Nothing is more precious than your children’s health and well-being. When a child is born with a rare congenital deformity that can be corrected, parents will want to seek out the best, most compassionate, professional medical care. A perfect example is with microtia, which occurs when the outer part of the ear does not develop
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Telemedicine in Plastic Surgery: What We Can See Online
Once upon a time, family doctors and other medical specialists used to make house calls. If you couldn’t make it to the doctor’s office, the office would in effect come to you. But those days are over … or are they? Today, access to your doctor or specialist is literally at your fingertips with the
Read MorePost-Op Tips from Your Plastic Surgeon
After months of research, debate, and consultations with plastic surgeons, you finally decided to go through with the plastic surgery of your choice. Your surgeon answered all of your questions and gave you pre-op instructions to follow before your surgery. Now, it is after surgery, and time for the surgeon to examine the results of
Read MoreChoosing the Right Doctor for Breast Surgery
With medical technology always evolving to improve patient outcomes, there are less invasive surgical procedures, shorter recovery and downtime, and reduced complication & risks within the world of plastic surgery. Women considering breast surgery for a variety of reasons now have more options to choose from than ever before, and can be more confident in
Read MoreNot Only for Women: Should You See a Plastic Surgeon for Male Breast Reduction?
It is true that we live in a culture and society where appearance matters, and youth and beauty are prized, not just with women, but for men too. Contrary to what you might be thinking, plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures are not just for women. Research by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has shown
Read MoreHaving Plastic Surgery Safely in the Virgin Islands
Whenever you hear that someone has gone abroad to receive plastic surgery of any kind (tummy tucks, breast implants, facelift), I am sure you have cringed and questioned the intelligence of the overall idea. However, the stories you hear are mainly because those people flocked to another country without doing their research, and went with
Read MorePlastic Surgeon: From the Perspective of a Former Model Plastic Surgeon
Why Have Plastic Surgery? There is no one correct answer for this question. Each person who decides to have surgery comes to it with different life experiences, different needs, different goals, and different ideas about aesthetics and beauty. Dr. Yates knows, better than most, that the most important thing about the answer to this question
Read MoreWhat is a Thigh Lift?
Losing a significant amount of weight can be an accomplishment to be proud of, as well as giving yourself the gift of a healthier body. Becoming healthy and being proud of the skin you are in, can help your confidence and self-esteem soar. Unfortunately, for many people, that excitement and that moment when they step
Read MoreWhat to Look For in a Pediatric Plastic Surgeon?
All children become sick or injured at some point, and most of those problems can be examined and treated by a pediatrician. However, pediatricians are not the only type of doctor with special training for treating children. A pediatric plastic surgeon is qualified to treat children who need surgery to fix a deformity caused by
Read MorePlastic Surgery: Beyond Cosmetic Benefits and Physical Appearance
Many men and women consider plastic surgery procedures for many reasons other than appearance alone. The reasons that people have for undergoing plastic surgery are often varied and personal. There are several benefits that individuals share when they opt for cosmetic surgery, regardless of what their reasons for undergoing the procedure may be. The question
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