A pudgy waistline can detract from your curves, make you appear heavier than you are and contribute to feelings of self-consciousness. While a healthy, controlled diet and regular exercise should always be the first step in regaining the waistline of your youth, these traditional methods have their limitations. Here are four common cosmetic procedures can […]
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The Most Important Factor in Your Plastic Surgery Results
There are many factors that can influence your plastic surgery results. Surgical technique, the type of incisions used during your operation and considerations such as implant type for breast augmentation or cannula size for liposuction can all affect your final outcome. However, the most important factor by far in determining your plastic surgery results is […]
Could a New Type of Breast Implant Mean Lower Rates of Capsular Contracture?
Capsular contracture occurs when the scar tissue that forms surrounding the breast implant hardens and constricts, causing a hard texture, sometimes in combination with soreness or an unusual appearance. Although capsular contracture can be addressed by breast surgery revision, many of the latest developments in breast implant technology and techniques focus on reducing the chance […]
Does Liposuction Work Best in Just One Target Spot?
Liposuction continues to rise in popularity as one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries nationwide. The fat reducing procedure is used to treat resistant areas of fatty tissue that no amount of diet or exercise has seemed to help.* But when it comes to the best place for liposuction, is there one target spot […]
3 Reasons Tummy Tucks Are Trending Upward
Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck tightens loose stomach skin while toning abdominal muscles, but also offers a range of benefits that more and more candidates are quickly becoming aware of.* According to recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, tummy tucks saw a five percent increase in 2014 compared to […]
Is France Overreacting about Breast Implant Safety?
All breast implants in France will now come with a health warning after a small number of women with breast implants were found to have developed anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). However, given the long history of safe breast implant use and the rigorous testing and regulations that go into implant production, could France be […]
A Brief History of Beautiful Body Contouring with Liposuction
While liposuction and body contouring may seem like modern developments in the cosmetic world, the concept of body contouring has existed for nearly a century. In the early 1900s, a French surgeon first developed and performed the basics of what would become modern liposuction. But of course, the procedure has changed quite significantly since then. […]
Breast Implants for Every Body Type: How to Choose
A common misconception about breast implants is that they always appear obviously artificial. In fact, breast implants can be subtle and natural-looking or round and high profile, depending on your goal appearance.* But choosing the best breast implant for you requires an understanding of not only your cosmetic goals, but also how your natural anatomy […]
Are You a Candidate for a “Mini” Mommy Makeover?
[Transcript ends at 00.01.25] The traditional mommy makeover typically includes a full tummy tuck, liposuction, a breast lift and/or breast augmentation, but not every woman needs each of those procedures. Enter the “mini” version of the mommy makeover, which uses smaller surgeries to focus on specific problem spots. A Mini Tummy Tuck for a Mini Makeover […]
Is 50 Too Old for Breast Implants?
Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed worldwide, and women of all ages seek out breast implants for different reasons. Women in their 50s who inquire about breast implants sometimes worry that they may be too old for breast augmentation. Here is a closer look at some of the considerations involved […]
