We live in confusing times. On one hand, men and women are bombarded with beauty standards that are often impossible to match. And it’s not just limited to the highlight reels of our friends on social media: we see unrealistic beauty images almost everywhere we look, apart from a mirror. It is jokingly said that the best quality of a …
In China, the number of plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures is soaring. Growing by a staggering 7.9% every year, the plastic surgery revolution in China represents more than just a market shift. According to the South China Morning Post, plastic surgery is becoming “one of the biggest expenses for Chinese households.” In the U.S., we’re seeing a similar boom among …
A picture is worth a thousand words, and that could not be more true in plastic surgery. Here are 7 cases where we’ve been able to restore a youthful breast appearance using breast lift, breast augmentation and breast reduction procedures. Visit our full Before and After gallery here. 1. Breast Lift + Breast Augmentation (Implants, Age 56) 2. Breast Lift …
There are few things that can be as discouraging as man boobs. Gynecomastia—the disorder which causes boys and men to develop breast tissue similar to that of women—does not discriminate. It does not care whether you’re skinny or fat, good or bad, tall or short. If your hormones aren’t in order, you can potentially develop male boobs. In fact, as …
If you’ve tried Googling the side effects and potential risks of any surgery—let alone a major one, such as tummy tuck—you’re probably rethinking your decision of going under the knife. We’re not going to deny those risks and side effects. Even though most serious complications are extremely rare, they are serious, and should be taken into account. However, the world …
Tired of loose, saggy skin in your midsection due to pregnancy or weight loss? Then you’ve probably been considering a tummy tuck. Let us answer some questions you may have about tummy tucks by a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Kevin Tehrani. WHAT IS A TUMMY TUCK? A Tummy Tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure to remove …
The golden age for over-the-top, outrageously vulgar breast augmentation has passed—more and more patients nowadays turn to the option of “making the best of what they’ve got”, instead of relying on implants. An extremely popular option among women who’ve undergone pregnancy or whose breasts have lowered over time, a breast lift removes a portion of the stretched skin and some of the …
There’s a breakpoint in each and everyone’s lives when looking in the mirror after a night’s sleep stops being a silent cheer and instead becomes a reality check. The cheeks look alright. The teeth you’ve recently done. But the wrinkles… The wrinkles give it all away. Funnily enough, wrinkles around the eyes are scientifically shown to signal friendliness and sincerity. …
Sagging cheeks and neck is never something you want to see in the mirror. Unfortunately, as our bodies age, we produce dramatically less collagen and elastin—two most important elements responsible for firm, elastic skin. Luckily, anti-aging skin strategies are some of the oldest problems the humanity has tackled. Even Ancient Egyptians knew about the magical effects of aloe vera—which they …