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Oct

Should Your Teen Get a Nose Job?

Your teenager constantly complains about the size or shape of her nose. She spends hours in front of the mirror. Maybe other kids at school tease or make fun of her. A teen who's dissatisfied with his or her nose might consider undergoing rhinoplasty to change its appearanc...

Oct

Recovering From a Face Lift

If you want a cosmetic procedure that tightens the skin around the jaw, neckline and lower portion of the face, a face lift might be appropriate. The results from a face lift typically last for years. A study published in the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in...

Oct

Otoplasty: Four Common Misconceptions to Avoid

Having prominent ears can wreak havoc on the self-esteem. Children can be particularly cruel, calling their peers names like Dumbo, and that can contribute to insecurity and lowered self-esteem. This is why so many children, teens, and adults seek corrective otoplasty. The surger...

Oct

Otoplasty: Understanding Possible Complications

Any surgical procedure, cosmetic or not, brings with it the risk of complications. If you are considering otoplasty, or ear surgery, for yourself or your child, it's imperative that you understand the potential risks of the surgery before making a decision. In almost all ca...

Oct

Changes Made to the Nose During Rhinoplasty

If you're unhappy with the way your nose looks, rhinoplasty, or a nose job, might be the procedure for you. During the procedure, an experienced and well trained plastic surgeon can reshape your nose so that it better matches your other facial features for improved facial h...

Oct

Rhinoplasty Has the Power to Change Your Appearance and Your Voice

Rhinoplasty changes the shape and/or size of your nose. You likely know that. The surgical procedure offers a permanent means to reducing the width, taking out a hump, fixing a drooping tip, or straightening a crooked nose. There's another thing rhinoplasty does that people...

Oct

The Five Worst Pieces of Advice We’ve Heard About Rhinoplasty

Not only is rhinoplasty one of the hardest surgical procedures to perform, but it's also a surgery where the end results depend on your surgeon’s skill, how well you follow post-operative orders, and your ability to heal. If you’re considering a nose job, you&rs...

Oct

Bullying and Teens: What Parents Need to Know About Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty

Many teens are getting tired of being bullied over how they look. Changing clothes is an easy fix when the issue is style. When a teen has ears that stick out or a nose that is too wide, has a bump, or droops like a parrot's beak, however, the fix isn’t as easy and do...

Oct

Five Rhinoplasty Questions You’ve Been Afraid to Ask

Even when facial plastic surgery is not totally new to someone, they still need to ask questions. Many people, however, hold off asking the things they really want to know. It may be a case of being nervous about the answer they'll hear or simply not wanting to seem ignoran...

Oct

What Happens if You Get a Cold Following Rhinoplasty?

Try as you might, it's impossible to dodge the cold virus. Unless you constantly wash your hands, it’s likely you’ve touched a shopping cart or door handle covered in germs. People with a cold who sneeze in a crowded subway car are likely to pass their cold on t...

Oct

Eight Surprising Facts About the Brow Lift

The browlift, also known as a forehead lift, is a facial plastic surgery procedure that lifts and tightens the skin on the forehead. This eliminates sagging skin on the brow bone and eases the lines and wrinkles that form on the brow and forehead. Estimates from the American Acad...

Oct

Eight Things You Should Know About Otoplasty

Otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, is a surgical procedure that corrects aesthetic flaws or deformities with the ear. It's most commonly requested by parents whose child is at risk of or currently being bullied for having “dumbo” ears. Many adults also reques...

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