Aside from the waist and the thighs, the arms serve as the gauge of just exactly how fat and how old we are in Earth years. If your arms are the size of a small pig's body or if you see loose skin hanging like so much laundry flapping in the wind, you start to think that, indeed, we are fat or we are old, respectively. Unfortunately, these less-than-appealing appearance of the arms cannot be remedied by exercise and diet alone. You may have to...more
Why you should consider oral surgery The best in the dental world nowadays are not only able to straighten a patient's teeth out properly with nearly invisible braces as they can also change a receding jaw into a jutting masterpiece just like one actor's gorgeous jowl area. As per today's best oral surgeons and orthodontists, who regularly discuss the ways and means on enhancing the looks of patient, health is still the best way to achieve...more
Many people decide to go in for cosmetic surgery without really understanding what comes with the package. Weighing the pros and cons as well as understanding the effects of cosmetic treatment is absolutely necessary. Cosmetic surgery works in three basic ways the first is financially, then the physical changes that it will bring on and finally the emotional toll it can take. While in all these three categories negativity is not always a given. You have to be prepared to face the good along with the bad. Cosmetic surgery, whether it is Botox injections, breast implants or facelifts all require a substantial amount of money. This is for the procedure, your doctor and the facility at which you get it done. The financial effect depends on your monetary status. If you do have a lot of liquid cash on hand then you may not feel the pinch so much. But there have been cases where people take out a loan in order to be able to afford this luxury. Straining your financials to this extent is something that you will have to think of clearly before taking the plunge. The next aspect on the effects of cosmetic surgery is the physical toll it will take on you. Having cosmetic surgery is akin to...more
No matter what name it goes by, a surgery is a surgery. The basic complications involved are the same, whether you are having a cosmetic surgery or a corrective one, there are some general risks that you have to be aware of. Common risks are blood clotting, possible infection, bleeding as well as scarring. In very rare cases there can also be...more
Want a better understanding of gallstones surgery? Need to know what alternative to invasive surgery is available?Why are gallstones such a problem and what are they? We can get a better understanding of gallstones surgery when we learn more about gallstones in general.These painful stones are solid pieces of material which form from the liquid...more
Cosmetic surgery has been the subject of great interest for the last few decades now. From breast implants to botox to facelifts, an increasing number of men and women are turning to plastic surgery to improve on their looks. The reasons however for doing so are plenty and dont always revolve around the need to look beautiful. To start with of course, it is basic human nature to be unsatisfied with our bodies. Almost all of us have that one part that we are a little ashamed of. And perhaps given a chance we would like to undergo surgery to correct it. Having such feelings often leads to insecurity. Some women may have to deal with undersized breasts or oversized noses. Men may have a portly bellies or unsightly breast fat. Undergoing cosmetic surgery in these cases would be necessary for people to be able to socialize better. It will work towards improving their personalities and self confidence. Just being comfortable with ones body can go a long way in ensuring that people are self confident. Another reason people opt for cosmetic treatment is because they are waging a losing battle with time and age. After a certain time, crows feet will begin to appear, as will age spots and...more
Those wishing to improve their appearance can get the results they have desired for years through the magic cosmetic surgery. One can look and feel younger, thinner and prettier on the outside but can also change the inside by skyrocketing...more
Traditional liposuction is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure whereby excess fat is removed from the body using an instrument that suctions it out. The process of suctioning the fat from the body leaves the patient with bruising and swelling. The...more
An abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat, skin, and tissue from the abdomen. Almost everyone desires a flat, toned, slim midsection, but not everyone is born with such a figure. Plastic...more
What to Know About Mohs SurgeryIn recent years, Long Beach skin doctors have had a new technique in their arsenal in the battle against melanoma, or skin cancer. Long Beach Mohs surgery is an innovative technique that uses a type of chemical...more
Lap Band Surgery and Its Procedure In today's fast emerging world, obesity is one of the most severely affected ailments faced by a large number of people. I have seen many people adopting a wide range of procedures ranging from starvation to...more
The UK has a serious obesity problem with one in four or 25% of people being classified as obese. Doctors involved in obesity management have seen a variety of changes to suitable treatments. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is simply unavailable...more