Nose Jobs Gone Wrong: When is Revision Rhinoplasty Necessary?
Are you still unhappy with the size or shape of your nose, even after undergoing rhinoplasty surgery? Have you had trouble breathing ever since the procedure was performed? If so, you may be a good candidate for a form of reconstructive surgery called revision rhinoplasty. Also know as secondary rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty is designed to help patients who ... Read more
Zwivel’s Complete Guide To Forehead Reduction Surgery
Overly high foreheads can result in an unbalanced facial appearance, cause you to look older than you really are, or detract from otherwise proportional features. Large foreheads may be caused by a range of reasons such as genetics, hair loss (alopecia) or prior surgical procedures. If you feel insecure, lack confidence, or are tired of ... Read more
10 Plastic Surgery Procedures That Can Be Done Under Twilight Anesthesia
If you’re considering a cosmetic procedure but are turned off by the idea of general anesthesia, you may want to consider twilight anesthesia. Also known as twilight sleep, twilight anesthesia puts the patient in a state of conscious sedation through mild doses of medication, providing induced hypnosis, anxiety relief, and the inability to form new memories. ... Read more
Zwivel’s Complete Guide to Bra-Line Back Lifts
The bra line back lift is a body contouring procedure that helps improve the appearance of loose skin, back fat, and bulges around the bra line. While both sexes are liable to develop folds in the mid and lower back area, in women the condition can be especially evident because a brassiere will pull the skin tightly beneath ... Read more
Turbinectomy: Procedure, Recovery, Side Effects, and Cost
Expert plastic surgeons discuss common turbinectomy techniques and answer frequently asked questions on recovery, side effects, and cost. The nose is a complex structure whose primary purpose is to control and regulate airflow for proper breathing. The turbinates are one of the nose’s most important components. When they become unduly swollen, nasal obstruction may occur. ... Read more
Facelift Recovery: What to Expect After Surgery, Day by Day
Though surgery often comes with a long healing process, most patients are surprised by how easy the facelift recovery period actually is. If you are planning on having a facelift, you’re probably wondering how long it will take to recover, and what to expect along the way. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to predict precisely how fast you will heal, ... Read more
The Pros and Cons of Endoscopic Facelift Surgery
Only a few small incisions are required during an endoscopic facelift to rejuvenate the upper two thirds of the face. Thinking of getting a facelift? If so, there’s certainly no shortage of options to choose from, ranging from mini facelifts to traditional surgical facelifts and everything in between. One particularly interesting procedure, however, if you’re ... Read more
FUE vs. FUT: The Differences Between Follicular Unit Extraction and Follicular Unit Transplant
Find out which hair transplantation technique is best suited to your needs – Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) or Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT). As unpleasant as it may be, hair loss is a normal part of aging, just like wrinkles and memory issues. If you’re self-conscious about your thinning hair, there are any number of steps ... Read more
Ahead of the Curve: Hip Augmentation Options
Hip augmentations come in a range of options designed to enhance and widen the hips for a curvier hourglass-like figure. One of the reasons hip augmentation surgery has gained so much traction in recent years — no, we’re not about to talk about Kim Kardashian, but we don’t deny that she’s a factor — is ... Read more
Plastic Surgery Science Fiction? These 5 Technologies Could Change Everything
These major technological advancements could change the face of plastic surgery in the next few decades. 4D technology? Virtual interaction? Prosthetic muscles? You could be forgiven for assuming we’re talking about science fiction. Thankfully, we’re not. All of these fanciful-sounding innovations may soon play a large and positive role in medicine and surgery. This includes plastic ... Read more