An estimated 65 percent of men who are middle-aged and older suffer from this condition. Similarly, an estimated 70 percent of boys in puberty also suffer from it. Though it is not painful, gynecomastia can often cause a very different kind of suffering: embarrassment. That’s because gynecomastia – defined as enlargement of the male breast tissue – can make sufferers … Read More
Is Carbon Dioxide Therapy Better than Liposuction?
If you have been researching liposuction but have been hesitant about it due to the cost or downtime, you may have already heard about a supposedly cheaper, less invasive alternative called carboxytherapy. But what is this new therapy – and is it really as good as liposuction? Here’s what you should know before you choose one over the other.
Most Popular Procedures by Region
From cuisines to fashion to differences in climate, it’s no big secret that here in America, many things vary by region. But did you know that the same concept applies to plastic surgery? It’s true. In fact, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently released a report detailing which plastic surgery procedures are most popular in which areas in the … Read More
To Snap or Not to Snap: The Pros and Cons of Snapchat in the OR
The introduction of social media apps like Snapchat and Instagram have done a lot for the field of plastic surgery. From celebrities inspiring younger people to get everything from butt-lifts to “designer nipples” to users who just want to look better in selfies, sharing images with followers has inspired people to take a closer look at themselves, and to make … Read More
Is This Once-Popular Plastic Surgery Procedure Becoming a Thing of the Past?
While it’s still one of the more popular plastic surgery procedures here in the United States, rhinoplasties have experienced a sharp decline in the number of procedures since the year 2000. How much of a decline? Well, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the procedure has declined in popularity by 44 percent since the year 2000. So, what’s … Read More