Tummy tuck, also known as it’s medical name of abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes loose skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the muscles so that the stomach appears flat and toned rather than loose and flabby. It’s commonly seen as a “Mommy Makeover,” performed on women after giving birth to quickly restore their body…
Being the victim of a fire related injury is traumatic to say the least. Unlike other incidents that leave their victims with broken bones, which heal with time, victims of fire are left permanently scarred with a reminder of the horrific event. While this is painful, people ignorant to your situation may literally add insult to injury by questioning or…
Many of us worry about whether our beauty routine is helping or hurting us. Every generation creates new rumours and theories to fight aging, and there is so much conflicting information out there that it can be hard to figure out which advice to take. To make these decisions a little easier, we’ve compiled this list of 4 common beauty…
Wrinkles occur because as we age, we stop producing collagen, which keeps skin firm. Both sun exposure and smoking accelerate this, so two of the best things you can do for your skin are to keep it covered with sunscreen and away from cigarettes. But once the damage is done, is there any way to reverse it? Let’s take a…
Shaving anything is something that people rarely enjoy doing. Carefully sliding a sharp piece of metal over your skin after slathering it with a mess of creams and lotions takes a lot of time that you would rather be spending elsewhere. In particular, if you happen to have the type of leg hair that grows quickly and thickly, you may…
When you take the matrimonial vows that bind you and your husband in eternal love, you make those promises for better or for worse, including the good, bad and the ugly. When your husband fixes the plumbing or surprises you with a bouquet of flowers, that’s good. When you want to get your husband back to the way he used…
According to statistics recently released by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), more than 20 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed worldwide in 2014, and the number is expected to increase this year. So what options are available for those out there who wish to undergo cosmetic surgery? Medical credit cards Some doctors will work with…
Breast implants are one of the oldest forms of non-facial plastic surgery that redesigns the contours of the body through reconstruction. Early attempts at plastic surgery typically focused on helping women who suffered tumours or other disease and injury that caused deformation of the breast. Unfortunately, early materials used weren’t as safe as current materials. The use of paraffin and tissue…
Michael Jackson claimed his many nose jobs were an attempt at improving his singing voice. Many before and since have made similar claims, with many doctors reaping the benefits. Your nose is a key part of breathing, and anything that affects your nose could very well affect your voice. The 2 Kinds of Nose Jobs: Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty The first…
Sometimes we get embarrassed about our C-Section scars. We know that we shouldn’t, but sometimes we do. If previous treatments have not provided satisfactory results for your C-section scar, your doctor might suggest scar revision surgery. What is a C-Section Scar Revision? C-section scar revision or C-section scar repair, is a cosmetic surgical procedure aimed at improving the appearance…
