Scars After A Facelift
I had a facelift and I am very happy about the results. I notice in general as I’ve gotten older that people look for scars to see if I’ve had a facelift. This happened even before I had a facel
Discussion Category: Plastic Surgery
Concerns with the restoration, reconstruction, correction, or improvement in the shape and appearance of body structures that are defective, damaged, or misshapen by injury, disease, or anomalous growth and development
Does Insurance Cover Breast Reduction?
I am in the process of waiting for approval from my insurance company for breast reduction. I think the key is to work closely with your doctor. The insurance company wanted to confirm that I have sho
How Painful Are Lip Injections?
In my experience with lip injections, I really feel that a lot of the discomfort has to do with the person who performs the procedure. Hyaluronic acid fillers come with a numbing medication but often
Does Your Nose Change Shape As You Age?
I was looking through pictures of myself with friends and family. The first thing I noticed is that my nose looks much different as I’ve gotten older. It doesn’t look like the nose I had when I wa
Under Eye Fillers: The Good and Bad
Fillers under the eye have become very popular. The most commonly used filler for under the eyes is hyaluronic acid. Poly-l-lactic acid is another option, a synthetic material made from phosphate an
Why I had my breast implants removed
When I was in my 20’s I thought I would be more attractive with large breasts. At 5’5” 120 lbs, I had small/medium size breasts that fit my frame. But I lived at the beach and I saw lots of girl
Surgery for Aging Elbows?
A friend of mine once commented to me that the way he can tell if a woman is older is if she has “wrinkled elbows.” I asked him what old elbows look like. He said that when elbows age, they get cr
Earlobe surgery for aging earlobes
My earlobes droop a lot and I'm wondering if there is much satisfaction with earlobe surgery. I have worn heavy earrings for years and also I am older so they probably droop due to age. But my earlobe
Is Skin Removal Surgery Worth the Cost?
I used to be overweight but have lost a lot of weight over the past few years and am considering an excess skin removal surgery. However, I have heard that the surgery can be expensive, painful, and i
Medicare Coverage of Plastic Surgery?
I understand that Medicare does not cover cosmetic surgery, but that there are exceptions to this. I am in my early 70s and want to receive plastic surgery for my nose, mainly due to breathing problem
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