Pectoral augmentation — or “pec implants” — adds definition and contour to your chest. It can be used as: Successful pec augmentation uses a silicone gel implant to extend the depth of your muscle so it appears more chiseled and defined. This surgery focuses on your upper chest where your pectoral muscles are, right overContinue reading “Pectoral Implants”
Monthly Archives: February 2023
Calfplasty
The shape of the calf depends largely on genetic characteristics, but muscle deformity can also occur due to an accident. This problem affects not only the leg but the overall appearance and can even cause a lack of self-confidence and self-esteem. During calfplasty under anesthesia the surgeon makes the surgical incision in the knee flexionContinue reading “Calfplasty”
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Clear Aligners
What Are the Benefits of Clear Aligners? Aligners offer some benefits that metal braces don’t. For example, aligners allow for easier brushing and flossing since they’re removed for cleaning. Plus, food won’t get stuck like metal brackets. The most significant benefit is that clear aligners are nearly invisible, meaning many people won’t be able toContinue reading “Clear Aligners”
Dentures
Types of Dentures A conventional complete denture is placed in a patient’s mouth after the remaining teeth are removed, and tissues have healed, which may take several months. An immediate complete denture is inserted as soon as the remaining teeth are removed. The dentist takes measurements and makes models of the patient’s jaws during aContinue reading “Dentures”
Dental Restoration
What Is an Inlay? A dental inlay is a pre-molded filling fitted into the grooves of your tooth. It’s most often used as restoration for cavities (also known as dental caries) that are centered in your tooth instead of along the outer edges or “cusps.” These cavities have usually not progressed into more extensive toothContinue reading “Dental Restoration”
Dental Implants
What Are Subperiosteal Implants? Subperiosteal implants rest on top of the jawbone and under your gum tissue. Through osseointegration, they fasten to your jawbone over time. There are a few reasons your dental professional may recommend them over the more commonly used endosteal implants. For example, you may have bone loss in your jaw, orContinue reading “Dental Implants”
Crowns
Why Would I Need a Crown? What are Dental Crowns Made Of? If you’ve always wanted a golden crown, you might be able to have one – in your mouth. However, not all crown materials are mined. Some are scientifically developed or designed from other natural substances, according to the National Center for Biotechnology InformationContinue reading “Crowns”
Veneers
What Are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain shaped to fit over the front side of your tooth. The material matches the shape and color of your permanent teeth for a look so natural that it’s difficult to tell them apart from your other teeth. Choosing porcelain veneers comes with several advantages,Continue reading “Veneers”
Submental Liposuction
Submental or neck liposuction is a procedure involving liposuction of the neck and jaw line to remove localized fat deposits. This procedure can improve the contour of the neck for a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance What is the procedure like? Submental liposuction works through the removal of fat close to the undersurface of theContinue reading “Submental Liposuction”
Facelift
A face-lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure to create a younger look in the face. The procedure can reduce sagging skin. It can also help smooth folds of skin on the cheeks and jawline. A face-lift is also called a rhytidectomy. What is the procedure like? Depending on the degree of change you’d like toContinue reading “Facelift”
Hair Transplant
When we hear the word ‘transplant’, initial connotations of liver, kidney, or heart transplants may spring to mind; it’s something that is donated from one person to another. With a hair transplant however, the hair used is your own. What is the procedure like? A modern hair transplant simply takes some of the hair youContinue reading “Hair Transplant”