Posted November 22, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
The vertical abdominal muscles, called rectus muscles, are usually close together. As life goes on, however, they sometimes become loose and spread apart, entering a state of diastasis. To correct this condition, many people get a tummy tuck. During a tummy tuck, your plastic surgeon will tighten the rectus muscles. They’ll bring these muscles back […]
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Posted November 15, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
When a woman’s breast size is getting in the way of her happiness by causing physical and emotional problems, it’s time to consider surgical options. Breast reduction is a time-tested method of correcting breasts that are too large. It’s recommended that younger patients considering breast reduction surgery wait until the breasts have completely developed. This […]
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Posted November 01, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
Frustrated by the loose skin and fine wrinkles on your eyelids? Sick of people asking if you’re tired because of those puffy bags under your eyes? The solution is blepharoplasty, otherwise known as eyelid surgery. After your blepharoplasty surgery is complete and the excess skin has been removed, your eyes may be very dry. In […]
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Posted October 18, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
Excess fat frequently causes self-image issues. Because of this, several weight-loss surgeries are quite popular. One such procedure specifically designed to remove stubborn fatty deposits is liposuction. It’s important to remember that when large amounts of fat are removed (or even when shed naturally), excess hanging skin can occur. In this situations, another procedure to […]
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Posted October 11, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
As collagen and elastin production decrease with age, eyelid skin begins to sag. This skin can look unfortunate, create the impression of permanent sleepiness, and even cause vision problems. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a way for surgeons to deal with this sagging skin. Blepharoplasty removes excess eyelid skin, smooths out wrinkles, and tightens the […]
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Posted October 04, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
When it comes to the breasts, proportions are key. If a person’s areolae are significantly larger than normal, this can cause self-consciousness and self-esteem issues. Areola reduction is common during breast lift surgery. During a breast lift, the amount of breast skin tissue is reduced, and this can have the effect of making the areolae […]
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Posted September 13, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
When people think of weight-loss procedures, the first that comes to mind is always liposuction. Also called liposculpture or recontouring, this plastic surgery is used to excise deposits of fatty tissue in numerous problem areas. SmartLipo is a newer type of liposuction involving the use of lasers. The lasers involved with SmartLipo melt away the […]
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