Melanie Pitre
Articles by Melanie Pitre
January 24, 2012
For many women, tummy tucks are a ´dream come true´. After all, who among us does not want a flatter tummy or less excess skin around the belly? However, like anything else, even the tummy tuck procedure has its drawbacks – tummy tuck scars.
Besides the pain and recovery time that tu...
December 27, 2011
Cosmetic surgery is a very popular procedure in today´s day and age. Although it is most common amongst middle aged and older individuals, many young people are also dissatisfied with some parts of their body. The fact is a great number of teenagers are eager to change their body image. Accord...
February 26, 2008
The word gynecomastia comes from the Greek term gyne meaning woman and mastos meaning breast. It is the development of abnormally large mammary glands or breasts in men, which can lead to the secretion of milk. Gynecomastia affects between 40% and 60% percent of men, and can affect one or both breas...
February 20, 2008
Cosmetic laser surgery has introduced itself to the mainstream and is becoming used and growing in popularity. It is successfully taking its place as the preferred choice of cosmetic enhancements. Without the scary and often times intimidating procedures of invasive cosmetic surgery, laser surgery i...
November 05, 2007
The plastic surgery addicts' compulsion for perfection stems from the preoccupation with a negative body image. It usually begins with a little nip or tuck, and while many walk away satisfied, plastic surgery addicts always want more.
The question is: Is it the surgeon's responsibility to say "n...
September 12, 2007
Plastic surgery is rarely cheap and liposuction costs are no exception. Prices will vary due to the numerous factors involved. Liposuction costs are usually comprised of the following:
surgical feenon-surgical feeanesthesiologist fee
Some surgical centers will quote a global fee, while the quo...
May 18, 2007
Getting your body back to normal after a pregnancy can be a tricky business. When it comes to stretch marks and loose skin, there is no real effective method of treatment other than the surgical option of an abdominoplasty, a.k.a. a tummy tuck. Your skin is capable of expanding to accommodate a grad...