You certainly cannot believe everything you read about cosmetic surgery because much of it is simply false. This area of medicine is surrounded by myth much of the time because many people are too embarrassed to ask their practitioners the truth. Here are four of the top myths that patients believe and the truth that…
Botox is well-known as a treatment for fine lines and wrinkles that form when you make certain expressions. However, increasing numbers of people are choosing to use Botox earlier in life. Whereas it was once mainly a treatment for people in their 40s to 60s, it is now popular among those in their 20s and…
When you come in to the OC Cosmetic Surgery Clinique, you may want to make a single change to your face or body. On the other hand, you may have multiple areas that you want to address. In this case, your biggest question may be how many procedures you need to go through in order…
Bags and sagging around the eyes can be surprisingly common especially as one age. Initially, these unwelcome bags may be due to long nights or poor hydration. However, over time, this fragile under-eye skin can get stretched out and may appear droopy no matter how well one cares for it. This may be due to…
A facelift surgery is an excellent way to get rid of deep wrinkles and sagging skin around your lower face. Most likely, you already have preconceived ideas about who is best able to receive a facelift. You may believe they are only for people of a certain socioeconomic status or for very old individuals who…
There are multiple reasons why men and women who want to improve the looks of their bodies decide to have more than one cosmetic procedure accomplished while they are under anesthesia. They may not want the extensive downtime of having to recover from two surgeries separately, or they may not want to pay for two…
Individuals who are looking for non-surgical ways to tighten their skin, tone their thighs, improve signs of aging on the face and decrease fine lines and wrinkles may be considering heading to the local medispa, or medical spa. After all, why not enjoy oneself while improving the body? Medical spas are often loaded with creature…
Summer may seem like a great time to get a beauty treatment for the skin or undergo a cosmetic surgery. Individuals may have more free time than they do during the school year and the busy holiday season and may feel that their skin will heal better by not being covered up by heavy layers…
Women who are considering breast implants must carefully consider their goals and personal health concerns carefully before scheduling breast augmentations. Not all patients are right for this procedure, and patients should be aware of surgical risks prior to going under the knife. One question that comes up is whether breast augmentation increases one’s risk of…
Dimpleplasty, which is the creation of the “designer dimple,” has become increasingly popular recently especially among millennials. One of the major reasons for this is that women want to look like movie stars, such as Jennifer Garner, who are deemed beautiful because of their deep dimples. This trend is in full force in the U.S.…
Almost anyone would agree that a flat tummy with no signs of sagging skin is ideal. However, it is not always as simple as one would think to achieve this look. Even after years of dedicated dieting and exercise, some men and women find that they have stubborn pockets of fat that do not respond…
If the eyes truly are the window to the soul, then they must be kept healthy and bright to provide a vibrant, uplifted look. Whether or not they provide a glimpse into the soul, they do provide a major part of the picture of how well one’s face is aging. The eyes have some of…
Botox has been used successfully for anti-aging concerns for several decades. Botox is made from the botulinum toxin that is known as a powerful neurotoxin. When Botox is given via an injection, it can paralyze the muscles. Therefore, Botox has a variety of uses, from decreasing perspiration to treating crossed eyes. In the cosmetic sector,…
Some believe that to change the look of their faces or bodies, they must undergo a lengthy procedure under general anesthesia and go through an extended recovery period as they allow their bodies to return to normal. While major changes may require this type of commitment, there are numerous procedures these days that can be…
Gynecomastia refers to male breast enlargement. This can be a very distressing symptom for men who may feel so self-conscious about their bodies that they are reluctant to show their bare chests in public or even private settings and may wear compression shirts to keep the breast tissue as flat as possible. Some may think…
A psychiatric survey has shown that approximately 30% of surgery patients have more anxiety over the anesthesia than they have over the surgery itself. Most of this is due to fear of the unknown. Many patients are concerned that they will not wake up again or that they will experience life-altering symptoms, such as paralysis,…
Men and women who are wanting to turn back the hands of time on their faces or on the rest of their bodies may want to turn to specialized lasers that produce amazing results noninvasively. Lasers can correct numerous skin concerns by combining the effects of heat and light to stimulate the production of collagen…
Women who are considering getting implants may wonder whether it is best to have the procedure performed while they are young or whether they should wait until they are older for the best results. The answer is simple yet complex. The right age for breast augmentation varies between women based on needs, desires, future plans…
As with any time one’s body is cut, cosmetic surgery will leave behind some scarring. Many times, Dr. Tavoussi can hide the incisions so that they will not be readily visible. For example, tummy tuck incisions are often hidden beneath the bikini line. However, for personal reasons, men and women will want to do their…
A breast augmentation enhances the size and shape of the breasts to improve their look as well as the feeling that the woman has about them. Many instructions will be given post-surgery. However, wearing a bra is a frequently asked question from many patients. Understanding what type of bra to wear and how often to…