If you have damaged your earlobes by wearing heavy earrings or stretched them to accommodate gauges, earlobe repair might be a good option for you. Some patients have even torn their earlobes accidentally or even have a remaining scar from a previous piercing. Regardless, earlobe repair is one solution.
How Does Damage Happen?
Let’s go over how damage happens. Earlobe damage can occur from a variety of places. Wearing earrings that are heavy for long periods of time will gradually elongate the lobes, making the piercing location stretch downward. This does not require a piercing to happen. Wearing heavy clip-on earrings can […]
As the winter chill comes in and Arctic blasts hit North America, you might not be considering what you look like. Winter season is when we bury ourselves in heavy jackets and thick sweaters, concealing much about our appearance. But, winter weather is also a great time for plastic surgery.
If you have not considered having your plastic surgery done in the winter, Dr. Pirani has 5 reasons why you should have it done then.
The Sun
The first reason why plastic surgery is better in the winter is because of sun exposure. Sutures and raw skin especially should not be exposed to […]
Male breast reduction surgery is the best treatment for gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is a condition where a man’s breasts become enlarged, typically due to a hormone concern or genetics. Male breast reduction surgery is a procedure that will remove the fat and excess tissue to restore you to a flatter and more masculine appearance.
Why Have Surgery?
Men might choose to have male breast reduction surgery for any number of reasons, but some of the most common include:
Weight loss: Sometimes when losing weight, men might notice that there is still excess glandular tissue remaining, despite losing fat in other locations. This will become […]
As the possibilities of aesthetic or cosmetic surgical procedures have become more advanced, the popularity of such procedures has increased. In fact, the amount of plastic surgeries has nearly doubled over the last 10 years.
Aesthetic procedures have become more accessible as well, making them easier than ever to obtain and to recover from. But what are the most common aesthetic surgical procedures performed?
1. Breast Augmentation
Breast implants have been around for decades, but their popularity has increased. There are two types of breast implants used: saline and silicone. Silicone is the more popular choice, because the results feel more natural than […]
Plastic surgery is about so much more than changing your looks; it can change your life. But before you come in for your initial consultation appointment, you need to make sure that you have prepared for your meeting. Knowing what you should ask ahead of time will save you from having to call again later to ask the questions that you wished you had asked during the appointment.
Here are the top questions that you should ask.
Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
This first question is incredibly important. While you might be coming in for a consult about having a […]
If you have found yourself too embarrassed or self-conscious to wear sleeveless shirts or dresses, you might have found yourself wondering about the possibility of a brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift.
While arm lifts are a wonderful solution to reshaping your upper arms, not everyone can have this procedure done.
If you have recently lost weight
Many people who go through weight loss will find themselves with extra skin on their upper arms. Even though the fat has been burned off and replaced with muscle, that excess skin cannot always return to where it was before. If you fall under this […]
Because of the good weather and amount of vacation time available, many patients choose summertime as the time for plastic surgery. But there are more things to take into consideration to ensure that you have the best recovery possible, even in the hottest weather.
Here are our tips to help you recover quickly and comfortably:
1. Drink Water:
Even if you are not recovering from surgery, staying hydrated is essential in the summer. Before and following a surgery, you will need to drink even more water. Water will help your body heal quicker and in the heat, you need to make sure you […]
When you are getting ready to have eyelid surgery, also known as a blepharoplasty, you should make sure that you are completely prepared for the procedure. The procedure, which is used to tighten or remove excess skin around the eyes, is one of the most common types of cosmetic procedures that you can get, but there are some steps you need to do first.
Visit With Your Eye Doctor
Before going forward with eyelid surgery, you should pay a visit to your eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam. Your eye doctor can check out your eye health and check you out […]
Deciding to schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon can be both exciting and daunting. As the date of your consultation approaches, you should prepare for your meeting as you would a business meeting. This is what you need to do to prepare for your consultation.
Research:
Even though your doctor will help educate you on any potential procedures, understanding what the different procedures are ahead of time will give you a good place to get started. If you have a good idea of what procedure you would like, you doctor can go over whether it is a good match for you […]
While you might not hear about it a lot, there are many males with enlarged breasts – this is called gynecomastia and can be a huge blow to their self confidence. While up to half of men may experience the condition to some degree, those who don’t want to live with it may find that male breast reduction is the best option. The procedure can help men with enlarged breasts regain their masculinity and feel more confident about their body.
For those who have gynecomastia, male breast reduction surgery is one of the most effective courses of treatment for removing enlarged […]
