Category Plastic Surgery

22 Sep

Vaginoplasty and Labiaplasty

Vaginoplasty is a procedure that aims to “tighten up” a vagina that’s become slack or loose from vaginal childbirth or aging. Labiaplasty, plastic surgery on the labia (the “lips” surrounding the vagina), can be performed alone or with vaginoplasty. Surgery can be performed on the labia major (the larger, outer vaginal lips), or the labia minor (the […]

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10 Sep

Are You Addicted to Plastic Surgery?

Oftentimes, plastic surgery addicts start out with one or two surgeries and over time start seeing their doctor more frequently for more procedures, occasionally with very strange requests. Plastic surgery, fillers and injectables all have their place when it comes to reversing the signs of aging. When more than a couple of standard procedures are […]

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8 Sep

WILL YOUR HEALTH INSURER PAY FOR PLASTIC SURGERY?

The BotTom line when it comes to an insurer’s decision to pay for plastic surgery is typically whether a procedure is considered medical necessary. Americans love to look good, but insurers are often reluctant to pay the bills to help us look better. Last year we spent nearly $11 billion on cosmetic procedures, according to […]

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4 Sep

Is reverse plastic surgery the new trend in South Korea?

Euny Hong joins guest host Terry O’Reilly to discuss the ubiquity of plastic surgery in South Korea, where it is believed one in three women have gone under the knife in recent years. Hong, author of The Birth of Korean Cool, explains the cultural factors driving their popularity, and sheds light on the growing counter-trend that inspired the […]

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21 Jul

Breast Implants and Pregnancy

Pregnancy does not affect the breast implants, although the tissue and skin will experience some level of changes.  To minimize its impact, avoid excessive weight gain to limit stretching of the tissue and prevent the saggy appearance. What Happens to Breast Implants if You Get Pregnant? Can You still Breast Feed? Implants do not interfere with […]

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11 Jul

Breast Implants and Gaining Weight

What Happens To Breast Implants if You Gain Weight? Think about how your breasts change when your weight changes – they can get larger or smaller. Some women lose and gain in their breasts first. For others, it’s the last place. Having plastic surgery on your breasts doesn’t change any of those tendencies. Your breasts […]

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10 Jun

Breast Augmentation Results

Ninety-eight percent of women undergoing breast augmentation surgery say the results met or exceeded their expectations, according to a prospective outcome study published in an issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Women also report improvements in self-esteem and quality of life after breast augmentation, […]

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6 Jun

Supplement Use and Cosmetic Surgery

Older females undergoing facial cosmetic surgery commonly use herbal supplements, according to a recent study. Researchers with Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, retrospectively reviewed the charts of 200 patients ages 15 and older who underwent facial cosmetic surgery with one surgeon. The patients were classified as herbal supplement users or nonherbal supplement users. Upon analysis, […]

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23 May

The Effect of Hormones on Cellulite

Not sure what’s causing that stubborn cellulite? Turns out, it could be your hormones. Although many don’t realize it, there is a connection between cellulite and your hormones. Some experts believe that estrogen tends to aggravate and worsen cellulite since it encourages the body to build up and store fat, especially in the stomach, thighs, hips […]

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15 May

Nate Newton Testimonial on Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Please also visit our website to learn more about Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tucks) and Body Contouring Surgery, at www.MarkBisharaMD.com or call our office at (817) 473-2120  

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