Cosmetic And Plastic Surgery

Chemical Peel

What is a chemical peel? The procedure After the treatment How effective are chemical peels? What Is A Chemical peel? A chemical peel is the application of an acid to the skin to achieve a controlled burn to the top layers of skin. Chemical peels are used to remove fine lines, especially around the mouth […]

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Dermabrasion

What is dermabrasion? The procedure After the treatment How effective is dermabrasion? What Is Dermabrasion? Dermabrasion uses a power-driven sanding wheel that looks somewhat like a dentist’s drill to remove the topmost layers of skin. Dermabrasion was first developed to smooth the pitting caused by acne scars, but the technique can also be used to

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Laser Resurfacing

What is laser resurfacing? After the treatment How effective is laser resurfacing? What Is Laser Resurfacing? Lasers can be used to create a controlled burn of the most superficial layers of skin and achieve the same results as chemical peels and dermabrasion. Laser resurfacing offers greater control of the depth of the burn and more

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Facial Implants

Implants of several materials can be injected into the face to fill in wrinkles. Collagen. Collagen is the protein that makes up the white fibers of skin, tendon, bone, cartilage, and other connective tissue. Injections of bovine collagen (that is, collagen from cows) are used to fill in wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. Collagen

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Glossary: Breast Reduction

Here are definitions of medical terms related to breast reduction. Areola: disk of darker tissue surrounding the nipple on the breast. Biopsy: removing tissue from a part of the body to be examined under a microscope for signs of disease. Cellulitis: an infection of the tissues under the skin. Cellulitis sometimes occurs as the result of a surgical

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Additional Sources Of Information: Breast Reduction

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on breast reduction. American Society of Plastic Surgeons  Phone: 1-888-4-PLASTIC www.plasticsurgery.org The ASPS maintains a web site for both consumers and plastic surgeons. Information can be found there about plastic surgery in general and about specific procedures. A surgeon referral service is also available. American

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What Is Breast Reduction Surgery?

Breast reduction surgery is a procedure to reduce the size of very large breasts. Breast reduction surgery is done to relieve physical discomfort associated with large sagging breasts. It is not performed for appearance only. The aim of surgery is to make the breasts smaller and to improve their shape so they are in proportion

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