Mummy makeovers are growing in popularity worldwide. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in 2010 there were nearly 112,000 tummy tucks, 90,000 breast lifts and 296,000 breast augmentations performed in the US. Compared to 2000, these numbers...
It is a non-invasive treatment, also used to correct asymmetry and to enhance the shape of the nose, often following nose surgery. Reasons for choosing to have non-surgical rhinoplasty Non-surgical rhinoplasty—like most non-surgical procedures—is growing in popularity...
Normal vision is only possible when the light entering the eye becomes focused on the retina at the back of the eye. When vision fails, surgery to correct the specific refractive error may help. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis. This surgery...
Dermal fillers are injected into the skin using very fine needles, along wrinkles and lines or into areas that have lost fat and bone with age. The resulting smoothing effect is temporary and usually lasts for a limited period, making it necessary to have repeat...
As we age, skin on the hands can lose fat, becoming thin and bony, with prominent veins. Age spots, fine lines and wrinkles change the look and feel of the hands. Overall, hand rejuvenation needs to address two key aspects: volume rejuvenation and skin rejuvenation. A...
With effective pain management, however, you can enjoy your enhanced appearance without too much discomfort. To manage pain successfully after cosmetic surgery, it is crucial to work closely with your doctor and nurses and follow postoperative instructions. Knowledge...
The technique of removing hair by laser is gentle, with minimal discomfort, so it can be used on large areas. Laser hair removal is a convenient alternative to waxing, shaving, bleaching and electrolysis and requires no downtime after treatment. It is only successful...
Once in place, the band limits the volume of food that can be consumed at any given time. When eating, food collects in the upper pouch of the stomach, leading to a feeling of fullness, making people eat much less. The food that collects in the pouch slowly empties...
The biggest advantage of a thread lift is the absence of visible scars and the very short downtime from routine activities. There are two main types - anchoring and non-anchoring threads. For a more information about those differences, read our article on the...
It is used to treat and lighten scars, skin discoloration, sun damaged skin and stretch marks. It may not remove prominent acne scars or other deep facial indentations completely. Microdermabrasion can be used as a series of between five and 12 treatment sessions...