When your body shape changes, you can be left with remnants of the previous shape that aren’t pleasing. If you’ve experienced weight loss, for example, or following pregnancy, you might have loose skin or a bit of a protruding tummy that doesn’t match your new shape. Some women also find that the size of their breasts are too large and…
Are you noticing small lines and wrinkles forming on your face? Are you feeling less confident as a result? As we age our skin loses hyaluronic acid and collagen which can cause those lines to appear as well as a bit of sagging or drooping in the skin. This loss of hyaluronic acid and collagen could be making you look…
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…
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…
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…
It’s finally started to happen – you’re beginning to notice tiny little lines around your eyes and on your forehead. You’re beginning to look older and tired, and you don’t like it. What can you do to change this situation? Advanced cosmetic treatments, such as BOTOX injections can help restore the skin’s youthful appearance. You’re probably wondering how long they…
You’ve always dreamed about moving up a cup size. But you’re worried. Are implants safe? You might remember that scandal in the early 1990s about silicone breast implants, and you want to make sure you make the right choice. Read on to learn about the safety of silicone breast implants and whether they’re right for you. The History of Silicone…
According to Canada.com, “Over 300,000 cosmetic procedures are performed each year in Canada.” Cosmetic surgery has become more commonplace, and attitudes toward it are changing as people recognize that patients’ reasons are personal and complex. Of course, if you’re considering cosmetic surgery, you may face opposition from others, including those you’re closest to. If you’re certain that this is the…
You’ve been through everything to lose that baggy, sagging skin on your thighs. If there’s a new exercise, you’ve tried it. Heard about a spa treatment to tighten and tone your body? You’re the first in line for it. Yet, nothing seems to work. No matter what you do, your thighs refuse to get toned and thinner. It’s time to…
