Most people have a solid understanding of what rhinoplasty (commonly called a “nose job”) involves. Rhinoplasty is usually considered the surgical reshaping or molding of the nose. Whether this is achieved through bone addition or removal, tissue grafting, or synthetic implants, rhinoplasty consistently achieves great results. There’s a reason it’s one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries!
There are many reasons you may be dissatisfied with your nose, including:
Structural issues, such as a crooked or bumpy nose.
It’s too big or too small (which affects the balance and structure of your whole face!)
Your nose is too wide, or too narrow, again compromising […]
Chubby cheeks are adorable on babies. On adults? Not so much! What can you do if you’re sick of having your cheeks pinched? Fortunately, there are several cosmetic procedures that can help correct the look of your cheeks, and give you the svelte face you’ve always wanted. These procedures can give you a more-defined face, which will result in a huge self-confidence boost!
Buccal Fat Removal
Plastic surgeons used to perform facial fat removal often but proceed with caution! Facial fat is important to retaining a youthful look. Just look at how popular facial fillers are! If you get too much facial […]
A chin augmentation can dramatically improve the look of your whole face! Often overlooked, a strong chin is important to the general structure, balance, and symmetry of your face. During a chin augmentation, your chin is widened and filled out. There are a few ways this can be done:
Fillers such as Juvederm
Fat harvested from your own body
Silicone implants
Following a chin augmentation, it’s important to take the best possible care of yourself to ensure a healthy and quick healing process. Expect swelling, bruising, and pain immediately following the procedure. Your doctor will prescribe pain medication for you, while the best way […]
One of the things to keep in mind if you want to get neck lift surgery is how long you will need to recover.
While options like laser treatments and fillers can be helpful, neither of them will get you the sorts of results you can achieve by undergoing neck lift surgery. Of course, you should expect to have more downtime for post-neck lift surgery than you would need for laser treatments or fillers. But exactly how long might you need to get back to normal after going under the knife? Read on to get some answers.
Surgery Time
Neck lift surgery can […]
If you’re looking for face, breast, or body cosmetic surgery or non-surgical operations, you need to be mindful of how soon you can resume an active lifestyle that includes sports after the procedure.
Your surgeon will tell you that it’s important to give your body enough time to heal after your surgery, and getting out on the field, on the rink, or on the exercise bike too soon can potentially jeopardize the healing process and deal you an unnecessary setback.
In order to help you to gauge how soon you can safely get back to sports after surgery, we’ve provided the following […]
Otoplasty is a term that refers to cosmetic ear surgery which can help correct deformities or irregularities in your ears.
While your plastic surgeon will give you a list of do’s and don’ts so that you can avoid injuring yourself post-surgery, you might want some clarification on certain things, such as whether or not you can swim. If you’re an active person who likes nothing more than to jump into a swimming pool and do a few laps, it can feel like torture to slow down. The best thing you can do after otoplasty is to take it easy for a […]
During pregnancy, you want to do all you can to ensure you and your baby stay as healthy as possible. Many people wonder if it’s safe to get BOTOX COSMETIC® treatment while pregnant or breastfeeding.
BOTOX COSMETIC® is an injectable product that helps prevent wrinkles and restores a youthful glow. BOTOX COSMETIC ® treatments are quick, low-risk, and completely non-surgical. BOTOX COSMETIC® treatments are also used to aid patients with hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating in the armpits and palms.
Is it safe to get BOTOX COSMETIC® treatments during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
The concerns surrounding BOTOX COSMETIC® treatment and pregnancy/breastfeeding would of course […]
Pregnancy, weight gain, and weight loss can leave many with stretch marks and loose skin. Fortunately, a tummy tuck can partially remove stretch marks!
What Are Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks are a form of scarring, caused by a tearing of the second layer of skin (the dermis). Stretch marks are caused by stretching of the skin, associated with rapid growth, such as weight gain or pregnancy.
Stretch marks can vary in severity but usually look like stripes, and are reddish purple in colour. They may fade over time but won’t completely disappear. Stretch marks most commonly occur on the parts of the body […]
Chronic snoring can be a real problem, both for you and those you share sleeping space with! There are many potential causes of chronic snoring and it can often be difficult to figure out.
Chronic snoring is usually related to nasal congestion. The body naturally breathes through the nose during sleep, however nasal congestion leads to mouth breathing which causes greater vibration between the uvula and the soft palate. As many people know, snoring can get incredibly loud!
Causes of chronic snoring include:
Allergies
Anatomical Issues:
Deviated Septum
Valve Collapse
Enlarged Turbinates
Chronic Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Environmental Irritants
Benign or Cancerous Tumors
If you or a loved one is suffering from chronic […]
Having droopy eyelids can either be attributed to heavy eyelid skin, in which case eyelid surgery is usually recommended, or a low brow which can be corrected with a brow lift.
What is BOTOX®?
BOTOX® is a drug made from the neurotoxin Botulinum. It is the most popular cosmetic surgery treatment in the world, with more than 600 million treatments administered each year!
BOTOX® is used for:
The reduction of fine lines and wrinkles by paralysing the underlying muscles.
Treatment of muscular disorders.
Treatment of hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, in the palms and armpits.
Treatment of migraines.
Treatment of some bladder and bowel disorders.
Droopy Eyelids or a Low […]
