Quite often, a well-defined jawline is perceived as a sign of fitness, health, and youth. Regardless of your age, a sharper jawline will help your face stay looking youthful. However, sometimes diet and exercise aren’t enough. Loose skin and jowls from aging or just genetics, in general, can make your jawline less defined. If you’re struggling with the look of...
Although they are both nose procedures, rhinoplasty and septoplasty are two different surgeries that address separate needs. Here, we will compare the two to examine what each procedure entails and which is best for your goals. Rhinoplasty vs. Septoplasty A rhinoplasty, or a nose job, is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries available. The procedure is more cosmetic if the two...
After rhinoplasty, there are many things you can do to reduce your swelling, but it is important to have realistic expectations. In general, swelling after rhinoplasty is normal and can take months to fully heal. Although you should be prepared for some puffiness at the beginning of your recovery, follow these tips to speed up the healing process. Listen to Your...
FDA approval for cosmetic treatments are a routine part of the launching process, but it can still raise questions. Mainly, it is important for the general public to know what that approval means and how it is earned by treatment companies. Additionally, is it permissible by a surgeon to suggest a treatment that is not FDA approved? About the FDA Before these...
Facial rejuvenation treatments are customizable to fit a patient's needs. That being said, the first question a person must ask is, “Is plastic surgery for facial rejuvenation right for me?” Taking it into consideration is the first step. Next, stand in front of a mirror and examine your features, Check in with yourself to see if there are any features...
You have made the big decision to undergo plastic surgery. Now, it’s time to prepare for a plastic surgery consultation. Here’s how to get started: Do your research. Firstly, you need to find a suitable plastic surgeon to book an appointment with. They should be highly-trained, board-certified, and experienced in the procedure you’re looking to undergo. Next, conduct research about the procedure...
When going into a consultation with a plastic surgeon, patients frequently ask about scarring and how to minimize their visibility after a procedure. Most often, plastic surgery procedures involve incisions that will leave scarring. It is a natural part of the body’s healing process. That being said, there are actions patients can take to minimize scarring after facial plastic surgery...
With the meteoric rise in social sharing online, the pressure to look “perfect” is greater than ever. In the age of social media, lifestyle blogging, Instagram models, and Facetune, plastic surgery among young adults is becoming increasingly popular to look perfect on and offline. That being said, if you are a young adult considering a cosmetic procedure, be sure to...
When a very overweight and obese people go through significant weight loss, it is a choice that will result in improved health and happiness. While weight loss can be a very positive lifestyle change, any type of drastic change presents its own set of challenges. In the case of dramatic weight loss, a difficulty that previously overweight people experience is...
If you have been searching for a treatment to look younger and naturally rejuvenated, a facial fat transfer may be just the procedure you’ve been hoping to find. If you are turned off by invasive procedures like a facelift, it is certainly possible to undergo age-rewinding treatments without the need for surgery. Achieving facial rejuvenation with facial fat transfer only...
Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, can be performed on either the upper or lower eyelids, or both eyelids at the same time. Be it for cosmetic or functional reasons, there are many different benefits of blepharoplasty. Look Refreshed and Rested Undereye bags can form at an early age and give a person an appearance of being fatigued despite how much...
People unfamiliar with Botox may have gotten wrong information on the cosmetic treatment based on frequently circulated myths. For this reason, we have provided the top Botox myths, debunked. Myth: Botox can be injected anywhere on the face. Botox has a very specific purpose when it comes to facial aesthetics. It mainly targets lines and wrinkles between the eyebrows, crow’s feet,...