Tightness after Facelift
Facelift procedures have consistently been among the top five most popular cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the United States. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeon’s (ASPS) annual member survey, almost 130,000 facelift procedures were performed by plastic surgeons who are members of the ASPS. Furthermore, it should come as no surprise that most […]
Reducing the Occurrence of Blood Clots after Cosmetic Surgery
Although blood clot formation is a rare risk of a cosmetic surgical procedure, it is most serious. If a blood clot forms in a major artery, thereby cutting off proper blood flow to part of the body, paralysis may result. If the clot breaks off and travels to the brain or the lungs, the patient […]
Reduce Swelling & Inflammation After Plastic Surgery
Although there is no cure for the swelling and tissue inflammation that occurs after plastic surgery, there are certain things that patients can do to limit these side effects. Swelling can be significantly reduced when patients follow Dr. Vincent Marin‘s pre and post-operative instructions. Here, we offer a list of tips that you can act on […]
Reducing Post-operative Scarring
The scarring after plastic surgery. It is a single consideration for some prospective patients preventing them from undergoing cosmetic surgery of their choice. While all surgical procedures will result in some degree of scarring due to the incision made in the skin, the technique that is employed and post-operative care of the incision site can […]