In today's digital age, many of us are quickly discovering an unexpected side effect of constant device use – tech neck. This term describes the creases, sagging skin and early signs of aging that can occur in the neck and lower face from repeatedly looking down at phones, tablets, laptops and other devices.
Winter weather is notorious for stripping the skin of moisture, weakening the barrier and triggering annoying issues such as flaking, tightness, redness and dullness. Indoor heating, hot showers and cold winds can further disrupt the skin's natural balance, making even normally resilient skin feel dry and sensitive.
Most plastic surgery procedures cause some scarring. Patients often determine the success of their surgery by how visible the scars are. Scarring is inevitable with surgery, but there are many different ways to make them less noticeable.
"How soon can you return to work after having a major procedure? Well, that depends. If it's on your face, I would say there can be visible bruising and swelling for two to three weeks, and if it's your body, it's probably more easily camouflaged with just your attire."
For women undergoing surgery to place tissue expanders – a common technique for staged breast reconstruction – recent antibiotic use may be a risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI), reports a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
