Plastic and cosmetic surgeries are often portrayed in a negative limelight—especially when it comes to famous young people. More often than not, natural beauty proponents tend to label plastic and cosmetic surgeries as something unnatural and even shameful, while, in reality, many of the world’s best surgical procedures are oriented at enhancing the patient’s natural… Read More »
Sagging cheeks and neck is never something you want to see in the mirror. Unfortunately, as our bodies age, we produce dramatically less collagen and elastin—two most important elements responsible for firm, elastic skin. Luckily, anti-aging skin strategies are some of the oldest problems the humanity has tackled. Even Ancient Egyptians knew about the magical… Read More »
There’s a breakpoint in each and everyone’s lives when looking in the mirror after a night’s sleep stops being a silent cheer and instead becomes a reality check. The cheeks look alright. The teeth you’ve recently done. But the wrinkles… The wrinkles give it all away. Funnily enough, wrinkles around the eyes are scientifically shown… Read More »
The golden age for over-the-top, outrageously vulgar breast augmentation has passed—more and more patients nowadays turn to the option of “making the best of what they’ve got”, instead of relying on implants. An extremely popular option among women who’ve undergone pregnancy or whose breasts have lowered over time, a breast lift removes a portion of… Read More »
Tired of loose, saggy skin in your midsection due to pregnancy or weight loss? Then you’ve probably been considering a tummy tuck. Let us answer some questions you may have about tummy tucks by a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Kevin Tehrani. What is a Tummy Tuck? A Tummy Tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is… Read More »
Summary: When in good hands, laser hair removal technology does not leave permanent side-effects Temporary skin tenderness is to be expected for up to a few days Proper after-care is very important (read below) Why shave your legs every couple of days, when you could remove the hair permanently, right? That’s the dream that laser… Read More »
Summary: Lymphatic massage is extremely effective in plastic surgery recovery Patients can expect up to 50% quicker recovery The procedure cleanses your lymphatic system and reduces swelling Despite the fancy name, lymphatic massage is still, in essence, a massage. Otherwise known as manual lymphatic drainage, the procedure does not require any special equipment—besides a table… Read More »
Summary: Liposuction is still the most effective procedure when it comes to localized fat deposits Patients who cannot or do not want to undergo a surgery can explore non-invasive options Some of the technologies do work in specific cases Even 50 years after the procedure had gone mainstream among plastic surgeons and patients, liposuction is… Read More »
Table of contents: Part I: Are You a Good Liposuction Candidate? Part II: How to Prepare for Liposuction Part III: How to Recover from Liposuction Quickly and Safely People want to be beautiful. You want to be beautiful. That’s why you work out, and watch what you eat. But sometimes, the diets just don’t work…. Read More »
Dehydrated, aged, worn out, and overall tired. No, we’re not talking about how you’re feeling after the holiday season, we’re talking about your skin. We all know loose and droopy skin can cause us to look older than we are, as well create self-confidence issues. While you may not be ready for a facelift, it… Read More »
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