Is It Possible to Skip Narcotics After Plastic Surgery?
While the opioid epidemic has lessened to some degree, it has created an awareness of the dangers of narcotics. As such, some patients considering elective plastic surgery decide against it because of their desire to avoid narcotics after surgery. Plus, some patients have a history of addiction and are reticent to use Percocet, Norco,
Why Belly Fat Is Harder to Lose
Is your belly your problem area? Perhaps you’ve been eating well, exercising, and noticing a difference on the scale. Yet, that difference doesn’t seem to be translating to your abdomen. This phenomenon can be so discouraging that you might postulate that belly fat is harder to lose – and then laugh at yourself for
The Benefits of Dermal Fillers for Acne Scars
Although acne is a common skin condition, that doesn’t mean there’s no emotional impact in dealing with it and the scars it can leave behind. Luckily, plastic surgeons and skin specialists alike have been successful in using dermal fillers for acne scars. Dermal fillers add volume to the skin to raise the depressed areas.
Avoid At-Home DIY Chemical Peels
Are you annoyed by fine lines and wrinkles? How about age spots, mild scars, or dark patches? Plastic surgeons might advise treating those wrinkles with a chemical peel in their office. The problem is that the internet and certain beauty suppliers offer at-home DIY chemical peels that make it sound like you can just
Why Millennials Are Getting Laser Skin Resurfacing
Strange as it may seem, millennials are openly talking about proactive measures to address signs of aging. It makes sense though. It’s easier to preserve skin that is supple and resilient than to repair or restore skin that is aging or has aged. This is why an increasing number of millennials are getting laser
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
Breast Implants Or Fat Transfer?
If you’re considering breast augmentation, having an implant is no longer your sole option. Fat transfer is gaining in popularity as a more natural option. So that may now leave you with the question, “Do I want breast implants or fat transfer?” Fortunately, you don’t have to decide now; or even by the end of
Is There Body Contouring for Men?
Given all the pressure on women to have certain “contours,” the overriding notion of body contouring procedures has been as something almost solely performed on women. That’s just not the case though. Especially these days. Plastic surgery procedures that provide body contouring for men have been steadily on the rise. It helps that many
Maintaining Nonsurgical Body Contouring
When you glance in the mirror, do you immediately see those “trouble” spots? This can be especially irritating when you’re eating well and exercising, but it’s not making a difference. Yet, you may not be ready for surgery just yet. Fortunately, new and emerging technologies have made it possible to tone muscles, burn fat,
What Is Too Young for Dermal Fillers?
What Is Too Young for Dermal Fillers? Dermal fillers have been available for over 40 years. Since that time, they’ve been used predominantly by women over the age of 40. These days, however, they’re increasingly used by (mostly) women in their 20s. Is this really such a bad idea though? But there are many who
