One of the most important factors to consider before undergoing any form of cosmetic surgery is weight. Excess fat in the body can lead to a host of potential complications that could affect the final results while delaying recovery. Therefore, most board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States often advise

The medical tourism industry has exploded in popularity over the past decade. The US market size alone was valued at $44.8 billion in 2019. More and more people have been traveling further from home to get medical procedures done, as costs can be significantly lower in different areas. For instance, the

For many women across the United States, there is nothing more miraculous than childbirth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2018 alone saw an estimated 3,788,235 births nationwide. And while the figure represents a 2% decline in the annual birthrate from 2017, it shows that pregnancy is

Some patients, especially those who are on their first consultation, can occasionally be intimidated in the presence of their plastic surgeon. While understandable, it undermines the purpose of such sessions which is to open the line of communication between patients and their potential surgeons.   In the absence of hesitation,

Plastic surgery remains popular even at the start of the new decade. People undergo it for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Despite this, the question of why people would want to replace their natural features via cosmetic surgery remains in many minds.   The obvious answer is a desire to achieve better

Over the last twenty years, the culture and aesthetics of Korean music idols and television actors have become increasingly popular around the world. The K-pop talent pool and industrial machinery have been generating picture-perfect boy bands and porcelain princesses since the 1990s. And it’s still going strong judging from the

The world of healthcare is constantly reinventing itself to greater heights and this is particularly true in a city like Houston. Each and every year, as the technology around healthcare improves, countless patients from every corner of the world come to Houston in order to seek world-class care.   According

In Houston and elsewhere, plastic surgery procedures are increasing in number. If you are considering plastic surgery, it is important that you find a board-certified surgeon who is not just experienced but also ethical. An ethical plastic surgeon is simply a surgeon whose top concerns are patient satisfaction and safety.

Plastic Surgery Emergencies presents a concise guide to the principles and procedures for rapidly evaluating and treating acute care problems in the emergency room setting or during on-call consultations. Using succinct descriptions and easily accessible bullet-points, the book instructs the reader in the protocols for a range of common and

Houston is known for its medical community.   We have led the industry in cancer research, heart disease, heart transplants, and fighting cancer in children. We have some of the world’s most famous hospitals, such as St. Luke’s, Memorial Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital. This is why people flock from all over the