By: Edwin Paul Magallona, MD Abdominoplasty, commonly known as Tummytuck, is a cosmetic and aesthetic procedure to remove excess lower abdominal skin and its attached layer of fat, with simultaneous tightening of the abdominal wall. This creates a flatter abdomen with elimination of loose skin, stretch marks and post surgical scars below the umbilicus [...]
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What are the benefits of nose reshaping? Many people are self-conscious or unhappy with about the shape, angle or size of their nose. This deformity could be due to genetic conditions or even as a result of an accident. Fortunately, this lack of self-esteem can be corrected through rhinoplasty – a quick nose reshaping procedure. [...]
If you have been considering rhinoplasty in order to permanently alter the shape and size of your nose, there are a few tips you should follow to get the best results money can buy. The secret to the best rhinoplasty is to prepare yourself well, find the best surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty and to follow [...]
You can consider rhinoplasty if you are unhappy with the size or contour of your nose, or have difficulty breathing. The average cost of rhinoplasty usually ranges between $4000 and $8000, sometimes more. The cost of rhinoplasty includes three components – doctor’s fees, anesthesia and facility fee. A rhinoplasty procedure usually lasts about an hour [...]
The answers to these questions are subjective. That is, every person is different; therefore, the answers to these questions are case specific. Before electing to have plastic surgery, you should be sure that the decision is right for you. This will require quite a lot of introspection. But, you can not possibly answer the question [...]
If you’re considering rhinoplasty – a nose job – you’re probably at least a little nervous about it. After all, your nose is front and center of your face, and if you’re going to have your nose beautified, you want your surgeon to have a similar idea of what a “good” nose for your face [...]