Monday, November 30, 2009

Getting A Nose Job Can Be A Life Changing Experience

Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that changed my life. I was born with an abnormally large nose that caused my face to look very out of balance and a few months ago I decided that now that I have finished growing, now would be a good time to search for a plastic surgery procedure to possibly reshape my nose and make it smaller so that it might be more balanced with the rest of my face.

I decided to search the internet and while I was searching I found a site called www.nabavian.com and on that site I learned that "Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. It may also correct a birth defect or injury, or help relieve some breathing problems."

I was very relieved to find out that there was a procedure that seemed to be perfect for what I wanted to accomplish and I decided to talk to a plastic surgeon near me and have this procedure done.

It has now been 3 months since the surgery and I am extremely happy with the results.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Could You Benefit From A Rhinoplasty Surgery?

Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that can reshape your nose to be more balanced with the rest of your face. Rhinoplasty can also be used to open up nasal airways that previously made it hard for you to breathe. I wish that I had learned about Rhinoplasty earlier because it has changed my life in so many ways.

A few months ago I broke my nose and because of the way it healed, my nose developed a large lump on top and it became hard to breathe through my nose also. It wasn't until a few weeks ago that a friend of mine informed me of a website that could teach me everything I needed to know about a plastic surgery procedure that could fix my nose and get rid of all my problems with it.

I decided to take a look at that website that he referred me to which was my-plastic-surgeon.com and on that website I learned about Rhinoplasty and how "Presently it is one of the most popular aesthetic surgery procedures in the United States. Although most of the patients are young, there are no contraindications based on age. Unlike many aesthetic procedures, rhinoplasty is not performed for rejuvenation, but to fundamentally change appearance."

This was just the information I needed to be able to know that this was what I wanted to do, and now that I have had it done I am already extremely happy with the results and my breathing issues are gone also.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Cosmetic Breast Surgery Can Dramatically Improve Self-Image, Self-Confidence And Quality Of Life Variations

Many factors take their toll on a woman's breasts after years and years. These factors include nursing and pregnancy and the force of gravity. When the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts will usually lose some of their shape and firmness and begin to sag. A plastic surgery procedure known as a mastopexy, or breast lift, is designed to fight against those affects of aging. The procedure will raise and reshape sagging breasts at least for a time.

A breast lift surgery can also reduce the size of a woman's areola which is the darker skin that is around the nipple. In the case that your breasts are small and/or have lost volume, breast implants can be inserted during the procedure and can greatly increase size and firmness of the breasts.

According to Palm Desert plastic surgeon, Dr. Ameen Habash, the biggest reason that a woman seeks a breast lift is because nursing and pregnancy have left them with less volume and stretched skin in their breasts. If a woman is planning on having children, or more children, she should postpone the idea of having a breast lift until after she is done having children. There are no special risks that would affect a future pregnancy (mastopexy generally does not interfere with breast-feeding), pregnancy is more than likely going to stretch your breasts again and remove the results of the procedure.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Available For Facial Rejuvenation

I knew there were a lot of facial rejuvenation procedures available, I just didn't know how many. I went online to find out what some of them were and found a good amount on Dr. Daniel Golshani's, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, website. On this website he talks about each one of these, but I'm just going to list them. First off he mentions chemical peels and microdermabrasion.Sticking to non-surgical techniques, he lists restylane, laser skin resurfacing, IPL (Intense Pulse Laser), and botox. He then goes on to list many surgical techniques. Fat graft facial augmentation, mini facelift, cheek lift, brow lift, MACS facelift, SMAS facelift, neck lift, and bone contouring are just some of them.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Before Anything Else, The Neck Will Show Signs Of Aging For Many People

According to a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Daniel Golshani, one of the first places to show signs of aging on many humans' bodies is their neck. He explains that this results directly from the muscles in the neck weakening and causing "bands" around the neck. Of course, like for every other sign of aging, there is a plastic surgery procedure to help with this. Dr. Daniel Golshani describes a plastic surgery procedure known as a neck lift that is designed specifically to eliminate these so called "bands."

What Facial Cosmetic Surgery Procedure Is Right For You?

There are several things that take effect on the face of a person as they age. These things cause them to look older. There are many options available to those who want to look as old as they feel. According to Dr. Daniel Golshani, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, there are many different facial rejuvenation procedures available to help those who feel younger than they look. These include fillers and injectables, chemical and laser skin resurfacing, contour threadlifts, mini (or MACS), cheek and face lift procedure, microfat grafting, or even a full (SMAS) facelift. Your cosmetic surgeon can assist you in deciding which procedure is right for you. Your plastic surgeon can help you decide which is right for you.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Facial Rejuvenation Surgery Is Designed To Reverse The Visible Signs Of Aging

According to Dr. Daniel Golshani, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, "A Facelift is designed to lift, smooth, firm and reverse the visible signs of facial aging." He goes on to discuss that by correcting the sagging skin on one's face and the muscles on the face along with removing excess fat, firmness will be restored to the face. A rhytidectomy is capable of completing many things including rejuvenating one's face and providing them with a more youthful look. A facelift is also capable of making a person appear more rested and having a more vibrant appearance.

An Aged Appearance Can Be Lead To By Gravity, Heredity, And Stress

Everyone ages, and with age comes wrinkles and an aged appearance. Dr. Daniel Golshani, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, has an answer for this. He first displays examples of, "These visible signs of facial aging, including a loss of skin elasticity and firmness, sagging tissues, wrinkles, and sun-damage, can strongly influence how we feel about ourselves and how others see us." He then explains that these people should seek a rhytidectomy from a cosmetic surgeon. He says, "Individuals who are energetic and excited about life can appear tired or sad due to the loss of youthful contours in their brow, eyelids, mid-face, jaw line, and neck."

What Can Rhinoplasty Do For You?

A Rhinoplasty surgery can be very beneficial in many different ways including changing the shape and size of your nose to make it more balanced with the rest of your face. Rhinoplasty can also open up nasal airways to make it easier for those who have trouble breathing, to be able to breath.

A few months ago, before I knew about Rhinoplasty, I was in a car accident and in the process my nose was broken badly and healed in such a way that my nose had a large lump on the top of it making it very ugly. My nasal airways also had become smaller through the healing process, making it hard for me to breathe. I decided that it would be beneficial for me to research different plastic surgeries to see if there was one that could correct my breathing problems and make my nose go back to normal.

While searching the internet I found a site called drgolshani.com and on that site I learned about Rhinoplasty and how through this procedure I could have both my breathing problem corrected and my nose reshaped to a normal state. This was perfect, I could finally have my old nose again, and I was very excited. Soon afterward I called the surgeon and set up a consultation to talk about how this procedure will be done, and now that I have had it done I am very happy with the results.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Reduce Excess Skin And Fat On Your Arms With Upper Arm Lift Surgery

Lately my grandma has been very self conscious about her appearance and wishes that the extra fat and skin hanging from her upper arms would just go away. She had never heard of a plastic surgery procedure that could remove all of this fat and skin, just like she wanted. So I browsed the internet with her and was able to show her how this procedure works and how it is perfect for her.

We found a website called bazziplasticsurgery.com that taught us everything we needed to know about this procedure called Upper Arm Lift Surgery and how it:
"* Reduces excess skin and fat between the underarm and the elbow
* Reshapes your arm to result in smoother skin and contours
* Results in a more toned and proportionate appearance"

My grandma was so excited to learn about this procedure that she called up the surgeon that very day and set up an appointment to have a consultation with him. She is now well on her way to receiving an Upper Arm Lift Surgery of her own.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Wrinkle Reduction Through Injectable Fillers

I am getting to the point in my life where my face is starting to wrinkle quite a bit and it is making me look tired and irritated all the time. I decided that I wanted to do anything I could to not allow this to happen to me and I had heard of different plastic surgery procedures and injections that can make me look a lot younger so I decided to search online for one that would help me the most.

While searching online I found a site called bazziplasticsurgery.com that taught me about Wrinkle Reduction by injection and how "If you would like to restore facial contours, or reduce the appearance of lines and creases, injection therapy with soft tissue fillers may be right for you."
And How
"Injectable fillers can:

* Plump thin lips
* Enhance shallow contours
* Soften facial creases and wrinkles
* Improve the appearance of recessed scars"

After reading the information on this website I had learned everything I needed to know to be able to decide whether or not this procedure would be good for me and I now know that this is definitely what I want to do.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Lip Augmentation Can Increase The Size And Shape Of Your Lips

A few days ago I started to wonder how some people could have such perfect lips. I thought to my self, all of those people couldn’t have just been born with just perfect lips so I decided to do some research to find out if there was a plastic surgery procedure that could make people’s lips so perfect.

While searching the internet I found a website called Drfpalmer.com and It talked about a plastic surgery procedure called Lip Augmentation and how it enhances the shape and size of your lips, and that “Lip Augmentation does have the ability to add balance to this area. Enhancing the size and shape of the lips may aesthetically improve the entire lower 1/3 of the face.”

Lip Augmentation seemed like it could definitely be a big part of how people attain perfect lips and this seemed like something that even I could benefit from. I will definitely keep this procedure in mind if I ever want to improve the way I look in the future.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Nose Job Surgery, How Reliable Is This Procedure?

I had heard about people getting Nose Job surgeries before but had never learned much about them and I got to wondering. How reliable is this procedure anyway?

I decided to search the internet for testimonials and success rates of this procedure and I found tons of people who absolutely loved the procedure and on the plastic surgery website "keycare.com" people said things like:

“I feel great now, when I look in the mirror I see my face not just my nose. I can actually take pictures now without having to worry about my profile.”

“I always have to say I got my nose done, it looks so natural that no one believes it. That’s what I love about it, it looks very natural.”

It was very interesting to read that so many people loved the procedure so much, maybe I might get a nose job of my own done one day.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Rhinoplasty Can Make A Huge Difference In A Person's Facial Balance

I watch a lot of Television and watching all the celebrities makes me wonder how some of them have such perfect noses. One day I was watching as one celebrity talked about how she had a Rhinoplasty surgery done to correct her disfigured nosed, I was confused and intrigued by this rhinoplasty concept so I decided to search the internet for information about it so I could fully understand it. While searching I found a site called www.drkaram.com and on that website I learned that Rhinoplasty "is a procedure designed to improve the shape of the nose." and that "Even a subtle change can have a big impact on the attractiveness and balance of the face." This procedure seemed absolutely fantastic because it can make such a difference in a person's facial balance. Maybe someday I will get a Rhinoplasty surgery of my own done.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Facial Photo Rejuvenation Fix Uneven Pigmentation, Sun Damaged Skin, and Early Signs of Aging

Over the course of my life I have spent a lot of time out in the sun, this has caused me to develop sun damaged skin and uneven pigmentation in my skin. One day I was wondering how people fix these kind of issues and reduce the appearance of aging. While browsing the internet I found an answer. On the site Seattlefacial.com I learned about Photo Rejuvenation and how the "Treatment Improves Sun Spots, Age Spots, Dull Complexions, Uneven Pigmentation, Sun Damaged Skin, and Early Signs of Aging." This seemed too good to be true, I had no idea there could be a procedure I could get to do all of this. after a few more hours of research on this procedure I decided that I wanted to get a Photo Rejuvenation procedure of my own done. The next day I set up an appointment to talk to the surgeon and now I am well on my way to receiving a Photo Rejuvenation procedure of my own.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Blepharoplasty Can Remove Excess Fat And Skin From The Upper And Lower Eyelids

My grandpa has recently become very unhappy with his appearance and it has caused him to be very depressed. His eyelids have started to droop and become puffy, this causes him to look a lot older than he really is. He decided that he was not going to allow this to happen this soon, so he had me help him search for some sort of solution to his problem on the internet. As we searched we came across a site called Seattlefacial.com and that site taught us about Blepharoplasty or Eyelid surgery as it is commonly called. We learned that Blepharoplasty is to remove excess fat and sometimes even excess skin on the upper and lower eyelids. My grandpa was very interested in this procedure and he spent the next 3 hours learning all about it and finally decided that this was what he wanted to do. He has talked to a plastic surgeon near us and is now well on his way to receiving a blepharoplasty procedure of his own.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Botox ® Is Used To Treat Unwanted Wrinkles On The Face And Neck

My aunt has recently developed wrinkles on her face at an unusually early age, and they make her look much older than she really is. She decided that she wanted to do something about it and asked me to help her search the internet for solutions. While searching, we found a website called drkaram.com and that site taught us about Botox ® injections and how they are "used to treat unwanted wrinkles on the face and neck." we also learned that Botox ® can help prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place. My aunt was so excited that she could get rid of her wrinkles and have her old face back, that she set up an appointment that night to talk to meet with the plastic surgeon. Now a few weeks later we can see great results with her face and we are all very happy with them.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Forehead Lift Surgery Can Smooth The Forehead And Raise The Upper Eyelids

My Dad is at the point in his life where the skin on his forehead has started to become loose and make wrinkles. This makes him look a lot older than he really is and it makes him quite frustrated. One day I suggested we search for some sort of plastic surgery procedure online that could help him with his problem and he thought that was a very good idea. While searching we came across a concept called "Forehead Lift Surgery" on the website my-plastic-surgeon.com and there we learned that "A forehead lift can smooth the forehead, raise the upper eyelids, and minimize the frown lines that come with aging." This made my dad very excited that he could finally have his old forehead back, and now a few months later he has recovered from his own forehead lift surgery and we are all very impressed with the results.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Tummy Tucks Can Remove Excess Skin And Fat From The Abdomen

Until a few months ago my mom's stomach had a lot of stretched, loose and sagging skin on her stomach. This was because she had so many pregnancies in the past and it had stretched all her skin. She decided she was sick of all the loose skin that she could not fix through dieting and exercise. I suggested that she look online for some sort of plastic surgery that could fix her problem and she thought that was a very good idea. While searching online we found a website called Nabavian.com and on that website we learned about Tummy Tuck Surgery and how it "is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen." My mom was very excited by the fact that she could finally have her old stomach again and now, a few months later she has recovered from her surgery, and we are very happy with the results.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Dentures Can Give You Your Old Smile Back

My grandpa is at the point in his life where he has lost all of his permanent teeth and he cant stand the fact that it makes him look very silly. Because of this, he decided to get dentures but he did not know how they worked or where to go for them. While searching online we found a site called britphillipsdds.com and on that site we learned that "Incorporate dental implants with an overdenture to ensure a great fit and ultimate comfort. Two implants can be used to anchor your denture. It is different from a conventional denture because it is permanently stabilized in the mouth." My grandpa was very excited that he could have permanent teeth again and set up an appointment to talk to the dentist that week. He now has a full set of teeth and is very happy with the results

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Rhinoplasty Can Reshape Your Nose As Well As Correct Breathing Problems

Until a few months ago my brother had a really hard time sleeping because the airway through his nose was too small, not allowing very much breathing through his nose. One day he was particularly angry with his nose and decided that he would finally do something to fix his problem. My brother had no idea where to go or what to look for so he asked me for suggestions. I suggested that he search online for a website that could teach him about Rhinoplasty and then decide if that was what he wanted or not. We found a site called www.drdavidhecht.com and on that site we learned that many other people have had this exact problem and the chose to have rhinoplasty procedures to remove the problem. He was very exited to learn this and decided that if other people have done it, he can too. A few months later now that he has recovered from the surgery we are all very happy with the results.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Rhinoplasty Can Reduce Or Increase The Size Of Your Nose, And Change Its Shape

My sister has had an abnormally large nose for her whole life and she has wanted to have surgery done to fix it for a long time but she has not had enough money to do so. Now that she has the money for a nose surgery she realized that she has no idea how they work or how safe they are. We searched online and found a site called Beverlyhillsphysicians.com and that site taught us about Rhinoplasty and how it "is the most intricate cosmetic surgery performed today. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip." As we read more and more my sister kept getting more excited and finally she came to the conclusion that this is what she wanted to do and now she had no doubts in the procedure.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Laser Hair Removal Can Permanently Remove Hair From Anywhere On Your Body

A few months ago my girlfriend told me that she believed she had too much visible hair on her arms and legs and it bugged her. I told her that there are ways of permanently getting rid of that hair in places she doesn't want it to be. She had never heard of this type of thing before so I showed her the website that I first learned about it. Plasticsurgeryinsandiego.com taught me about Laser Hair Removal and when I showed this to her she was so excited that she set up an appointment to receive her own Laser Hair Removal procedure that same week. Now that she has had the procedure done and the hair is now gone from her legs and arms, she is very happy with the results.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Thigh And Buttock Lifts Can Bring A More Proportioned Look To Your Body

My sister has always wanted a thigh and buttock lift because she feels that her buttocks is not proportionate to the rest of her body. Though she wanted it really bad, it could never happen because we had no idea how it worked or how safe it was. We searched online for a solution and found a website called Nabavian.com and on that site in their "Thigh and Buttock Lift" section we learned that "A thigh and buttock lift can help such individuals restore a thinner and fitter looking contour to their bodies. The buttocks are made smaller to better match the body of the patient." We also learned that there have been many people who have had this procedure for the same reason that my sister wants it. Their success stories were plenty for her to be willing to go through with it; and now 4 months later, my sister is very happy with the results.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Chemical Peels Can Improve The Quality Of The Skin

As long as I have known my neighbor she has had pigment problems with her skin, but then we found out about Chemical Peels from the smithplasticsurgery.com website and there we learned about how "Chemical peels or treatments have been used for many years to improve the quality of the skin." We also learned that thousands of chemical peels are preformed each year and the existing risk factors all have a very low chance of happening. My neighbor decided to get that procedure and now is very impressed with the results

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Lip Augmentation Can Help Your Entire Face Look Younger

Aging has caused my mom's lips to get thinner due to diminishing levels of collagen in her skin. She used to be very prideful of how her lips used to look, but it makes her very sad to know that they are slowly changing. She did not want this to be reality so she decided that now was the time for her to do something about her lips to give them more volume. Although she knew that there are some plastic surgery procedures that can fix this problem she had, she did not know where to start. She asked me to help her find a solution and I helped her to browse the internet. We found a website called www.beverlyhillsphysicians.com and on this site we learned about Lip Augmentation and how it "can also make your entire face look younger by reducing the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth." My mom was very excited by this, a youthful looking face was once again within her reach. She decided to go through with this procedure and is now very happy with the results

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Chin Augmenation Can Help You Achieve Facial Balance

If you consider your chin small, you may benefit from surgery. Having a larger (or "stronger") chin can help balance one's appearance, creating equal weight in the upper, middle, and lower thirds of the face. It can offset the prominence of a large or even medium-sized nose. Enlarging the chin can also make the neck look longer and more graceful, and this can be a helpful addition to a facelift when there is blunting of the angle between lower neck and the under-chin region.

Restore a Youthful Vibrancy with a Face Lift

A face lift can help such individuals restore youthful vibrance and energy to the face. The effects of time are virtually undone to restore an individual's face and to remove many of the effects of time and aging. A plastic surgeon accomplishes such effects by working with wrinkles, tightening the skin, removing fat deposits, and by tightening the underlying muscles of the face. This not only helps to restore the physical appearance of the patient, but also restores self-confidence and respect to the patient.

What Is A Primary Rhinoplasty?

Primary rhinoplasty indicates that it is the first time an operation is being performed. The first operation offers the best opportunity to obtain an excellent and predictable outcome. Seeking out a rhinoplasty specialist for this first operation significantly increases the chances of obtaining an excellent rhinoplasty result and decreases your chances of a revision.

The Best Candidates for Breast Augmentation

The best candidates for breast augmentation are woman who wish to enhance their size or want to enhance their figure. Also many women have lost breast volume due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. A woman who has an asymmetry of the sizes of their breasts often wishes to receive a breast augmentation as well as women who are looking to beautify the shape of their breasts.

Brachioplasty Removes "Bat-Wings"

An arm lift or brachioplasty is the surgical correction of excess skin to the arms. Over time, with pregnancy, weight loss or even during normal development, excess skin to the upper arms (bat-wings) can develop compelling women to seek correction.

How Laser Hair Removal Works

The hair removal laser emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin and is absorbed by the hair follicle. The absorbed laser energy is transformed into heat, destroying the hair follicle and leaving the surrounding skin unaffected.

What is Immediate Breast Reconstruction?

Immediate breast reconstruction occurs when reconstruction is performed at the time of mastectomy. Immediate reconstruction has the advantage of usually saving the patient at least one subsequent operation, and has been shown to have a significant psychological benefit, as the patient never has to experience the total loss of a breast. All of the reconstruction options listed below can be performed at the time of mastectomy.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Do Your Breasts Live Up to Standards?

In today's world many woman feel their breasts don't live up to standards, or are not big enough. With this belief there is only one solution. Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that uses implants to refine the shape and size of the breasts. Recently, the FDA has lifted the restriction on the use of silicone implants allowing patients the choice between silicone and saline breast augmentation. Breast augmentation has seen a dramatic increase in popularity over the past three or four years, a testimony to the high satisfaction rate that most women give to the results of the surgery.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Fill Sunken Cheeks with a Fat Transfer

In the medical world, the fat-injection procedure is known as autologous fat transplantation or microlipoinjection. It involves extracting fat cells from the patient's abdomen, thighs, buttocks or elsewhere and reinjecting them beneath the facial skin. Fat is most often used to fill in "sunken" cheeks or laugh lines between the nose and mouth, to correct skin depressions or indentations, to minimize forehead wrinkles and to enhance the lips.

Tummy Tuck Surgery Has Little Risk

Thousands of abdominoplasties are performed successfully each year. When done by a qualified plastic surgeon who is trained in body contouring, the results are generally quite positive. Nevertheless, there are always risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with this procedure.

Body Contouring can Return a Part of You That Has Faded

Liposuction is one of the most frequently performed procedures. Localized fat pockets, resistant to exercise and diet, can be eliminated. The areas of the body of such accumulated fat pockets often include the hips, thighs, abdomen, neck , arms, and breasts. The best candidates are near normal weight people with elastic skin who desire an improved contour change. This procedure is usually performed under general or local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. The incisions are placed in specific areas to provide the optimal contouring and aesthetic result. A fitted compression garment will be worn for about 3 to 4 weeks. Activity may be resumed in about 3 weeks and the final results will be apparent in about 3 months.

Re-Establish a Youthful Looking Breast

When performing breast augmentation surgery by itself, it takes great skill to place an implant correctly and achieve wonderful results. Similarly, it takes great skill to appropriately carry out a breast lift procedure by itself and re-establish a youthful looking breast. However, both of these operations have certain, relatively low levels of unpredictability when they are carried out by themselves. Unpredictability in plastic surgery originates from multiple factors, such as, individual wound healing factors, age, hormones and techniques used. When breast lifts are combined with implant placement the variables that contribute to unpredictability are multiplied several fold. Increased unpredictability sometimes makes it more difficult to achieve good results.

Blepharoplasty: The Surgery

Typically the incisions follow the natural lines of your eyelids; in the creases of your upper lids, and just below the lashes in the lower lids. The eyelid surgery incisions may extend into the crow's feet or laugh lines at the outer corners of your eyes. Working through these incisions, the surgeon separates the skin from underlying fatty tissue and muscle, removes excess fat, and often trims sagging skin and muscle. The incisions are then closed with very fine sutures.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Who Does Gynecomastia Affect?

Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for "women-like breasts." Though this oddly named condition is rarely talked about, it's actually quite common. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men. It may affect only one breast or both.