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
Category: Cosmetic Surgery
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
Why You Should Choose a Plastic Surgeon for Hernia Repair
Most people have heard of a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty. However, you may have believed that this is a purely cosmetic procedure. The truth of the matter is that there can be medical reasons for a tummy tuck, and one of those is hernia formation. While you can get a hernia treated by a general surgeon, it can be very
Rhinoplasty: What to Expect from Your Nose Surgery
When you have any kind of surgery, you want to know exactly what to expect. The same is true of cosmetic surgery. Any surgical procedure comes with certain risks, and it is important to have realistic expectations. Here’s what you should expect from your nose surgery. Day of Surgery Rhinoplasty is usually done on an outpatient basis, although it will
3 Common Cosmetic Procedures after Extreme Weight Loss
If you have recently lost a significant amount of weight, congratulations! Weight loss is a hard and sometimes a gruesome journey, and seeing the pounds melt off the scale is exciting. The results of extreme weight loss on your body’s appearance can be less exciting. If you were overweight for many years, it is likely that you have some stubborn