Has your facial skin started to sag? Do your cheeks look gaunt and hollowed out, and/or are jowls starting to form in your neck area? If so, you may be a good candidate for a facelift. Facelift surgery is designed to reduce the common signs of facial aging that are caused by: Loss of facial …
Many of our patients ask us what the ideal age is for a face lift. If you have noticed wrinkles, facial folds, and other skin changes in recent years, you may be wondering whether now is the right time to undergo a face lift. The right timing for a face lift procedure will depend on …
The aging process is a continuum and affects individuals differently. Some look real well even in the 50’s while others have progressive signs beginning in the 40’s. While there are non-invasive treatments including injectables and laser, when jowling and/or neck bands become really noticeable the best treatment is a face/neck lift. And you don’t have …
Much of the discussion about body image problems has been associated with women. Women, we are told, see images of models and actresses on billboards, magazines, and television, and often feel self-conscious by comparison. Women internalize media ideals of beauty, which leads to self-objectification (imagining themselves as a collection of body parts that are sexual …
Body Image Problems and Men: Objectification of a Different Color Read More »
In recent years, a growing number of men are choosing to undergo plastic surgery procedures. In particular, the demand for male tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) is increasing nationwide, partly because more men are taking advantage of weight loss surgery, which can leave them with excess skin and loose abdominal muscles. If you are looking to get …
Gynecomastia is a condition where the male breast tissue becomes enlarged. Over half of adolescent boys have some form of gynecomastia during puberty, but in 75% of cases, it resolves within two years. Men who still experience gynecomastia in adulthood may struggle with low self-esteem and a compromised self-image. Male breast reduction is an increasingly …
If you have overlarge breasts that cause physical pain and seem out of proportion with your body, you may be a candidate for a breast reduction. Large breasts not only come with a certain degree of self-consciousness and embarrassment – they can also cause significant physical problems for women, including: Neck pain Back pain Shoulder …
Uneven breasts (technically called “breast asymmetry”) are actually quite common. Many women have a minor size discrepancy between their breasts, but in most cases, it is hardly noticeable and does not affect their overall appearance at all. Unfortunately, some other women may have a full cup size difference between their breasts – or more. This …
Many women suffer from large pendulous breasts. These are usually associated with neck, back and should pain as well as painful shoulder groove indentations and rashes underneath the breasts. Many have tried different bras, have gone to chiropractors as well as trying physical therapy. The most definitive treatment is breast reduction. This is a surgical …
The Surgical Answer to Uncomfortable and Painful Large Breasts Read More »
When you are considering breast surgery, two options that are typically available to you are a breast lift or augmentation. Both surgeries can address issues with breast volume, symmetry, shape, and even size. They are terrific procedures for women that are in overall good health. The type of surgery that you pick depends on a …
