Monthly Archives: September 2006

The Abdomen region is effected by time, gravity, pregnancy, television, magazine, food habits and advertising. All these issues have adverse effect on our tummy. When the treatment concerns a very important part of our body it is vital to consider a competent surgeon who can perform the Tummy Tuck surgery efficiently. Not all surgeons are … Continue reading

With the American male grooming market now worth $3.5 billion, men seem to be changing their attitude about a number of issues that seemed previously to be the preserve of women. Feeling the need to look youthful and appear dynamic well into your 40s, 50s and 60s has led to men re-thinking their attitudes to … Continue reading

In one of the largest studies on the long-term health effects of silicone breast implants, researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Md., found no association between breast implants and the subsequent risk of breast cancer. The study is published in the November issue of Cancer Causes and Control. In order to carry … Continue reading

Dr. Gallico is a Plastic Surgeon at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and a member of the Faculty at the Harvard Medical School. These positions are based on exacting medical expertise and accomplishment in the field of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Gallico has performed breast augmentation at the Massachusetts General Hospital since 1973. This long experience … Continue reading

Many women prefer not to undergo a breast augmentation surgery but they would rather be happy to consider breast-lifting process. The procedure involves making an incision around the nipple areola. After the surgical opening is done the surgeon carefully shapes the Breasts. This lifting process can be done for maximum six centimeters. The breast is … Continue reading

With the passage of time force of gravity, nursing, pregnancy and aging all account for women’s breasts o loose shape and firmness. Over the years the skin looses its elasticity and breasts begin to sag. But the good news is that a safe surgical procedure known as a breast lift can rectify these damaging effects … Continue reading

Gynecomastia or a condition relating to abnormally large breast in male can be corrected through breast reduction process. Many well-known body builders and athletes suffer from such problems. Large breasts in male can occur as a result of some medication – like steroids, aspirin and also due to hormonal changes. Correction of breast size accomplished … Continue reading

In order to carry out breast implantation a small incision is required so that implants can be inserted within the body. Typically these embodiments are inserted empty so as to require minutest surgical opening. Later after inserting the implant it is filled with saline or silicone solution. Even for the smallest incision the patient and … Continue reading

Breast augmentation or a mamoplasty procedure has been considered to be one of the safest cosmetic surgery processes. Till date there has been no reported proof of breast augmentation process being linked with any serious physical disorder. But all the same common risks associated with surgeries does not spare even this cosmetic procedure. One of … Continue reading

With 3.8 million treatments performed in 2005 Botox gains a position of number-one cosmetic procedure in United States. Botox was introduced in the late 1980s by ophthalmologists for treating optic muscle disorders. FDA approved it for cosmetic use in 2002, helping millions of patients get rid of nagging facial lines and wrinkles. Today, the variety … Continue reading

A first-of-its-kind analysis of data from multiple studies has found that a large proportion of patients report looking an average of five to six years younger than their current age after treatment for multiple upper facial lines with BOTOX(R) Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A, Allergan, Inc.).(i) As many as 63 percent of patients receiving BOTOX … Continue reading

Medical practitioners are marketing Botox injection treatments in a unique way in United States. Organizing a Botox party is a frequent event carried out by doctors. They believe treating people on groups is a simple way to undergo Botox treatment. The toxin is bought in bulk and get-togethers are arranged for people who desire to … Continue reading

Botox is considered to be the safest of all cosmetic surgery procedures. Complications arising after the procedure, though rare, might be possible. A potential complication occurring due to Botox is called a Ptosis. This happens when treatment is done in the forehead region. It is a reversible problem and is associated with dropping of eyelids … Continue reading