WebMD recently posted an overview on the topic of male breast enlargement. Also known as gynecomastia, it affects millions of men and boys. Man boobs are not necessarily a permanent condition. Causes of Male Breast Enlargement One cause of male breast enlargement can start in puberty when a person’s hormones are shifting. This cause typically […]
US News recently reported on a study that looked into 11 concepts of aging, titled The Prison of Aging. The study was conducted by Boston College’s Sloan Center for Aging & Work. According to the study, when age concepts like career stage and chronological age are combined with the other concepts a person’s true age […]
Bullying has always been a problem for teens, but more students, parents and organizations are turning to cosmetic procedures to combat the harsh treatments at school. The story of Nadia Isle, 14, a Georgian teen who underwent chin augmentation, rhinoplasty, and ear pinning procedures to stop her harassment, has sparked a debate. Nadia’s story garnered […]
Rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging facial surgeries, as any cosmetic surgeon can tell you. During a nose surgery, surgical skills and delicate artistry are combined – for results that are amazing yet subtle. This careful artistry often eludes all but the very best surgeons. In a recent article in the Cosmetic Surgery Times, […]
Plug earrings are a popular fashion accessory, but what happens when people rethink their decision to have stretched earlobes? They visit a cosmetic surgeon, of course! One woman’s story of earlobe repair surgery after wearing plug earrings was recently profiled on ABC’s The Doctors. You can see her journey in the video above, but be […]
Do world-class athletes ever have cosmetic procedures? You might be surprised. While Olympics athletes are unlikely to have common cosmetic surgeries such as breast augmentation or liposuction, they often get a little boost from cosmetic surgeons who help them look their best in the limelight. As a recent article on RealSelf explains, looking good on […]
Have you ever felt as though doctors have a language all their own? Sometimes it’s easy to guess the meaning of names for surgical procedures, such as abdominoplasty, which has something to do with the abdomen. Other times, however, it can seem like words come out of left field. When it comes to words like […]
Talk shows and online forums are abuzz with chatter about the SMAS facelift: a procedure which goes deeper than the traditional facelift to provide longer lasting results. But what is the SMAS lift, and how does it work? It’s important to know that there are a variety of different facelift procedures. Cosmetic surgeons can perform […]
Am I too old for a facelift? Is it too early for me to be considering a facelift? Cosmetic surgeons are often asked these types of questions by patients who are uncertain about their facelift surgery options. While it’s true that most facelift procedures are performed on patients between the ages of 40 and 60, […]
It seems to be advertised everywhere these days: the one-hour facelift. But can a facelift surgery really be performed within the course of an hour? What happens during a one-hour facelift? The One-Hour Facelift: What It Is In fact, there are a number of different types of facelifts. These can range from the mini facelift, […]