A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. New statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show breast lifts have grown 70% since…

Many patients want realistic breast implants but fear the possible effects of silicone. Others opt for the safety of saline but long for a more natural feel. Luckily, both can be achieved with the Ideal Structured Breast Implant. What It…

Though plastic surgery procedures are usually elective, it is just as important to follow close guidelines for an easy and prompt recovery. If patients do not follow doctors’ orders and take care of themselves following surgery, complications such as infections,…

Choose clinicians with the appropriate training and skills – Adverse events are most often directly linked to physician skill and experience The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) recommends the following guidelines for those seeking cosmetic injectable treatments: Don’t…

Wanting to look young is not exactly a new idea — the search for the fountain of youth has been going on for centuries. And while this past year didn’t deliver the perfect elixir, the year did introduce some scientifically…

The decision to have a breast reduction procedure is a very personal one. Physical and emotional factors may both be involved in the choice.   The most common reasons for breast reductions are: • To get relief from skin irritation…

What are cosmetic surgery and procedures? Cosmetic surgery and procedures change, restore, or enhance your appearance. There are many reasons for wanting to change or enhance your looks. If you have had burns or other injuries, were born with a birth defect,…

Shopping malls and airports aren’t the only places that see more action around the holidays. This is also the time of year that merry-makers crowd the offices of plastic surgeons everywhere. Whether it’s because people can take extra time off…

Once you have decided to undergo breast augmentation, one of the many decisions you will have to make involves the placement of the implant. Under each breast sits a fan-shaped muscle called the pectoralis major. The implant can either be…

Considering plastic surgery? You’ll be happy to know that whether you’re 20, 40 or 80, age is not a determining factor. But instead, doctors evaluate how healthy your body is, and if undergoing surgery will in any way become problematic…