Archive for the ‘ Body Surgery ’ Category

What Causes Gynecomastia?

Men in cosmetic surgeons’ offices were once very rare, but in recent years, more cosmetic surgeons around the United States have reported higher rates of men walking into their clinics. As a result, there has been greater awareness around men’s cosmetic issues, including gynecomastia. This is a common problem that affects roughly 4 percent of […]

Facelift Surgery: The Final Step of Massive Weight Loss

Your skin is a wonderful organ – it protects you from the outside world and is amazingly resilient. Unfortunately, while skin can be amazingly elastic, it is often unable to retract after being stretched. Many people who undergo significant weight loss are dismayed to find large, sagging folds of skin in different parts of their […]

Does Fat Return After Liposuction? New Study Says No

A new study in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has dealt a serious blow to previous reports that fat cells are redistributed to untreated areas after liposuction. Using a larger sample size and more precise measuring techniques, the study found no evidence of fat redistribution after liposuction. A report published last year […]

Staying Active After Abdominal Liposuction Wards Off Deep Belly Fat

A recent study confirms how important it is to stay active after abdominal liposuction. Patients in a Brazilian study who didn’t exercise after surgery had an increase in visceral fat around their abdominal organs. Visceral fat is more closely associated with diabetes and heart disease than superficial fat found just under the skin. The study […]