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Five Factors to Consider Before Plastic SurgeryNovember 06, 2014
Deciding to undergo a plastic surgery procedure is a highly personal decision for each patient. After all, the patient is the one who will live with the result of the procedure. Because this decision is so personal, no two patients will have the same reasons for wanting to undergo plastic surgery. In some cases, patients may wish to offset the aging process and achieve a more youthful appearance. In other cases, patients may need a reconstructive procedure, such as breast reconstruction...Read More
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Breast Reconstruction and FSAsOctober 30, 2014
Breast reconstruction procedures can rebuild the breasts and restore a woman’s appearance after undergoing mastectomy or lumpectomy to treat breast cancer. The procedure can greatly improve a patient’s quality of life and self-esteem by giving her back the feminine figure she once had. Indeed, the decision to undergo breast reconstruction can be difficult, but after reaching this final stage of recovery, patients can finally move on with their lives.
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BOTOX® Cosmetic for Migraine HeadachesOctober 29, 2014
BOTOX® Cosmetic is perhaps best known for its ability to smooth out lines and wrinkles on the face. However, BOTOX® Cosmetic originally started out as a treatment for tremors. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also approved BOTOX® Cosmetic for yet another medical use in October of 2010. Based on the results of two large studies published first online in the March 2010 issue of the clinical medical journal Cephalalgia, the...Read More
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Cosmetic Surgery and Body ImageOctober 28, 2014
When prospective patients come to see the surgeons at Crawford Plastic Surgery for an initial consultation visit, they will be asked why they made the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery. Almost universally, patients respond that they want to improve their body image. Whether patients are unhappy with the size of their breasts or the shape of their nose, they all want to feel better about the shape and size of their bodies. This concern with body image would seem to be true for all cosmetic...Read More
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Society has long held that certain facial features were undesirable or unattractive. An undefined chin is seen as evidence that the person was weak or untrustworthy. Somebody with a gaunt appearance to the cheeks is seen as ghoulish or creepy. For women, a long, hollowed face was seen as unattractive. A person with an undefined chin or very hollow cheeks may feel self conscious about his or her appearance. This can eventually lead to embarrassment and even social anxiety about the appearance...Read More
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The Dos and Don’ts of Cosmetic SurgeryAugust 27, 2014
The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is deeply personal for most individuals. Their decision often stems from a desire to improve their appearance, whether through rhinoplasty, facelift, breast augmentation, or other cosmetic surgical procedures. Because this decision is so personal, the surgeons at Crawford Plastic Surgery strongly suggest that potential patients have a very clear idea of what cosmetic surgery can and can’t do, and what the patient can do to increase his or her chances...Read More
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Breast Augmentation CandidatesJuly 26, 2014
There are many different factors that make a person a good candidate for a breast augmentation surgery. Age and health are two major factors when it comes to breast augmentations, but there a few other factors that may affect a patient’s candidacy. Consulting a plastic surgeon is the best way to be absolutely sure that a patient is a good candidate for a plastic surgery, but here are a few guidelines that can help individuals know whether or not they might be able to have a breast...Read More
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While genetics generally dictate where body fat accumulates, there are areas specific to both men and women that are more likely to be affected by excess fat, whether or not the individual is being conscientious about a diet and exercise routine. No matter how hard a person works out or how balanced his or her diet is, there is still going to be some fat accumulation.
Fat is essential for the body to function properly, which is why women who do not have a high enough fat percentage...Read More
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Transaxillary Breast Augmentation TechniqueJuly 08, 2014
It is not uncommon for patients who come to see Dr. Crawford for a consultation about a breast augmentation procedure to be concerned about possible excessive scarring from the procedure. After all, the reason many patients opt for cosmetic surgery is to enhance their appearance. Unsightly scars might very well detract from that. One way in which the possibility of excessive scarring can be reduced is by using a transaxillary procedure to place the breast implants rather than the...Read More
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Pros and Cons of Saline Breast ImplantsJune 10, 2014
There are a number of choices that women who wish to have breast augmentation will need to make. Among these are implant size and profile (the ratio of the width to the height of the implant), if the implant will be placed in front or behind the pectoral chest muscles, as well as the technique for inserting the implants. However, the first, and perhaps most important, decision will be whether to go with silicone or...Read More
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