Going Flat: Why an Increasing Number of Breast Cancer Survivors Are Foregoing Reconstructive Surgery
Having reconstructive breast surgery with or following mastectomy can be very beneficial — for some women. But these days, more and more breast cancer survivors are choosing to “go flat.” Until recently, the prevailing opinion among medical professionals involved in the treatment of breast cancer was that most women undergoing mastectomy benefited from having reconstructive ... Read more
Male Butt Augmentation: Forget the Kardashians – Think Tom Brady!
You might be surprised to learn that men account for 10 percent of all cosmetic procedures, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). In fact, men of all backgrounds seek out plastic surgeons to enhance their faces and bodies. And it’s not just well-known surgeries like eyelid surgery and facelift; men are also ... Read more
Belly Button Surgery: The Whats, Whys, and Hows of Umbilicoplasty
While the shape of a person’s belly button is determined at birth, it can change over time as a result of pregnancy, weight changes and other factors. If you have noticed undesired changes to the appearance of your belly button, a plastic surgeon can perform a safe, easy procedure called umbilicoplasty to restore – or ... Read more
Zwivel’s Complete Guide To Otoplasty
If your ears are misshaped, disproportionate or protrude, otoplasty represents a safe and straightforward way to restore balance to your face. What Is Otoplasty? Many of us underestimate the degree to which ears influence the harmony and symmetry of the face. Framing our facial features, ears can either accentuate our best aspects or significantly detract ... Read more
Crowdfunding for Plastic Surgery: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Crowdsourcing is used to raise funds for anything you can think of — even boob jobs. Over the past decade crowdfunding, a.k.a. crowdsourcing, has become the most popular way to raise money for just about any endeavor. Everyone from adults to children to major organizations in various industries now use platforms like GoFundMe, Indiegogo and ... Read more
Complete Guide to Lip Injections and Implants: Techniques, Cost, and Recovery
Lip augmentation encompasses a variety of cosmetic and surgical procedures designed to add volume and shape to the lips. You might be a good candidate for lip augmentation if: This guide covers everything you need to know about lip augmentation, from providing an overview of the various techniques to consulting with a plastic surgeon, undergoing ... Read more
The Voice Lift: How and Why Vocal Rejuvenation Surgery is Performed
Laryngoplasty – also known as a voice lift of voice augmentation — is a surgical procedure that combats age-related changes in the voice box by tightening the vocal cords. It’s like a face-lift, but for your voice! So why would you want to get a voice lift? Well, just like every other part of the body, ... Read more
It’s Not All Cosmetic: Pediatric Plastic Surgery Addresses Congenital Deformities
What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of plastic surgery? We’d be willing to bet that it’s not “children.” But then again, you probably weren’t thinking of congenital deformities, either. Each year, approximately 3 percent of all children born in the U.S. have a major malformation at birth, according to ... Read more
Plastic Surgery 3D Modeling: The Face of the Future
3D printed models are allowing plastic surgeons to more accurately plan surgery and help align patient and surgeon goals. Custom 3D printed implants are on the horizon. Until recently, plastic surgery consultations went something like this: The patient would arrive at their surgeon’s practice with a few photos in-hand and a basic idea of what ... Read more
Ethnic Rhinoplasty: Why the American Nose Is No Longer a Thing
There was a time when plastic surgeons performed rhinoplasties following a limited set of beauty standards, with a narrow emphasis on the so-called “American” nose type. Fortunately, that’s largely a thing of the past. These days, patients seeking nose reshaping surgery are far more likely to insist that their distinct ethnic characteristics remain preserved. Facial ... Read more