How Does Smoking Affect Healing and Scarring After Plastic Surgery?

I'm a smoker. They (any facial surgeon) say you MUST quit smoking 2-6 weeks before and I'm having a real problem. I went from 20 to 24 cigs. a day...

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Numbness After Scalp Injury

I injured my scalp a little over a month ago. It was cut to the bone from about 1 inch above one ear across the top to 2 inches above the other ear. I...

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E-Cigarettes and Plastic Surgery

I have seen that smoking before and after plastic surgery can impact healing, and most surgeons won't even operate on smokers. Does this include...

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Why Isn't Acell Regenerative Medicine More Popular?

So, Acell's regenerative medicine has been proven to grow back fingers that have been cut off. It's available to consumers through...

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Scalp Incision Won't Heal - is the Hydroxyapatite Implant Infected?

3 months ago i had cranioplasty revision to smooth a Hydroxyapatite implant. There is now a 5 inch area along the incision with sores that will not...

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Cost and Healing for Plastic Surgery to Change Facial Structure?

How is changing of the facial bone structure though plastic surgery done? Can surgery change your jaw, and cheek bones? Also how much would it cost...

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Is It Possible to Get Rihanna's Facial Bone Structure Thru Surgery?

If so, how much would it cost and how much time would it take to heal? Can I also get the shape of her eyes? Will it have anything with my eyelashes?

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Do Arnica Montana and Bromelain Really Work for Healing After Surgery?

I see these things recomended as gospel post surgery all of the time, yet I know the supplement industry is not regulated and some people actually do...

Tips Do You to Reduce Swelling and Speed Up Recovery

I've heard that pineapple juice, or fresh pineapple and lots of water help, less salt (not sure how much that means) and that exercise can...

How Do I Accelerate Adult Circumcision

I am scheduled for adult circumcision surgery next month. What can i do or eat to speed up the healing?