Tight Faja: What Happens If You Overuse Compression Tights?
Overuse can restrict circulation and slow healing. Among various body contouring methods, the use of a compression garment after Liposuction or a BBL, popularly called Faja, has gained almost legendary reputation. On social media, influencers deceptively declare that, “The tighter faja, the smaller waist. Thus, patients are led to believe that in order to get […]
Nicotine Risks: Why Must I Quit Before Surgery?
Nicotine reduces blood flow and delays healing. Out of all the guidelines we provide to our patients at a pre-operative consultation, the one that involves “stopping smoking completely” is the one which is most commonly negotiated by the patients. After being told that they need to stop smoking, patients respond with alternatives such as: “Can […]
Rhinoplasty: Will I Lose My Sense of Smell After Rhinoplasty?
Temporary smell changes are possible. Smell probably is the most emotionally charged of all the senses. It has a direct link to memory and accounts for most of the “flavor” we experience during eating. Hence, it isn’t surprising that fear of loss or damage of this very important sense is amongst the most common fears […]
Bat Wings Arms: Can You Get Rid of Batwing Arms with Surgery?
Yes, surgery like arm lift or liposuction can remove batwing arms. Among our patients, there is one particular gesture that often causes a lot of distress, and that is the “Royal Wave”. This is when you lift your arm to wave goodbye to a friend, and your upper arm skin continues to swing for a […]
Gynecomastia vs. Chest Fat: Is Gynecomastia the Same as Chest Fat?
No, gynecomastia is gland tissue, not fat. Men’s chests are, for a lot of them, a great source of worry. Instead of the cliché six-pack abs or pectoral muscles, they see a chest that is soft, protruding, and with a female outline. The situation has impacted the lives of millions of men globally and has […]