There are several different types of tummy tuck methods. The full tummy tuck is the most common procedure, which is performed under general anesthesia. When your only problem is that area below your belly button, it may be more beneficial to have a less complex surgery called a mini tummy tuck. This can often be
Vaginal Cosmetic Surgery is the fastest growing procedure in plastic surgery, with labiaplasty being one of the most common procedure requested. When the vaginal muscles become loose, many women start to lose their sexual self-esteem. Thus, this also leads to a reduced amount of sexual pleasure. A vaginal rejuvenation is performed to improve and restore the function and/or appearance
Physicians from India and Egypt practiced some of the simplest forms of plastic surgery, as far back as 2000 B.C. An article in the Washington Post in 1994 by Thomas V. DiBacco, discussing how reeds were used by the Egyptians having nose reconstructions to keep the nostrils open as the nose healed. A collection of
As you all know the winner of out September 'Makeover of a lifetime' is coming close to traveling to Kuala Lumper to have her surgery. Here we are following her journey with a diary to show the type of feelings, questions, concerns that are normal for our clients to have. Follow Katarina’s journey and if
At some point, age betrays us all - especially in our face. Years of exposure to the sun, stress, smoking and even facial expressions can cause wrinkles to appear. It’s impossible to completely stop the emergence of wrinkles as we age, but there are a range of options available to reduce wrinkles or hinder their
Surgical technology has developed to the point where scarring is either minimal or doesn't occur at all. But it's sometimes unavoidable: some people are more prone to scarring and some places on the body are more prone than others - wounds don't have to be deep or severe to leave a scar. The best way
Recovering from Rhinoplasty So you’ve made the decision to ‘have some work done’. You’ve talked to the right people and made an informed choice, but you’re still a little apprehensive about having a surgical procedure, and the recovery from it. Read on for some hints to assist your recovery. Remember that great results from cosmetic
Though cosmetic surgery is becoming more and more accessible and popular, it’s important not to forget that it’s often a complicated and specialised operation, sometimes requiring general anaesthetic. The more you know about the procedure, the more you can ask during the consultation period, and the more enlightening the encounter will be. When travelling for
In late October, the ABC’s World Today broadcast a story on Australian medical insurer NIB, which has announced it will begin offering offshore surgical packages to its Australian customers from next year, covering procedures including cosmetic surgery and majordental work. NIB says that it will guarantee the safety and quality of these services, but Australian
Profession: Marketing Manager Age: 35 Country: Australia Procedures: Breast Augmentation & Abdominoplasty Background - I have thought about plastic surgery for several years & started to seriously look into my options 12 months ago. I have probably wanted to have a Breast Augmentation since I was a teenager but more so since I gave birth
