Plastic Surgery Abroad

By Michael Thomson

If you thought cosmetic surgery was reserved for Hollywood stars, you’re out of sync with the times. Nowadays it’s become a surprisingly affordable lifestyle choice for people from all walks of life. Here’s a look at some of the more common cosmetic procedures to help you decide if cosmetic surgery is for you.

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Author: Trina Rowde

Anyone would be fortunate to get an aesthetic plastic surgeon who will guarantee you your safety throughout the procedure. Your general safety lies in your hands, though. Here are some tips to ensure that you will have a safe aesthetic plastic surgery experience.
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Author: Trina Rowde

In some cases, reconstructive plastic surgery may be covered by the patient’s medical insurance. Getting a cosmetic plastic surgery however may be a procedure that you have to finance yourself using a loan.

Now, there are already several options for people who can’t afford a cosmetic surgery. Before we look into those options, let’s take a look at what else you should know about financing plastic surgery. Read more »

Author: Robert Silich

An Unspoken Concern

While most plastic surgeons will outline the risks of having an elective surgical procedure performed, very few tend to speak directly to the issues regarding safety and post operative complications. Often, a surgeon will make a general statement regarding the risks of surgery, such as, “All surgery carries risks which includes, bleeding, infection, difficulty breathing, swelling, clotting, and other illnesses in a small percentage of patients,” and then move directly into talking about the benefits of the procedure. Patients need to inform themselves of the actual risks associated with cosmetic surgical procedures, especially the risk of a stroke or cerebral vascular accident (CVA). As a physician, I understand that there is no value in frightening our patients without cause. Yet I still firmly believe that patients should never be too quick to decide on an elective surgical procedure without fully realizing the potential for devastating complications.
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Author: Trina Rowde

Plastic surgery safety has definitely improved through the years. It is still a fact though that there are still risks in any plastic surgery procedure. Know the risks before deciding to undergo any procedure.
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Author: Patricia Woloch

Revision rhinoplasty can be performed if you are unsatisfied with the results of a previous rhinoplasty procedure. Revision rhinoplasty requires a very experienced cosmetic surgeon who is able to address patient issues successfully while creating results that improve the patient’s overall appearance and provides them with results they are happy with.
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Author: Dave Stringham

Rhinoplasty means “nose molding” or “nose forming.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 300,000 men and women underwent Rhinoplasty in 2005 to improve the size and shape of their nose. In addition to correcting breathing problems or injury. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip of the bridge, narrow the span between its nostrils and alter its angle.
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Author: Patricia Woloch

No matter how people feel about the relative size of breasts, the ideal of breast aesthetics is almost uniformly that the nipples are located above the inframammary fold and point directly forward or are slightly upturned. Breasts that do not meet this standard are described as sagging or, in medical terms, “ptotic.” Ptosis is classified in three grades:
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Author: Trina Rowde

Plastic surgery information are sometimes contradicting and inaccurate. Some people would claim that plastic surgery is safe while some have stories to tell regarding real plastic surgery gone wrong. Is the idea of plastic surgery gone wrong really fact or fiction?
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Author: Lynn Fugaro

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) collects statistics each year on which cosmetic surgeries are most often done, and which minimally-invasive procedures are most often done for cosmetic reasons. In 2006, Botox® was Number One on the minimally-invasive popularity list, with 4.1 million people having that treatment.
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