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Complete Guide to Lower Body Lift Surgery: Procedures, Recovery, and Costs
A lower body lift, also known as a posterior body lift, is a surgical procedure performed to remove excess fat and skin of the lower back and lift the buttocks. The procedure is often performed on those who have experienced significant weight loss, causing excess sagging tissues as a result. It is best performed on those ... Read more
Plastic Surgery Provides Hope for Acid Attack Survivors
When a 15-year-old Laxmi Agarwal saw her face for the first time after an acid attack, she wanted to kill herself: “That man poured acid on my face, not because he wanted to kill me, he did it because he believed I was vain. Because his dream was to keep me locked up within the ... Read more
Complete Guide to Nipple and Areola Reduction Surgery: Techniques, Recovery, and Costs
Nipples and areolae represent a vital consideration to the aesthetic appearance of the breast. While previous decades have seen a fixation with breast size and shape, evident in the popularity of procedures such as breast enlargements, reductions and lifts, nowadays there is also cosmetic emphasis on the more subtle or less visible. In fact, research ... Read more
Post-Operative Exercise: Knowing When to Get Moving and When to Wait
The right exercise at the right time can help post-surgery recovery. Be careful about how and when you exercise, even after procedures as non-invasive as Botox. Fat-blasting procedures are only part of solution: learn what you need to do to keep looking your best. Although doctors highly recommend that patients slowly ease into their exercise ... Read more
Complete Guide to Mommy Makeover Surgery: Procedures, Costs, and Recovery
Do you wish you could discard your mom jeans and reclaim your pre-baby body? A mommy makeover can help dramatically transform and re-contour your silhouette by combining various surgical procedures. What Is a Mommy Makeover? While motherhood represents one of the most gratifying and rewarding life changes a woman can experience, the physical changes that ... Read more
Lip Implants Offer a Costly, yet Permanent Alternative to Fillers
If your number one issue with lip injections is that they don’t last long enough, then permanent lip implants may be the answer. As you probably know, the effects of filler injections can last anywhere from 4 months to one year. That’s because your body will eventually metabolize the hyaluronic acid in injectable fillers such ... Read more
Complete Guide to Butt Enhancement Surgery: Techniques, Cost, and Recovery
Buttock contouring surgery — or butt lift for short — is a relatively new procedure in the world of cosmetic surgery, yet recently released statistics show that its popularity is on the rise. This guide details the various surgical procedures performed to enhance the volume and shape of the buttocks. The Anatomy of the Buttocks Men ... Read more
Treatments for Sunken Eyes: What to Do When Home Remedies Fail
Sleep deprivation, dehydration, and aging are generally to blame for sunken, deep-set eyes. Thankfully, this common aesthetic concern can be effectively addressed through certain lifestyle changes and cosmetic procedures. We asked the experts for advice. What Causes Sunken Eyes? The loss of fatty tissue around the eyes can be the result of aging, hereditary factors, ... Read more
3D Imaging, Augmented Reality, and the Future of Plastic Surgery
New plastic surgery simulation and imaging technologies are allowing medical professionals to prepare for complex procedures like never before, while giving patients a better sense of the expected surgical outcomes. It’s not easy to imagine what we’ll look like with a new nose, chin, or chest. Sure, we can spy that coveted look on someone else ... Read more
Healing Self-Harm Scars: How Plastic Surgery Can Renew Your Spirit
You may have heard the adage, “every face tells a story.” Scars can also tell stories, even when you want to keep those stories to yourself. Many people feel self-conscious about extensive scarring. That’s why so much effort and research has been poured into scar removal techniques. However, people whose scars are the result of ... Read more