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Category Archives: Plastic Surgery

How to Use Chemical Peels to Achieve Younger, Healthier-Looking Skin

Chemical peels are a great option for those who want to improve wrinkles, fine lines, and other skin imperfections. They’re used for both medical and cosmetic purposes and can be performed by plastic surgeons, estheticians, and dermatologists. This is what our patients should know about chemical peels. There are several different types of medical peels that offer results. Each type of peel offers different benefits, and certain peels are best suited for certain skin types. For example, salicylic acid peels are ideal for those with acne-prone skin, and lactic acid peels are great for anyone with dry or sensitive skin. A great advantage of chemical peels is that, unlike most treatments, there are few risks unless a patient is allergic to an ingredient. Deeper peels are, however, sometimes associated with […]

The Right Financing Tools and the Low Costs of Cosmetic Surgery

In the past, access to life-changing plastic surgery procedures was limited to those who could pay out of pocket. Not anymore. Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly affordable because of the availability of flexible financing plans. Cosmetic surgery financing is available for patients that are seeking a change that isn’t categorized as medically necessary. Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic provides upfront pricing and an affordable cosmetic surgery financing option. CareCredit is a special financing credit card. Payments are made monthly with short-term plans. With CareCredit, when a patient meets minimum monthly payments, no interest is charged on purchases of over $200 if paid in full within the 6 month promotional period. CareCredit also offers a 24 or 36 month extended payment plan. The interest rate is 14.90% APR and fixed monthly payments […]

Eliminate Ear Deformities With Otoplasty

Otoplasty surgery, or ear reshaping, is a procedure used to change the shape or the size of a person’s ears. The treatment is a type of plastic surgery that aims at correcting misshaped or protruding ears. You might want to consider this treatment if your ears seem to stick out too far from your head, they seem large in proportion to your head, or you are seeking to correct issues from a previous surgery. While otoplasty surgery can correct many ear structure maladies, there are some things that the procedure cannot fix. First of all, this treatment will not change the location of your ears. Also, this type of surgery will not remedy any hearing loss or change your ability to hear. This procedure is safe for all ages, but […]

Important Advantages of Restylane Dermal Filler

Restylane filler is a special dermal filler that can help fill out folds and wrinkles in facial skin. These issues typically happen as men and women get older. However, people do not have to accept these common signs of aging. The lines between the nose and the outer corners of the mouth, nasolabial folds, are problematic for many men and women. Lip lines are another area that might become pronounced with advancing years. This treatment can be the perfect option for adding a beautiful plumpness to the lips. A number of advantages are associated with this product. Restylane is a non-animal-based product made from hyaluronic acid, which is naturally present in the human body. This helps most people who use it avoid common allergic reactions. Administering this treatment is simple […]

A Brief Guide to Recovering From Body Lift Surgery

Gravity can have a negative impact on the body, especially after significant weight loss or with aging. Some people opt to counteract these issues with body lift surgery. Patients may wonder about the recovery process after this procedure to help them prepare for it fully. General Recuperation Plan Recuperation after this surgery varies depending on a number of factors. In general, most patients plan a two- to three-week medical leave from work during the time immediately after surgery. This is the period when people tend to feel the most discomfort and pain. The initial weeks will also be the time when patients experience the most swelling, bruising, and redness in the surgical areas. These symptoms will go away gradually over time. Post-op instructions generally include wearing a compression garment for […]

Getting Back to Daily Activities During Rhinoplasty Recovery

More than two hundred thousand people had rhinoplasty surgery in 2014. Considered a safe procedure with relatively few complications, getting your nose done nevertheless requires a period of recovery. Here’s what you should expect when recuperating from rhinoplasty surgery. Immediately After Your nose will be very tender. It will also be packed with gauze, which means you cannot blow your nose until the gauze has been removed. Although covered with a small cast, you should resist the temptation to touch your nose during rhinoplasty recovery. Doing so could cause shooting pains and may even increase swelling. A Few Days Later Swelling will occur on both the inside and the outside of your nose. The enlargement of the area often makes patients look markedly different than they did before surgery. As […]

What You Might Not Know About Breast Reduction Surgery

Although augmentation is the more common practice, there are many reasons women decide to have breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty). Because the procedure removes some of the tissue and skin from the area to reduce and reshape the breasts, it also makes them a lot lighter. This can be a godsend for women with chronic neck and back pain as a result of carrying around significant weight on their chests all their lives. Some patients also prefer the look of smaller breasts; especially those who feel their breasts are out of proportion to the rest of their body. Still, others opt for reduction mammoplasty because their breasts prevent or limit their participation in sports and other physical activities. The Risks As with any operation, there are some risks associated with […]

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