Men and women are trying to develop their calf muscles, but oftentimes they do not achieve the results they want by working out alone. One solution to this challenge is calf augmentation, a procedure that increases the size and shape of the calves with an artificial implant. Men and women both seek...

Chin augmentation, which is achieved through a surgical procedure called mentoplasty, or chin surgery, is used to build a larger chin and thereby create a better profile for the patient. Surgical implants are commonly used in chin augmentation. The idea is to have the underlying structure of the patient’s face altered for aesthetic...

Not all people are gifted with proportionately-sized and well-positioned ears. In fact, many people have imperfections such as protruding or malformed ears, causing them to suffer from ridicule or teasing during childhood, and lower self-esteem into adulthood.  Otoplasty, or ear pinning surgery, can effectively eliminate these imperfections and create more aesthetically pleasing...

In the world of cosmetic surgery, there is a group of procedures aimed at enhancing the contour of the human face. Facial implants including chin implants, jaw implants, or cheek implants provide rejuvenation, augmentation, and reconstruction for patients wishing to improve or repair the appearance of the face. Implant Procedures •    Chin...

Fat injections are an innovative cosmetic surgery procedure that helps restore a youthful appearance to the face by filling in fine lines and wrinkles. At the same time, patients often benefit from liposuction in targeted areas, to harvest the fat cells used for the procedure. Underlying tissues of the human body support...

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of the female labia, the inner and/or outer vaginal lips, usually to repair damage caused by injury, disease, or childbirth. Women with large labia can experience discomfort during intercourse, or during everyday activities or while wearing tight-fitting clothes or undergarments. Labiaplasty can be...

Many men and women experience discomfort and unattractiveness resulting from excessive neck flesh, too much neck fat, or a “turkey neck” deformity, when skin is extremely loose and allows fat to collect underneath the chin.  These conditions may not only be uncomfortable, they can affect a person’s self-confidence. One solution to this...

Gynecomastia is the over-development or excessive enlargement of male breasts due to disease, heredity, use of particular types of drugs, or hormonal changes. Men may undergo a surgical procedure to correct this condition. Characteristics of Gynecomastia 1.    Excessive development of glandular tissue 2.    Presence of localized fat in excessive quantity 3.    A...

Breast cancer is malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast of women and men. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States, with more than 200,000 women diagnosed every year. Breast cancer also affects about 1,500 men each year. Breast cancer is...

Pregnancy and childbirth, breastfeeding, weight loss, and aging can lead to breast volume and tone loss in many women. In many cases, this can also lead breast ptosis, or the sagging and drooping of the breasts. For some women, this can cause them to feel unattractive or lose self esteem.  Many women...

Lip Augmentation is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance the appearance of naturally thin lips. In lip augmentation, collagen or fat is injected to create fuller, plumper lips and to reduce wrinkles around the mouth.  Patients who want longer-lasting options also have the option of lip implants. Candidates for Lip Augmentation Individuals...

What is breast aesthetics? Not all female breasts are created alike, and a woman cannot choose the natural shape or size of her breasts.  Age, pregnancy, or heredity can cause droopy, saggy, or asymmetrical breasts.  Other times, illness such as cancer can require the removal of one or both breasts via a...

There have been increases in the number of men who want to enhance their bodies through cosmetic surgery. Many men who can’t achieve their desired results from working out or can’t find the time to make it to the gym rely on pectoral implant surgery to enhance the appearance of their bodies. ...

Breast implants are used in a plastic surgery procedure called breast augmentation or augmentation mammaplasty, which helps to increase the size or improve the contour of female breasts, usually for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery performed...

Despite many attempts to lose to what is commonly referred to as the “bulge,” many people struggle with getting rid of localized fat deposits, even with diet and exercise. Even for someone in good overall health, metabolism, heredity, and other factors can cause small bulges that just won’t go away. Liposuction is...

Getting a thigh lift can be a great way to achieve firmer, smoother upper legs. A thigh lift, or thighplasty, is often performed on someone who has lost a great deal of weight, either by natural or surgical methods. A thigh lift is a plastic surgery procedure designed to tighten the skin and...

A tummy tuck is one of the most effective ways to tighten your stomach if you suffer from loose or sagging skin, stretch marks, excess fat tissue, or muscle separation, all usually caused by a significant weight loss or pregnancy. In these situations, exercise such as sit ups or crunches cannot help,...

Lines, wrinkles and creases in the face are a natural result of sun exposure and aging. Many beauty rejuvenation procedures exist that can help reduce these signs of aging with both surgical and chemical skin treatments. A popular alternative to surgery is CosmoDerm or CosmoPlast, which smoothes out facial wrinkles and irregularities...

Zyderm and Zyplast are the first injectable collagen implants approved by the FDA and have been in use for more than 25 years.  Zyderm is used to smoothen fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, while Zyplast treats deeper wrinkles, frown lines, and scars and enhances volume in the face...

Like millions of Americans, you might have severe wrinkles or frown lines on your face and forehead that you’d like to see disappear. For many people, the answer lies in BOTOX® injections, a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure that temporarily improves the appearance of facial wrinkles. According to Forbes.com, more than 2.4 million BOTOX...