ScienceDaily (Aug. 11, 2010) A new study finds that while many who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) seek cosmetic procedures, only two percent of procedures actually reduced the severity of BDD. Despite this poor long-term outcome, ... more

At SurgiCare we appreciate that there are many reasons why you may be considering cosmetic gynaecology surgery. At some point you may have wonder if your vaginal area is normal, it is important to remember that everyone is different and that there ... more

If an underlying condition is found for the gynecomastia it should firstly be treated. However in many cases no underlying condition is found for the breast enlargement or the underlying cause is treated but then the patient is left with enlarged ... more

All surgery has risks. At the time of your consultation these risks and likely outcomes will be comprehensively discussed. Dr Kippen will use a range of carefully selected photographs to help explain a full range of outcomes and possible ... more

• Most commonly, the surgeon will make a long incision from hipbone to hipbone, just above the pubic area. A second incision is made to free the navel from surrounding tissue. With a partial tummy tuck in Argentina, the incision is much shorter and ... more

Septoplasty is the surgical correction of defects and deformities of the nasal septum (the partition between the nostrils). Examples of septoplasty include: • correction of a deviated septum A deviated septum is a condition when the partition ( ... more

Facelift surgery (otherwise known medically as a rhytidectomy) is one of the most common procedures for reducing the signs of aging. Designed to lift and tighten sagging skin, primarily in the lower part of the face, it smoothes the neck area, ... more

A facelift is an operation that involves elevating and redraping the facial skin to eliminate laxity and sagging. The operation can be designed to correct problems in the neck, under the jaw, under the chin and in the cheeks. It can also be applied ... more

A. Facial transplantation is not cosmetic surgery. It is done to restore function and form to patients with severe facial injury and disfigurement, where conventional techniques would be inadequate. Due to the need for immunosuppression, it is also ... more

Tumescent anesthetic makes surgery safer, usually more accurate, and results in easier recoveries. It can be used for most cosmetic surgery. I believe that tumescent anesthetic is one of the biggest advances in modern cosmetic surgery. Without it, ... more