Sculpting Your Nose with Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is surgery on the nose. The procedure can be done for medical reasons, breathing problems, birth defects, or injury, or it may simply be done for aesthetic and cosmetic purposes. [Related: Plastic Surgery vs. Cosmetic Surgery] Types of Rhinoplasty Procedures There are
Male Pattern Baldness – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Androgenetic alopecia, better known as male pattern baldness, is a fact of life for millions of men. The most common type of hair loss for men, it is best identified as a pattern of receding hairline and hair thinning on
Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
Plastic surgery is gaining popularity in the United States and all over the world. In 2018, 17.7 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States, with breast augmentation as the most frequently performed procedure. However, cosmetic procedures such
Ethnic Considerations for Rhinoplasty
Recently, a slide from the American Academy of Facial Plastics conference surfaced in my inbox. The slide was titled, “The Changing Face of America,” and the slide made several points. The cultural landscape of America is changing. The amount of
The Use of Lasers in Skin Care
From wrinkle reduction to unwanted hair removal and everything in between, lasers are prevalent in almost every context of skin care and rejuvenation. According to a study from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, laser skin treatments increased in popularity
Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty and Osteotomies
Dr. Raghu Athré is one of the top rhinoplasty surgeons in the US and is one of the few surgeons worldwide using the ultrasonic technique. This video shows how an ultrasonic rhinoplasty is performed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YKqn85sfVg
What Is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a skin resurfacing technique that has results similar to a chemical or laser peel — but is faster, less invasive and less uncomfortable than these treatments with comparable results. Unlike a chemical or laser peel, a microdermabrasion process
Rejuvenate Your Eyes With a Brow Lift
Your eyebrows frame the most important feature on your face. After all, your eyes are the window to your soul, and people connect with you through them! All eyes are beautiful, but sagging skin or abnormalities can detract from their
Plastic Surgery Financing: Cheap And Affordable?
Photo Credit: on Pixabay. CC0 License Although the advances in technology makes plastic surgery accessible to loads of people, the cost of certain complex procedures is still on the higher side for a lot of individuals. Thankfully, plastic surgery financing renders
Plastic Surgery vs. Reconstructive Surgery
The terms “plastic surgery” and “reconstructive surgery” are bandied about so much that people often confuse them. While both involve the improvement of your appearance, distinct differences can be found. Similarities Between Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery Both plastic surgery and reconstructive
Swelling After Facial Procedures
Choosing to have plastic surgery is always a big step. An especially popular form of plastic surgery for women and men over 40 are facial procedures. Makeover and reality shows on television have resulted in a significant upswing in the popularity