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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
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
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
Female To Male Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions
Transgender men — men who were assigned female at birth — make up a significant portion of the estimated 1.4 million adults who identify as transgender in the United States. This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions on FTM surgery. As transgender men navigate the waters of their own gender identity, some ... Read more
Go Big Or Go Home: When Are Breast Implants Too Large?
If you are considering large breast implants, there are many potential downsides you should consider. When it comes to choosing breast implants, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. What some patients and surgeons might consider too large will seem perfectly normal to others. However, most plastic surgeons agree that there is such a thing as going too ... Read more
Biceps Implants: When Dumbbell Curls Just Don’t Cut It
While most professional weight lifters bulk up their arms through exercise and diet alone, bodybuilders are among the first people to seek specially designed biceps implants to attain their aesthetic goals. This practice has attained a certain level of popularity among regular guys as well, as biceps augmentation surgery affords the opportunity to achieve the appearance ... Read more
Complete Guide To Tummy Tuck Surgery: Abdominoplasty Benefits, Techniques, and Recovery
If you find yourself feeling self-conscious about drooping skin or fat around your abdomen area that cannot be eradicated regardless of how much you exercise or diet, then abdominoplasty — also known as tummy tuck surgery — may be a procedure worth considering. What Is a Tummy Tuck? A tummy tuck is a transformative procedure ... Read more
More Than Just Implants: Fixing Congenital Breast Deformities Through Plastic Surgery
Breast deformities can affect the mammary glands, nipples, and milk lines. Some conditions are so extreme that they are almost completely debilitating. Plastic surgery offers effective solutions to these congenital disorders. Breast enhancement procedures, postmastectomy reconstructions, breast reductions to help relieve aching backs — these are the cosmetic procedures that typically come to mind when ... Read more
Facial Reconstruction After Dog Bites: What You Need To Know
Of all the injuries plastic surgeons see each year, dog bite injuries are among the most challenging to treat. Most often affecting children, dog bites can be both physically devastating and emotionally traumatic. What makes dog bite injuries so serious is that dogs characteristically shake their heads after clamping their jaws in an attempt to ... 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