SkinMedica and Growth Factor Technology
If you’re looking for groundbreaking scientifically based skincare products that slow the aging process by healing the skin from within, then you’ll want to try SkinMedica. Established in 1999, SkinMedica began the development of growth factor technology just one year later in 2000 with a patent that proved to be revolutionary in age defense
Is Broadband Light Therapy for Acne Effective?
If you’re embarrassed by the appearance of zits and pimples anywhere on your body, then you know all too well that the struggle with acne is real. Plus, it’s not just a problem for teenagers. Contrary to popular belief, a growing number of adults continue to struggle with acne. And if not treated, it
Can You Get a Thigh and Arm Lift at the Same Time?
Given the popularity of tummy tucks and breast augmentation, it can feel like much of the focus in plastic surgery is on the torso. Yet, that’s not the reality. For some patients, the “problem areas” are the limbs. After weight loss, they are satisfied with their midriffs. Yet, the extra fat or saggy skin of
What to Expect – Recovering From an Arm Lift
Do you remember the days when you felt comfortable showing off your arms? But now there’s sagging skin on your upper arms you keep under cover. Or maybe you lost a lot of weight and were looking forward to finally showing off your arms. Yet, now there’s excess skin hanging there. You DO have
Making Sense Of Different Types Of Body Fat
While it may not seem like it, body fat is an organ that contains nerves, immune cells, and connective tissue. It’s also made up of different types of fat cells. Depending on the body’s needs, the primary job of body fat is to store and release energy. The different types of fat cells also
Technological Advances in Plastic Surgery
Although there is some question about whether technology benefits every industry, technological advances in plastic surgery continue to take procedures to new heights. While tech has gone the distance in advancing every aspect of plastic surgery, it’s been especially beneficial for patients seeking to enhance their appearance in new and exciting ways. Plus, with
What to Expect: Healing After Breast Implant Removal
If you had a breast implant in the past, there are many reasons you may be opting for breast implant removal. That’s nobody’s business but your own. When an implant is removed, it’s known as explant surgery. And yes, it is surgery. So just as with any surgery, that means you can expect recovery
Pioneers In Plastic Surgery – Thomas Pomfret Kilner
In the overarching field of medicine, plastic surgery is certainly among the youngest. At least in its current incarnation. Yes, there were rudimentary plastic surgery procedures performed as far back as ancient Egypt times. But you can bet they didn’t look anything like today’s modern procedures. It took a group of trail-blazing physicians practicing
What Are The Most Popular Places For Fat Transfer?
If you consider ‘fat’ the worst of the F words, you may want to reconsider. More and more plastic surgery patients are discovering the wonders of fat transfer. With fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, liposuction is performed on a body part where there may be excess fat. Viable cells from that fat
Is It Possible to Avoid Capsular Contracture?
You may not think about it this way, but the body is an amazingly efficient machine. Every system works together to keep it running optimally. So when a foreign body (such as a breast implant) is introduced into the “machine,” the body’s systems jump into action to create a capsule of scar tissue around
