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Plastic Surgery: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Recovery After Breast Augmentation
Find out tips on how to care for your breasts after augmentation surgery.
Butt Lift Surgery
Butt lift surgery, or gluteoplasty, is designed to remove excess skin and lift and tighten the skin of the buttocks. A butt lift is often desired after extreme weight loss along with other types of post-bariatric cosmetic surgery. Body contouring after extreme weight loss includes not only butt lift surgery, but tummy tucks, arm lifts, breast lifts, and body lift surgery as well.
What Is Cellulite
The majority of adult women are affected to some degree by cellulite. However, most people don't really understand what causes cellulite or what it really is.
Tummy Tuck Recovery
If crunches, sit-ups, and a restrictive diet have not improved your waistline, a tummy tuck may be the answer. This is especially true for those women who have exchanged their once taut abdomen for the blessings of children. A tummy tuck is an intense procedure. Read here for recovery advice after tummy tuck.
Breast Reconstruction Before and After Photos
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy.
A Non-Surgical Face Lift?
Learn about non-surgical, non-invasive procedures which tighten and lift sagging skin. These new tehcnologies include Thermage, Titan, Lux-IR, Aluma, and others, which employ radiofrequency, laser, or infrared energy to promote tightening of lax or sagging skin on the face, neck, jaw line, upper arm, abdomen, thighs, or other body parts.
Laser Stretch Mark Treatments
: Can a Laser Really Get Rid of My Stretch Marks? For so many women, stretch marks are an unavoidable
How Can I Tell If I Need A Tummy Tuck?
Are you looking to improve the shape of your tummy? Sit-ups and crunches aren’t working and that “10-Minute Tummy Tuck” device isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? You may need a tummy tuck. Read here for six signs that you may need a tummy tuck to get that nice flat tummy you’ve always wanted.
Breast Reconstruction Before and After - Front View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone bilateral breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy.
Cellulite Treatments
Did you know that 85-95% of all adult women are at least somewhat affected by cellulite? There are hundreds of products, procedures, and treatments promising to get rid of cellulite. There are cellulite creams, cellulite massage treatments like Endermologie and Velasmooth, and even liposuction, Smart Lipo, and other forms of cellulite surgery. But do any of them actually work? Find out which cellulite treatments help, which ones don't, and which treatments are still unproven.
How Is a Breast Reduction Done?
Wondering where your breast reduction incisions will be? It all depends on the type of breast reduction you have. Learn more.
Tummy Tuck Surgery
While some people can thank genetics or hard work at the gym for a flat stomach, others seek tummy tuck surgery to help them achieve washboard abs. Pregnancy, significant weight loss, and the hormonal fluctuations of menopause can all take a devastating toll. As a result, hundreds of thousands of people each year get abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery.
Neck Lift Surgery
A neck lift, also known as platysmaplasty, is a cosmetic procedure which tightens the skin and the underlying muscles of the neck to lift the neck and improve and sharpen the contour of the jawline. It is often performed in conjunction with a face lift, but may be done as a stand-alone procedure.
Cellulite Reduction Surgery – Things to Consider
Are you tired of always wearing a sarong, towel, or cover up at the beach or pool to hide your cellulite. Thinking about cellulite surgery? There are a few things to consider before having the Cellulaze or VASERsmooth treatments.
Which Lower Body Parts Can Be Treated With Liposuction?
Liposuction can be used to remove excess fat from various body parts. It can be used on the upper and lower body. Find out which lower body parts are amenable to liposuction.
What is Plastic Surgery?
Origin and Definition Webster’s Dictionary defines plastic surgery as: surgery concerned with the repair,
Laser Tattoo Removal FAQ
With tattoos becoming more and more commonplace, laser tattoo removal is becoming more and more popular. Yet a lot of people don't really understand how laser tattoo removal works. Have your questions answered by world-renowned laser tattoo removal expert and star of Dr. 902010, Dr. Will Kirby.
Laser Tattoo Removal
Thanks to laser tattoo removal, tattoos no longer have to be a life sentence. Laser tattoo removal is becoming one of the most popular cosmetic laser procedures. While getting a tattoo should still be considered a permanent commitment, cosmetic laser technology has now made it possible to rid yourself of your old boyfriend's name which you so naively had inked on your lower back. Learn more about laser tattoo removal and how it can help you say goodbye to your old ink.
Recovery After Liposuction
As excited as you may be for your liposuction transformation, it is important to remember that plastic surgery is real surgery and there will be a recovery period. Read here for recovery advice after liposuction.
Breast Reconstruction Photos - Reconstruction Revision - Front View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone TRAM flap breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy.
Will My Insurance Pay?
Many people want to know if their health insurance plans will cover the cost of plastic surgery procedures, whether cosmetic or reconstructive in nature. Learn more about whether or not an insurance company will cover plastic surgery costs.
Breast Lift Techniques
There are several different incision patterns and techniques used in breast lift surgery, each of which
Liposuction Recovery
Even though liposuction does not involve large incisions, it is important to know how to care for your body after liposuction. Read here for tips on care after liposuction for your incisions and your liposuctioned body areas.
Implant Rupture and Deflation
It's true - breast implants are not forever. Implants deflate and rupture all the time. Learn why breat implant deflation and rupture happen, and find out how you can know if your breast implant has ruptured.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, is one of the most powerful anti-aging tools at the plastic surgeon's disposal. Similar to a chemical peel or dermabrasion procedure, it helps reduce or eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, and more while it helps to tighten the skin. However, it offers some advantages over these earlier methods of skin resurfacing.
The Difference Between Different Types of Facial Fillers
Learn all about the difference between different types of facial dermal fillers.
Breast Reconstruction Before And After - 3/4 View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone bilateral breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy.
Bigger Breasts Without Getting Implants? The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
What are the advantages, disadvantages and complications of breast augmentation with your own fat?
Flap Techniques
If you have suffered tissue loss as a result of a traumatic injury, skin cancer excision, or mastectomy, your doctor may recommend a flap technique to be used in your reconstructive surgery. Reconstructive plastic surgery employs many types of skin flaps to replace lost tissue. Learn more about the use of flap techniques in reconstructive surgery.
Labia Minora Vs. Labia Majora
What parts of the body are involved in labiaplasty surgery? Find out here.
Lip Augmentation
It seems almost everyone wants fuller lips. The good news is that there are many options today for creating fuller lips through cosmetic procedures. Lip plumping can be achieved through injections of many different types of fillers, or through permanent implants or other types of lip surgery.
All About Smart Lipo
Smart Lipo is what some believe to be the most powerful new weapon in the war on fat and cellulite! The procedure is the kinder and gentler cousin of traditional liposuction, and the best part is that it can not only help patients lose inches, but can also help reduce the look of cellulite and sagging skin!
The Rice Test
Choosing a breast implant size is an important decision when undergoing breast augmentation surgery. One method some women use to help them choose the right size implant is the rice test.
Eyelid Surgery Recovery
The skin of the eyelids is quite delicate. Eyelids surgery can cause a great deal of swelling and stretching of the delicate eye area. It is critical that you know how to care for your eyes after surgery so that you can get the best possible result.
Skin Grafts
Skin grafts are a staple of reconstructive surgery for trauma survivors, burn victims, and patients who have undergone breast reconstruction or other cancer surgery.
Breast Reconstruction Photos - Reconstruction Revision - 3/4 View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy and breast reconstruction revision.
10 Things to Stop Doing If You’re Considering Plastic Surgery
10 Things to Stop Doing If You’re Considering Plastic Surgery
Nipple & Areola Reconstruction
For many women who have undergone mastectomy and breast reconstruction, the process is not complete until after the complete reconstruction of not only the breast mound itself, but of the nipple and areola. A combination of techniques, including grafts, flaps, and micropigmentation, are used to simulate as closely as possible the appearance of the natural breast.
Decoding Laser-Speak
Cosmetic laser procedures are performed using a wide variety of different types of lasers to address a wide variety of cosmetic skin concerns, which include skin tightening, skin resurfacing and more.
Silicone vs. Saline
There are many key differences between silicone and saline breast implants. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of silicone implants vs saline breast implants and choose the implants that are right for your breast augmentation surgery.
What Is A Cleft Palate
Photo of the anatomy of a normal palate. The different parts of the palate are labeled.
Nerve Damage After Plastic Surgery
What is one of the most dreaded complications after plastic surgery? Two words - nerve damage.
How Many Sessions
Laser tattoo removal is not like a magic wand to get rid of unwanted ink. Almost all tattoos require multiple sessions for removal. How many times will you need to go under the laser? The answer is not that simple.
Which Upper Body Parts Can Be Treated With Liposuction?
Liposuction can be used to remove excess fat from various body parts. You may be surprised at just where liposuction can be used on the body.
Breast Lift Surgery
In the age of the mommy makeover, breast lift surgery, also called mastopexy, is becoming a more and more popular option for cosmetic enhancement. Today's breast lift options include not only the traditional approaches, but also the Benelli or donut lift, the crescent lift, and even a few options that are touted as scarless breast lifts.
What Causes Enlargement of the Labia?
Wondering why some women have labia enlargement? Find out why.
Botox Alternatives
Despite its popularity, Botox isn't for everyone. Some people may actually develop a resistance to the toxin, rendering it less effective, while others may grow tired of having to go back for more injections every 3 to 4 months. The problem is that many people are unaware of the fact that there are alternatives to Botox when it comes to smoothing frown lines and expression lines on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes. Read more about Botox alternatives.
Tummy Tuck Before & After Photos
See before and after photos of plastic surgery patients who have undergone tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery. Images are brought to you by Natalie Kita, your About.com guide to plastic surgery.
Post-Op Wound Care
Many patients want to know how to properly care for their wounds after surgery in order to speed healing and minimize the chance of infection. Proper post-operative wound care is also important in reducing the appearance of post-op scars.
Sex Reassigment Surgery
Sex reassignment surgery, also known as sex change surgery, continues to be a taboo topic. The basics of sex reassignment surgery are described here.
Hypodermis
What is the hypodermis? You've probably heard of the top two layers of skin, the dermis and the epidermis, but many people have never heard of the layer of connective tissue and fat known as the hypodermis.
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon
It's important to know the right questions to ask when making a decision about something as important and potentially life-altering as plastic surgery. Find out what you really need to know and why before choosing a plastic surgeon to perform your cosmetic procedure.
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
Non-surgical rhinoplasty, also known as a non-surgical nose job, 15-minute nose job, or injection rhinoplasty, is a less invasive alternative to traditional surgical rhinoplasty for those who wish to correct asymmetry or contour defects of the nose.
How Long Does Lipo Last?
Many people want to know if the results from liposuction surgery are permanent. As with many questions relating to plastic surgery, the answer is yes...and no.
Pressure Ulcers
A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when constant pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction, is placed against the skin. This can be treated by plastic surgery.
Risks of Infection After Plastic Surgery
Infection is a potential risk of plastic surgery. An infection can slow your healing after surgery. Learn how you can avoid an infection after plastic surgery.
Breast Augmentation Before & After Photos
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone augmentation mammaplasty, aka cosmetic breast augmentation surgery.
How Is a Tummy Tuck Done?
Wondering how low your tummy tuck incision should be so that you can wear low-cut pants, underwear or bikini bottoms? Find out here.
How Much Does Plastic Surgery Really Cost?
Wondering how much plastic surgery really costs? Confused by advertisements that promote a low price but then you end up paying twice what was advertised? Learn all about the true costs involved in plastic surgery.
Bad Plastic Surgery
Nobody wants to be a victim of plastic surgery gone wrong. We see news stories about bad plastic surgery all the time. In fact, there are entire websites devoted to awful plastic surgery or celebrity plastic surgery. But what is the reality of bad plastic surgery?
Plastic Surgery Recovery
Read about plastic surgery recovery tips after various types of procedures.
Capsulotomy
Complications following breast augmentation sometimes require breast revision surgery. One common complication, capsular contracture, is sometimes improved with a procedure called capsulotomy.
What Is A Cleft Lip?
What are the normal parts of lip? You may not even be aware that certain parts of the lip have special names!
Breast Reduction Recovery
Breast reduction can be a life-changing event, especially for women who experience back pain and shoulder grooving from bra straps caused by big breasts. Read here for simple tips on how to make your breast reduction recovery go more smoothly.
Face Lift Before and After Photos
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone face lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after face lift surgery.
Skin Resurfacing - Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion can be a good way to improve the appearance of your skin without plastic surgery. Learn all about this type of skin resurfacing and how it’s different from dermabrasion.
The Many Faces of Michael Jackson
See photos of Michael Jackson from 1972 to 2009 that demonstrate how his face changed over the years allegedly as a result of multiple plastic surgery procedures.
Botox Resistance
Botox injections are the most popular cosmetic procedure performed today worldwide. Yet it doesn't work for everybody. Some doctors will tell you it is impossible to be immune to Botox. However, it is indeed possible to develop a resistance to Botox, thanks to antibodies which act to neautralize the effects of the toxin.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, eye lift or eyelid lift surgery, is the third most-popular cosmetic procedure in the United States today. Eyelid surgery can include the upper lids, lower lids or both, and its goal is a more alert, rested appearance of the eyes.
Minimizing Scars
Minimizing the appearance of post-surgical scars is a great concern to most patients, especially in the case of plastic surgery. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to reduce the appearance of scars after surgery.
History of Plastic Surgery
In the broadest sense, plastic surgery has been a reality ever since the first primitive tribal tattoo, ritualistic body modification, or crude attempt at reconstruction to repair facial injuries. However, it wasn't until the late 1800s - early 1900s that the world began to see significant scientific advances in the ancient art of plastic surgery.
Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammaplasty, can be very beneficial to women who suffer from chronic pain and discomfort due to the added weight of very large breasts. Breast reduction surgery is major surgery, and those considering the procedure should weigh their options carefully and consider the risks, benefits, and costs of breast reduction surgery.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation (aka augmentation mammaplasty) is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. today. Despite the cost and recent controversy over the use of silicone breast implants, women have shown a continuing and growing eagerness to surgically enhance the size and shape of their breasts.
Cleft Palate Surgery - How Old
Cleft lip and palate are two of the most common birth defects worldwide today. Therefore, surgery to repair a cleft lip and/or cleft palate is one of the most common reconstructive procedures performed by plastic surgeons around the world. Many question the age at which it best to have the reconstructive procedure performed to repair this defect.
Injectable Dermal Fillers
The use of injectables known as dermal fillers is becoming increasingly popular, and in fact, was the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S. last year. These products are injected underneath the skin to fill in and relax facial lines and wrinkles, and to plump up and re-contour facial features, as well as reduce the appearance of sagging skin. There are many different products offered as options in the world of anti-aging wrinkle fillers, including Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse.
What is the Difference Between A Plastic Surgeon and a Cosmetic Surgeon?
The terms plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgeon are often used interchangeably, but there are some differences. Learn about the nuances between the two.
Tummy Tuck Patient 3
See before and after photos of plastic surgery patients who have undergone tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery. Images are brought to you by Natalie Kita, your About.com guide to plastic surgery.
Risks & Rewards
The potential rewards of plastic surgery are varied, and to some patients, great. However, so are the potential risks. Explore both sides of the plastic surgery debate, and perhaps you will have an easier time deciding if it could be right for you.
Liposuction
Also known as suction-assisted lipectomy or lipoplasty, liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure in which fat is suctioned out of the body from specific areas of localized fat deposits. Liposuction is not considered “weight loss” surgery as its goal is body contouring, or reshaping areas of the body that may be out of proportion.
Breast Lift Before and After Photos
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone mastopexy, aka breast lift surgery.
Post-Mohs Reconstruction
After having Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer, you may require post-Mohs reconstructive surgery. This type of reconstructive plastic surgery can performed immediately after any skin cancer lesions are removed using the Mohs surgery technique. Learn more about what happens during post-Mohs reconstructive surgery.
Tummy Tuck Patient 1 - Front View
See before and after photos of plastic surgery patients who have undergone tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery. Images are brought to you by Natalie Kita, your About.com guide to plastic surgery.
Tummy Tuck Patient 2 - Front View
See before and after photos of plastic surgery patients who have undergone tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery. Images are brought to you by Natalie Kita, your About.com guide to plastic surgery.
Liquid Silicone Injections
Liquid silicone injections are the subject of much controversy, thanks to sensational news stories about celebrity cosmetic procedures gone wrong. Yet there are some doctors who swear by the benefits of liquid silicone as a dermal filler and/or lip plumper. Is liquid silicone safe to inject for cosmetic purposes? Learn more about liquid silicone injections.
Plastic Surgery Step-By-Step
You don't have to be a plastic surgeon to learn how the most common plastic surgery procedures are done. Find out how these procedures are done in a step-by-step manner.
Liposuction Before & After Photos
See before and after photos of plastic surgery patients who have undergone liposuction. Images are brought to you by Natalie Kita, your about.com guide to plastic surgery.
Tummy Tuck Patient 4 - Front View
See before and after photos of plastic surgery patients who have undergone tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery. Images are brought to you by Natalie Kita, your About.com guide to plastic surgery.
Arm Lift Surgery
Brachioplasty, or arm lift surgery, is a popular surgical body contouring option in post-bariatric surgery for patients who have experienced massive weight loss.
Tummy Tuck Patient 2 - Side View
See before and after photos of plastic surgery patients who have undergone tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery. Images are brought to you by Natalie Kita, your About.com guide to plastic surgery.
Facelift Recovery
If you're considering facelift surgery, you also need to know about the recovery process. Read all about how to properly care for your face after a facelift procedure.
Capsular Contracture
Meaning of Capsular Contracture
Before and After Face Lift, Neck Lift and Fat Transfer Lip Augmentation - Front
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone face lift and neck lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after face lift and neck lift surgery.
Thigh Lift Surgery
Thigh lift surgery is often desired after massive weight loss, due to large amounts of loose hanging skin. With the recent boom in weight loss surgery, thigh lift surgery joins other post-bariatric cosmetic surgery procedures as one of the fastest growing types of cosmetic surgery.
Tummy Tuck Patient 4 - Side View
See before and after photos of plastic surgery patients who have undergone tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery. Images are brought to you by Natalie Kita, your About.com guide to plastic surgery.
Tummy Tuck Patient 1 - Side View
See before and after photos of plastic surgery patients who have undergone tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery. Images are brought to you by Natalie Kita, your About.com guide to plastic surgery.
Smoking & Plastic Surgery
Pretty much everyone knows that smoking is a danger to your health in general. But did you know that smoking significantly compromises your body's ability to heal and recover after surgery? Smoking accelerates the aging process, and smokers have a higher risk of infection and other complications when they smoke before and/or after surgery.
Body Lift Surgery
With the rise of bariatric surgery and extreme weight loss, body lift surgery is more in demand. Body lift surgery - also known as a belt lift, belt lipectomy, or lower body lift - is meant to address loose, hanging skin that exists as a result of massive weight loss, pregnancy, or age and sun damage.
Complete Tattoo Removal
Laser tattoo removal is the most widely used method of removing tattoos. But will your old tattoo be completely gone after you go under the laser?
Gummy Bear Implants
Gummy bear implants, also known as cohesive gel implants, are currently in clinical trials for FDA approval to be used in cosmetic breast augmentation surgery. The highly cohesive silicone gel breast implants are thought to decrease the risk of silicone gel bleed and migration, while providing a natural look and feel to surgically enhanced breasts.
Scar Tissue
Definition of scar tissue
Tissue Expansion
Tissue expansion is a technique used in reconstructive plastic surgery which enables the body to grow new skin adjacent to an area in need of repair. Tissue expansion can be used in breast reconstruction after mastectomy, or in facial recontructive surgery following almost any type of injury or trauma.
Top 5 Cosmetic Procedures
Minimally invasive procedures have a huge lead in popularity, but when it comes to actual surgical cosmetic procedures, these five take top honors in terms of popularity: breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, liposuction, eyelid surgery, and tummy tucks.
Skin Cancer Reconstruction
After a battle with skin cancer (including successful surgery to remove the skin cancer, reconstructive surgery is often needed. This is especially true when cancerous lesions have been removed from as visible and important an area as the face. Learn more about facial reconstructive surgery after skin cancer removal.
How Long Should I Wait ?
How much time is needed between sessions when undergoing laser tattoo removal? The answer may surprise you, especially when you find out that it is not actually the laser itself that removes the ink. The laser simply breaks up the ink into tiny fragments which are then able to be removed by your own immune system. This process takes time, so be patient.
Plastic Surgery Complications
Wondering about the possible plastic surgery complications? Learn about them in this overview.
Reverse Tummy Tuck
What is a reverse tummy tuck? How do you know if it’s right procedure for you? How much does a reverse tummy tuck cost? Get the answers to these questions and more.
Breast Augmentation Patient #2 - Before & After
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone augmentation mammaplasty, aka cosmetic breast augmentation surgery.
Blepharoplasty Before & After Photos
See before and after photos of plastic surgery patients who have undergone eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty).
The Mommy Makeover: Plastic Surgery After Pregnancy
Is the mommy makeover surgery repressive or empowering? What exactly does the mommy makeover surgery entail? Find out here.
Face Lift, Neck Lift, and Lip Augmentation Before and After Photos
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone face lift neck lift and lip augmentation surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after face lift surgery.
Why Labiaplasty?
Why would a woman get a labiaplasty? Find out why.
Breast Revision Surgery
Breast revision surgery is a growing plastic surgery specialty, and a large percentage of breast augmentation patients will eventually need or desire breast revision. From implant size changes and implant rupture to capsular contracture and undesirable cosmetic issues like rippling, drooping, double bubble, symmastia, and bottoming out, women are coming in to surgeons' offices requesting a breast augmentation re-do.
Patient Photos Taken Before and After Breast Reduction Surgery
See plastic surgery before and after photos of patients who have undergone breast reduction surgery.
Help – My Breasts Are Droopy!
How can a plastic surgeon tell if you need a breast lift? Get the scoop here.
Skin Resurfacing - Chemical Peels
Wondering how to improve the appearance of your skin without plastic surgery. Learn about the different types of chemical peels performed by plastic surgeons.
Deep Plane Face Lift Before and After Photos - Profile View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone deep plane face lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after deep plane face lift surgery.
Face Lift, Blepharoplasty, Brow Lift - Profile View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone face lift surgery and facial rejuvenation procedures such as bleparoplasty, brow lift, and neck lift. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after face lift surgery.
Skin Resurfacing - Home Microdermabrasion
Wondering just how effective at-home microdermabrasion is at improving facial lines and wrinkles? Read about it's effectiveness here!
Mohs Surgery
Your dermatologist may recommend Mohs surgery if you are diagnosed with skin cancer, especially if the skin cancer is located on a prominent area like the face. What is Mohs surgery? Learn the definition of Mohs surgery.
Lower and Mid-Face Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Brow Lift, and Neck Lift - Front View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone lower face lift and mid-face lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after lower face lift and mid-face lift surgery.
Reconstruction After Skin Cancer
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone reconstructive plastic surgery after skin cancer removal (Mohs surgery).
Deep Plane Face Lift Before and After Pictures - 3/4 View
See before and after pictures of patients who have undergone deep plane face lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery pictures taken before and after deep plane face lift surgery.
Capsulectomy Definition
The most common complication of breast augmentation is capsular contracture. One of the ways to fix the problem is capsulectomy.
Deep Plane Face Lift Before and After Photos - 3/4 View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone deep plane face lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after deep plane face lift surgery.
Lower and Mid-Face Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Brow Lift, and Neck Lift - Profile
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone lower face lift and mid-face lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after lower face lift and mid-face lift surgery.
Cellulite Treatments: Do They Really Work?
Sick of your cellulite? Spent hundreds on creams, lotions, and injections claiming to cure cellulite? Wondering if surgical treatments such as Cellulaze and VASERsmooth are all they’re cracked up to be in terms of getting rid of cellulite? Read the truth about these procedures here.
Diastasis Recti
Definition of Diastasis Recti
Hardest Tattoos to Remove
Yes, some tattoos are harder to remove than others. The variables that determine the answer to this question include the age of the tattoo, the type of tattoo (amateur, professional, or cosmetic) the color(s) of the tattoo, the location of the tattoo on the body, and the skin color and type of the patient.
Q-Switched Laser Definition
What is a Q-switched laser and how can it help you look better? Learn the definition of Q-switched laser and how it has advanced the world of cosmetic laser procedures.
Facelift Before and After Photos - Front and Profile Views
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone facelift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after face lift surgery.
Chin Augmentation
Chin augmentation surgery, also called mentoplasty, or chin implant surgery, can help to balance your facial features, improve your profile, and add definition to your jawline. Learn more about chin augmentation surgery.
Face Lift Step-By-Step
Have you ever wondered how they do a face lift? Learn the exact steps involved in what is technically known as a rhytidectomy... But please, don't try this at home.
Lower and Mid-Face Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Brow Lift, and Neck Lift - 3/4 View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone lower face lift and mid-face lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after lower face lift and mid-face lift surgery.
Avoiding Bad Plastic Surgery
Choosing the right surgeon is the first step to avoid becoming a victim of bad plastic surgery. Even the best surgeons, though, can make mistakes. More importantly, even if no mistakes are made, the outcome can still be negative. Learn how to minimize your plastic surgery risks.
Breast Augmentation Patient #3 - Before & After
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone augmentation mammaplasty, aka cosmetic breast augmentation surgery.
Skin Resurfacing - Retinoids
Are retinoids such as Retin A, Tazorec, Adapalene,or Isotretinoin a good home treatment for wrinkles?
Plastic Surgery Ethics
Like all doctors, plastic surgeons must take the Hippocratic Oath, and are bound by the same laws regarding patient consent, privacy, and the like. However, plastic surgery presents its own unique set of ethical issues that in large part have more to do with psychology than with surgery.
Breast Augmentation Patient # 4 - Before & After
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone augmentation mammaplasty, aka cosmetic breast augmentation surgery.
Face Lift, Eye Lift, Brow Lift, Fat Injections, Lip Augmentation - 3/4 View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone face lift surgery and fat injections. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after face lift surgery and fat injections.
Breast Augmentation Recovery
Whether you've just had a breast augmentation, are about to undergo a breast augmentation, or you're still just thinking about it, it's important to know how to recover from breast augmentation surgery.
Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
The surgical reshaping of the nose aims to bring about harmony among all the features of the face by creating more aesthetically pleasing proportions. Rhinoplasty is one of the oldest plastic surgery procedures to be performed for purely cosmetic reasons, even though there are physiological problems that can be helped through rhinoplasty as well, such as breathing problems caused by a deviated septum.
Skin Resurfacing - Glycolic Acid Peel
Considering glycolic acid for skin resurfacing? Learn all about the glycolic acid peel as well as it's benefits and risks.
Deep Plane Facelift Before and After Photos - Front View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone deep plane face lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after deep plane face lift surgery.
Before and After Face Lift and Neck Lift - Side View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone face lift and neck lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after face lift and neck lift surgery.
How Is a Brazilian Butt Lift Done?
Learn where the markings are located for a Braziian Butt Lift.
Deep Plane Facelift and Perioral Dermabrasion - 3/4 View
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone face lift surgery and deep plane face lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after deep plane facelift surgery.
If You've Been A Victim
How do you know if you've been a victim of bad plastic surgery? And what should you do if it happens to you? There are steps you can take if you think you've been a victim of plastic surgery gone wrong.
Deep Plane Face Lift Before and After - Profile View
See before and after pictures of patients who have undergone deep plane face lift surgery. Compare plastic surgery pictures taken before and after deep plane face lift surgery.
Face Lift, Blepharoplasty, Brow Lift, Fat Injections, Lip Augmentation - Front
See before and after photos of patients who have undergone face lift surgery and fat injections. Compare plastic surgery photos taken before and after face lift surgery and fat injections.

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