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Scar Revision: Z-plasty, W-plasty, and Other Techniques
There are several scar revision techniques available. Where the scar is on your body and how it got there will help to determine which technique will be most successful. Though these procedures can be surgical or non-surgical, we’ll be looking at two widely used surgical techniques known as Z-plasty and W-plasty. What is a scar? ... Read more
Breast Implant Removal: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better
What is breast implant removal surgery? Breast implant removal or explant surgery, is a procedure to remove old, damaged or unwanted breast implants. The procedure is common, with nearly 20 percent of women who receive breast implants having them removed within 8 to 10 years. According to data from the American Society Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), about ... Read more
Tissue Expanders: What They Look Like, Implant Exchange, and Risks
What are tissue expanders? For some women, treatment for breast cancer requires a mastectomy, removal of the affected breast. Through advancements in medical technology, your natural appearance can now be restored through breast reconstruction. Tissue expanders help in the transition from mastectomy to breast implant. Tissue expanders make the most of the body’s ability to ... Read more
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate: Symptoms, Causes, Surgery, and Recovery
What is cleft lip and cleft palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate — also known as orofacial clefts — are the result of birth defects where the mouth and lip structures have failed to form properly during the first trimester of pregnancy. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2,650 American babies are ... Read more
Eyebrow Transplant: Recovery, Before and After, Problems, and Cost
This issue is brought to you by Wolfeld What is an eyebrow transplant? Many patients are interested in transplants as a way to reinvigorate the growth of eyebrow hair that has been significantly altered after years of plucking. Although originally intended to restore eyebrow growth in patients who had lost hair resulting from genetics or ... Read more
Complete Guide to Inverted Nipple Surgery
What is nipple inversion? Nipple inversion severity is evaluated on a scale of 1 to 3. The level of inversion will be assessed by your physician, during an initial consultation, before deciding on the best course of action. Level 1: sometimes referred to as ‘shy nipple,’ Level 1 is the most minor level of inversion. ... Read more
Pixie Ears After Facelift: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It
Like bunny lines and trout pouts, the pixie ear is another in a long line of cutely named tell-tale signs of cosmetic procedures. Unlike ear pointing, a procedure dedicated to turning ears from ordinary to elf-like, this trend is not voluntary. Pixie earlobes are often the direct result of a poorly executed facelift. Although this ... Read more
How Can I Repair a Perforated Septum?
What is a perforated septum? The septum is a structure comprised of cartilage, bone, and a thin membrane that separates the two nasal passages. If a perforation — hole — develops in the septum it may need to be repaired. Treatment can range from rinsing with a saline solution to complex surgery. The urgency and ... Read more
Breast Implant Shapes: A Glossary of Terms
Thinking about getting breast augmentation surgery? Although it’s important, size isn’t the only factor to consider. There are literally dozens of different breast implant shapes, from the uber-popular gummy bear implants to classic round implants. And, like cosmetic surgery trends at large, the most popular shapes come and go. Here is an overview of the terminology ... Read more
When a Picture Is Really Worth 1,000 Words: How to Take Better Before-And-After Pictures
You can tell prospective clients all about your years of plastic surgery experience, your high standards, your superior medical training, your state-of-the-art equipment, and your 100% satisfaction rating, but none of those statements will be nearly as effective as showing them excellent before-and-after photos of your patients. Clients visit plastic surgeons’ websites to see evidence ... Read more