In the past, cosmetic surgery was associated with women, but statistics show that more and more men are going under the knife in the name of looking good. There are many reasons why more men are considering surgery, from increased pressure to look good and a more intense focus on male beauty in [...]
Form stable cohesive gel breast implants differ from the round breast implants that the FDA approved in 2006. These implants, which have been given the nickname “Gummy Bear” implants over the years, are the newest generation of silicone gel breast implants. In March of 2012, Sientra became the first US manufacturer to obtain FDA approval for the [...]
In 2012, the French based company PIP (Poly Implant Prothèse) had their implants banned because it was discovered that they were utilizing a non-medical grade silicone as the filler for their gel implants. In addition, the recent reported death of a French woman from the rare form of cancer ALCL, who had PIP breast implants [...]
Stem cell treatment The search for the Fountain of Youth and eternal life has been present in humanity since mythological times. For centuries men tried in vain to reach immortality. It might be that we have finally given our first step towards that direction.In order to prolong life the first step would be to make [...]
Is plastic surgery superfluous? It’s very common having people complain about a small detail in their body that causes discomfort. It may be just a tiny issue, caused by genetics, natural aging, weight alteration, pregnancy, or other factors that can end up affecting a patient’s psychological or social well being. It may happen to [...]
image credit: via howards storage world spring 2012 catalogue pg 45 It doesn’t matter if you love your bra or not, or if your bras are cheap or expensive. Here are some tips to care for them so they’re in a good shape – which means you’re comfortable and happy. Switch up bras every day Avoid [...]
This weeks Featured Surgeon is Dr Paul Belt from Brisbane Australia. Dr Paul Belt has completed an extensive training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery over a period of more than seven years. This training was in addition to his basic medical and surgical degrees and tertiary postgraduate qualifications in General Surgery. He has also [...]
Buying a Bra When you buy a new bra, there are a few pointers to bear in mind, so you can achieve your dream fit: Bras will change in shape and size from brand to brand. Different fabrics may affect the fit, for example some women may find lace detailing restrictive. Different types of [...]
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Breast Reduction Frequently Asked Questions 1) Am I A Good Breast Reduction Candidate? There are lots of reasons why women choose to have breast reduction. This is not generally seen as a purely ‘aesthetic’ procedure so much as one related to health and well-being. Women with excessively large breasts often suffer from [...]