A mommy makeover, which typically includes procedures like breast lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction, can range from $10,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on the specific procedures, surgeon’s fees, and location. In Mexico, costs might fall between $6,000 and $14,000, while a full-body skin removal surgery could range from $5,000 to $15,000. The total cost also includes anesthesia, operating room fees, and recovery garments. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: Factors influencing cost: Procedures included: A basic mommy makeover…
Dental Crowns and Bridges Dental crowns and bridges are the most common dental restoration work in dentistry because they are an ideal way to rebuild missing or damaged teeth. These prosthetics can also help teeth that have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. A crown is used to cover a single tooth when its structure is damaged. The “cap” fits over the remaining part of the tooth, strengthening it and improving its shape and appearance. Most crowns…
A Gastric Balloon Can Help You Lose Weight
A Gastric balloon, also known as intragastric or stomach balloon, is a temporary and removable device that is placed in the stomach through the mouth.…
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Often exercise and diet alone fails to effectively treat those who suffer from severe cases of obesity. For many people, lifestyle changes may not be…
Our bodies have the incredible capability of repairing its injured structures. For example, when we break bones, our bodies are able to heal them by creating new cells to glue them back together. Unfortunately, this is not the case when it comes to our teeth; once a hole forms in a tooth, the body is not able to repair it on it’s own. Before tooth fillings became common (as is today thanks to modern dentistry), cavities caused people to remove…
Orthodontics to Correct Bites and Crooked Teeth
Most people have naturally straight teeth and jaws that fit together. But those who have problems with their bite or the spacing of their teeth…
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
A beautiful smile can have a real impact on your self-confidence. Cosmetic dentistry is dental work aimed at creating a positive change to your teeth…
As the name of the surgery implies, breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that increases breast size and enhances breast shape. This is achieved by placing either silicone or saline breast implants, or with fat transfer. This procedure is always tailored to meet every woman’s needs, but the ultimate goal of the surgery is to enhance and to create a more aesthetically pleasing, symmetrical breast profile. Who can have Breast Augmentation? There are many different reasons women choose to have…
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Also Referred to As Roux-en-Y Surgery
Gastric Bypass surgery, also referred to as Roux-en-Y surgery, is one of the most popular bariatric surgeries performed. The surgery tends to have outstanding results,…
What You Need to Know About Duodenal Switch
The duodenal switch, known also as “Switch”, “DS” or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, is a “weight loss operation” that combines both the sleeve gastrectomy and the…
Gastric Sleeve surgery, also known as Sleeve Gastrectomy, is one of the most popular and effective bariatric procedures that doesn’t require the maintenance and long-term complication rates of a Lap Band. During surgery With the sleeve gastrectomy, weight Loss is achieved by restricting food intake. During the operation the surgeon removes part of the patient’s stomach, approximately 75 percent, resulting in the stomach taking the shape of a tube or “sleeve” that is 1/10th the size of the original stomach. Consequently,…