teeth for survival. Nowadays, wisdom teeth don’t appear in 35% of ... Read more
Vanquish vs. Other Contouring Procedures: Frequently Asked Questions
No matter how many hot yoga classes you attend or how religiously you abide by a low-carb diet, fat can stubbornly remain in undesirable places like the abdomen, the inner and outer thighs and under the bra line. One of the newest and most innovative fat removal procedures is the Vanquish radio frequency device. Approved ... Read more
Zwivel’s Complete Guide to the Reverse Tummy Tuck
Of the impressive range of tummy toning and sculpting cosmetic procedures available, the reverse tummy tuck is probably the least known. What Is a Reverse Tummy Tuck? Also known as the reverse abdominoplasty or upper abdominal lift, the reverse tummy tuck is a surgical procedure designed to lift and firm protruding tissue from the upper ... Read more
Why You Can’t Get the Cosmetic Surgery You Want
One of the most appealing features of plastic surgery is that it can aesthetically achieve what often seems impossible. Plastic surgery allows individuals to fulfill their deepest cosmetic desires and in so doing, can powerfully renew self-confidence and self esteem. Those who have undergone plastic surgical procedures would generally agree that it offers a realistic, ... Read more
Complete Guide to Microneedling: Techniques, Aftercare, and Results
Microneedling is a cost-effective and non-invasive procedure that addresses an impressive range of skin concerns. Treatments can be performed either at home or by professionals, using various devices and techniques. This guide outlines everything you need to know about microneedling and its benefits. What Is Microneedling? Microneedling therapy, also known as skin needling, collagen induction ... Read more
Hair Miniaturization: Understanding the Causes of Male Pattern Baldness
An overwhelming 95% of all hair loss cases begin with hair miniaturization. This process, which causes individual strands and follicles to shrink, can eventually lead to baldness. Diagnosing these symptoms and understanding the hair’s growth cycle can help prevent hair loss before it’s too late. Hair miniaturization, also known as androgenic alopecia or pattern hair ... Read more
Plastic Surgery Provides Hope for Acid Attack Survivors
When a 15-year-old Laxmi Agarwal saw her face for the first time after an acid attack, she wanted to kill herself: “That man poured acid on my face, not because he wanted to kill me, he did it because he believed I was vain. Because his dream was to keep me locked up within the ... Read more
