Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and it’s especially prevalent here in the Sunshine State. Early detection of skin cancer is crucial to preventing extensive damage, so yearly skin exams are recommended. Unfortunately, many cases of skin cancers aren’t caught early. When skin cancer develops on prominent areas, like the face or neck, removing the cancerous tissue
Category: Cosmetic Surgery
Common Cosmetic Procedures Needed After Weight Loss
After losing a substantial amount of weight, you’ll want to get out and show the world your new figure. However, weight loss often leaves behind loose and potentially damaged skin, which can hold you back from your ideal physique. Thankfully, there are many cosmetic procedures available here at the Julian Institute of Plastic Surgery that can restore the appearance of
When Can I Show Off My Facelift Results?
The facelift is one of the most time-tested plastic surgery procedures around. It remains popular as a solution to many signs of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. So after undergoing the facelift procedure, you’re undoubtedly excited to show off your rejuvenated appearance. But how long after a facelift will you need to recover before unveiling the results?Â
Plastic Surgery for Men: Surgical Procedures to Firm and Shape Your Chest
Are you tired of being embarrassed when you take off your shirt in public? Many men struggle with their appearance; and when you don’t look your best, you don’t feel your best. It is important that you feel comfortable in your own skin; and when you don’t, there is nothing wrong with getting cosmetic surgery for men. In fact, there
Why You Should Quit Nicotine Before Surgery
Most women are not aware that nicotine consumption of any kind can cause complications during or after surgery. In fact, all patients who undergo any type of surgery should refrain from smoking just before their surgery and during their recovery. The reason most people are not aware of this is that many surgeries become necessary out of the blue, with
Why Early Planning Is Important for Plastic Surgery Success
Regardless of what type of plastic surgery you are having or the reason you are having it, preparation is key to a successful surgical procedure. You should be fully prepared to cope with recovery, with the ability to follow post-surgical instructions completely. If you don’t prepare ahead of time, it could affect your results and damage delicate tissues as they
Finding a Good Plastic Surgeon: How to Know You’re in Good Hands
The decision to get cosmetic surgery is one that most women do not come to lightly. You weigh the pros and cons, do your research, learn about what to expect in recovery, and make the commitment that you are willing to go through it all for the look you want. After making that difficult decision, you might think that it’s
Training Yourself to Lie on Your Back Before Surgery
When you have a cosmetic procedure, you will need to make some adjustments to your lifestyle to aid you in your recovery. One of those lifestyle changes is learning to sleep on your back. Sleeping on your back is a necessity after any kind of breast surgery, but it is also a good idea with other types of surgery. Here’s
Surprising Things You Can Do for a Faster Plastic Surgery Recovery
When you have any type of cosmetic surgery there will be a recovery period. Sometimes that recovery period means that you have to limit your activity, while other times it may simply mean that you need some time for bruising and redness to abate so that you can be presentable in public. Regardless of the type of surgery you have
When Chronic Wound Treatment Fails
The human body itself is a miracle. We break bones, cut through our skin, and get any number of bumps and bruises in the course of a normal day. Yet with every injury, the body seems to heal itself with appropriate medical treatment. We take for granted that our bodies will always heal whenever trauma happens. But for some, this