. Plastic surgery involves many choices. The first and most important is selecting a surgeon you can trust. Choosing an ASPS Member Surgeon ensures that you have selected a physician who: Has completed at least […]
Read MoreAlthough they can look similar, hypertrophic scars and keloids are not the same. A hypertrophic scar stays within the boundaries of the incision; a keloid extends beyond the incision line itself. With hypertrophic scars, more […]
Read MoreA breast reduction is one of the more common plastic surgery procedures today. A patient with very large breasts usually complains of  back and shoulder pain,  shoulders with grooving from the bra support and itching […]
Read MorePeople undergo rhinoplasty (also called a nose job) for several reasons. Some want to improve their appearance and feel better about themselves. Others get the surgery for medical reasons, such as difficulty in breathing. For […]
Read MoreCosmetic plastic surgery is performed to improve a normal functioning part of the face and body. Reconstructive surgery corrects an abnormality caused by a birth defect, tumor, trauma or infection. For patients having plastic surgery […]
Read MoreThe tumescent technique is a liposuction method that can reduce post operative bruising, swelling and pain. It can be used with all cannula techniques such as Vaser, Ultrasonic and Smart lipo. In the tumescent technique, […]
Read MorePlatelet-rich plasma is A PATIENT’S OWN blood plasma that has been enriched with platelets by centrifugation.  The rejuvenating plasma  is a concentrated source of platelets. The PRP contains several different growth factors and other cytokines […]
Read MoreYou get to try on a new dress before you buy it. You take a car for a test drive before signing on the dotted line. But with cosmetic surgery, there’s always been that element […]
Read MoreThe skin ages by losing its elasticity and volume. A facelift or the removal of excess elastic skin and tightening of the underlying muscle greatly decreases the density of wrinkles However, only the stretching of […]
Read MoreRetin-A®, also known as Tretinoin is a topical cream for treating acne and rosacea. Retin-A can improve skin texture and reduce the size of skin pores. But it is not enough if you just apply […]
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