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Is Liposuction Painful? Complications, Side Effects, Recovery, and Results
Liposuction may sound scary, but is that fear really justified? As with all procedures, knowing what you are getting yourself into can make all the difference. Here, we answer some of the most common questions patients have for their surgeons both before and after the procedure. Is liposuction painful? Liposuction is an invasive procedure so ... Read more
Tumescent Liposuction: A Safe Procedure In Trained, Qualified Hands
When most people think of liposuction, they are more than likely thinking of the procedure’s traditional form known as suction-assisted liposuction or dry liposuction. However, liposuction has come a long way since its early days. Dry liposuction simply involves inserting a small tube attached to a vacuum-like machine into a 2 – 3 millimeter incision ... Read more
5 Effective Treatment Options for Under-Eye Veins
Do you keep getting told that you look tired or warn out? Under-eye veins are a common issue that might be to blame. These veins are among the most difficult facial cosmetic issues to treat on your own. Fortunately, a number of tried-and-true clinical methods are available to help you get rid of those stubborn blue veins for ... Read more
Fat Transfer to Face: Procedure, Recovery, Risks, and Cost
What is a facial fat transfer? Facial fat transfer, also known as fat grafting or microlipoinjection, is an increasingly popular procedure for facial rejuvenation — and for good reasons. First, it’s important to understand that the fat on our tummies, thighs and buttocks is essentially the same “stuff” as the subdermal fat on our faces, ... Read more
Liquid Facelift vs Surgical Facelift: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Many clinics now offer non-surgical ‘liquid facelifts’ with the promise of immediate results. Reducing wrinkles and restoring volume without the downtime associated with traditional plastic surgery may sound appealing, but are these new techniques really that effective? “In general, women start thinking about facelifts in their late forties to early fifties,” says plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Frederick ... Read more
Hyperhidrosis Surgery: Understanding Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS)
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a last resort surgical procedure aimed at stopping uncontrolled perspiration of the hands and face, effectively freeing people from the accompanying embarrassment excessive sweating can inflict on their personal lives. Although ETS has a high success rate, it also comes with risks and potential side-effects that contribute to its reputation ... Read more
Sclerotherapy for Varicose and Spider Veins: Cost, Uses, and Side Effects
What is sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a microinjection procedure to treat spider and varicose veins. It’s widely considered to be the “gold standard” of treatment options, most notably for spider veins. The procedure involves injecting a sclerosing solution into the problem veins with an extremely tiny needle. Once injected, this solution, comprised of either hypertonic saline ... Read more
NeoGraft Hair Transplants: Reviews, Before and After, Results, and Cost
Hair restoration technologies and procedures have developed significantly over the past two decades, giving plenty of hope to those in search of long-term solutions. One such technique is the NeoGraft hair transplant procedure, during which a machine is used to aid in the follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplantation process. NeoGraft bills itself as a ... Read more
Earlobe Repair: How to Fix an Earlobe that Has Been Stretched or Torn
In 2016, singer Beyonce was performing on stage before a large crowd when one of her earrings snagged on something and got ripped out of her ear. The force of the trauma split her earlobe into two pieces. The singer was so caught up in her performance that she didn’t notice she’d been injured until ... Read more
Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery): Risks, Recovery, and Cost
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from nasal obstruction, chronic nosebleeds, and pain, then you may be a good candidate for septoplasty. What Is a Septoplasty? This surgical procedure fixes deviated nasal septum, a condition which occurs when the bone and cartilage that divide the nasal cavity is off-center. A deviated septum ... Read more