Making a guess on results should never be a part of the plastic surgery process. Luckily with new technology like 3D facial imaging, patients and doctors are able to actually visualize results and make necessary adjustments. 3D facial imaging has started being used extensively in the plastic surgery field. This tool helps to show patients […]
Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery Unplugged with Dr. Raghu Athré: Episode 5
We’re back with a brand new episode of “Plastic Surgery Unplugged.” In this podcast series Dr. Athré leads conversations on industry secrets, plastic surgery procedures, and personal stories by professionals and patients. In episode 5, Dr. Athré is coming to us from sunny Tulum, Mexico to debunk some of the most common myths about plastic […]
How To Tighten Loose Skin With Facial Surgery
As you age, you may notice more lines and wrinkles, as well as a general loss of volume in your facial area. This is because the collagen and extracellular matrix degrades and reduces in quality as the skin advances in years. This is not the end-all, be-all, however. Many individuals are turning to the following facial surgery procedures […]
Chin Liposuction
Facelifts are often viewed as the only method for redefining the face. Liposuction in the facial area, specifically chin liposuction, however, offers an alternative that more and more people are pursuing. In today’s society, reversing the signs of aging is a major goal for many people. From Hollywood stars to soccer moms in minivans, everyone […]
Plastic Surgery vs. Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic surgery option and cosmetic surgery can be confusing terms; often used interchangeably they are two distinct disciplines. So what’s the difference? Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery is commonly used as a general term for operative or instrumental treatment performed for aesthetic reasons. In reality, plastic surgery is the field which addresses corrective or functional surgeries […]
Does the Appearance of Your Ears Bother You?
For many people, the appearance of the ears can be something that generates a lot of self-conscious activity. There are surgical solutions that can let you pursue any haircut you want. Ear Aesthetics and Issues There are a number of complaints people have about their ears of which these are only a few: big ears, […]
Paying for Your Plastic Surgery
Paying your Plastic surgery? Plastic Surgery is almost always an elective surgery unless there is an underlying medical reason. As such, your medical insurance is probably not going to cover it, which means you must. Paying for Your Plastic Surgery Unless you can make some unique argument to your health insurance company, it is going […]
What to Know About Lip Augmentation
Augmentation for lips? Full lush lips are becoming increasingly popular, thanks to Hollywood movie stars. Collagen has, for the longest time, taken claim as the leading agent used for lip enhancement. However, results are temporary and so permanent augmentation for lips have been developed. What is Lip Augmentation? The implant is made of material designed […]
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 non-Caucasian plastic surgery patients is increasing. The amount of non-Caucasian rhinoplasty patients, in particular, is […]
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 such procedures affordable to those who might otherwise renounce the option of surgery due […]