Tobacco can be one of the most detrimental products that a patient can put into the system before and after surgery. Because it takes a long time for tobacco to completely work its way through the body, and because of all the processes that it affects, it is vitally important that plastic surgery patients stop using tobacco for a few weeks before and after the surgery. No matter what surgical procedure the patient is having, tobacco products can significantly delay the healing process and should be avoided.
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September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery
September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Body
Many patients may not realize that certain cosmetic surgical procedures are more involved than others. For example, there is a great deal of difference between having dermal injections to reduce lines and wrinkles on the face and having a tummy tuck procedure. Dermal injections are done with a very fine needle using local anesthetic only in specific targeted areas. On the other hand, a tummy tuck is a major medical procedure that usually requires general anesthesia and an incision that runs from one hipbone across to the other.
September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Face
Many patients experience bruising around the nose and under the eyes after undergoing rhinoplasty. This is usually accompanied by swelling and some pain, all of which indicate a healthy healing process; still, bruising can be uncomfortable and inconvenient for those who have received this surgery.
September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery
Prior to undergoing a plastic surgery procedure, the plastic surgeon will usually provide a list of medications to avoid in the weeks before and after the procedure. It is important that each patient follow these instructions and abide by these warnings, to reduce the risk of complications and ensure that the body is in optimal condition for plastic surgery. While plastic surgery is generally safe, it is still important to make sure that the body is in the right condition to heal properly after the surgery.
September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Breast
For most women, knowing the breast augmentation procedure’s side effects before undergoing treatment makes patients better equipped to handle over the recovery process. Keep in mind that patients are not likely to encounter all of these side effects, and none of them are likely to be severe.
September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Face
Non-surgical cheek augmentation can help to dramatically change the contours of the face, without any surgery. This is good news for men and women who want to avoid surgery but would like to either increase fullness, fill out sagging skin, or simply believe that their face would be improved with higher or more pronounced cheekbones. Instead of making an incision and inserting an implant, the doctor simply injects a dermal filler into the skin, which actually then becomes part of your tissue, plumping the appearance of the face for up to a year.
September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Breast
Adolescence and puberty can be a very difficult time for both young women and young men. It seems that every day, something else is changing or developing, and it can be difficult to deal with these changes. Many young men and women are confused about what is supposed to happen and what is not supposed to happen as the body changes and the hormones cause various new skin and body conditions to occur. If young men start to develop breasts, however, it can be especially difficult.
September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Face
A facelift can rejuvenate the appearance, making patients look young and vibrant. Although most patients experience excellent results, there are also some very important risks to consider.
Due to the nature of the procedure, complications can occur during the recovery period. During facelift surgery, several factors come into play. Varying outcomes are possible if complications aren’t prevented or treated immediately. When considering a facelift, it is important to consider the risks involved in the surgery, and how a patient can prevent them from happening.
September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery
When cosmetic surgery patients go in to see their surgeon several days before the surgery, they will often be given a set of post surgery instructions to help them heal faster. It may be tempting to ignore these instructions, but they should not be set aside or thrown in the trash. They contain valuable information that will help reduce pain, bruising, and swelling following the surgical procedure, as well as reduce the chances of infection or scarring.
September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Face
The eyes are often called the “windows to the soul,” but they are also the windows to a person’s age. Wrinkles around the eyes are often the first fine lines to appear on the face, despite preventative measures. Drooping eyelids and eyebrows, bags under the eyes, and crows’ feet will betray a person’s age faster than any other sign of aging. Luckily, there are a number of plastic surgery procedures that enable a patient to eliminate or reduce the appearance of all of these problems, creating a more youthful look.
