Cosmetic Surgery

Maybe one of your breasts appears perkier than the other, or perhaps one sags a bit more or one nipple protrudes further than the other. Sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. What is breast asymmetry? “Very few of us have perfectly symmetrical breasts, says Miles Graivier, MD, a plastic surgeon in Atlanta. “In ... Read more

This issue is brought to you by Apex Medical Spa Quick Facts About Candidates Safety Reviews Cost Providers near you For those thinking about contouring their stomachs, abdominal liposuction and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery) represent the most effective surgical options. This article will compare the two procedures and the benefits and risks associated with each. ... Read more

Augmenting one’s calves typically calls for implants to be inserted, and while most patients requesting the procedure do so for aesthetic reasons, implants are also frequently required to correct issues with the lower legs resulting from birth defects, disease, or injury. Different types of calf implants While nowhere near as varied as breast implants, calf ... Read more

What is a seroma? A seroma is a collection of fluid that develops under the surface of the skin following a surgical procedure. Also known as serum or serous fluid, this clear discharge of fluid is triggered by the injury and subsequent death of cells, typically along an incision or where skin tissue was removed. ... Read more

Most invasive cosmetic procedure, like tummy tucks and liposuction, are followed by lengthy recovery periods. While you are undoubtedly excited to look your best, it is important to follow your doctor’s post-op instructions. One of the key instructions that doctors typically give is to wear a compression garment during recovery. Though not exactly fashionable, compression garments ... Read more

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery) was the fourth most frequently performed cosmetic surgery in 2012 and the most common in people aged 51 to 64. This is hardly surprising, considering that the face; particularly the area around the eyes, can make all the difference between a ... Read more

This issue is brought to you by BeautyFix Medspa Before undergoing breast augmentation, it’s important to know that the procedure itself is only the start. The surgical procedure is relatively straightforward, but full recovery does take several weeks. Breast augmentation surgery can be performed on an outpatient basis by a qualified plastic surgeon, but requires ... Read more

Since 2006, breast augmentation has been the nation’s most popular cosmetic procedure year after year. Over 290,000 patients choose to have their breasts enhanced through surgery last year alone, according to recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The same statistics also show an increase in the popularity of fat grafting, a ... Read more

There is a cosmetic procedure that can reverse these effects of gravity and aging — the brow lift, otherwise known as a forehead lift or browplasty. We asked Dr. R. Brannon Claytor, a prominent plastic surgeon based in Bryn Mawr, PA to answer some the most frequently asked questions on this popular procedure. What is ... Read more

This issue is brought to you by Solomon Cosmetic Center What is a lipoma? Lipomas are benign tumors consisting largely of fat cells and, in some cases, blood vessels.The growths generally occur just below the surface of the skin and are easily visible.They can range in size from a very small pea to the size ... Read more