“Abdominoplasty,” or more commonly known as tummy tuck surgery, is one of the most sought-after plastic surgery procedures today. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), there were 144,929 tummy tucks performed in 2010, making it the fourth most common cosmetic surgery procedure of the year. Tummy tuck surgery is especially popular [...]
What is a “Mommy Makeover?” And, just why do so many women want to receive one? Childbirth is a beautiful thing. But what isn’t always a lovely sight is the aftermath of this experience, in regards to a woman’s body. While most mothers would agree that bearing a baby is an indescribable feeling, many of [...]
Maintaining a regular diet and exercise routine doesn’t seem to be helping many individuals lose the extra pounds – obesity is growing. In recent years, bariatric surgery has become increasingly popular; however, it is leaving patients with loose, sagging skin in various areas of the body after weight loss. Although the patient has reduced his/her [...]
One of the latest procedures to aid in weight loss and weight control, Lap-Band ® by Orange County based Allergan, has seen great success in its patients. Many people who underwent this procedure lost up to half of their excess weight and have found a new outlook on life. However, like most procedures of this [...]
Men and women who undergo cosmetic plastic surgery procedures not only achieve a better contoured appearance, but may also gain a more positive outlook on life. Oftentimes, pregnancy, major weight fluctuations, and aging can cause the appearance of a bulging belly, and for many people, no matter how much they exercise, it cannot be remedied. [...]
When men and women lose a massive amount of weight, they are almost always left with excess skin around the abdomen. In most cases, no amount of additional training or toning can eliminate this unsightly fold of skin. This can be extremely frustrating, particularly after surmounting the achievement of 50, 75, or 100 pounds of [...]
Individuals who wish to achieve a slender, better-contoured abdomen may not be able to do so with regular exercise and a healthy diet. In today’s world, men and women who wish to shrink their waistline often opt to undergo a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. Two of the most common body altering surgeries include liposuction and [...]
Many individuals rule out elective plastic surgery based on assumptions about the exorbitant costs. These presuppositions are often gleaned from sensational headlines about celebrity makeovers that cost more than the annual salary of most Americans. But many patients who take the initiative to schedule a consult with a plastic surgeon are pleasantly surprised to discover [...]
Turn on the television or crack open a magazine and you’ll notice a hot new trend: cougars. From the exploration of dalliances with older women in the series Dawson’s Creek to the more recent ABC sitcom Cougar Town, it seems that pairing a younger guy with an older woman is the next big thing. So, [...]
Another story regarding patient safety and the importance of conducting extensive pre-surgical doctor screenings has come out, down under, in New Zealand. New Zealand Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson has asked their national Medical Council to review a surgeon’s competence after a female patient complained about the services he provided. The surgeon, known in [...]
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