Surgeries & Operations

Scars form when the body attempts to heal an injury or infection of the skin. Unfortunately, the skin may heal in a way that causes large or unsightly scars in highly visible places. There are...

Cosmetic surgery is no longer a luxury provided only the rich and the famous. Today you can find anyone from a teen that is embarrassed by her small breast, to a grandmother who wants to perk up...

There are several different kinds of laser surgery, and each carries its own risks. Types of laser surgery include laser eye surgery, laser liposuction, laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal...

A scar in a highly visible location such as your face can cause you social anxiety, and hiding scars with makeup and clothing is not always a viable option. Depending on the type of scars you...

Acne is a skin condition that results from trapped oil and blocked pores, leading to unsightly bumps and scarring on the face and other body parts. It can be embarrassing, often leading to low...

Laser skin resurfacing is a technique that reduces the appearance of skin lesions, wrinkles, acne scars and some types of rosacea. When you have laser skin resurfacing for skin lesions, discuss...

Aging skin is a fact of life and the condition of a person's skin is largely determined by genetics and lifestyle choices. One of the first places to show signs of aging are the eyes. Fine lines,...

Skin tags are simple, small benign growths which can pop up on many spots on the body, including eyelids. Skin tags are mostly an aesthetic inconvenience or physical annoyance if they rub against...

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that removes fat from the patient using a suctioning action. Laser liposuction is a technique used to liquefy the underlying fat stores prior to suctioning the...

When people lose weight they can be left with extra skin. This extra skin is caused by losing weight too fast, not keeping well-hydrated while exercising and not having good skin elasticity...

There are many types of anti-aging techniques and surgeries that address aging skin. Several types of facelifts are available depending on an individual's wants and skin care problems. Options...

A split thickness skin graft (STSG) is a technique used to treat large areas of badly injured skin. It involves shaving the top two layers of an individual's skin from a donor site, then using...

In order to look younger, it is important to consider the science involved in the structure of our skin. Products can be helpful in prevent aging signs. But oftentimes, the helping hand of a...

Moles are small brown spots that can show up on a person from birth to adulthood. They can appear anywhere on your body. There are moles that are raised from the skin surface, making it hard to...

Removal of a skin mole is generally not a do-it-yourself procedure, and most over-the-counter formulations are disappointingly ineffective. (See the Resources section below for a possible...

Individuals who undergo bariatric surgery are often left with an abundance of excess skin. In most instances, the excess skin is discarded after removal. However, as medical technology advances,...

Skin grafting is a procedure used to treat severe burns and other skin-damaging injuries and can be quite painful to endure. It requires doctors to remove a patch of skin (or graft) from a donor...

When you lose a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time, can be left with layers of loose skin that feel uncomfortable and look unattractive. Many gastric bypass patients experience...

A traditional facelift involves cutting the skin just behind the hairline and re-attaching it slightly further back than its original position in order to tighten the facial skin. A non-surgical...

A skin graft is the surgical procedure that involves removing healthy skin to cover missing or damaged skin that is burned or contains a wound that is non-healing. A skin graft procedure for a...

If you are going to have anterior cruciate ligament surgery on your knee, then you should be aware of what to expect from it. Even though the surgery may not return your knee to its full capacity,...

Although not usually dangerous, loose or hanging skin can be an uncomfortable, embarrassing and unsightly side-effect of bariatric surgery. However, the truth is, you'll probably be left with some...

There are many types of scars and different treatments are needed for each different type. When considering a dermabrasion and if it’s the right choice for you, there are some simple steps and...

Many people would never consider a dermabrasion. It is when a person has bad scarring and no other options that they will take the drastic measures to get a dermabrasion. After such an...

Liposuction, also known as "lipo," is a surgical procedure to remove isolated areas of body fat by suction. A surgeon removes the fat with a tube called a "cannula," which is inserted into small...

According to the Consumer Guide for Plastic Surgery, spider veins, technically called "telangiectasias" affect roughly half of adult American women. Spider veins are tiny, branch-like red and...

After child-bearing many women wonder if tummy tuck surgery is right for them. There seems to be some confusion as to what this surgery consists of.

You may need a skin graft for burns, skin cancer, breast reconstruction or any other medical condition in which a large area of skin must be removed or replaced. After the graft, both the donor...

With images of glamorous Hollywood celebrities plastered all over the Internet, television and magazines, women nowadays feel immense pressure to look thinner, younger and more beautiful. Plastic...

Skin grafts are a removal of the top layer of skin for use in other medical procedures. The dressings, or bandages, must be changed and the site cleaned, normally several times a day. The doctor...

Weight loss surgery is a serious procedure that has dramatic results. Most patients experience remarkable weight loss that transforms their body and helps them to achieve a physique they may never...

A lower body lift is a combination of a number of cosmetic procedures that can improve the appearance of the lower half of the body. The procedure involves abdominoplasty or a tummy tuck, as well...

Bariatric surgery is performed on patients who are seeking a permanent solution for weight loss. As with any form of surgery, there are potential complications to consider before undergoing the...

Many individuals get a tattoo with the best of intentions and then end up regretting the decision. A tattoo is the injection of ink into the skin to form an image. The problem is that the image is...

Restylane is a cosmetic filler that requires no allergy tests, is more cost efficient than other collagens, contains no animal products or byproducts, has a low percentage of side effects, and is...

Collagen is a popular injectable in cosmetic procedures that is derived from several sources. It is also naturally produced in the body, particularly given proper nutrition.

A butt lift (gluteoplasty) is a plastic surgery procedure in which the skin and muscles of the buttocks are lifted, tightened and reshaped, resulting in an improved contour of the buttocks, says...

Your face is usually the first thing that other people notice about you. Wrinkles, acne scars and sagging skin can make you feel self conscious. Laser resurfacing can get rid of those small...

We may associate pixels with our computers and similar technology, but the "pixel" of pixel therapy is actually a laser device that's used in cosmetic procedures. Reportedly, the pixel laser...

Laser hair removal is a popular cosmetic procedure for women and men. Revealing soft, stubble-free skin on legs, underarms, chest, back and face eliminates embarrassment and encourages confidence....

Aging skin is a natural part of life, but in modern times there have been many discoveries of treatments for the skin that can reduce and slow down the aging process. This will allow the skin to...

They say that once you've had a baby, your body is never quite the same. Of course this can happen for better or worse. Sadly, it's often for the latter. Faced with this, many women resort to the...

According to the American Society for Plastic Surgery, more than 200,000 women undergo breast augmentation surgery every year. Some of those women will find that breast implants no longer suit...

If you have recently undergone significant weight loss, either from diet and exercise or a different medical procedure altogether, you may have noticed sagging skin under your chin. The sight can...

Excessive weight loss can result in loose folds of skin and pockets of fat that can only be addressed with surgery. The areas that are most commonly affected are the abdomen, breasts, buttocks,...

Liposuction is a form of popular plastic surgery in which amounts of fat are removed from the body to create a contoured or slimmer profile. Areas of the body that are often targeted for this type...

Stretch marks most often occur in people who gain weight quickly as is the case with many pregnant women. What happens is that the layers of skin are stretched and torn and then replaced by scar...

Many people want to hold on to their youth. Not everyone ages gracefully, so skin-tightening procedures are wildly popular. If your crow's feet are taunting you and your laugh lines aren't so...

Liposuction is plastic surgery that can be performed on almost every part of the body and face, but usually removes fat from the abdomen, arms, hips, thighs and the back. Typically liposuction...

Panniculectomies and tummy tucks are both major surgeries and are often confused because both procedures involve the removal of fat and both target the abdomen, but they are two very different...