Plastic surgeons perform both elective cosmetic surgery and surgeries needed for medical reasons. Seemingly minor cosmetic procedures can evolve into life-threatening events. It's important to research your surgeon before going into treatment to...
Requests for a fuller face are a very common occurrence for plastic surgeons. According to the experts at the Southwestern Medical Center, in 2007, plastic surgeons in the United States carried out 7,000 cheek implants and 47,000 fat injections....
According to InfoPlasticSurgery.com, TCA, or trichloro acetic acid, is the most common type of medium depth chemical peel. This type of peel only takes about 10 to 15 minutes to administer. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that...
A lower body lift, also referred to as a belt lipectomy, is surgical procedure that is performed in an attempt to tighten loose skin on the buttocks, thighs and hips. The surgery is usually performed on those who have had dramatic weight loss,...
Deep wrinkles--you want to shrug them off as a natural part of the aging process. For those who think that aging gracefully is overrated, however, those furrows defining your brow and framing your smile have far less to do with looking...
Blemishes are marks on the skin that do not fit in with the color, texture or smoothness of the rest of the surrounding skin tissue. There are many types of blemishes, including hyperpigmentation marks, acne, moles and scars. Regardless of the...
Plastic surgeons have identified that pockets of fat in the cheeks can help alter your appearance and make you look more youthful. Getting fatter cheeks can be done by gaining general body fat, which can lead to health problems. The other option...
Persistent acne and inflamed acne cysts can produce scarring if left untreated. Once skin damage occurs, the scars could be with you for life unless you seek treatment. Several types of skin refining treatments are available. You should consult...
Abrasion pigmented scars can occur from accidents and falls, leaving you with an unsightly mark. Commercials flood the airways with lotions and creams that make claims to help scars disappear. Attempting to remove scars can be a complicated...
Any disease or accident that injures the skin can lead to scar formation. Measles, a viral infection, causes a red, itchy rash to develop on the skin, and scratching this rash may cause skin infection or scarring. The American Academy of...
Skin peels use mild acids or other chemicals to remove the top layer of skin from a portion of your body, usually your face. Skin peels can lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, discoloration or sun damage, according to...
Spider veins are small, dilated blood vessels that most commonly develop on the legs. They look like blue or red jagged lines on top of the skin, though they are actually located beneath the skin's surface. Most spider veins cause no symptoms, but...
Developed in the 1990s, Smart Lipo is a trademark brand of laser lipolysis, or fat destruction. The complications of traditional liposuction result in part from the general anesthesia and hospitalization, whereas Smart Lipo is an outpatient...
Depending on the type of facial you have during your next spa visit, your sensitive skin may become red. Chemical peels and microdermabrasion are especially harsh on the skin, notes the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, sometimes leaving it...
Taking care of the skin, practicing preventive care and taking proactive measures to help keep skin pores open will help you reduce or even prevent common skin pore problems. Pores are nearly invisible holes in the skin that offer a pathway for...
While many acne skin lesions clear up on their own, some heal improperly and leave either depressed or raised acne scars. According to Acne Net, "One single best treatment for acne scars does not exist." The American Society of Plastic Surgeons...
Women seek breast reduction surgeries for a number of reasons. For some women, large breasts make them feel disproportionate, others suffer from pain in the lower back and shoulders and some just feel that their breasts are unattractive. The...
Body sculpting procedures are becoming more advanced and safer as the number of people who elect to have cosmetic surgery increases. In the quest for aesthetically pleasing physiques, patients opt for one or more several major elective surgeries...
Skin peels and dermabrasions, also sometimes called microdermabrasions, are two methods of improving the skin's smoothness, tone and appearance. They are done at the majority of medical spas in the country and are also popular in some dermatology...
A mole is a dark spot on the skin that can exist just below the skin or on top of the skin. While they often occur at birth, some develop later in life. Surgery and laser removal are two methods to remove moles from the skin; however, a less...
Chemical peels improve signs of aging and skin imperfections. They remedy discoloration and textural changes from sun damage, forms of hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, acne marks, scars and some benign growths, explains the American Society of Plastic...
Facial fillers are injectable substances administered to the skin to improve wrinkles and acne scars, according to the Mayo Clinic, improving the skin's appearance without surgery. These fillers include Botox Cosmetic, Captique, collagen,...
Excess skin fat and cellulite are cosmetic issues that can be treated using several methods. These conditions often produce a “cottage-cheese” dimpled appearance due to fat cells protruding unevenly from membranes under the skin. While...
Since the days the ancient Egyptians walked the earth, women have been using makeup to improve their appearance. Over the years, makeup artists have come up with ways to change the size and shape of the face and its features. Although we should...
Choosing to have a breast implant is a decision you should not take lightly. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast implants generally need to be restructured or replaced every 10 to 15 years, this should be kept in...
A glycolic peel is a chemical type of facial skin treatment preformed in spas and doctor's offices. It involves the use of glycolic acid to peel off the top layer of skin, revealing younger looking, and smoother new skin below. Though they can be...
Women who want big breasts or firm breasts are turning to breast augmentation in record numbers. It's one of the most common plastic surgery procedures out there. Implants are used to change the size or shape of your breast. There are many...
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