Can Music Help Plastic Surgery Patients Remain Calm?

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ March 29, 2012 # No Comment Yet

Researchers at John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford have discovered that patients listening to music experienced lower stress levels during surgery under local anesthesia, a drug that blocks the pain but does not make a person fall asleep.  For this reason, playing songs during plastic surgery can be very helpful for individuals wanting to improve the [...]

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New Breast Implants May Lower the Risk of Cancer Recurrence

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ March 27, 2012 # No Comment Yet

A study has suggested that about 10 percent of patients who had mastectomy (partial or complete removal of breasts) have experienced cancer recurrence within ten years.  However, researchers from Brown University said they have developed new breast implants that may reduce one’s risk.
Breast implant surgery is a common breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and unlike the [...]

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Saline Breast Implants—Overfilling Vs Underfilling

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ March 22, 2012 # No Comment Yet

Saline breast implants are filled with a sterile mixture of salt and water while their shell is made of solid silicone that is durable.  However, there is no guaranty that the device can last a lifetime because it is still subjected to the natural wear and tear; for this reason, there is always the possibility [...]

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Why Plastic Surgery Focuses on Beauty and Youth

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ March 18, 2012 # No Comment Yet

In modern society, beauty and youth are the most sought-after physical attributes, which have resulted in an upswing in cosmetic plastic surgery.  In fact, this sector is continuously growing in the US over the past couple of years even if medical spending has slowed down.
Our brains are hardwired to prefer symmetric face and body, which [...]

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How Breast Implant Placement Affects the Final Result

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ March 14, 2012 # No Comment Yet

Most breast augmentation patients are only concerned with the implant size which is determined by cubic centimeter (cc) rather than cup size, which differs from each bra manufacturer.
Patients should always bear in mind that the breast implant size is not the only thing that affects the final result of breast augmentation surgery.  Other factors such [...]

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