Avoiding Counterfeit Botox
OnabotulinumtoxinA, better known as Botox, was approved for cosmetic use over 20 years ago. And since that time, it’s been a popular medication used to smooth wrinkles and help patients look younger. Given that the average Botox injection costs around $530 and multiple injections are required, it’s not surprising that counterfeit versions of this drug
Who Was the First Female Plastic Surgeon in the U.S.?
There is documentation of women performing surgical procedures as far back as 3500 BCE. But new regulations issued during the Middle Ages prohibited women from practicing surgery unless they were given privileges by a jury or took over their deceased husbands’ practices. Fast forward 1400 years or so to the inaugural class of 1057
Can You Reverse a BBL?
If you’re in the know (in the world of plastic surgery, at least), then you’re aware that a BBL is a Brazilian Butt Lift. It was a popular procedure during the reality TV reign of the Kardashians. With a BBL, fat from one part of the body is harvested, treated, and then injected into
Are There Procedures That Combine with Rhinoplasty?
Given its popularity, you probably already know that the medical term for a “nose job” is rhinoplasty. It’s one of those trivia questions many people answer correctly. If you’re considering the procedure for yourself, however, you may not know that there are several procedures that combine with rhinoplasty – should you desire. So if
What Is Avéli for Cellulite Reduction?
If you’re embarrassed by stubborn cellulite around your thighs, buttocks, and abdomen, you may go to great lengths to hide it. And as much as you’ve exercised and stuck to a strict diet, it doesn’t seem to make any difference. You’ve probably even been told there’s nothing that can be done about cellulite. For
Can You Eliminate a Cleft Chin?
If you have a prominent dimple in your chin that leaves you feeling self-conscious, you may be wondering if you can get rid of it. Known medically as a cleft chin (and colloquially as a butt or booty chin), this dimple or crease doesn’t pose any threat to your health. But you may be
5 Great Benefits of a Facelift
Once upon a time, a facelift, or rhytidectomy, was a procedure only available to the elite. That is no longer the case. And given the many benefits of a facelift, they’ve become increasingly commonplace. Plus, you needn’t be a particular age to be an ideal candidate for a facelift procedure. While the most common
Products to Prolong Your Plastic Surgery Results
When you’ve decided to have plastic surgery, you want the results to last as long as possible. Of course, being diligent about following your surgeon’s post-op instructions will go a long way toward that end. But there are also a variety of excellent products from Skin Medica that will help you maintain and prolong
Are There Benefits of Breast Reconstruction After Breast Cancer Surgery?
If you’ve been through breast cancer surgery, you know how frightening the whole experience is – starting right from the diagnosis. Perhaps you’ve had a lumpectomy that altered the size and shape of your breast. Or if you’ve had a single or double mastectomy, the appearance of your breasts has significantly changed. It’s an
Getting Defined Arms Through Plastic Surgery
With summer quickly approaching, you may be trying everything in your power to get toned arms. And if you’re not having much luck with your efforts, you’re probably feeling frustrated. You don’t need to throw in the towel on having great arms this summer just yet though. It is possible to get more defined
