Number of procedures in 2011: 127,054 During a breast lift, a surgeon makes incisions around the breast and areola to remove excess skin and shift the nipple and areola to a higher position. Skin that was formerly located above the areola is brought down and together beneath it to reshape the breast. Risks include bleeding, […]
Is there much pain involved with plastic surgery procedures?
Every plastic surgery procedure carries a different level of pain and/or discomfort, and will require different methods of anesthetizing. The patient’s preferences for safety and comfort, as well as personal pain threshold, can help determine what type of anesthesia will be used, in most situations. Very minor, non-invasive surgeries might involve a topical anesthetic, while […]
Where is plastic surgery performed?
Where your actual surgery is performed depends from surgeon to surgeon. Most plastic surgeons are affiliated with a local hospitals and can arrange operating room times as needed. Many carry out a similar procedure at surgical centers. Some surgeons even have private surgery suites in their own office space. You’ll find that many plastic surgeons […]
Is plastic surgery covered by insurance?
One question we receive nearly 100% of the time when meeting with new clients is “will my insurance cover this procedure?” The short answer to that question is both yes AND no. Cosmetic procedures are a no, reconstructive procedures are a yes. When the plastic surgery procedure is being performed for cosmetic reasons, insurance will […]
Kick the smoking habit before your procedure
Did you know that smoking can impede the healing process after a plastic surgery procedure? That’s right, for the best possible outcome after your surgery it’s best to kick the habit to the curb. Surgeons at the University of Texas found that women smokers who underwent breast reconstruction after cancer surgery had higher rates of […]
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