There is some misinformation about fat grafting online and cropping up in casual conversations. Micro-fat grafting harvests a patient’s fat from areas with excess—such as the tummy, flanks, or thighs—and inserts it in specific areas to restore the lost volume to your face. It can be used to: Enhance your cheekbones or chin Shape and soften the bone around your…
Did you know that there have been 20 million injections of Restylane® since it was approved by the FDA 20 years ago? It’s quickly become the go-to procedure for women looking to add volume to their lips. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently reported that over 27,000 lip procedures were done in the United States last year, up…
You can still feel the youth in your heart and soul, but since you’ve hit 60, it seems like time is only speeding up. Every day, your bones ache a little more and you discover more wrinkles and gray hairs. Nobody can stay young forever but it is possible to slow the process and minimize those tell-tale signs of…
Are you suffering from back pain, joint paint, or have excess skin due to extreme weight loss? Well, there are some surgical solutions that can help you feel better physically while feeling better about the skin you’re in today. There’s a routine, safe surgery called Abdominoplasty or more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck and there are many reasons…
So you’ve decided to get liposuction but there’s still one thing holding you back: the scars. You are wondering, does liposuction leave scars? Liposuction scars come from incisions that allow for the insertion of tubes called cannulas into your body. As the cosmetic surgeon directs these tubes to the various targeted fat deposits, fatty tissue is suctioned out. The first…
You’ve stood in front of the mirror for countless hours and visualized yourself with larger, perkier, or just different breasts. You’re ready for your new body. But do you really know what to expect from breast augmentation surgery? Cosmetic surgery is a complicated matter with the very highest stakes: you! You should know exactly what to expect before and after…
Shaving is no fun, and so you may find yourself wondering what are laser hair removal’s advantages over shaving? As it turns out, they make a fine argument for treatment. Read on to learn more about laser hair removal and why it may be right for you. It may surprise you to know that laser surgery is actually cheaper in…
Are you considering breast lift surgery but are concerned about possible complications? Worrying about how a surgical procedure will impact such a sensitive part of the body is entirely natural. Read on to learn more about what you need to know about breast lift complications. Although relatively safe, there are certain risks associated with breast lift surgery, so being able…
Women are twice as likely to get a breast lift than a breast augmentation. While a breast augmentation is meant to enlarge breasts, more women are opting for breast lift surgery (mastopexy) to restore a firmer, perkier, and more aesthetically pleasing shape to sagging breasts. Will My Breast Lift Leave Scars? One of the most worrisome aspects of breast lift…
Whenever you’re about to undergo any type of procedure, it’s important to understand all the details. Like other types of cosmetic treatments, laser hair removal is occasionally misunderstood. Before you decide to visit the specialist, make sure that you inform yourself about some of the most common myths. Pain Many hair removal processes involve harsh chemicals, waxes, plucking and pulling…
