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Body sculpting information for every body. Learn about the latest advances in cosmetic surgery – liposuction, tummy tucks and post-bariatric plastic surgery. Or read about the experiences of real patients as they share their stories of plastic surgery with you.
Keeping Your Curves with LiposuctionPosted Wednesday, August 18, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Jeffrey Poulter, MD By: Jeffrey S. Poulter, MD While many people associate liposuction with banishing unwanted fatty deposits, it's easy to forget that liposuction is really about sculpting the figure patients want. It's not just about removing the fat; it's about targeting certain areas so that a natural and healthy-looking figure remains. You c...More... |
Breast Reduction SurgeryPosted Friday, July 23, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. Millions of women and men suffer from breast enlargement. Breasts start to develop in women and men around the early stages of puberty. For woman, estrogen levels raise and mammary glands are activated. The breasts continue to grow as the glands continue to develop, at this time the nipple and areola complex ...More... |
LabiaplastyPosted Friday, July 23, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. Labiaplasty is increasing in popularity as a surgical procedure among women of various ages. Many women choose to undergo labiaplasty to reduce the size of the labia or to improve the look of the vaginal area. Factors including child bearing, sexual activity, congenital anomalies, and aging are medical and aesthetic reasons wome...More... |
Weight Loss and Plastic SurgeryPosted Friday, July 23, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. After the exhilaration of watching pounds melting off from either gastric bypass surgery, weight loss programs, or just simply dieting and exercising. There is a second battle waiting to arise, is loose excess skin. When over weight the skin grows along with the gaining excess fat. When a patient is gaining wei...More... |
Get the Most from your Tummy Tuck with LipoabdominoplastyPosted Tuesday, July 20, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Michael Chiaramonte, MD, FACS By: Michael F. Chiaramonte, M.D., F.A.C.S. The tummy tuck procedure is a significant surgery, and patients should expect significant results. Unfortunately, I have seen a number of patients through the years who, while happy with their smoother, flatter abdomen after tummy tuck, are still left with fullness and excess fat in th...More... |
Breast Augmentation for the Weight Loss PatientPosted Monday, June 28, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Kenrick Spence, MD Breast augmentation in the weight loss patient is a popular procedure. The massive weight loss patient can present a unique set of circumstances which a breast augmentation surgeon must be familiar with. The skin of the breasts may have gone through multiple weight fluctuations losing almost all of its elasticity. T...More... |
Cosmetic Surgery bangalore ,India:"The Image in the Mirror"Posted Saturday, June 5, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by mysore venkatesh, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon The rise in the economic status has made the young generation of India so conscious of themselves that they are changing their lifestyles.The rapid growth of the fashion and glamour industryhas a major influence on these youngsters.there is a perpetual desire among these youngsters to look good.The demand for achange in one's pe...More... |
Enhance Your Weight Loss with Plastic SurgeryPosted Friday, June 4, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Gustavo Galante, MD It might have taken you many months or even several years, but you've finally lost those extra pounds and reached a healthy weight. What a wonderful accomplishment! You should be feeling fantastic, but there may be something standing in your way. After significant weight loss, people often find themselves with a lot of sagging s...More... |
Liposuction for the Athletic PhysiquePosted Wednesday, June 2, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Plastic Surgery Specialists Posted by: Dr. David Lowe, M.D. At our practice in Maryland, we're seeing an increase in the number of athletic patients who are requesting liposuction procedures to sculpt their body and target those very small deposits of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. These patients typically understand quite well that liposuct...More... |
Mommy Makeover: How Soon After Childbirth?Posted Wednesday, June 2, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Plastic Surgery Specialists Posted by: Dr. Christopher Spittler, M.D. Women who visit our plastic surgery practice often request a mommy makeover, combined procedures that can greatly improve breast appearance, flatten the abdomen, and contour the body. They also are eager to know how soon after childbirth they can safely begin these rejuvenating procedur...More... |
Body By BosePosted Thursday, February 4, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Bose Yalamanchi, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S., Bose Yalamanchi Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery It’s true we all want to fit into our favorite pair of Skinny Jeans. Forget dieting, weight loss programs that don’t work and reading diet book after book. It really is possible to achieve the best body with one of the top surgeons in town, right here in South Florida. Doctor Bose Yalamanc...More... |
Eating Out the Smart WayPosted Thursday, December 3, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. It seem like now a days it is getting harder and harder to go out to eat and find any healthy items on the menu. However, restaurants are finally providing healthier options for the health conscious with foods that taste great without adding inches to your hips and thighs. Let&r...More... |
What To Do About GynecomastiaPosted Tuesday, December 1, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. Gynecomastia is an abnormal enlargement of breast tissue in men, which can be present on one or both sides. Gynecomastia is fairly common and can be found in about 10% of the adult male population. The onset usually occurs during puberty and subsides within a year or so. The chara...More... |
Revisionary Breast Surgery: Where to BeginPosted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. As the desire of breast enlargement increases, so does the need for revisionary breast surgery. Breast Augmentation surgery is one of the most sought after “cosmetic procedures” performed today. Revisionary surgery is often times more complicated than the original surgery and it requires a sur...More... |
Making the Choice – Silicon Gel versus Saline Breast ImplantsPosted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. Congratulations! You’ve made your decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery and are looking forward to a beautiful result. It’s now time to select what type of implant will be used for your procedure – silicone gel versus saline-filled implants. There ...More... |
Your guide to sclerotherapyPosted Wednesday, September 2, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Queens Road The treatment comprising of injecting ‘irritant’ solution into small varicose veins known as Sclerotherapy. It has been a treatment used for varicose veins for many years. Treating the small thread veins in the legs and on the cheeks, lt has been a more difficult problem until the advent of Fibroven...More... |
What to Look For When Researching a Plastic SurgeonPosted Tuesday, August 25, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. It seems like today there are 1000’s of plastic surgeons to choose from, but what do you begin looking for when checking the qualifications of a doctor and how do you know if they are right fit for you. This article is to help guide you on your search to find the right doctor that suits your needs and how to stay cle...More... |
THE HOSPITAL GROUP ACQUIRE CONTROLLING SHARE IN SPANISH COSMETIC SURGERY CLINICPosted Monday, August 24, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by The Hospital Group The UK’s leading cosmetic and weight loss surgery provider, The Hospital Group, has announced an exciting partnership with Mills Medical Group after acquiring a majority stake in the business. The controlling stake in the Marbella-based Mills Medical positions The Hospital Group as a major player in overseas surgery, ...More... |
What is LATISSE®?Posted Friday, August 14, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. Normal 0 For years many women have tried different methods to make their eyelashes longer, darker and thicker. LATISSE® is a safe solution that will give you the dramatic eyelashes you always dreamed of without irritating false eyelashes, annoying lash extensions or pricy mascara. By simply ap...More... |
20 Ways to Cut 100 CaloriesPosted Friday, August 14, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. Normal 0 Calories can seem to sabotage our diets on a daily basis. Working out for 30 minutes can burn up to 350 calories but it just take half a cup of your favorite coffee drink to put those calories back into your body. Cutting 100 calories from your diet on a daily basis might be m...More... |