07
Jun
The Difference Between Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Key Takeaways: Cosmetic surgery is an elective choice, while reconstructive surgery is medically necessary. Reconstructive surgery is often focused on restoring function or appearance, such as for breast cancer patients after a mastectomy. It is important to consider the co...
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Jun
Working At Politis Plastic Surgery: Jaime Hill, RN
Jaime Hill works at Politis Plastic Surgery, she has always had an interest in healthcare and went to a medical High School, she got her CNA at 16 then went on to study nursing in college. She worked in labor and delivery for 17 years before deciding to change to a less stressfu...
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Jun
What Is ERAS Protocol?
ERAS stands for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. An ERAS protocol refers to a series of pathways designed to be followed to ensure improved patient experience before, during, and after surgery. They are a bundle of evidence-based interventions that ensure more rapid surgical re...
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Jun
What Is Circumferential Body Contouring?
Circumferential body contouring is a surgical procedure to remove excess loose skin, tissue, and subcutaneous fat in the abdomen, waist, and buttock area. During the procedure, a circumferential incision is made around the abdomen, extended to the sides, then into the lower back...
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Jun
Improving Your Skin Health by Going on a Skin Care Diet
No matter your skin type—dry, oily or sensitive—a daily skin care routine can help you maintain overall skin health and improve specific concerns like scarring, acne, and dark spots. A typical skin care routine includes cleansing, using serum, moisturizing, and applying a sunscre...
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Jun
What To Do When Your Implants Are Too Large For Your Chest?
If you’ve had breast implants, it’s normal to experience some form of complication, or maybe a change of mind. You may have felt that your decision on opting for larger implants has caused you more discomfort and inconvenience. Not to mention, all the other issues that may come ...
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Jun
7 Benefits of PRF Treatment
Aging can cause a variety of cosmetic problems. Your skin can become tougher, slacker, and more fragile. You may also lose fat below the skin, nose, cheeks, temples, and eyes, resulting in a sunken look and a ‘skeletal’ appearance. There are many ways you can restore your natural...
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Jun
How To Fix A Gummy Smile Without Surgery
A gummy smile means an excessive display of gum tissues at the top of your teeth when you smile. More specifically, a gummy smile is defined as having your gums exposed by 3 millimeters or more when you smile. So generally, for the condition to qualify as “gummy tissue”, the gums...
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Jun
Dr. Effie Politis Named to Tampa Magazines’ 2022 Top Doctors List
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2022Contact: Dr. Effie Politis(813) 542-2587Dr. Effie Politis Named to Tampa Magazines’ 2022 Top Doctors ListJuly 18, 2022 — Dr. Effie Politis was voted by her peers to Tampa Magazines’ 2022 Top Doctors list in the specialty of Plastic & Reconst...
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Jun
Can I Have a Combined Plastic Surgery Consult with My Mother, Partner or Friend?
A major tenet of plastic surgery is that you do it for yourself. Not to please your mother, spouse or friend. You want to be certain that you’re undergoing a procedure that will change a feature you may want to improve or perhaps make you appear more youthful or just boost your ...
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Jun
Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Right for You?
In recent years, the tummy tuck has been on the lips of many people. The procedure works to remove excess fat and skin from your abdomen, hence tightening the stomach muscles. Because of this, this impressive and result oriented procedure has gained massive popularity, becoming ...
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Jun
Dos and Don’ts for Scarring After Plastic Surgery
Lip fillers are one of the most popular cosmetic or aesthetic procedures done today. It’s fast, instant, and solves problems associated with aging, such as thin lips, drooping, or sagging lips. However, because so many women, and men, have had the procedure, there are so many cas...
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