2014

Pre-Cosmetic Surgery Dos and Don’ts

Cosmetic surgery is a major and life-changing decision that needs to be entered into with a high level of emotional and psychological maturity. As a physical procedure, it also naturally requires certain pre-operation preparations to ensure that all will go smoothly and as planned.   While there are various types of cosmetic surgery procedures which would require different types of pre-surgery rituals, here are some general tips on what...

A Guide to Cosmetic Surgery Financing for Patients

Early this year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that over 15 million cosmetic surgery procedures were conducted in 2013. This figure, which shows a three percent increase since 2012, includes both surgical and minimally invasive procedures. Reconstructive surgery also saw a boost last year, growing by two percent from the previous year. The same report also noted that this growth is driven by new products and...

Tips for Choosing Your Cosmetic Dentist

Undergoing cosmetic dentistry is a big decision especially if it involves altering the overall look and function of your teeth and gums. Your oral function and aesthetics affect your daily life in major ways so you have to make sure that your number one partner in this endeavor—your cosmetic dentist—is highly qualified and reliable for the job. What criteria should you consider for your cosmetic dentist? What questions should...

Dental Crowns: Who needs them?

 A dental crown, also sometimes known as dental cap, is a type of cosmetic dentistry fix wherein the remaining part of a broken or decayed tooth is covered. This is done for aesthetic purposes, and to restore the size, shape and functionality of the tooth. Dental crowns are also known as tooth caps or porcelain jackets. Dental crowns become permanent once applied to the tooth. Unlike a dental filling,...

Do You Need Braces?

Do you need braces? Dental braces, or orthodontic braces, are used by orthodontists to correct and fix teeth imperfections particularly misaligned and crooked teeth. Braces are also used to improve dental bite—which is essentially the “relationship” of the teeth between the upper and lower jaws. In the US, according to MedicineNet.com, the cost for braces range from $2,000 to $4,000 for the first phase of the procedure. The second...

Understanding Face Lifts

For men and women who are bothered by the facial marks of aging, undergoing rhytidectomy is a feasible option. More commonly known as face lift, it is a surgical procedure that can help improve the visible signs of aging in the face and neck specifically sagging, deep creases below the eyelids and along the nose and mouth, fallen or displaced fat, loss of muscle tone, loose skin and excess...

Dental Surgery 101: Root Canal

Dental Surgery 101: Root Canal Root canal is a common dental procedure for people who have badly infected tooth pulp. During a root canal, the infected pulp is removed, and the pulp chamber is filled and sealed to prevent bacteria from entering and spreading. This procedure is covered by UMC’s dental financing for bad credit solutions. Root canal is a familiar term for people who have suffered through a...

The Lowdown on Body Lift

The Lowdown on Body Lift For those who have undergone liposuction, or are researching on possible cosmetic surgeries, body lift is a familiar term. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website, body lift is a cosmetic surgery that removes excess sagging fat and skin to address skin elasticity issues. It improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin. Body lift can...

Liposuction, the Laser Way

For patients who want the fat-burning effect of liposuction minus the risks and after-effects of a surgical procedure, laser liposuction is the answer. Also called laser lipolysis, this procedure “uses heat from fiber-optic lasers at various wavelengths to melt body fat,” according to HealthLine.com. Lipolysis also “spurs the production of the protein collagen, making skin more taut,” unlike in traditional liposuction wherein sagging skin is a common post-procedure issue....

Understanding the Benefits and Risks of IVF

A couple of weeks back, we shared some basic information on in-vitro fertilization or IVF. Today, we are going to probe deeper into this fast becoming popular solution to infertility. As a refresher, IVF, according to AmericanPregnancy.org, IVF a process of fertilization done by “manually combining an egg and and sperm in a laboratory dish.” After a successful IVF procedure, it is combined with a procedure known as “embryo...