About 115,000 patients underwent the tummy tuck plastic surgery procedure in 2009, according the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Many of these patients had their belly buttons altered is some way during the procedure. Read the rest of this entry »
Treatments for Dark Under Eye Circles
July 10th, 2010
Millions of men and women in the United States have dark under eye circles. The best thing that people can do to minimize the appearance of dark circles is to make sure they get an adequate amount of sleep each night and stay well hydrated. Read the rest of this entry »
Three Common Habits That Attract Germs
June 8th, 2010
Because germs and bacteria can’t be seen by the naked eye, many people don’t think about that fact that some common habits can increase the amount of germs that you allow into your home – and even into your mouth. Here are three habits you may want to consider changing if you want to avoid bringing contaminants into your home. Read the rest of this entry »
Breast Implant Size Ranges
June 8th, 2010
Breast implants come in various sizes, projections, shapes, and textures; this allows surgeons to select an implant that will best fit the patient’s body type and cosmetic goals. The two major medical companies that manufacture FDA-approved implants for U.S. patients, Mentor Corporation and Allergan’s Natrelle, offer implants in standard sizes ranging from about 100 cc to 800 cc. Read the rest of this entry »
Does Driving Increase Your Risk of Developing Skin Cancer?
May 8th, 2010
An updated study titled the “Increased Prevalence of Left-sided Skin Cancers” was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology in March. The study theorizes that increased exposure to the sun while driving may be contributing to the development of skin cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
Breast Implants and Pregnancy
May 8th, 2010
Plastic surgeons see many women who are interested in getting breast implants but are planning on getting pregnant at some point in the future. Some of these women are concerned that the implants will affect their pregnancy or ability to breastfeed. Others worry that the pregnancy will cause cosmetic changes to the breasts and that they will need to have a revision procedure done following pregnancy and childbirth. Here is the truth about breast implants and pregnancy. Read the rest of this entry »
How Lack of Sleep Can Affect Your Appearance
April 13th, 2010
It’s no secret that a bad night of sleep can affect a person’s appearance and ability to function. We need at least eight hours of sleep each night to refuel. If we are unable to get an adequate night of sleep, the physiological functions of the body are disrupted. This can adversely affect our appearance in a number of ways. Read the rest of this entry »
Insurance Coverage and Plastic Surgery
April 13th, 2010
Many plastic surgery patients are curious as to whether health insurance will cover all of or a portion of their procedures. In the vast majority of plastic surgery cases, patients must pay for the cost of treatment out of their own pockets. However, if the procedure is intended to treat a specific medical problem, your health insurance company may cover the cost of plastic surgery. Read the rest of this entry »
Getting in Shape for Summer: Plastic Surgery Makeovers
March 9th, 2010
The end of winter and beginning of spring signal the time of year that many people decide it is time to get in shape for summer by regularly hitting the gym and eating a healthier diet. Read the rest of this entry »
ASAPS Releases 2009 Plastic Surgery Statistics
March 9th, 2010
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has released its annual report on the number of plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States in 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
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