Botox has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the last few years. Although, it gained notoriety through its relation to Hollywood and the celebrity world, this non-surgical procedure has continued to excite individuals with the promise of erasing any signs of aging. Often taking only one to two hours...
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Category Archives: General Information
Plastic Surgery and Skin Grafts
Plastic surgery is known by several terms such as reconstructive surgery or cosmetic surgery. While it is commonly associated with elective procedures such as rhinoplasties (nose jobs), breast augmentation and liposuction, there are also functional applications. Under the heading of “reconstructive procedures,” are surgeries correcting handicaps and impairments from severe...
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Risks of Gluteoplasty
The recent high-profile death of a former Miss Argentina brings questions and skepticism about the true risks of plastic surgery. After undergoing a cosmetic procedure for buttock enhancement, Solange Magnano, Miss Argentina crown winner in 1994, died of a pulmonary embolism in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Magnano underwent a procedure known...
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Silicone vs. Saline Implants
Patients seeking breast augmentation and reconstruction surgeries are often faced with a choice between two types of implants: silicone-filled or saline-filled. There are significant advantages and disadvantages to both, so the wary consumer is advised to consider all options for their lifestyle and expectations. The main difference between silicone and...
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History of Plastic Surgery
Evidence of reconstructive surgery goes as far back as 800 BC, where records indicate physicians in India were utilizing skin grafts and facial injury correction. From there, medical progress in the plastic surgery field came from a Roman named Aulus Cornelius Celsus who wrote “De Medicina.” Celsus, whose lifespan is...
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Things to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Before Scheduling a Procedure
Plastic surgery’s increasingly popular image in American culture may sometimes cause potential patients to underestimate the seriousness of the procedure they are seeking. Most cosmetic enhancements are major operations, carrying the same risks and recovery time as any medical procedure, which is why it’s important to do your research before...
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General Information on Facelifts
Since the dawn of time, humans have searched for magical fountains that help them retain their youthful glow, tried to invent potions to keep them from aging, concocted millions of lotions and creams to erase wrinkles, and so far no miracles have emerged. The next best thing for keeping a...
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