Botox works by blocking signals between nerves and muscles. This stops muscles from contracting. Different people often require differing amounts of Botox to get the results that they desire. For this reason most doctors will recommend touch ups at about 7-10 days. As Botox starts to take affect and wrinkles start to smooth out on… Continue Reading »
Category: Cosmetic Surgery
The concept of male breasts has changed; what was once an embarrassing, rarely spoken of condition is now approaching the level of pop culture phenomenon. Finlo Rohrer of BBC news speculates that media – especially the tabloid scrutinization of celebrities – has popularized the concept of ‘man boobs.’ Tony Blair and UK conservative party leader,… Continue Reading »
After significant weight loss, having loose skin removed through tummy tuck surgery is a big step in a long series of overall physical changes. You should wait until you have reached your goal and maintained it for some time before scheduling surgery. During the weight loss process, your skin has shrunk to fit your new… Continue Reading »
You can use non-surgical means to improve the overall appearance of your nose. This is typically performed using dermal fillers like Captique, Sculptra, Radiesse, and many others. How does it work? Instead of surgically changing your nose, the filler is strategically placed with a small needle into specifically targeted areas to smooth out the overall… Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
