Refuted 5 of the most popular myths about plastic surgery
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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The famous American plastic surgeon Dr. Valerie Ablaza, who has more than 25 years of practice behind her, has refuted the five most popular myths associated with her industry.
Myth one - plastic surgery is intended only for wealthy women who have plenty of free time. "It used to be so, but today, 60% of patients in plastic beauty clinics are middle class, and not even its top, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 10% of all cosmetic surgery procedures are performed on patients younger than 40, and 10% on men ".
Myth two - after blepharoplasty I will have a surprised expression. "This kind of expression happens in people whose eyebrows are raised too high, if I'm not mistaken, but where is the blepharoplasty? We have been working with eyelids, and in no way affect the location of the eyebrows. During the post-operative recovery, there may be some eyebrow lift due to" relaxation "tissues, but it will quickly pass."
Myth three - breast lifting changes its size. "Breast lifting or mastopexy changes not the size of the breast, but only its shape and position on the chest.The size of the bust remains the same.We just strengthen the skin in which the mammary glands are placed.But if you want to increase the bust, you can simultaneously install and small implants. "
Myth four - the fat removed after liposuction will appear elsewhere. "No, the" new "fat will not appear anywhere other than the place from which it was removed, fat cells do not travel through the body, people appear with a fixed number of these cells, which increases with weight gain, but liposuction removes cells from the body finally.The new fat cells appear only in the case of extreme obesity. "
Myth Five - Exercise after weight loss and pregnancy help strengthen the skin. "Regular exercises with weights can help build muscle mass and improve body contours, aerobic exercises burn calories, but there are no classes that re-stretch the skin." As well as creams, lotions and other similar products , no matter how hard they are advertised, the only way to stretch is surgery. "
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