18
Apr
How to Perform the Gynecomastia Pinch Test
The gynecomastia pinch test is a simple, non-invasive medical test that can be performed to determine whether you have gynecomastia or not. This test can be performed by you or by your plastic surgeon or primary care physician. Then you can consider if gynecomastia in Beverly Hi...
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18
Apr
Thigh Lift Recovery Time?
Are you worried about loose, sagging skin in your inner or outer thigh area? Do you have excess upper leg skin following massive, rapid weight loss? Do you think your self-confidence would improve significantly if your upper leg skin was tighter and smoother? If so, you may be a...
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18
Apr
Tummy Tuck Preparation Checklist
Tummy tuck preparation begins and ends with you — the patient! While your chosen plastic surgeon is naturally going to be critical to the success of your surgical procedure, it's also important that you be prepared for both the surgery itself and your recovery. As yo...
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18
Apr
7 Questions to Ask at Your Plastic Surgeon Consultation
All major cosmetic surgeries require a plastic surgeon consultation before an operation can be booked. This is a crucial appointment for patients. At it, you will meet with your surgeon to discuss your goals, go over your medical history, and review your options for treatment. N...
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18
Apr
Marijuana and Gynecomastia: Are They Related?
At first glance, it may seem odd to put marijuana and gynecomastia in the same sentence. What could they have in common? However, as it turns out, the two may be linked. In this article, we'll take a closer look at this and also discuss the most common proven causes of gyn...
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18
Apr
What Are the Benefits of Plastic Surgery?
In some ways, plastic surgery has the habit of getting a bad rap. To a layperson who's never undergone a procedure, for example, this area of medicine might be associated with vanity or being superficial. In truth, however, when we zoom out, plastic surgery is simply a way...
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18
Apr
Can You Exercise After Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Exercise after a tummy tuck is strictly prohibited until your surgeon allows it. Why? Because you can seriously injure yourself if you exercise too soon after surgery. And you can also spoil or alter your results. In this article, we'll explore when most patients should be...
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18
Apr
What Is a Hybrid Tummy Tuck?
If you've been considering a tummy tuck(abdominoplasty), but aren’t sure whether you need a full tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck, consider that there is also a third alternative: the hybrid tummy tuck. In this article, we’ll outline what a hybrid tummy tuck is...
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18
Apr
What Are the Main Gynecomastia Causes?
Gynecomastia is the most common breast disorder among males. The condition, characterized by enlarged breast tissue in men, can cause emotional discomfort and sometimes even physical breast pain. But what are the gynecomastia causes? At Galanis Plastic Surgery, we understand the...
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18
Apr
Choosing the Best Blepharoplasty Surgeon
Do you have sagging eyelids or drooping eyelids and are concerned about under eye bags giving you an older and tired looking appearance? You may benefit from upper eyelid surgery or lower eyelid surgery depending on what's specifically bothering you. And for this, you&rsqu...
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18
Apr
Types of Face Lifts: A Guide
A face lift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a facial plastic surgery that aims to reduce lines, wrinkles, sagging, and looseness in the face and neck. Various types of face lifts exist and can be used depending on the patient's specific motivations and unique anatomy. Wh...
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18
Apr
What to Know Before a Lower Face and Neck Lift
When compared with a traditional facelift, which rejuvenates the entire face, a lower face and neck lift only focuses on the lower third of the face. While, in some ways, this may cause patients to think this means the lower face and neck lift is suboptimal, in actuality, there...
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