In cosmetic procedures such as tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift, and breast lift, it is generally true that more excess skin removed during surgery translates into a tighter, firmer, and more desirable result from a body contouring point of view. However, when larger...
How MLD Can Improve Wound Healing And Optimise Your Scarring Process: In my 15 years of working with post-op patients, I’ve seen firsthand how MLD supports and accelerates the healing process. And that includes improving and optimizing the outcome of scars. Factors...
Scars from removing moles is a topic that all prospective patients should be familiar with. While mole removal is one of the most common minor skin procedures performed, it should not be overlooked that all mole removal procedures are likely to leave a scar of some...
How your scars from hysterectomy surgery will look depends on two main factors. One is which hysterectomy technique is used because that determines where the surgical incisions will be made. Some techniques place scars on the abdomen while other hysterectomy scars are...
Breast implants are a super-popular cosmetic procedure with around 300,000 cases performed yearly in the USA alone. One of the primary attractions of breast augmentation surgery is that scars from breast implants are generally minimal. In this article, we'll cover all...
Thigh lifts (also called inner thigh lift surgery) are among the most popular body contouring surgeries. The firming and shaping that a thigh lift provides can make a huge positive impact on overall body esthetics. But, scars from thigh lift surgery deserve a lot of...
C section scars have an impact on over 1 million women per year in United States. The procedure is currently the most frequently performed major surgery in the USA so if you’re looking to learn how what your c section scars might be like, read on. You’re certainly not alone!
Breast lift before and after galleries on a key tool used by people researching this popular cosmetic procedure. But, photos of patients before and after surgery need to be used wisely to avoid setting false and unrealistic expectations. In this article, we'll break...
Nearly every cosmetic plastic surgeon sports their own breast implant before and afters on their website. Understanding how to use breast augmentation before and after galleries is key to setting your expectations realistically for the procedure. In this article,...
Brachioplasty is a body contouring surgery used to remove redundant skin and extra fat from the upper arm. The overall effect is to tighten, and rejuvenate the arm and dramatically reduce sagging. But brachioplasty scars can be an issue. Choice of technique is...
The functional benefits of breast reduction with respect to relief of shoulder pain, neck pain, and back pain are well documented. It's a surgical procedure with a high overall patient satisfaction rate. But, breast reduction scars should not be overlooked. Read on to...
A common concern of patients thinking about a tummy tuck is the significant scarring associated with the procedure. There are a number of techniques that plastic surgeons use for tummy tucks. Scars from tummy tucks will vary according to the technique used, personal...