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Complete Guide to Cheek Augmentation: Options, Cost, and Recovery
The midface has traditionally been overlooked in cosmetic surgery, However, cheek augmentation has been gaining popularity as one of the most effective anti-aging procedures available, restoring youthful fullness and appeal to the face. Updated, September 2017 What Is Cheek Augmentation? High cheekbones and full cheeks are universally celebrated as markers of beauty. However, the cheeks ... Read more
Guide to Brow Lift Surgery: Cost, Recovery, and Results
A brow lift surgically rejuvenates the upper third of the face by smoothing out wrinkles and frown lines across the forehead and between the eyes. This guide provides answers to all the most frequently asked questions on this time-honored cosmetic procedure. Updated, September 2017 What Is a Brow Lift? A smooth and relaxed forehead is synonymous with a ... Read more
Complete Guide to Breast Reduction Surgery: Techniques, Preparation, and Recovery
If you find your breasts hinder everyday activities, or you simply desire cleavage that is better proportioned to your body, breast reduction surgery could be an option worth considering. In the hands of a skilled plastic surgeon, more modestly-sized breasts that are also aesthetically beautiful can be achieved. Updated, September 2017 What Is Breast Reduction ... Read more
Complete Guide to Breast Lift Surgery
Breast lift surgery — also known as mastopexy — corrects low-hanging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipples. As a result, the breasts are given a firmer, more perky and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Why Consider Breast Lift Surgery? Beautiful breasts are firm, elevated breasts. However, breast sagging is a reality women face as ... Read more
Complete Guide to Knee Liposuction: Cost, Recovery, and Results
If you long for more shapely knees, and a healthy diet and regular exercise are not helping to shift your excess knee fat, knee liposuction is an option worth considering. Updated on August 2017 What Is Knee Liposuction? Knees are often named the least-loved body part of both women and men alike. However, a well-contoured ... Read more
Complete Guide to Breast Reconstruction Surgery
This guide offers a starting point to inform yourself about the benefits and drawbacks of breast reconstruction, exploring some of the most pertinent issues you should consider before you begin consulting with a plastic surgeon. Updated, August 2017 Weighing the Pros and Cons About one in eight U.S. women will develop a form of invasive ... Read more
Complete Guide to Breast Augmentation: Implant Types, Recovery, and Results
Since the first silicone breast implant surgery was first performed on a young Texas housewife in 1962, millions of women have opted to increase the size of their breasts. Breast augmentation surgery allows women to augment their cup size, and as a result, enjoy feeling feminine and empowered in their bodies. Updated, August 2017 What You ... Read more
Complete Guide to Eyelid Surgery: Benefits, Techniques, and Recovery
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that rejuvenates or reshapes the eyelid contours by modifying skin, fat or muscles in the area. This guide outlines everything you need to know about blepharoplasty before scheduling your first plastic surgery consultation. What is Eyelid Surgery? Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that rejuvenates ... Read more
Zwivel’s Complete Guide to Acne Treatments
This guide provides a list of effective acne prevention and treatment options, as well as advice for improving the appearance of acne scars. Common acne, medically known as acne vulgaris, is a condition that the vast majority of us have to go through at one point or another in our lives. Some of us are ... Read more
Zwivel’s Complete Guide To Forehead Reduction Surgery
Overly high foreheads can result in an unbalanced facial appearance, cause you to look older than you really are, or detract from otherwise proportional features. Large foreheads may be caused by a range of reasons such as genetics, hair loss (alopecia) or prior surgical procedures. If you feel insecure, lack confidence, or are tired of ... Read more
