If you are thinking about getting a little pre-Christmas glow-up to put your best face forward this holiday season, now is the time to start planning.
Two of the most common procedures for the upper arms are an arm lift (brachioplasty) and liposuction – or a combination of both. While both procedures can improve shape and definition, they address different concerns and are often recommended for different types of patients.
A mommy makeover is a customized combination of surgical procedures designed to help restore your body after the physical changes following pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.
"Sun exposure will help camouflage scars, but it's best to be avoided because if you have sun exposure to incisions within the first year, it can increase the amount of pigment that's retained within the scar, so while it may temporarily seem like it's camouflaging the scars, over the long term, it's best to avoid."
Botulinum toxin type A, or Botox, commonly known for its use in wrinkle treatment, may also help some new scars heal more aesthetically in patients prone to abnormal scarring, according to a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
