What does gynecomastia consist of? Gynecomastia is a process by which the male breast is enlarged. This increase in size generally occurs at the expense of the mammary gland, although sometimes it can also occur due to an increase in fatty tissue. Why does this enlargement occur? The increase in the size of the breasts … Read more
Dr. Salvador is a specialist in Plastic Surgery in Alicante, Spain, an expert in the use of the innovative treatment called Belkyra, which allows reducing the double chin and maintaining facial harmony without the need for surgery. This innovative procedure has been in operation in the United States for two years now under the name … Read more
Dr. Granado Tiagonce, expert in Plastic Surgery, talks about the new treatment for protruding ears. This consists in the application of a small implant behind the ear. It is a simple, fast and effective technique (especially useful in children and adolescents), which does not require anesthesia or surgery. The Earfold technique is performed directly in … Read more
“Dad, at school they made fun of me and I had a very bad time. They laughed at my ears…” Unfortunately, this can be a conversation between a child and his parents. Teasing for physical defects among young children is a very typical cruelty mechanism. A child may feel left out because of a visible … Read more
Liposuction is the removal of fat using a cannula. It is the result of the connection of the cannula to a negative pressure, that is, to a suction force so that the fat is extracted. The cannula is a cylinder at the distal end of which there are holes through which the fat is extracted. … Read more
When can breast reconstruction be performed after breast cancer? Breast reconstruction can be performed at two times after breast cancer removal surgery: Immediately (immediate breast reconstruction) Months-years later (delayed breast reconstruction). The correct thing to do, according to plastic surgery specialists, is to perform it immediately, since it has been demonstrated that it does not … Read more
Aesthetic breast surgery has evolved a lot allowing breast surgeons to achieve excellent results. Currently there are many factors that help us achieve good results with minimal risk to the patient. But some factors developed in recent years have allowed greater evolution in the results: Subfascial implant placement. We have spent years perfecting the placement … Read more
What is rhinoplasty? What is the difference between rhinoplasty and septoplasty? Rhinoplasty is the surgical technique for aesthetic and functional improvement of the nose. Usually, aesthetics and functionality can be treated at the same time, for example, reducing and straightening a large and deviated nose. The term Septoplasty refers to the treatment of the nasal … Read more
What is hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis is a disease that causes excessive sweating in various areas of the body such as armpits, hands or feet and affects men and women equally. This sweating can occur in unusual situations, in cooler weather, or without any trigger. It can also be caused by other medical conditions, such as menopause … Read more
The BodyTite technique is an advanced minimally invasive body and facial reshaping treatment. It achieves results that were previously only possible with traditional liposuction. This treatment uses RFAL technology, i.e. radiofrequency assisted lipolysis, which dissolves and eliminates excess localized fat. Recovery takes a minimum of time, in a single session and with minimal scarring. In … Read more