Before undergoing any procedures, plastic surgery candidates must have realistic expectations and an understanding of the limitations set by medicine, technology, and their own body. Even with how fast technology is evolving, there are still things that simply cannot be done… yet! We never like to use absolutes when it comes to plastic surgery. Good […]
How young is too young? How old is too old?
There really is no set in stone rule as to the appropriate ages for plastic surgery. The appropriateness of plastic surgery procedures should be examined more on a case by case basis. Certain criteria need to be looked at such as the individual’s unique body type and aging process. Of course, there are age tendencies […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Plastic Surgery
Do’s: 1. Research your doctor Does your doctor perform a lot of these procedures? Is your doctor a board certified plastic surgeon? Ask to see your doctors results from previous procedures they’ve done. Meet with your doctors patients Confirm that your doctors facility is accredited 2. Have realistic goals Realize that this is a serious […]
How to Avoid a Plastic Surgery Nightmare
Thanks to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for this article on how to avoid a plastic surgery nightmare. On the daytime talk show “Katie,” Katie Couric discusses the importance of selecting a board-certified plastic surgeon and how to avoid dangerous and disastrous results. Katie has a series called “Dying to be Beautiful: Beauty Trends […]
Personality Factors Affect Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction
Women Who Want ‘Revenge on Cancer’ May Have Better Psychological Responses Certain personality traits are linked to higher quality of life scores in breast cancer patients who undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons […]
