Common Facial Plastic Surgeries

The first thing that may come to mind when you think of cosmetic surgery are dramatic before and after pictures. While these cosmetic procedures can remarkably transform your appearance, some also make an extraordinary difference in your well-being and health. Below are common facial plastic surgeries, why they are done and how they can help you.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a procedure that transforms the appearance of your nose.

Primarily, rhinoplasty is done for cosmetic reasons. The nose is the most defining facial characteristic, and even the most minor changes can make a huge difference. In some cases, structural issues with the nose can cause breathing difficulties. Undergoing rhinoplasty surgery can alleviate those problems.

Blepharoplasty

A blepharoplasty procedure removes the sagging skin around the eyes.As we age, muscles supporting your eyelids weaken, causing droopy eyelids and eyebrows. Continue reading

Ear Infections:Symptoms and Pain Relief

Ear infections are common and painful, so how are they caused, what are the symptoms and more importantly what can you do to resolve ear infections?

Symptoms Of Ear Infections

Otitis Externa or an infection of the outer ear, has three symptoms. Blockage of the ear, discharge and pain from the affected ear. Swimmers often get it when swimming pool water mixes with ear wax, causing it to expand and block off the ear canal.

Ear infections usually come on after some sort of trauma, which can be scratching the ear, itching the ear, putting objects in the ear, removal of wax, etc. This trauma causes damage to the lining of the ear, which causes an infection. Sometimes the infection can be so bad the whole ear swells up, and the face in front of the ear can become very inflamed.

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