Gynecomastia is a common medical condition characterized by the enlargement of male breast tissue. It can affect men of all ages and is often caused by several factors, including hormonal imbalances, medication side effects, or certain medical conditions. While gynecomastia is not a serious health risk, it can have a significant impact on a man's self-esteem and body image. For those who experience persistent and bothersome gynecomastia, surgical intervention may be an effective solution. If you have this condition and are thinking of having cosmetic surgery to treat it, it’s important to do your research first.
Read MoreIt can be frustrating when your outer appearance doesn’t match the way you see yourself. Even if you’re generally happy with your shape, there may be a few problem areas that catch your eye when you look in a mirror or try on clothes. Consider the upper arms, stomach, thighs, or below-the-chin region where you can’t get excess fat to budge, even if you’ve maintained a slim figure through exercise and a healthy diet
Read MoreRhinoplasty, also widely known as a "nose job," is a procedure designed to change the size, shape, or proportions of some or all of the nose. Open rhinoplasty involves the creation of small incisions inside the nose, as well as another small incision on the columella, which is the small strip of tissue that separates the nostrils and runs from the tip of the nose to the upper lip. Closed rhinoplasty is performed by creating small incisions on the inside of the nose without the need for any external incisions.
Read MoreDespite the fact that there are countless beautiful faces revealed every day in magazine ads, on popular reality television shows, and even on towering billboards, most of the faces people encounter day to day are not flat on a page or screen, but moving in real life, where they can be seen in all three dimensions.
Read MoreThe most common bones to get fractured in the head are those in the nasal cavity. This is because they are very delicate. A nasal fracture can result from a fall, fights, or injury. Such an injury leads to nose trauma. The fracture varies in severity, and if the patient’s skin is not bleeding, he or she can breathe normally, and the nasal bones are in their right position, meaning surgery is unnecessary. Otherwise, the patient might require rhinoplasty to correct the injury and make breathing possible again.
Read MoreIt should surprise no one that, as a dermatologist based in image-focused Beverly Hills, I see a significant number of patients concerned with both the health and look of their skin. It is also not surprising to say that interest in skincare treatments is on the rise among the male demographic. Dermatology Times recently reported that the previous decade saw administrations of botulinum toxin injections (for smoothing wrinkles) jump by 50 percent, while dermal fillers (for adding volume to specific areas of the face) leapt 230 percent.
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