When you think of hair transplant surgery do you imagine an invasive procedure that leaves you in pain and with a visible scar? With a modern system called Neograft, Pittsburgh residents can get the full head of hair they’ve been longing for without the pain or hassle of old-fashioned hair transplant procedures. This procedure is changing...
View MoreMen and women have a wide range of treatment options when it comes to restoring youthful skin with a revitalized appearance. From topical treatment products to invasive facelift surgeries, patients are flocking to their physicians with questions about how to look and feel great. Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most advanced forms of age...
View MoreA recent report by the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons notes that adolescent male self-esteem and self-image are negatively affected by gynecomastia. More commonly known as male breasts, gynecomastia causes excess deposition of fat tissue around the breast area. This type of body flaw has been shown to compromise...
View MoreInitially viewed as an elective cosmetic surgical procedure to help improve a patient’s appearance, rhinoplasty may now help extend a patient’s life. Many studies have shown that individuals who suffer from sleep apnea are almost 30 percent more likely to have a heart attack or die than those that do not have sleep apnea. Most commonly...
View MoreAre you wondering if laser tattoo removal is right for you? Youth is a time of experimentation. Many individuals work at discovering their identity and try out new things along the way. During this time, boys and girls make new friends and listen to new music. They find out what they like and don’t like. Many adults look back on their formative...
View MoreThe American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has recently released data of patient-reported outcomes on satisfaction after breast augmentation surgery. The ASPS used the BREAST-Q questionnaire to evaluate overall outcome, satisfaction, sexuality, self-esteem, and physical health in 128 women who underwent breast reconstruction surgery. One of...
View MoreWhile most physicians will counsel that abdominoplasty results can be easily reversed with poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle, studies are showing that many women enjoy long-lasting weight loss benefits. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has released data on an informational study published earlier this year in their official medical...
View MoreWhen you are considering cosmetic surgery in Pittsburgh, the colder months are a better time to follow through with your aesthetic goals. It can be a busy season for plastic surgeons, but special discounts are readily available at this time of year and it may be a more ideal time to have procedures and start healing. The winter months provide the...
View MoreA new classification system for fat cell grafting may improve an already solid medical technique to decrease signs of aging, repair wounds, and enhance body modifications such as breast augmentation. Fat cell grafting is the process of removing fat cells from one part of the body and implanting them in another part of the body. This technique is...
View MoreWhen you think of special moments shared between mothers and daughters, you may think of a conversation over a cup of coffee, a day of shopping, or an afternoon matinee. But thousands of other mother-daughter pairs are partnering up to have plastic surgery together. While mom may want a tummy tuck, her daughter can undergo a breast augmentation....
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