Plastic surgery

What is a blepharoplasty? In essence, a blepharoplasty is a facial aesthetic procedure, suited for either women or men, aimed to correct droopy eyes and vision problems. Consequently, a blepharoplasty is done by removing undesirable bags underneath eyes. Basically, all people interested in making a blepharoplasty are searching for having a younger look. At Clinica La Font in Bogota, Colombia, a leading aesthetic clinic, we carry out facial procedures such as the blepharoplasty and other facial…

“The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural” (Klein). Many people in this society have been persuaded over the course of 100 years that what makes someone beautiful is how clear their skin is or how clear someone can make their skin appear using cosmetic products. Unconsciously, America has fallen into the belief that clear skin, without acne, and flawless makeup is the constitution for self-confidence and success in life. This belief of beauty creates a dystopian…

Originated in 1951, the Miss World competition had once attracted up to 3 billion viewers in 115 countries. Despite the widespread popularity of beauty contests, extensive controversies about their impacts come along. Following the rising number cosmetic surgery accidents and slimming tragedies, researchers (Haas, C.F., Champion, A. & Secor, D., 2008) have pointed to the mass media as the root of "overly-idealistic standards of beauty". Critics have questioned the purpose of such an event and…

Cosmetic dentistry has become quite popular among people suffering from dental problems. Initially, the cosmetic dentistry trend was started by the celebrities, but slowly it has started to get popularity among the general population as well. It combines different techniques to correct the structure and overall appearance of the teeth. Various problems like irregularity, gaps between the teeth, fixing uneven teeth, replacing damaged teeth can be fixed with dentistry. Minor face lifts in order to…

Corneal refractive surgeries have revolutionized the correction of refractive errors. The cornea is a transparent avascular structure which forms the anterior one sixth of the eyeball. It is one of the major refractive media in the eye. Many of the refraction procedures alter the corneal curvature in order to manipulate the refractive error. The history and evolution of refractive surgeries are most fascinating in the field of ophthalmology. Jose Barrquer who is considered father of…

One impressive skill is being able to do hair,I developed it in three main ways. One way is by watching videos like tutorials. I practice by helping people with their hair on special occasions and normal occasions. The last way is by helping people with their hair on special occasions and normal occasions. The last way is by looking at pictures and trying to recreate what the person has. My one impressive skill is being able to do hair, I do that by watching videos, helping people with their…

like muscular dystrophy, where only male offspring will be affected via the mother, but other times it is done for couples who want to balance their family. One other way I see what could be considered a modern-day Frankenstein is in the work of plastic surgeons. In their work they are feeding the crazed need…

How to Get Rid of Scar Tissue Living a life with leftover acne scars can be emotional. You spend your teens with the embarrassment of breakouts and your adulthood suffering from the signs of what you went through. The cosmetic industry is a billion dollar industry because of this. Each year, millions of people spend hundreds of dollars on products and treatments to get rid of scars. However, regardless of what you have heard in the past about how to get rid of scar tissue, there are several…

Many people may wonder, “How are surgeons able to fix complications in the brain such as tumors and aneurysms?” A craniotomy is a procedure where the bone flap of the skull is temporarily removed to expose the brain and then replaced after surgery. A craniotomy may be performed for many reasons including clipping or reconstructing an aneurysm, extracting blood or blood clots from a leaking vessel, removing abnormal masses of arteries and veins, draining abscess, mending skull fractures,…

At a distance this image appears to be nothing more than a typical advertisement of the perfect women's body. However, at second glance, the focal point of this image is the scar where the other breast should be is shocking. The major flaw within the seemingly “beautiful” body is a painful looking scar. A scar of this nature is sure to have a heart-wrenching story behind it, and that story begins with the discovery of a lump -- breast cancer. In analyzing this ad, placed directly in…