Glossary

One complication that can occur after a breast implant is known as rippling. Rippling simply means that the skin over the implant feels or looks wrinkled up. Surveys indicate that rippling may be occurring in at least 10-15% of women. Rippling looks like indentations or waves on the surface of the b ...Continue Reading

Breast surgery is not very complex but like most surgical procedures complications can and do occur. Most complications of breast surgery are minor in mature but sometimes the complications can be permanent. The best method of limiting your complications and also have an excellent cosmetic result is ...Continue Reading

Breast augmentation is strictly an elective procedure and one should never be rushed into it. Since the procedure is costly and you will be paying for it, select your surgeon well and talk to colleagues who have had the procedure.At the initial consultation, your surgeon will assess your health and ...Continue Reading

Any individual who desires breast implants should be familiar with the surgery, its side effects and potential complications. Proper understanding of the type of surgery can help reduce the potential complications or at least make you aware of when to go back to your surgeon before it becomes too la ...Continue Reading

Women get their breasts augmented for a variety of reasons: - Some simply want large breasts- Others want to improve the shape of their breasts- Some want the breast to be reconstructed after having undergone breast cancer surgeryBefore you get breast implants, it is important to have a consultation ...Continue Reading

The Botox ProcedureBotox injections are widely performed all over the country. The majority of individuals get Botox injections during a lunch time break. The procedure is usually one in the physician's office and rarely takes more than 5-15 minutes. There is no need for any anesthesia.The procedure ...Continue Reading

Botox injections are commonly done by numerous health care professionals. The procedure is quick and done as an out patient. Once the face is rinsed, the area of the injections is premarked. The injections are done with a very fine needle and are only mildly painful The number of injections is varia ...Continue Reading

Botox is a purified form of the toxin from the organism C botulinum. It is toxic when injected in large amounts. But when used in cosmetic surgery, only tiny does are used and the product is safe. Botox acts by blocking the effects on the muscles. When the muscles are blocked, they are unable to con ...Continue Reading

Botox is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States. Millions of individuals undergo Botox injections each year and the trend is continuing. Botox was initially approved for use in the treatment of a spastic eye disorder. Over the past decade, it has been approved to ...Continue Reading

Another use for Botox- excessive SweatingIf there is a skin problem worse than acne, than it has to be excess sweating (hyperhidrosis). Severe sweating is a troublesome cosmetic disorder which can lead to difficulty in social and professional life. Hyperhidrosis is an embarrassing complaint and sign ...Continue Reading