There is a lot of preparation that goes into having plastic surgery. From the patient consultation to the final days of your recovery, you’re in for an experience that is ultimately rewarding, but potentially difficult. Many patients feel anxious before their procedure and then struggle with trying to get through their recovery. You can help …
Plastic surgery grows in popularity every year, as does the number of available plastic surgeons. With all the choices and options out there, it can be pretty overwhelming trying to select the right plastic surgeon for you. The process is actually much easier than it sounds! By utilizing the following criteria in your search, you …
The overall appearance of a person’s face is not only determined by how the person looks from the front; it is also determined by each individual side of the face. When the two sides aren’t in harmony, the overall balance becomes a little muddled and affects the facial aesthetics. This is why some people feel …
Set Up a Restful Environment This is something that should be accomplished before your surgery day so that it will be waiting for you as soon as you get home. Your surgery may require anesthesia, which can take some time to wear off even after you wake up. Add in the pain and discomfort you’ll …
Skin cancer is a scary thing that affects over two million Americans every year. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology estimates that one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. The bright side is that if skin cancer is caught early enough, most of the time it can be treated …
Fighting the looks of aging becomes a struggle that men and women all share in their lifetime. There are many causes of aging besides simply growing older, including trauma, disease, and genetics. There are many procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, that can reverse signs of aging. Facial implants are growing in popularity as a permanent …
About 5 percent of the population suffers from prominent ears, a condition that is genetically inherited and causes the individual to have ears that are overly large and/or stick out from the side of the head. It is a great source of discomfort and insecurity in these individuals, especially when they’re children. They are often …
There are many surgical options available to enhance or improve your facial appearance and counter the effects of aging. From fillers to reconstructive procedures, cosmetic surgeons can provide the optimal experience to get the desired results. Of all the procedures available, facial lifts are among the most common performed.At Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery, there are …
Facebook Changes our Faces? Recent evaluations of the numbers of cosmetic procedures performed shows an interesting trend away from surgical body altering procedures while more surgeries are being performed on the face and neck. Why are patients increasingly interested in facial plastic surgery? While no one can be certain, there is increasing evidence that social …