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Chin augmentation, which is achieved through a surgical procedure called mentoplasty, or chin surgery, is used to build a larger chin and thereby create a better profile for the patient. Surgical implants are commonly used in chin augmentation. The idea is to have the underlying structure of the patient’s face altered for aesthetic...

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of the female labia, the inner and/or outer vaginal lips, usually to repair damage caused by injury, disease, or childbirth. Women with large labia can experience discomfort during intercourse, or during everyday activities or while wearing tight-fitting clothes or undergarments. Labiaplasty can be...

Gynecomastia is the over-development or excessive enlargement of male breasts due to disease, heredity, use of particular types of drugs, or hormonal changes. Men may undergo a surgical procedure to correct this condition. Characteristics of Gynecomastia 1.    Excessive development of glandular tissue 2.    Presence of localized fat in excessive quantity 3.    A...

Breast implants are used in a plastic surgery procedure called breast augmentation or augmentation mammaplasty, which helps to increase the size or improve the contour of female breasts, usually for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery performed...

Despite many attempts to lose to what is commonly referred to as the “bulge,” many people struggle with getting rid of localized fat deposits, even with diet and exercise. Even for someone in good overall health, metabolism, heredity, and other factors can cause small bulges that just won’t go away. Liposuction is...

Getting a thigh lift can be a great way to achieve firmer, smoother upper legs. A thigh lift, or thighplasty, is often performed on someone who has lost a great deal of weight, either by natural or surgical methods. A thigh lift is a plastic surgery procedure designed to tighten the skin and...

Breast reduction surgery is appropriate for women who have excessively large breasts for their body size and frame. Many women with this condition find that the disproportionate size of their breasts causes continuous pain in their back and/or chest, and can lead to other health problems. In extreme cases of gigantomastia, breast...