It is unlikely that a facial implant will start drifting within your face. During surgery, the implant is secured either by a stitch or an absorbable screw. Also, a second layer of protection – a capsule of collagen scar tissue – starts to form around the implant within 72 hours. The inside of this capsule… Continue Reading »
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Problems with breathing after rhinoplasty are usually due to the nasal valve being pinched to a smaller angle. Your nasal valve (you have two – one on each side of your nose) can be described simply as the angle where the septum (the wall of your nose) meets the nostrils – the area we are… Continue Reading »
The related concerns about flying after liposuction involve the risk of getting a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or blood clot in your legs. The risk of getting a DVT is based on multiple factors. Major factors directly associated with liposuction include: – How much fat was removed total? – How much fat was removed from… Continue Reading »
The best thing you can do before getting breast implants is get to know your procedures. Read about breast implants and surgery: A great source for information about breast implants is the FDA website. Their site explains breast implants, the surgery, and the studies performed on both saline and silicone implants. The information is presented… Continue Reading »
Yes, you can. Taking glucosamine after a rhinoplasty will not alter the changes made to your nose. From what we know about glucosamine through the FDA, it may have a mild effect on joint (hyaline) cartilage. This same type of cartilage also happens to be present in the septum of your nose. Studies performed and… Continue Reading »
There are scar revision procedures that can lessen the appearance of scars. You should wait at least a year after your breast augmentation or breast lift for the scar to mature. During this time you will notice the scar lighten, fade, and smooth out. If your scar is lumpy, bumpy or raised, you may have… Continue Reading »
The cost of liposuction in the Las Vegas area depends on many factors. (1) Technique: The technique being used plays a role. Are you having tumescent liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction (VASER), laser liposuction (Smart Lipo, Cool Lipo)? Ultrasonic and laser liposuction is typically more expensive due to the expensive equipment needed. (2) Anesthesia: If your doctor… Continue Reading »
The latest issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery includes the results of a new study of the wrinkle relaxer, Reloxin. Doctors evaluated the long-term safety of Reloxin for repeated use in moderate to severe forehead wrinkles over the course of thirteen months. Medicis Pharmaceutical expects to receive FDA approval for Reloxin later this year. … Continue Reading »
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recently has revealed statistics indicating that for the first time, the popularity of breast implant procedures has outdone that of liposuction. ASPS reports reveal that 355,671 breast augmentation procedures were performed in 2008, compared to 341,144 liposuction procedures. In a recently issued press release, President Alan Gold, MD… Continue Reading »
Many people have heard of Obagi® but not everyone is aware that it’s the #1 Skin Care sold line exclusively by physicians. Obagi® is known for its corrective and effective Nu Derm® System, also known as Condition and Enhance®, which smoothes fine lines and fades brown spots and other skin imperfections in just a few… Continue Reading »
