23
Mar
This time of year many people start feeling a little sad as summer begins to turn to fall and the sun doesn't seem quite so strong. Please don’t use that as an excuse to become cavalier about protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays which are present ...
View More23
Mar
With plastic surgery gaining acceptance among all socio-economic levels it has achieved a level of popularity that is almost as commonplace as changing one's hair color. TV shows portray plastic surgery as a “miracle cure” for looking the way one is expected to ...
View More23
Mar
Smoke and plastic surgery are not good bedfellows. So, if you're a smoker and you are considering a plastic surgical procedure, my advice is to stop smoking as soon as you can (just because all indications is that smoking is deleterious to your health), and commit to not sm...
View More23
Mar
Plastic surgery, whether sought for reconstructive or cosmetic purposes, is serious business and should never be taken lightly. When you begin your research for a plastic surgeon for whatever procedure you desire, it is important to know that there is a difference between a plast...
View More23
Mar
If you are considering a minimally invasive or non-surgical cosmetic procedure, it is important to understand that there are significant differences between plastic surgeons and medical spa doctors who are not trained plastic surgeons. The cosmetic industry can be very misleading...
View More23
Mar
Some people are simply not willing to undergo cosmetic surgery. That is completely understandable. Yet, those who don't want to go under the knife may also have a strong desire for a fresher, more youthful looking face. Fortunately, today there are several non-surgical opti...
View More23
Mar
If you or someone you know is considering breast augmentation, it is important to realize that, depending on the age you are when you have the procedure, breast implants do not always last a lifetime. And, unfortunately, there's no way to predict the precise lifespan of a b...
View More23
Mar
With the ability to transform a person's looks, plastic surgery procedures are popular for every age group. Most plastic surgery procedures are not medically necessary which complicates the ability to know the exact numbers of people who willingly go under the knife each ye...
View More23
Mar
The 60's were a time of political unrest and sweeping societal changes in this country. The Hippie movement saw men growing their hair long and women burning their bras. Apropos, the 60’s also gave birth to the first silicone breast implant. Throughout the late 19th C...
View More23
Mar
A recent report of the untimely death of a 23-year-old American woman whose death is related to a liposuction procedure performed in the Dominican Republic brings to mind the inherent dangers of medical tourism. Despite its popularity in recent years, this recent tragedy is a rem...
View More23
Mar
For decades there have been myths surrounding the world of plastic surgery. While some of those myths have been dispelled, there are some people who are still doubtful largely as a result of lingering misinformation. Plastic surgery has a long history. The use of the word “p...
View More23
Mar
A popular post-pregnancy procedure very often associated with the “mommy makeover”, the tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, removes loose skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the muscles so that the tummy appears flat and toned. This cosmetic procedure restores a woma...
View More© Maine Plastic Surgery. All Rights Reserved.
