Does Nicotine Cause complications in plastic surgery Yes, it does.  Nicotine is known to shrink blood vessels which can contribute to loss of blood supply to vital tissues after some types of plastic surgery. How does nicotine affect Surgery? Nicotine can affect wound healing with all procedures but there are specific procedures where nicotine use […]
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Does BMI affect the safety and results of cosmetic surgery? Yes, it does.  Higher BMI patients have a higher complication rate and are generally less satisfied with their results compared to patients with BMI’s in the “normal” level.  At Dr. York Yates Plastic Surgery we take safety and results very seriously. What is BMI?
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Plastic surgery is littered with products, all of which claim to be better than similar products treating the same problem. Examples of these products include: Scar minimizing ointments and sheets Facial creams to reduce lines and wrinkles Lip plumping creams Products to lengthen and thicken eyelashes Facial creams to reduce discolorations Facial creams to reduce
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