In the broadest sense, reconstructive surgery implies the use of the most advanced surgical means to restore both the appearance and function of diseased or damaged parts of the body. Reconstructive surgery is able to reform body parts which have been left affected by traumatic injuries after accidents, aging, birth defects or diseases. Thanks to […]
Hand surgery refers to the orthopedic and aesthetic treatment of a broad range of problems affecting the hand. Hand surgery is usually performed to treat the loss of function in the hand due to diseases or traumatic injuries. Some problems of the hand include: Cuts, burns, crushing, repetitive stress, and close-fist injuries Infections – including […]
Collagen break-down accounts for the lost elasticity and fullness of the skin and the progressive appearance of undesired signs of aging. Collagen, along with elastin, is the major structural protein component of the skin that keeps it firm and strong. By today it has become popular knowledge that environmental factors such as sun exposure and […]
As the name suggests this branch of medicine is not as much oriented to preserving function and health as plastic surgery. Aesthetic medicine is much more about beauty and perfection, more specifically about satisfying patient’s individual aesthetic desires. The difference between aesthetic surgery and aesthetic medicine is that the latter does not deal with surgical […]
We all relish maintaining a glowing, youthful appearance and very often we willingly accept guidance when it comes to the “how to”. But when anti aging treatments come and go, rise and fall, just like fashion, we might feel a bit confused about their reliability. In the cosmetic market there are thousands of luring offers […]
Botox is one of the best known group of medications that makes use of various forms of botulinum toxin. This toxin is a type of food poison, which is able to paralyze muscle activity temporarily. Botulinum toxin blocks chemical signs from the nerves, particularly those that cause muscle contraction, which mechanism has brought forward many […]