Why People Travel Domestically For Medical Care Medical tourism is the process of traveling to another state or country to receive medical treatment. With domestic medical tourism, patients travel to another state to undergo medical treatment. While the main purpose of the trip is to receive a specific medical treatment, many travelers take advantage of… Read More »
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What Is Self-Care and Why Is It Important?
Self-care has been given a variety of different definitions over the years, however, it generally boils down to a few basic concepts. Self-care is the deliberate choice to engage in a variety of different activities that are all aimed at promoting and maintaining your own wellness. While this includes your physical condition, it also takes… Read More »
How to Start Exercising Regularly
With our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, exercise is one of the most important activities you can add to your daily routine to start living a healthier life. Not only can an exercise routine boost your mood and energy level, but it can also reduce your anxiety. Exercise also has some pretty obvious physical benefits, such as… Read More »
After Birth Care & Postpartum Recovery Tips
Taking Care of Yourself After Having a Baby If you’re about to give birth or have just delivered your baby, you’re probably already aware of the fact that it can be a life-changing experience — and we’re not just referencing your new little bundle of joy. Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period can all have… Read More »
Why & How to Build Confidence in Yourself
Confidence is defined as “full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing.” This applies to yourself as much as it does to anyone else. If you don’t trust yourself, it can cripple your ability to function. A lack of self-confidence is something that nearly everyone deals with at one… Read More »
How to Age Gracefully
5 Secrets to Happy, Healthy Aging Getting older is an inevitable and natural part of life. If you only think of the negatives associated with aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles on your face, sagging skin, and weight gain, it’s easy to get depressed about getting older. However, aging is a privilege, and it… Read More »
Dr. Cangello Talks About Stretch Mark Removal Procedures with Parents.com
Stretch marks are red or white indented streaks that appear when skin stretches or shrinks rapidly due to weight fluctuations. For some, these sudden changes make the elastin and collagen within the skin rupture, causing stretch marks to appear. A form of scarring that usually diminishes over time, stretch marks affect many men and women… Read More »
Dr. Cangello on why a good Plastic Surgeon knows when to say no to a patient
Plastic surgery addiction is real, and has real-life consequences, as Rodrigo Alves can attest. Known as the “human Ken doll,” for his plastic-like appearance derived from years of going under the knife, Alves is now experiencing persistent health issues related to his excessive surgeries. With 72 procedures to date—totaling more than $750,000—Alves is now facing… Read More »
FDA Requests Voluntary Recall of Allergan Textured Breast Implants
As an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, Dr. David Cangello places a high priority on the safety and well-being of his patients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently requested a recall of certain breast implants. The implants affected in the recall are all textured implants, which comprise a small percentage… Read More »
Quick Fixes for Summer
Summer is here, and we’ve got lots of options for quick fixes that will have you looking you best all season long. Whether you’re looking for facial rejuvenation or body contouring treatments, you can read our infographic below to learn more about our most popular minimally invasive procedures. If you’re interested in any of these… Read More »
