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Plastic Surgery & Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Plastic surgeons are trained to watch for would-be patients who suffer from a strange perception of their own bodies. It’s entirely in the person’s mind, but he sees a chest (or nose) as ugly or even deformed. Known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), the syndrome is real enough that researchers have studied BDD sufferers... »
Gynecomastia Surgery & Anesthesia
If you read many plastic surgery bulletin boards or forums, you frequently see notes from plastic surgery patients who report going under general anesthesia can be dangerous, painful and debilitating. Fortunately, times have changed — for the better! In fact, the newest, most modern and patient-friendly general anesthesia is something that has recently been... »
Gynecomastia Surgery & Anesthesia
If you read many blogs written by people considering aesthetic plastic surgery, you’ll see that quite a few have the idea that going under general anesthesia is a process that causes endless retching as well as a two-day hangover. That may have been the case many years ago, but the world of sedation anesthesia... »