Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery after weight loss is often too expensive for many to consider. Unless you can have a doctor verify your medical need for it, insurance companies will not pay for cosmetic surgery,...

Scar tissue appears on any body part that has been the target of a significant surgical incision. It is a natural part of the healing process, and is not always permanent. It can appear on skin or...

Nose reshaping, or rhinoplasty, is one of the most requested cosmetic surgery procedures in the world. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2007 alone there were over...

In the United States, breast augmentation can cost anywhere from $5000 to $8000, facelift $7000 to $9000, and a tummy tuck $6000 to $9000. With such high prices, many people opt to get plastic...

Keloids are "raised, reddish nodules that develop at the site of an injury," according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) (see Reference 1). Keloids, the AOCD reports,...

When you've lost a lot of weight, you tend to have a lot of loose skin, especially if you lost the weight quickly. You'll see this in the stomach area as well as the arms and thighs. Plastic...

Present at birth, birthmarks are a skin marking unique to the individual. Birthmarks can occur in a variety of sizes and colors in locations all over the body. Most of the time, they are harmless...

Restylane is a dermal filler that is made from non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid, unlike other treatments designed to fill wrinkles that are derived from chicken or cow products. Animal...

While Radiesse is marketed as having few, if any, side effects including allergic reactions, there is a chance of your skin remaining irritated and swollen after the post-treatment window period....

Not everyone is blessed with a normal sized and shaped nose. Some people feel very self-conscious about their noses and as such seek the skill of a plastic surgeon to alter their noses in an...

When you have liposuction, excess fat is removed via a vacuum-like device. Liposuction solely removes fat; it does not tighten your skin. Whereas certain cosmetic surgeries such as tummy tucks...

Stretch marks are risks of breast implant surgery. Since your breasts will be larger after implant surgery, your skin will need to stretch to accommodate them. You can, however, reduce the...

Rhinoplasty, or a nose job, is a relatively common plastic surgery procedure. Many people sustain facial injuries from accidents and must have their nose repaired. Others choose Rhinoplasty for...

Tumescent liposuction, or liposculpture, is a liposuction technique which involves injecting liquid into the fatty layer of the skin prior to removing the fat. The tissue becomes swollen ans firm,...

Cosmetic surgery is on the rise and so are cosmetic surgeons. But before you go under the knife for cosmetic surgery, you should know how to properly pick a proper cosmetic surgeon. Cosmetic...

The recovery after tummy tuck surgery can be a difficult one. Not only is skin removed, sometimes fat is removed, and muscle is strengthened. This type of surgery can be traumatic on the body at...

The hot new surgery is to get a butt lift. However, unlike a breast lift, which is usually put on display for the world to see, it can be tougher to spot a butt lift since it usually hides under...

When dieting and exercising won't do the trick, liposuction can spot-treat areas of fat, giving you a leaner physique. If you're curious whether someone else's trim thighs or flat belly are due to...

Having a split tongue, also known as tongue forking or forked tongue, is growing in popularity. Many people like the look of a forked tongue but the high price of having the splitting done by a...

Cosmetic surgeries in the past few years have become more and more popular. The technologies have gotten better and safer for the patient. However, they are not perfect, and you can spot a person...

Your friend wants plastic surgery for all the wrong reasons. She wants a **** job so her boyfriend finally will love her--or after years of eating disorders, she wants liposuction. Or perhaps...

Is your skin wrinkled or too rough? Do you see different and uneven patches in your skin? Then consider injectable fillers. The application of injectable fillers will depend on the quality, or the...