Tubular breasts involve one or both breasts that are asymmetrical and they appear to have a swelling of the areola. It is not very clear what causes this condition however it mostly happens in girls during their puberty. Some medical experts suggest that tubular breasts are a result of abnormal gland development caused by collagen …
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We are all different, unique and individual - it is the inner you. However, there are some traits we all share. One of those traits is wanting to be better. There are not many people in the world that are completely satisfied with their appearance. Perhaps they want smoother skin, or a smaller nose, or …
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Body dysmorphia is a condition where a person is unable to actually see themselves as they are. It is a mental condition that causes them to home in on aspects of their body, considering themselves to be “ugly.” They often try to hide or disguise the affected part of the body. People who have body …
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How we look to ourselves and others is always prominent in our minds. We are reminded everywhere of the youth we start to leave behind as the ageing process takes hold. What started off as a little wrinkle or two around the eyes can soon turn into crow’s feet, or even deep-set wrinkles. You may …
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It is important to try to stay in shape and keep your weight at a good manageable level. However, there may be times in life that we overeat or have such emotional trauma that our eating habits become chaotic. Exercise may be the furthest from our minds and no matter how much we keep telling …
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Plastic surgery is a range of different treatments, some more invasive than others, to help define a person’s body tissue. Very often this is reconstruction to replace or imitate a body part that has been reduced or removed for any reason. However, many people are turning to plastic surgery to achieve the body image they …
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You're faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer and you feel overwhelmed. That's completely understandable. Your oncologist suggests a mastectomy and the surgery date is set. But before you head to the hospital, be sure to talk to a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction. A consultation will calm you and reassure you about …
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Wild animal bites, and the scars that can result from them, are particularly common. Whether they are wild animals or domesticated animals, the bites that can result from them can not only expose humans to the possibility of severe infection, they can leave behind some pretty significant scarring. Cosmetic surgery (or plastic surgery), and hand …
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Spring is in the air and we all know what that means – time for Spring Cleaning and Spring Tune Ups. Whether you are looking at surgical, minimally invasive procedures or nonsurgical solutions, there are various options to tweak your problem areas and prepare yourself for the summer season. This is a busy time of …
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Following plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, the pain management method is sometimes prescribed opioid medications. Unfortunately, in America today, we are experiencing an opioid addiction crisis. These two factors can put cosmetic surgery patients, or others in their households, at risk. But plastic surgeons are not blind to the situation. They are, in fact, …
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