Repairing a Torn Earlobe

March 31st, 2018 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Earlobes may not seem crucial, when one is torn, they can be disfiguring. The soft cartilage can easily be torn and will often heal oddly, which can be embarrassing for some people. To repair an earlobe, minor cosmetic surgery is needed to make the two pieces whole again.

Causes of Torn Earlobes

The most common cause of torn earlobes is earrings. Heavy earrings can stretch the holes in the earlobe and create a thin piece of cartilage holding the jewelry in place. Add extra pressure of talking on the phone or wearing headphones, and the hole can become even larger. It can only take a slight tug on an earring to tear through the thin cartilage, leaving the earlobe in two pieces.

Earlobes can also be torn due to trauma or other injuries, especially when the ears are pierced. An earring can get caught during an accident and tear through the lobe.

Undergoing Earlobe Surgery

The good news is that torn earlobe repair can be done quickly by a plastic surgeon. In most cases, the lobe can be carefully sewn back together during an office visit. Local anesthesia is usually all that is needed while the surgeon puts the pieces of the lobe back together. If done successfully, some people can wear earrings again once the lobe has been completely healed, although they may need to have the lobe re-pierced.

If you have an earlobe that has torn or been disfigured, call a local plastic surgeon that specializes in cosmetic ear repairs. Most earlobes can be repaired quickly and made whole again with an outpatient cosmetic procedure to fix the damaged cartilage.

Posted on behalf of:
Maurice M. Khosh, MD, FACS
580 Park Avenue, Suite 1BE
New York, NY 10065
212-339-9988

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Surgical and Non-Surgical Options for a Double Chin

February 17th, 2018 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Do you have an extra chin that is hovering below your actual chin? Excess fat under the chin, or the “double chin,” affects both men and women of all ages. This can make the face look chubby and detracts from the jaw and neck line. To remove the double chin, there are surgical and non-surgical options available through plastic surgery clinics. Here are the solutions for removing your double or extra chin.

Plastic Surgery for Double Chins

The double chin can be removed through surgical procedures. For younger people with fatty deposits under the chin, liposuction can be used to remove the extra fat and help define the chin and neck. Older men and women with a double chin may have both fat and excess or sagging skin that needs removal and tightening. A neck lift, which removes the fat through liposuction and tightens the sagging skin, may be the best option for aging double chins.

Non-Surgical Option for Reducing the Double Chin

There is a non-surgical option for reducing fat deposits under the chin. Kybella is an injectable treatment for double chins. This medication is injected into the fat deposits under the chin and attacks the fat cells; the cells disintegrate and are reabsorbed into the body. The fatty area under the chin shrinks, revealing a more defined chin and thinner neck area without the need for surgery. However, Kybella will not tighten sagging skin, which may need surgical lifting once the fat deposits disappear.

If you have a double chin, there are options available to remove those fatty deposits and loose skin. Contact your local facial plastic surgeon to discuss the surgical and non-surgical solutions for double chins.

Posted on behalf of:
Maurice M. Khosh, MD, FACS
580 Park Avenue, Suite 1BE
New York, NY 10065
212-339-9988

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Eyebrow Tinting: Stop Wasting Time Doing Your Eyebrows

February 17th, 2018 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Well-defined eyebrows are the trend, but it can be time consuming to accomplish this look every day. If you have light or sparse eyebrows, enhancing them with liners can take practice and time. Wake up with beautiful eyebrows with a quick tinting procedure. Your brows can look thicker and darker in a short session at your local plastic surgeon’s med spa. You can save time off your cosmetic routine each day and have eyebrows that look naturally beautiful all day, and all night, long.

Eyebrow tinting is comparable the procedure used for darkening eyelashes. Tint is added to the hair on your brows, making them appear darker and more defined. This is a quick procedure; you can have it done in less than an hour at most reputable med spas. You can choose the exact color and darkness you prefer, with the tinting lasting for approximately 4-6 weeks.

While eyebrow tinting can save you time and enhance your appearance, it is important to choose a quality med spa for your procedure. Ask ahead of time what types of dye is used and how long the procedure will take. A reputable med spa will only use natural dyes that are safe for use around your eyes and will not irritate the gentle skin in this area. Many quality eyebrow dyes are made with plant-based, natural ingredients that are safe for your skin and eyes.

Enjoy the benefits of darker, fuller-appearing eyebrows with tinting. Imagine the time you can save each morning when you get ready for your day. Plus, you have the advantage of eyebrows that stay dark and full all day, even when they are wet. Treat yourself to more time and an enhanced look with a trip to your local plastic surgeon’s med spa today for eyebrow tinting.

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Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery LLC
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast #910
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 936-6665

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Does a Strawberry Mark Need Treatment?

February 17th, 2018 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Some infants form a hemangioma within a few days after they are born. These “strawberry marks” start as a pinkish mark and grow and darken over the first several months of the child’s life. These lesions or birthmarks often appear on the head or neck, making them very visible. However, between the first and fifth year, this type of infantile hemangioma tends to shrink and fade. Is it necessary to seek treatment for these skin growths?

While many of these strawberry marks can fade on their own, they should always be monitored by a specialist. These growths can be risky if they begin to grow on or near the eye, or begin to restrict breathing if they are on the neck. Other possible complications of hemangiomas include ulceration, interference with organs and infection. Monitoring these growths for these possible complications is important to protect the child’s health.

Treatment Options for Hemangiomas

Some hemangiomas can be treated with medications or laser therapy if they are causing medical issues. However, surgical removal is also an option. This is a very specialized procedure, with a limited number of surgeons around the country that have successfully performed this intricate surgery. This procedure is usually performed by a plastic surgeon that specializes in vascular and pediatric surgeries. It is important that the surgeon can remove the growth while minimizing the scarring for the benefit of the child.

If your child is born with a strawberry mark, make sure to have the growth monitored for possible complications. In most cases, the mark will fade on its own, but seek the care of a qualified pediatric plastic surgeon if treatment is needed.

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Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery
120 South Spalding Drive #236
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 288-0641

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Visiting a Plastic Surgeon Can Change Your Life

October 4th, 2017 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Whether we like it or not, appearance matters. What you look like affects how others perceive you and how you perceive yourself. When you are unhappy with the way you look, it can impact many areas of your life. You may feel less confident in social or professional situations. If a change in your appearance can make you feel better about yourself, it can have an astounding effect your mood and outlook. Seeking the help of a plastic surgeon can change your life.

Plastic surgery is not just for vanity’s sake; it can make a deeper difference for many people. Many people have defects or injuries that make them self-conscious that can be fixed through plastic surgery. Birthmarks can be faded or removed; ear, nose or other facial deformities can be corrected. For those with congenital defects, facial reconstructive surgery can make them feel “normal” for the first time in their lives.

Even if the changes you want to make are for purely appearance’s sake, if it will help you feel more confident, it is worth the investment. Changing the shape of your nose, changing the size of your breasts or undergoing liposuction for body contouring can all have a positive impact on your confidence level. A plastic surgeon can help you determine what changes can be made for improvement and advise you against certain procedures if your expectations are realistic. Understanding what can be done and the limits to plastic surgery is important to feeling satisfied with your results.

You deserve to feel happy about what you see when you look in the mirror. If you have a problem area you would like changed, make an appointment with your local plastic surgeon to learn more about the options available.

Posted on behalf of:
Sanaz Harirchian, M.D.
9230 Katy Fwy Suite 600
Houston, TX 77055
713-791-0700

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How Your Plastic Surgeon Can Help You Look Years Younger

October 4th, 2017 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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The fountain of youth is only a myth, or is it? More and more you see celebrities and other famous personalities that seem to have found the fountain of youth. Men and women in their fifties, sixties and older are looking better than ever. The secret most likely is not a pool of water but a talented plastic surgeon.

Years ago, when someone chose to have plastic surgery to combat age, it could be obvious. The facelift – elevating sagging skin around the midface, mouth, jaw and neck – has been used for decades, but with varying results. Older techniques could leave the patient looking “overdone” or artificial. However, the surgery options available now are subtle but effective, looking more natural.

Surgical options to help you look younger still include the facelift, but in many different variations and with improved techniques. “Mini” facelifts can be performed to only address the midface region or full facelifts can eliminate sagging throughout the face. Instead of only elevating the skin, which can appear “fake” and quickly revert, advanced facelifts elevate the muscle and tissue under the skin. This creates a more natural appearance that lasts for years longer than traditional facelifts.

Other surgical and non-surgical options to turn back the hands of time include:

  • Brow lifts
  • Eye lifts
  • Dermal fillers
  • Botox
  • Dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser therapy

Slowing the aging process is possible, especially if you have a talented plastic surgeon. Many people begin in the late thirties or early forties with non-surgical options to keep their skin and face looking youthful, choosing surgical methods once aging affects the muscles and tissue under the skin.

If you are interested in learning more about how to look years younger, make an appointment with your local plastic surgeon.

Posted on behalf of:
Maurice M. Khosh, MD, FACS
580 Park Avenue, Suite 1BE
New York, NY 10065
212-339-9988

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Are You Hiding Your Upper Arms?

August 9th, 2016 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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As the warmer weather approaches, tank tops, swimsuits and sundresses are all begging you to ditch the sleeves and bare your arms. But if you have extra skin or fat on your upper arms, you may be clutching your long sleeve shirts and wishing for summer to be over. Don’t miss out of the summer fashions and cool clothing – instead of hiding your arms, consider a cosmetic surgery solution.

Heavy upper arms can be difficult to lose through diet and exercise. For some, it is a genetic issue; many women have ‘matronly’ arms, even when they are at a healthy weight. For others, it could be leftover skin from weight loss or skin that has sagged due to age. Cosmetic surgery options can target this problem area and give you upper arms that are ready to be exposed in those cute summer outfits.

There are two main surgical procedures that can address upper arms that have excess fat or skin: arm lifts and liposuction. An arm lift is better for those that have excess or sagging skin, usually from age or weight loss. The lift can remove the excess skin and tighten the upper arm area. Liposuction is for those who just have extra fat on their arms that they want reduced. Even if you have always had heavy arms, liposuction can permanently remove the fat and create arms that are slender.

Let your arms come out of hiding this summer! Contact your local plastic surgeon that offers arm lifts or liposuction to address that problem area. You will feel more self-confident and finally get to wear the fun summer outfits that you have been avoiding.

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Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.C.
2001 Peacthree Road #630
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 355-3566

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5 Common Cosmetic Surgery Procedures for Models

January 6th, 2016 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Models and actors often look like they are flawless, making many jealous of their luck to be born with such beautiful genes. However, although they may have been blessed with good looks, a large portion of models and actors do use cosmetic surgery to enhance their appearance. Whether you are an aspiring model or actor, or just want to look like one, you should know what those in the profession are doing to look their best. Here are 5 of the top cosmetic surgeries used by models.

  1. Lip enhancement. The mouth and smile is important to anyone in front of the camera. Many models undergo lip enhancement or refinement to define their lips or make them fuller, especially as they age.
  2. Rhinoplasty. One of the common trademarks in the entertainment industry is a beautifully crafted nose. Many actors and models have had rhinoplasty to refine the shape of this prominent feature.
  3. Skin resurfacing. The advanced digital image of HD on television and in cinema makes it necessary for models and actresses to have flawless skin. Skin resurfacing is a common procedure used to refine the skin’s surface, reduce blemishes and minimize imperfections.
  4. Injectables. A model or actor’s best friend is the cosmetic injectable. From Botox to dermal fillers, most injectables require little or no downtime and can help these professionals look their best without undergoing the knife.
  5. Asymmetry. A slight difference in a facial feature on one side of the face can cause imbalance of symmetry. Cosmetic surgery to change a nostril or eyelid to match the other side of the face is common in the meticulous world of models and actors.

If you want to look your best in the competitive world of entertainment, an experienced plastic surgeon is a necessity. Don’t be surprised to see a well-known face when visiting a local plastic surgeon.

Posted on behalf of:
Hunter Moyer, MD
1400 Northside Forsyth Dr.  #390
Cumming, GA 30041
(404)  250-3393

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Do You have Excess Skin from Weight Loss?

January 6th, 2016 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Many people have fought the battle of the bulge and won, just to find themselves living with excess skin. Although the extra fat on their body may be gone, the skin is still the same size it was when they were larger. Although in some areas the skin may tighten with the fat loss, many people who were very overweight have sagging skin on their upper arms, stomach and thighs. After all the hard work to lose the fat, being left with this flabby skin can deter from their new shape. But body contouring can help reduce excess skin and give these people the shape they deserve.

How Body Contouring Works

No amount of exercising or topical creams can shrink excessive skin leftover from weight loss. Once the elasticity is lost, the excess skin that once covered a larger tummy or thick thighs just hangs loosely. Even if the muscles underneath are toned and tight, it is impossible to see their shape under this curtain of skin. Body contouring is an effective way to remove this covering to reveal a fitter, slimmer body underneath.

Body contouring involves removing much of this excess skin and forming a tighter skin surface in problem areas like the stomach. Although there will be incision marks that will leave some scars from the surgery, many talented plastic surgeons are able to minimize these scars by placing them strategically in hard-to-see areas. Even with a few scars, the results can be astonishing, creating a beautifully shaped body without the excessive skin in the way.

If you are embarrassed of the excess skin that has been left after you worked so hard to lose weight, talk to your local plastic surgeon about body contouring. It might be the final step you need to get the shape you deserve.

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Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery
120 South Spalding Drive #236
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 288-0641

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Quick and Easy Removal of Skin Tags

February 24th, 2015 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Almost everyone will experience a skin tag at one point or another during their lifetime. These small skin formations are usually not harmful, yet can be uncomfortable or unattractive. Skin tags are usually just a collection of normal skin cells growing into a protruding bump, usually in areas where skin rubs together, such as an armpit or eyelid. Regardless of the cause of the skin tag, most people would prefer to be free of these unattractive growths.

Removing Skin Tags

Most skin tags will not cause any health problems, although some can become infected. Yet even though they aren’t dangerous, they’re also not a welcome development for many people. These small bumps can be embarrassing, especially when they are located in prominent areas on the neck, face or eyelids. Luckily, having them removed is a simple procedure.

A professional plastic surgeon can quickly and virtually painlessly remove skin tags in one office visit. There are several ways to remove these formations, depending on the size and placement. In most cases, the procedure takes only a short period of time, healing quickly once it is removed. People who have several of these tags can often have all of them removed in one appointment.

Most skin tags are benign growths which are not harmful. However, by consulting a plastic surgeon you can have any skin formations inspected by a skin expert who can remove the skin tag and have it tested if there are any concerns of cancerous cells. It’s the safest and most effective way to remove skin tags, giving you back smooth skin and peace of mind.

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Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.C.
2001 Peacthree Road #630
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 355-3566

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