Twenty eight-year old Joanne Whittle had always been happy with her slender figure. However, her body contour significantly changed after she gave birth to her son. After putting on four stones to her weight, Joanne had lots of sagging skin and fat, especially around her abdominal area. This was even when she religiously exercised to lose weight. This made Joanne very self-conscious of her tummy. She would even wear baggy clothes just to cover up the protruding stomach. While Joanne was losing her self-esteem, her boyfriend was not worried and even asked for her hand in marriage in 2007. The...

Cosmetic plastic surgery does more than enhance physical features. It allows patients to feel better about their bodies, thereby improving self-esteem. Thirty four-year old Christine Destefano, for instance, was the subject of much teasing during her childhood years because of her nose. While the teasing stopped as Christine grew, her self-confidence was affected so much that she would feel uncomfortable when facing others. This all changed after her nasal reconstruction surgery, more commonly known as a nose job. Christine’s lack of confidence inspired her to turn to nip and tuck surgical...

Fiona Beaumont always had a lack in self-confidence because of her small breast size. Too add to her woes, when she gave birth to her daughter, her breasts vanished altogether. With a crushed self-confidence and a wedding fast approaching, Fiona then decided that it was high time to undergo breast enlargement surgery. Amazingly, Fiona’s partner was very supportive and both of them took out a considerable amount out of their savings to pay for the operation. Today, Fiona has a shapelier buxom figure and she is so glad that she had the boob job done. She also looked fantastic on her wedding...

Dermal filling is a method that aims to smooth the skin from furrows, facial and lip lines, dimples and crow’s feet by stretching the space under them with a special filler injection. This procedure is suitable for plumping the lips and smoothing out wrinkles on the face. As people grow older, the skin loses its fat and collagen, gradually leaving the skin to sag and form wrinkles and lines, which is why this treatment is suitable for adults, provided that they have consulted their doctor about it. However, there are younger people, particularly those in their teens to twenties, who want...

A tummy tuck, otherwise known as an abdominal reduction surgery or abdominoplasty, is a major surgical method for smoothing and flattening the stomach by taking out excess skin and fat, leaving the muscles of the abdominal wall tightened. The procedure usually lasts about two to five hours and may have temporary side effects such as soreness, swelling and numbness of the abdominal skin. Since it is a major surgery, initial recovery might take two to four weeks. You can do strenuous activities in four to six weeks. However, the flattening and fading of the scars may take a few months to a few...

Spider veins are mostly found on the legs and face. They are the cause of a dilation of a small group of blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. They appear like purple or reddish sunbursts, or a web-like pattern. Varicose veins are effects of enlarged or swollen blood vessels that are caused by a weakening in the vein valves or wall. Unlike the spider veins, varicose veins are found deeper in the skin and they look raised and blue. Although the cause of the swelling is still unknown (hormonal changes, heredity and pregnancy are said to be contributing elements), doctors believe it...

Most people get tattoos because it marks something significant in their life, while others just want them because they think tattoos look good. There are various reasons why people want to get rid of the tattoos in their body. Some want them removed because they think it is not as important as when they first had it. One of the most popular procedures today is surgical excision, which involves removing the tattooed skin using a scalpel or any similar surgical blade and stitching the resulting epidermal breach. Unlike most tattooing procedures, the area is injected with a local anesthetic...

The laser skin resurfacing procedure involves getting rid of layers of wrinkled or damaged skin using certain lasers (the Carbon Dioxide or CO2 and Erbium Yag lasers) to make way for a fresher layer of skin to appear on the surface. The results prove to be effective and will leave a reduced appearance of fine lines, uneven pigmentation of the skin, blemishes and scars. To get the best results from the procedure, skin aftercare needs to be practiced. Like any treatment, there are bound to be temporary side effects. For laser skin resurfacing, you may experience mild discomfort and swelling of...