Plastic Surgeons and Cosmetic Surgery

Facial Plastic Surgery Can Provide A Long-Lasting, Youthful Look

Administrator — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:09:28 +0000

Every person hits a point in their life where they feel that they look older than they really are or at least, than they feel. According to Dr. Daniel Golshani, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, a plastic surgeon can help these people out. On his website, he discusses what I’ve just gone over and goes on to say that when a plastic surgery procedure is selected appropriately and applied professionally, facial plastic surgery procedures combined with proper treatments can, and likely will result in a natural, long lasting, youthful look.

Procedures Available For Facial Rejuvenation

Administrator — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:59:53 +0000

I knew there were a lot of facial rejuvenation procedures available, I just didn’t know how many. I went online to find out what some of them were and found a good amount on Dr. Daniel Golshani’s, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, website. On this website he talks about each one of these, but I’m just going to list them. First off he mentions chemical peels and microdermabrasion. Naming more non-surgical techniques he lists botox, restylane, IPL (Intense Pulse Laser) and laser skin resurfacing. He then goes on to list many surgical techniques. Fat graft facial augmentation, mini facelift, cheek lift, brow lift, MACS facelift, SMAS facelift, neck lift, and bone contouring are just some of them.

What Is Botox?

Administrator — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:09:34 +0000

Many people may know what Botox is used for and what it’s capable of, but a lot of those people probably don’t know exactly what Botox actually is. So, what is Botox? Dr. Lyle Weeks, an El Paso plastic surgeon, has the answer on his website. It says, "Botox Cosmetic is a natural protein which in very low doses relaxes the overactive muscles that cause frown lines to form" The result of a botox injection is facial rejuvenation. Botox Cosmetic is the trade name for Botulinum Toxin Type A.

Breast Implants Can Be Placed Through A Woman’s Belly Button

Administrator — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:15:45 +0000

A remote location for breast implant incisions is the belly button. Most people probably don’t know about this, but plastic surgeons may perform this. Like, transaxillary(through the armpit) incisions, it has many bleeding issues that can lead to problems. Dr. Francis Palmer, a Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon, says, "Incisions in the belly button, during Breast Enhancement will allow the use of Saline (salt water filled) Breast Implants only." In this procedure, the breast implant must be rolled tightly to maneuver it through a tunnel from the belly button to the breast. Once it is inside the breast, it will be filled with saline through a tube.

Do You Wonder What Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Is?

Administrator — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:03:42 +0000

For people with baggy lower eyelids, there are options to correct that. Dr. Francis Palmer, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, explains what transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty is on his website. He says that it is performed though an incision that is created on the inside of the lower eyelid. The plastic surgeon then identifies the fatty layers in the medial, central, and lateral fat pockets. After he or she dissects the orbital septum open, the excess fat is teased out of each of these pockets. The lateral fat pocket is often looked at a second time because it is often overlooked in the initial removal of fat.

Proper Recovery After A Breast Augmentation Leads To The Best Results

Administrator — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:43:51 +0000

Many plastic surgeons see the recovery process after a surgery as the most important step for the best results. This is also true for breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Mohamad Bazzi, a Michigan plastic surgeon, expresses the following notes about recovery on his website. He says that after a post-surgical recovery period of between 24 and 48 hours, and even after a few more days of additional reduced-activity, you will still typically experience swelling and soreness for a few weeks. He also says that exercise and normal activity can be resumed only when your plastic surgeon says that you are able to.

Tummy Tuck Surgery Is One Of The Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures Available Today

Administrator — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:52:35 +0000

Any person thinking about receiving a tummy tuck should be considering this question, "Is tummy tuck a common procedure?" While looking around online I found the answer to that question on the website of a Michigan plastic surgeon. It says, "Dr. Sampson does many types of cosmetic procedures. The tummy tuck is one of the procedures he does quite commonly."

To Help With Plantar Fasciitis You May Be Advised To Wear Shock-Absorbing Shoes

Administrator — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:58:07 +0000

I was looking around online for possible ways to help alleviate the pain associated with my plantar fasciitis and ended up on a Beverly Hill plastic surgeon’s website. It had the best advice I had seen all day and said, "You may be advised to use shoes with shock-absorbing soles or fitted with a standard orthotic device like a rubber heel pad."

You Need A Few Laser Hair Removal Treatments Due To Hair Growth Cycles

Administrator — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:23:44 +0000

I was curious as to why you must receive multiple laser hair removal treatments before you have permanent results. I looked into online and found the website of a Miami plastic surgeon. It says, "This is due to the variation of the hair growth cycle in various regions of the body."

Laser Hair Removal Can Be Performed In Many Areas Of The Body Including Lip, Neck, And Underarms

Administrator — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:44:39 +0000

Everyone interested in laser hair removal always wonders where all they can have the procedure performed. I found an answer on the website of a Miami plastic surgeon. He says, "The upper lip, neck, underarms, bikini line, legs, chest, and back can all be treated."

Plastic Surgeons Are Capable Of Morphing A Picture On The Computer To Show You How You May Look After A Nose Job

Administrator — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:36:25 +0000

I found something very interesting about rhinoplasty on a Seattle plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "Dr. Portuese takes photographs of the profile and through computerized morphing software patients can see what their new nose will look like following a rhinoplasty." I found this interesting because back when I received my nose job I thought about how cool it would be if they could do that. The best I got was before and after pictures of other patients.

During Your Breast Augmentation Consultation It Is Important To Get All Of Your Questions Answered

Administrator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:34:16 +0000

I was searching for breast implant information and found something very useful. On a Dallas plastic surgeon’s website it says, "It is important to get all your questions answered during this consultation so it is suggested that you write your important questions down for Dr. Adams to answer."

Compression Garments Are Used To Reduce Post-Liposuction Swelling

Administrator — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:01:23 +0000

Aftercare procedures following a liposuction must be followed to achieve optimal results. I knew this much, but I had no idea what exactly the aftercare procedures were. I looked into it and ended up finding a Lansing plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "Following your liposuction procedure, Dr. Sampson places his patients in a compression garment. These garments are used to compress skin to new contours and will assist in reducing post-operative swelling."

Laser Hair Removal Is Safe For All Skin Types And Targets All Hair Colors

Administrator — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:51:44 +0000

"Our top of the line approach to hair removal is safe for all skin types and targets all hair colors that contain melenin." This Miami laser hair removal plastic surgeon’s website made me much more confident that laser hair removal will be good for me. Also the Miami plastic surgeon’s website made me realize that laser hair removal is much more useful than many people believe.

A Lip Reduction Typically Takes Less Than An Hour To Perform

Administrator — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:31:33 +0000

I was curious as to how long a lip reduction procedure would take. I looked into it and found a Chicago plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "The procedure lasts less than one hour and while the lips are swollen for two to four days after surgery, the result is apparent immediately thereafter."

A San Mateo Plastic Surgeon’s Website Told Me Who The Best Candidate For A Facelift Is

Administrator — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:02:46 +0000

I went online to find out who the best candidate for a face lift would be. I have a few friends who have received the procedure and they look drastically younger. I ended up finding a San Mateo plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "The best candidate for a facelift is a man or woman whose face and neck have begun to sag, but whose skin still has some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well-defined."

Microdermabrasion Polishes And Exfoliates The Skin While A Vacuum Setting Removes The Dead Skin Cells

Administrator — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:33:07 +0000

I was wondering how microdermabrasion is performed so I went online to look around. I ended up finding the website of a Chicago plastic surgeon. It had my answer and says, "Tiny medical grade aluminum oxide crystals polish and exfoliate the skin, while a vacuum setting removes the dead skin cells."

Before Deciding To Have Gynecomastia Surgery, Think Carefully About Your Expectations

Administrator — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:56:29 +0000

"Gynecomastia surgery can enhance your appearance and self-confidence, but it won’t necessarily change your looks to match your ideal. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them frankly with your plastic surgeon." After finding this on a Los Angeles plastic surgeon’s website I realized just how much male breast reduction would change my appearance, not to mention how I would feel about myself.

It Is Possible To Place A Breast Implant Both Behind The Muscle And Breast Tissue

Administrator — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:45:09 +0000

On a breast surgery book’s website I found this information. "Now there is a new and frequently better option: dual plane1—behind muscle in the upper breast and behind breast tissue in the lower breast—the best of both worlds, while minimizing the trade-offs of each!" If you didn’t already realize, this is regarding to implant placement. It’s amazing to me that a surgeon could place a breast implant behind both the muscle and the breast tissue.

A Breast Augmentation Photo Gallery Can Give You A Better Grasp On What To Expect

Administrator — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:30:54 +0000

The other day I was browsing information about breast augmentation and ended up finding a Tulsa plastic surgeon’s website. It didn’t have much information, but it did have a breast augmentation photo gallery. This was very useful to me to see what women looked like before and after their surgeries. I now feel I have a fairly good grasp on cosmetic breast surgery.

Formation Of New Skin After A Chemical Peel May Take Up To Three Weeks

Administrator — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:47:44 +0000

The recovery of my face after a chemical peel is the most important part in my eyes. I did some looking around online and found out some basic information about chemical peel recovery. On a West Palm Beach plastic surgeon’s website it says, "Recovery: Phenol: Formation of new skin: 7 to 21 days. Normal activities: 2 to 4 weeks. Full healing and fading of redness: 3 to 6 months TCA: New skin within 5 to 10 days."

Labia Majora Augmentation Is Often Combined With Other Female Genitalia Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

Administrator — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:15:07 +0000

I’ve recently decided that I would like to receive labia majora augmentation. On my first day of searching for information I found a Chicago plastic surgeon’s website with a few basic things. It says, "This surgery is typically scheduled for 1 hour and performed under monitored or general anesthesia. It is commonly combined with other female genitalia cosmetic surgery procedures. If performed as an isolated procedure, you should be able to resume sexual activities in about two weeks."

You Need A Direction When Searching About Breast Augmentation

Administrator — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:36:23 +0000

I recently was searching around for breast augmentation information. Before finding the website for a book called The Best Breast 2 I always searched blindly. It really made me realize I needed more focus when it said, "Without the basics, why bother researching surgeons? You won’t be able to distinguish fact from fluff. If you can’t evaluate a surgeon, you will likely not select the best surgeon for you."

Chin Augmentation Creates A Natural, Better Look For Your Face

Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:03:31 +0000

I have just started to steps to receiving my own chin augmentation. The first step is for me to find out as much information as possible before contacting a plastic surgeon. I found some useful basic information on a Tempe plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "Chin augmentation improves the underlying structure to create a more balanced, attractive, and natural appearance."

Laser Hair Removal Takes A Different Amount Of Procedures Depending On Density, Color, And Location

Administrator — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:21:30 +0000

I was wondering how many treatments are required for permanent hair removal with laser hair removal. I looked around online and found a Tempe plastic surgeon’s website. It answers my question with this, "The number of treatments required varies depending on the density, color and location of the hair growth."

Most Patients Feel An Arm Lift Was Less Traumatic Than They Expected

Administrator — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:28:42 +0000

Previous to finding a Grand Rapids plastic surgeon’s website I was incredibly worried about getting an arm lift. I thought maybe it would hurt and be very painful afterward as well. I found out that, "Most patients in my practice feel that brachioplasty was less traumatic than they expected and many patients stop taking their narcotic pain medication a day or two after surgery."

There Are At Least 4 Areas On The Body To Insert A Breast Implant

Administrator — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:55:35 +0000

I am wanting to receive a breast augmentation, but there are far too many choices for implant incision placement for me to decide on. I found out on a Laguna Beach plastic surgeon’s page that there are even more than I previously thought. It says, "There are many surgical approaches for breast augmentation, which include inconspicuous incisions in the armpit, underneath the breast (just above the crease), around the areola or in the belly button."

After A Nose Job You May Complain Of A Mild Burning Sensation Or A Headache After The Surgery

Administrator — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:06:00 +0000

I have been wondering if a nose job is painful. Specifically after the surgery is finished. I looked around online and found a Seattle plastic surgeon’s website with my answer. It says, "There is usually little or no pain following a rhinoplasty, but some patients complain of a mild burning sensation or headache after their surgery."

Side Effects Of Botox Include headache, nausea, etc.

Administrator — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:48:17 +0000

I have been curious as to what the side effects of botox are. I did some searching to find out. In my searching I found a Michigan plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "The side effects have been quite limited and includes headache, a temporary respiratory infection, nausea, and a temporary eyelid drooping."

Breast Reduction Is Usually Performed In A Hospital

Administrator — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:38:08 +0000

I am aiming to receive a breast reduction in the winter, but there are many things I’m wondering about. I was wondering where the procedure would be performed so I did some online searching and found a Chicago plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "Reduction mammoplasty is usually done in a hospital but outpatient surgery is also possible."

A Blepharoplasty Makes A Man Look Younger And More Energized

Administrator — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:24:36 +0000

Being a man looking younger and more energized is very appealing. That’s why when I visited a San Diego plastic surgeon’s page I realized a blepharoplasty would help me immensely. It says, "Men, commonly note how much younger and rested their eyes appear. For men, looking younger and more energetic has major implications professionally. This the most common reason our male patients choose to have the procedure."

Sometimes Your Nose Isn’t Too Big, Your Chin Is Just Too Small

Administrator — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:43:35 +0000

I had always thought my face looked off, but I always thought it was my nose being too big. After finding this, "Many times a plastic surgeon may recommend chin surgery to a patient having nose surgery in order to achieve facial proportion, as the size of the chin may magnify or minimize the perceived size of the nose" on a Chicago plastic surgeon’s website I realize that it’s my chin that’s too small.

You Can Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Any Breast AugmentationQuestions During Your Consultation

Administrator — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:21:51 +0000

I have a lot of questions to ask my plastic surgeon about breast augmentation. I wasn’t sure when to ask him, so I looked around online and found a Newport Beach plastic surgeon’s website with the answer. It says, "It is of paramount importance to discuss all your goals and expectations with your surgeon. Your breast shape, diameter, degree of ptosis, symmetry, etc.. will be assessed during the consultation."

IPL Treatments Do Not Harm Unaffected Skin

Administrator — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:04:28 +0000

I have heard that IPL (Intense Pulse Light) skin treatments can damage your unaffected skin. I wanted to find out if this was true because I need some skin care procedures done on my face. I found a Kansas plastic surgeon’s website that says, "Since the IPL works selectively only on dark areas, the surrounding skin is not affected."

Lymphatic Drainage Helps Aid Acne, Rosacea, And Sensitive Skin

Administrator — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:14:24 +0000

I had been looking for an aid in my complexion before I found this, "Lymphatic drainage is a recommended treatment for pre-post operative surgery, acne, rosacea, mature skin, and sensitive skin." on a Seattle plastic surgeon’s website. Apparently it aids in "flushing out" all the toxins that cause skin problems. After that I would like to receive a chemical peel. Then I can finally have the face I have always dreamed of.

Breast Implant Size Must Be Within Parameters Of Their Frame Dimensions

Administrator — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:03:48 +0000

I have wanted much larger breasts ever since I was 16. Now, 27 I still lack the volume I would like. I wasn’t sure if there was some capacity on how large I could make them through breast augmentation so I looked into it. I found a Scottsdale plastic surgeon’s website with information. It says, "The patient can choose the size that they desire within the parameters of the frame dimensions."

Overweight Patients Can Receive Liposculpture As Opposed To Liposuction

Administrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:12:28 +0000

I have heard many times that I simply weigh too much to get liposuction. I thought, there’s no way someone can weight too much to receive a procedure. I looked into it and found a Chicago plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "Although Dr. Johnson recommends that you be at your ideal weight, overweight patients who are unable to reach their goals can greatly benefit as well. Many have been inspired to continue to lose weight after treatment. With liposculpture, saddlebags can disappear, hips and legs become thinner, stomachs flatten and double chins can literally melt away."

Sutures From A Facelift Are Removed Within 14 Days

Administrator — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:51:03 +0000

Post-surgery is the only thing I’m not sure about what happens with a facelift procedure. I decided I would find out by doing some online searching. I found a Los Angeles plastic surgeon’s website with information. It says, "The patient goes home with head and neck wrapped in dressings, which are usually removed the next day. Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Sutures are removed within 14 days. Bruising and swelling decrease to "socially acceptable" levels in 10-20 days. The final result of a facelift procedure is evident in 4-6 weeks or sooner, with continued improvement for several months."

Lip Augmentation Lasts Six Months Or Longer

Administrator — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:04:14 +0000

My thin lips have driven me crazy for most of my teenage and adult life and I’ve finally decided that I’m going to get lip augmentation. I was curious how long each treatment would last so I did some searching online. I found a Newport Beach plastic surgeon’s website with my answer. It says, "Studies have shown that the average treatment results last six months or longer."

Pectoral Implants Vary In Size From Person To Person

Administrator — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:56:07 +0000

I have been considering receiving pectoral implants ever since I got in shape. Right now they just don’t look right with my body. I have been wondering how big of implants I can receive so I looked online. I found a Miami plastic surgeon’s website that says, "Male pectoral implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes. A consultation and physical examination with Dr. Sam Gershenbaum will determine the most appropriate size and shape for each individual."

Laser Skin Resurfacing Is The Ultimate Technology

Administrator — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:14:45 +0000

I have been wondering if laser skin resurfacing is the very best procedure for skin care. I did some online research and found a Kansas plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "The laser is the ultimate technology for precise aesthetic removal of deeper lines around the eyes, lips, cheeks and forehead. Some facial scars can also be improved with laser surgery."

Are You A Candidate For Liposuction?

Administrator — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:09:09 +0000

I have been wondering if I’m a candidate for liposuction. I did some online research and found a San Diego plastic surgeon’s website with my answer. It says, "You may be a candidate for liposuction (liposculpture) if you have areas of excess fat that bother you. Sometimes even with diet and exercise these localized fatty deposits can remain. "

A Breast Reduction Can Be A Medical Necessity For Some Women

Administrator — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:38:04 +0000

My breasts have all but thrown my back out, and I was wondering if I was able to get a breast reduction covered by insurance. I did some online searching and found a Honolulu plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "Patients with very large and heavy breast often experience back, neck, and shoulder pain which may interfere with their daily activities. For these patients, a breast reduction may be a medical necessity."

A Chemical Peel Removes Many Effects Of Aging From The Face

Administrator — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:02:46 +0000

I have been looking into different forms of facial rejuvenation for around a month now and I recently discovered another on an Anaheim plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "A chemical peel can help such individuals restore youthful vibrance and energy to the face. The effects of time are reduced to restore an individual’s face and to remove many of the effects of time and aging."

There Are A Number Of Incisions That Can Be Made For A Browlift

Administrator — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:48:18 +0000

I have been considering receiving a browlift for a while now, but I’ve never known what type of incisions are made. I did some online research and found a Michigan plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "There are a number of incisions which can be used depending upon the specific concerns of the patient and the severity of the condition. The scars can be a small as those used for an endoscopic (hair) approach or lengthened and even extended from the traditional face lift incisions. The scar can be shortened in certain cases when the degree of correction is less severe. The scars are well hidden and usually fade beautifully."

After A Breast Augmentation Breasts Heal At Different Rates

Administrator — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:20:25 +0000

I have been considering receiving breast augmentation for a while now, but I’ve never known how long it takes for your breasts to heal. I did some online research and found a Newport Beach plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "Please remember that no two sides ever heal the same after an operation and that this is normal. Major discrepancies, however, should be reported to your surgeon."

A Thigh Lift Conforms Your Thigh Skin To Your Body

Administrator — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:04:26 +0000

I have been considering receiving a thigh lift for a while now, but I’ve never known the reasons that the majority of people receive the procedure. I did some online research and found an Atlanta plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "The skin does not always fully conform to the body’s new shape following significant weight loss. The skin may lose elasticity and begin to sag. One of the areas of the body most affected by this problem is the thigh area."

A Mini-Tummy Tuck Results In A Smaller Scar

Administrator — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:27:39 +0000

I was thinking about receiving a tummy tuck, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted that, or a mini-tummy tuck. I didn’t know the difference so I did some searching online. I found a New York City plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "The advantage of the mini-tummy tuck is that the scar is smaller, the procedure is not as drastic, and the down time is less. Not all patients are candidates for this operation and discussion with a plastic surgeon should be made in deciding which of these two operations should be performed."

After A Browlift You Need To Keep The Swelling Down

Administrator — Tue, 12 May 2009 23:24:14 +0000

I’m getting a browlift in less than a month so I need to be as informed as I can. I knew very little about post-procedure expectations until I found a San Mateo plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "You may be told to keep your head elevated for two to three days following surgery to keep the swelling down. Swelling may also affect the cheeks and eyes– however, this should begin to disappear in a week or so."

Post-Liposuction You Will Be More Comfortable In Many Types Of Clothing

Administrator — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:38:54 +0000

I’m getting liposuction in less than a month so I need to be as informed as I can. I knew very little about post-procedure expectations until I found a San Mateo plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "If your expectations are realistic, you will probably be very pleased with the results of your surgery. You may find that you are more comfortable in a wide variety of clothes and more at ease with your body. And, by eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, you can help to maintain your new shape."

Looking To Receive A Breast Augmentation in Cleveland

Administrator — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:42:33 +0000

I will be in Cleveland this next week and I am planning on receiving a breast augmentation while I’m there. I found the perfect site for me to find a doctor. Looking Your Best has a wide selection of Cleveland plastic surgeons to choose from.

Injectable Fillers Are Used To Plump Up Creases And Sunken Areas Of The Face

Administrator — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:09:36 +0000

I had always wondered what injectable fillers were used for. So I did some research. I found just the answer I was looking for on a College Station plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "When injected beneath the skin, these fillers plump up creased and sunken areas of the face. They can also add fullness to the lips and cheeks. Injectable fillers may be used alone or in conjunction with a resurfacing procedure, such as a laser treatment, or a re-contouring procedure, such as a facelift."

Minimize Post Breast Implant Surgery Pain With Medicine

Administrator — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:45:29 +0000

I have been thinking about receiving breast implants for a while, but I’ve never really known what the post-operative procedures are. I did some online searching and found a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon’s website. It says, "After the procedure, patients often experience soreness for a few days but are back into their normal lives within a day or two. Pain following the breast implant surgery can be minimized by medications prescribed by your doctor. All procedures are performed with anesthesia to minimize any discomfort or pain."

Remove Excess Upper Arm Skin with an Arm Lift

Administrator — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:58:26 +0000

After losing a lot of weight, my mom has been looking for a way to remove excess upper arm skin. We had no idea how to remove it. She tried all sorts of exercises, but nothing worked. I finally did some online searching and found a Texas plastic surgeon’s website. It said, "An arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure to remove loose skin and excess fat deposits in the upper arm. With age, upper arm skin can become loose and flabby. Plastic surgeons will discuss brachioplasty with patients who want to tighten this skin and look as good as they feel. In some cases your plastic surgeon may suggest that liposuction be used alone or in conjunction with an arm lift to remove excess fat in the upper arms."

Administrator — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:16:17 +0000

Chin Augmenation Can Help You Achieve Facial Balance

Administrator — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:06:09 +0000

If you consider your chin small, you may benefit from surgery. Having a larger (or "stronger") chin can help balance one’s appearance, creating equal weight in the upper, middle, and lower thirds of the face. It can offset the prominence of a large or even medium-sized nose. Enlarging the chin can also make the neck look longer and more graceful, and this can be a helpful addition to a facelift when there is blunting of the angle between lower neck and the under-chin region.

Restore a Youthful Vibrancy with a Face Lift

Administrator — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:29:48 +0000

A face lift can help such individuals restore youthful vibrance and energy to the face. The effects of time are virtually undone to restore an individual’s face and to remove many of the effects of time and aging. A plastic surgeon accomplishes such effects by working with wrinkles, tightening the skin, removing fat deposits, and by tightening the underlying muscles of the face. This not only helps to restore the physical appearance of the patient, but also restores self-confidence and respect to the patient.

What Is A Primary Rhinoplasty?

Administrator — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:46:54 +0000

Primary rhinoplasty indicates that it is the first time an operation is being performed. The first operation offers the best opportunity to obtain an excellent and predictable outcome. Seeking out a rhinoplasty specialist for this first operation significantly increases the chances of obtaining an excellent rhinoplasty result and decreases your chances of a revision.

The Best Candidates for Breast Augmentation

Administrator — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:29:11 +0000

The best candidates for breast augmentation are woman who wish to enhance their size or want to enhance their figure. Also many women have lost breast volume due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. A woman who has an asymmetry of the sizes of their breasts often wishes to receive a breast augmentation as well as women who are looking to beautify the shape of their breasts.

Brachioplasty Removes “Bat-Wings”

Administrator — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:00:52 +0000

An arm lift or brachioplasty is the surgical correction of excess skin to the arms. Over time, with pregnancy, weight loss or even during normal development, excess skin to the upper arms (bat-wings) can develop compelling women to seek correction.

How Laser Hair Removal Works

Administrator — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:16:31 +0000

The hair removal laser emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin and is absorbed by the hair follicle. The absorbed laser energy is transformed into heat, destroying the hair follicle and leaving the surrounding skin unaffected.

What is Immediate Breast Reconstruction?

Administrator — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:04:24 +0000

Immediate breast reconstruction occurs when reconstruction is performed at the time of mastectomy. Immediate reconstruction has the advantage of usually saving the patient at least one subsequent operation, and has been shown to have a significant psychological benefit, as the patient never has to experience the total loss of a breast. All of the reconstruction options listed below can be performed at the time of mastectomy.

Do Your Breasts Live Up to Standards?

Administrator — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:52:41 +0000

In today’s world many woman feel their breasts don’t live up to standards, or are not big enough. With this belief there is only one solution. Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that uses implants to refine the shape and size of the breasts. Recently, the FDA has lifted the restriction on the use of silicone implants allowing patients the choice between silicone and saline breast augmentation. Breast augmentation has seen a dramatic increase in popularity over the past three or four years, a testimony to the high satisfaction rate that most women give to the results of the surgery.

Fill Sunken Cheeks with a Fat Transfer

Administrator — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:47:47 +0000

In the medical world, the fat-injection procedure is known as autologous fat transplantation or microlipoinjection. It involves extracting fat cells from the patient’s abdomen, thighs, buttocks or elsewhere and reinjecting them beneath the facial skin. Fat is most often used to fill in "sunken" cheeks or laugh lines between the nose and mouth, to correct skin depressions or indentations, to minimize forehead wrinkles and to enhance the lips.

Tummy Tuck Surgery Has Little Risk

Administrator — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:39:17 +0000

Thousands of abdominoplasties are performed successfully each year. When done by a qualified plastic surgeon who is trained in body contouring, the results are generally quite positive. Nevertheless, there are always risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with this procedure.

Body Contouring can Return a Part of You That Has Faded

Administrator — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:38:11 +0000

Liposuction is one of the most frequently performed procedures. Localized fat pockets, resistant to exercise and diet, can be eliminated. The areas of the body of such accumulated fat pockets often include the hips, thighs, abdomen, neck , arms, and breasts. The best candidates are near normal weight people with elastic skin who desire an improved contour change. This procedure is usually performed under general or local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. The incisions are placed in specific areas to provide the optimal contouring and aesthetic result. A fitted compression garment will be worn for about 3 to 4 weeks. Activity may be resumed in about 3 weeks and the final results will be apparent in about 3 months.

Re-Establish a Youthful Looking Breast

Administrator — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:27:29 +0000

When performing breast augmentation surgery by itself, it takes great skill to place an implant correctly and achieve wonderful results. Similarly, it takes great skill to appropriately carry out a breast lift procedure by itself and re-establish a youthful looking breast. However, both of these operations have certain, relatively low levels of unpredictability when they are carried out by themselves. Unpredictability in plastic surgery originates from multiple factors, such as, individual wound healing factors, age, hormones and techniques used. When breast lifts are combined with implant placement the variables that contribute to unpredictability are multiplied several fold. Increased unpredictability sometimes makes it more difficult to achieve good results.

Blepharoplasty: The Surgery

Administrator — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:18:28 +0000

Typically the incisions follow the natural lines of your eyelids; in the creases of your upper lids, and just below the lashes in the lower lids. The eyelid surgery incisions may extend into the crow’s feet or laugh lines at the outer corners of your eyes. Working through these incisions, the surgeon separates the skin from underlying fatty tissue and muscle, removes excess fat, and often trims sagging skin and muscle. The incisions are then closed with very fine sutures.

Who Does Gynecomastia Affect?

Administrator — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:32:57 +0000

Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for "women-like breasts." Though this oddly named condition is rarely talked about, it’s actually quite common. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men. It may affect only one breast or both.

A Chin Implant Can Produce a Dramatic Improvement in Facial Profile and Balance

Administrator — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:48:51 +0000

Cheek implants are inserted through small incisions on the inside of the upper lip, which heal in approximately one week. A relatively minor procedure, cheek implants may be placed using only local anesthesia or with deeper sedation for patient comfort. Most implants are constructed from solid silicone, which adheres to the underlying bone and is very difficult to feel. While rare, complications may include infection or displacement of the implant requiring removal or repositioning. Over the years the art and science of facial contouring with cheek implants has evolved significantly, and there are many different styles and shapes to choose from. A successful outcome requires choosing the right size and shape of implant, and then placing that implant in the right location.

Improve Your Nose Aesthetically

Administrator — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:50:28 +0000

It is important to have realistic goals and expectations regarding the outcome of the surgery. It is also important to consider why you want to have nose surgery. The goal is to improve the nose aesthetically to better balance with the other facial features; sometimes breathing is improved at the same time. Rhinoplasty is performed by making small incisions on the inside of the nose. There are no external incisions. The skin is lifted off of the cartilage and bone and the nose is then sculpted to the appropriate shape. The skin is then placed back in position and dissolvable sutures are used to close the incisions inside the nose.

Raise and Reshape Sagging Breasts

Administrator — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:20:37 +0000

There are many reasons for undergoing a breast lift. Reasons include, having breasts that lack substance or firmness; having breasts that are pendulous, but of satisfactory size; having nipples and areolas that point downwards, especially if they are positioned below the breast crease; or having loss of elasticity, weight loss, pregnancy and breast-feeding affect the shape and firmness of the breasts.

Every Nose Job is Different, There is No One Perfect Nose

Administrator — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:31:58 +0000

When looking to perform a rhinoplasty, realistic expectations from the patient’s perspective are very important. The goal of rhinoplasty is to reshape and sculpt a new nose that fits harmoniously with the face and fits into the facial balance for each individual patient. Every nose job is different. There is no one perfect nose.