FLYMEDI BLOG

Everyone wants to have a clear vision. The basic rule for a clear vision is that the eye's cornea and lens must refract the light rays properly. This basic rule allows all images to be focused on the retina. If not, the images will be seen blurry. This blurriness has its own name: Refractive error. The reason for refractive errors is the difference between the shape of the cornea and the length of the eye. The main types of refractive errors are myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia (loss of near vision with age), and astigmatism.

Plastic surgeries, especially those performed for purely aesthetic reasons, were usually being associated with women both by the general public and men themselves. However, it is accepted that plastic surgery is not for only ladies anymore. The newest statistics from The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) show that male cosmetic surgery procedures are gradually increasing. Men are becoming more and more aware of the benefits of cosmetic procedures, especially their development level and speediness. 

Medical tourism or health tourism industry is growing steadily every year thanks to its increasing service quality, satisfying procedure results and reassuring communication between health care providers and those who need health care. Without a shade of exaggeration, there are literally millions of people who search for treatment abroad. For example, it is estimated that 1.9 million Americans will travel outside the US for medical trip in 2019. 

Plastic surgery procedures may have many uses. They can be reconstructive, or they can be purely aesthetic. As an example, some plastic surgeries help people regain their old look after illnesses or accidents. However, nowadays, the most popular plastic surgery procedures are cosmetic surgeries, in which people try to correct nature and by doing so, boost their self-confidence.

Beard transplant procedure has gained a nice position among types of cosmetic surgery dedicated to men. We can safely assume that the popularity of beard surgery has a lot to do with a larger trend when both men and women finally start to accept the fact that the world of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures is not the sole dominion of the latter.

Neck lift surgery is one of the most effective and satisfied procedures in cosmetic medicine. In this procedure, the plastic surgeon removes excess skin and fat deposits from the neck area, sometimes restructures the underlying muscle, and it causes a significant rejuvenation on the patient's appearance. It is widely accepted as one of the safest and most reliable procedures in plastic surgery.

Plastic surgeries become more and more common and the trend to improve our bodies with the help of surgeon’s scissors does not seem to have an end. Traditionally, plastic surgeries such as breast enhancement or liposuction are well-known, but what about a body lift?
Body lift surgery is one of the plastic surgeries that improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports skin and fat. With a body lift surgery, surgeons remove the excess sagging skin and fat, and this improves the irregular skin surface.

Health tourism becomes a new trend for many patients. Visa in its report about health tourism estimates 11 million tourists (3-4% of the world’s population) travel each year for medical care and spending approximately USD 3600-7600 per medical visit.

Plastic surgery is defined as surgical expertise focused on the reconstruction of face and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, scars, burns, and disease. However, enhancing aesthetic attraction, harmony, proportion, and symmetry are the goals of cosmetic surgery. Many plastic surgeons prefer to complete necessary training and perform cosmetic surgery as well.

Types of Breast Implants: Silicone, Saline or Gummy bear?
Breast augmentation, also known as a boob job, is a cosmetic surgical procedure aimed to enlarge your breasts or bring symmetry to them. Breast augmentation can be performed through fat transfer from an area of your body or, more commonly, through surgically adding breast implants.