Most people think that Botox is only used to smooth out wrinkles, but although it does this very effectively, that is by far not the only use for Botox. In some cases, it can provide relief from some very uncomfortable or embarrassing conditions, and many people have discovered that the health benefits of Botox go beyond the confidence it gives you from knowing your skin looks younger and fresher.
Providing relief during recovery from neck muscle injury
Whiplash: it’s a very painful injury, and healing takes some time. Although Botox can’t cure whiplash, it can provide pain relief by relaxing the muscles […]
Bearing in mind that breast augmentation is a surgical procedure, you can expect to need help, especially during the first 24 hours. Although you aren’t any danger, you should stay off your feet as much as possible, since a fall could cause damage, and you will be feeling rather groggy. Have a close friend or loved one with you, and ask them to accompany you when you need to get up to go to the bathroom, and to fetch and carry for you as needed.
Preparation for your recovery begins before surgery
Apart from arranging to have help at hand during the […]
As we age, our facial lines begin to deepen, and we begin to develop a multitude of new, fine lines that also deepen as time goes on. In contrast to Botox, which relaxes the area, minimising the appearance of lines, dermal fillers actually fill these lines after being injected under the skin. There are several types of dermal fillers, produced under a wide range of trade names, and a cosmetic surgeon will be able to advise you as to which of these suits you best. We look at the active ingredients used in dermal fillers.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid isn’t some scary […]
Having children is one of the most wonderful life-experiences a couple can have, but poor mommy gets to bear the brunt of a great many physical changes, and sometimes, the body doesn’t bounce back as well as she may have hoped. That’s why “mommy makeovers” are becoming so popular, but they aren’t just one type of surgery. Mommy makeovers are a combination of surgeries aimed at undoing the damage that baby did.
A consultation with your Toronto cosmetic surgeon will clarify which combination is right for you, but perhaps you will already see which procedures you would like to look into by […]
Many people mistakenly believe that it will not be possible to breastfeed after breast augmentation surgery. That’s not necessarily the case. In fact, most women are able to breastfeed normally. Naturally, if this is a concern of yours, discussing it with your surgeon will be helpful, but where did the idea that breastfeeding is impossible after breast augmentation come from? Here are some of the instances in which breastfeeding after augmentation surgery (and sometimes even without any surgery) may be problematic.
Lack of glandular tissue
If breasts do not develop properly, there can be a lack of the glandular tissue that produces […]
For many of us, looking and feeling our absolute best means we have to cheat nature – at least a little. How are people changing their appearance, and which are the most popular plastic surgery procedures? We take a closer look at the things that seem to matter most to people hoping to improve their physical appearance through surgery.
1. Breast augmentation
Breasts that seem too small, unevenly shaped or sized breasts or reconstruction after a mastectomy are among the reasons why women choose breast augmentation surgery. The amount of confidence they can gain as a result can significantly improve self-image and […]
Unlike many other plastic surgery procedures, Botox is minimally invasive and completely reversible. But what can it actually do for you? Where can it be used, and will it work? The good news is that Botox is effective in dealing with many of the aesthetic concerns that come with ageing, and although you will have to repeat the treatment at intervals, you won’t have to “go under the knife” or have to worry that you’ll be stuck with the look forever if you don’t like it.
Frown lines
Some people start developing frown lines when they are still quite young. For others, […]
There’s no need to be shy about wanting breast augmentation surgery. This plastic surgery procedure is one of the most common to be performed. It is usually achieved by inserting an implant over or under the muscles in the chest, but beneath the natural breast tissue.
You do need to understand that this isn’t a surgery that you will recover from overnight. You will need a little time to recover, and you will need to use pain medication and antibiotics after surgery.
Think it through
Knowing what you hope to see as an outcome is important. How would you like your breasts to […]
A plastic surgery procedure – whether it is cosmetic or not – is usually an extensive surgery. Yes, something like a Botox injection can take up to 10 minutes only. However, most surgeries are very serious and require a fair amount of preparation, and sometimes as far as a few weeks in advance. Although the preparation required is very easy and simple, it is essential. Without the proper preparation, complications could arise during your surgery, or your surgery will just not be able to be performed.
Weeks in Advance
Because it is often an extensive surgery, the preparation done around 28 days […]
Are they the same thing? After all, they are classified under the same field. However, there are significant differences between these two surgeries. It is beneficial to know the difference when talking about it in conversation so as not to confuse people.
So, you might ask, what is the difference? Well, plastic surgery is in
fact often misunderstood for cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is the improvement of the appearance of an individual. Either by reshaping the normal tissue or the aesthetic enhancement – hence the name ‘Aesthetic surgery’, which is often used in place of ‘cosmetic surgery’. Plastic surgery, however, differs in […]
