Rice Test Before Breast Implant Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ May 16, 2012 # No Comment Yet

The implant size is probably the most important issue if you are considering breast augmentation surgery.  Take note that plastic surgeons don’t use the term “cup” when describing the volume of breast implants because this is not an accurate measurement; in fact, each bra manufacturer may have its own interpretation.
Doctors use cubic centimeters or cc [...]

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Breast Lift Surgery Scars

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

Mastopexy or breast lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that raises the drooping bust.  And in some cases, this is used to complement breast implant surgery particularly if there is a desire to create fullness in the upper poles, resulting to a more prominent cleavage and youthful appearance.
Most patients who seek mastopexy are women who [...]

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Extensive Makeover with Plastic Surgery in One Day—Is It Safe?

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ May 13, 2012 # No Comment Yet

Some reality TV shows are giving a wrong message about cosmetic plastic surgery.  For instance, Extreme Makeover and The Swan make it appear that it is completely safe to perform multiple procedures in a single day, or at least a few days apart.
However, leading Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Tarick Smaili warns that multiple procedures [...]

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Liposuction Patients Report High Satisfaction Rate—Study

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ May 10, 2012 # No Comment Yet

A vast majority of liposuction patients reported high satisfaction rate following the surgery, according to a recent study published in the April 2012 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery medical journal.
The finding is really not surprising due to newer techniques that make it easier to achieve great results.  For instance, the standard liposuction, which uses [...]

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Jenelle Evans Seen on the Beach Just a Week After Breast Augmentation

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ May 9, 2012 # No Comment Yet

Just a week after getting breast augmentation, reality TV star Jenelle Evans was seen on beach flaunting her new figure.  However, leading Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Tarick Smaili, who did not treat her, warns that she should not “rush her recovery” because it can lead to higher risk of complication and scarring.
“Incision sites should [...]

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