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General Information
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| I’m interested in improving the look of my face, but I would like to avoid invasive surgery, what can I do?
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Some people are looking for facial rejuvenation, but want to avoid plastic surgery. They can start with a skincare program. For something with a little more depth, there is chemical peeling and laser skin resurfacing. Also, if the patient feels they will be happy with something temporary, collagen, and/or Botox treatments are also available as an alternative to, for example, a face lift or eyelid surgery. |
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| I exercise all the time, but I can’t seem to rid myself of some fat in the abdominal area. Is there something more that I can do?
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Yes, liposuction can be very helpful for patients who are fairly close to their ideal body weight, but who have discrete areas of fat deposits. This plastic surgery procedure involves very small incisions and a recovery time that is generally acceptable to most people. |
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| I'm considering breast augmentation surgery. How do silicone breast implants differ from saline?
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Since the FDA's approval of silicone breast implants in November 2006 for breast augmentation, women have wondered what makes the gel-filled implants different from traditional saline (salt water) filled breast implants. First, is feel; silicone has a doughy, natural feel. With that said, if saline implants are placed beneath the muscle, they also can have a natural look and feel, like that of silicone. Second, is cost; silicone is more expensive than saline. Third, is scarring; the incision to insert silicone implants is necessarily longer, resulting in a slightly longer scar. It should be noted that the FDA recommended, although they did not mandate, that an MRI scan be performed to evaluate the status of silicone implants at three years and then every two years thereafter, at the patient's expense. Finally, gel-filled implants may have a slightly higher risk of producing a capsular contracture. The important thing to remember is you have options. |
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| What is the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery?
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Cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve the patient's appearance and self-esteem. Cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance because it is elective.
Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body, caused by congential defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease. It is generally performed to improve function, but may also be done to approximate a normal appearance. Reconstructive surgery is generally covered by most health insurance policies although coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary greatly.
There are a number of "gray areas" in coverage for plastic surgery that sometimes require special consideration by an insurance carrier. These areas usually involved surgical operations which may be reconstructive or cosmetic, depending on each patient's situation. For example, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) - a procedure normally performed to achieve cosmetic improvement may be covered if the eyelids are drooping severely and obscuring a patient's vision.
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| I’ve had two children and I have loose skin and also some protrusion of my abdomen. This interferes with my ability to wear some of the more form fitting clothes that I desire. What can I do to narrow my waist and flatten my tummy?
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For women who have had children or people who have lost weight and found that their skin is loose, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) could be just the answer for them. This plastic surgery procedure not only tightens the stomach muscles and narrows the waist, but also removes excess skin. This gives the patient a flatter, firmer abdomen. |
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| How can I contact a representative at SurgeryBuzz.com?
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Simply fill out the quick form on our Contact Us page and a SurgeryBuzz.com Representative will contact you right away. |
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| What is rhinoplasty?
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Rhinoplasty, also referred to as nose surgery, is a surgical procedure designed to improve the appearance of the nose and sometimes to improve breathing as well. During surgery, the nasal cartilage and bones are reshaped, creating a new framework and refining the appearance of the nose. Several changes can be achieved with rhinoplasty, including an increase or decrease in the overall size, a change in the angle between the upper lip and nose, a change in the shape of the tip or bridge of the nose, removal of a hump, or narrowing of the span of the nostrils.
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| Who would be a good candidate for Liposuction?
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The best candidates for liposuction are people in the normal weight range who have firm, elastic skin and who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. The candidate should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and realistic in his or her expectations. The patient's age is not a major consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin. |
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