Fixing a Broken Nose: Don’t Try This at Home
Nasal fractures vary in severity. You could just experience mild pain and bruising, or wind up with a permanently crooked nose and a deviated septum. A severe break will likely require correction with surgery (rhinoplasty or septoplasty). A nasal fracture may also entail secondary complications, such as neck injury and damage to the nasal cartilage. ... Read more
Hydrogel Butt Injections: How Bad Can They Be?
In the never-ending quest for the perfect derriere, a myriad of back-alley butt injections have hit the scene. Their promise to lift and plump without so much as a single incision, anesthesia or any recovery period appeals to those seeking a fuller, rounder behind. However, illegal or unsafe butt enhancement procedures come with some serious ... Read more
Dermatochalasis: What It Is and How It’s Treated
What Is Dermatochalasis? Dermatochalasis refers to drooping, loose skin in the upper (most common) and lower eyelid. It is one of several conditions associated with baggy eyelids, in addition to: Dermatochalasis can be congenital (present at birth) but is more commonly a natural result of the aging process. People usually notice droopy eyelids in their ... Read more
Are My Nipples ‘Normal’? 11 Common Nipple Variations
Nipples come in many different shapes and sizes. No matter if your nipples are pointy, flat, inverted, or something else, chances are they’re completely normal. The only time that you should worry about your nipples is when their shape or appearance changes, since this could be a sign of breast cancer. Otherwise, they’re probably just ... Read more
Tummy Tuck Drains: Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve been researching different kinds of tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), you’ve probably come across the no-drain tummy tuck and the standard tummy tuck. For those who have never had cosmetic surgery before, often just the word “drain” can be a major turn-off. But these devices aren’t as scary as they seem. In fact, in most ... Read more
Sliding Genioplasty: Everything About This Chin Enhancement Procedure
Sliding genioplasty is a chin enhancement procedure where a doctor physically slides the jaw bone forward to create more projection in the chin and lower face. Those looking to treat a retrusive chin (caused by a lower jaw that doesn’t project much from the face), are good candidates for sliding genioplasty. Sliding genioplasty brings more ... Read more
Sunken, Hollow Cheeks? These Treatments Will Plump Them Back up in No Time
Although sunken cheeks, dark eye circles, and a bony figure were the trends of high-fashion not so long ago — just take a look at Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss at the height of their careers — these days beauty is all about the full and plump. Unfortunately, it’s an inevitable part of aging: the ... Read more
Something to Smile About: Everything You Need to Know About Lip Lifts
Beauty trends aren’t unlike cultural trends at large; what was once considered a faux pas could now be en vogue, whether in relation to hair, skin or figure. But one physical trait has been constantly sought-after throughout human history, with very few exceptions, and that’s luscious, full lips. Take a stroll through the Louvre or ... Read more
Do You Have a Third Nipple? How You Can Tell, and What You Should Do
Many people are unaware that they have extra nipples, as they often appear as little bumps or innocuous looking growths. If you suspect that you may in fact have a supernumerary nipple, read on. The following provides answers to some of the most common questions on this topic, with more than a little help from Suzanne ... Read more
Canthal Tilt Surgery: Preventing Premature Dropping of the Canthi
Canthal tilt — the angle between the inner and outer corners of the eye — is a key factor in facial aesthetics. The point at which the upper and lower eyelids meet on the outside corner of the eye is known as the lateral canthus, whereas the inner corner of the eye is known as the medial canthus. Collectively, the ... Read more