Awake plastic surgery vs procedures with general anesthesia
M o s t o f u s i m a g i n e b e i n g a s l e e p a n d e n t i r e l y u n a w a r e o f w h a t ' s h a p p e n i n g w h e n w e t h i n k o f h a v i n g s u r g e r y , b u t f o r s o m e p r o c e d u r e s a n d t h e r i g h t p a t i e n t a w a k e p l a s t i c s u r g e r y m a y b e a n o p t i o n .
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Don t be scared to battle the bat wings: Arm lift options to consider
Halloween may be over, but if you're still frightened by "bat wings," you have options!Lifting and other exercises can help you build strength and tone muscle, but no amount of exercise is going to improve the appearance of your arms if excess skin caused by rapid weight loss or skin laxity is the cause of your bat wings.
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Tissue-based breast reconstruction: Using your own tissue to restore your breasts
Some women who have undergone a mastectomy feel like they have lost a part of themselves. From dealing with the distress of the procedure itself to coping with changes in their bodies and self-confidence, this process can be exhausting to endure.
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The most popular plastic surgery procedures by age
When you look at the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures, according to the 2024 ASPS Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, there are standouts. Liposuction reigned supreme, followed by breast augmentation.
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The era of subtlety in plastic surgery
There has been a noticeable shift in what plastic surgery patients are looking for during the last few years, moving away from the "bigger is better" concepts of oversized breast implants, dramatic Brazilian butt lifts and noticeable facelifts to the more understated "less is more" approach. In other words, the specialty has reached a new moment – the era of subtlety.
