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After A Mentoplasty, Your Cosmetic Surgeon Will Give You Care Instructions

tjackson — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:15:00 +0000

The chin will usually be taped after the procedure in order to minimize any discomfort and swelling. Any sutures that have been placed in the skin will be removed after about five to seven days. If the plastic surgeon chose for you to have an intra-oral incision, the sutures will dissolve in time. While you recover from cosmetic chin surgery you will experience some mild discomfort and swelling in the affected area for several days after the surgery. It’s typically that you will experience some temporary difficulty with talking and smiling. Black and blue marks will be visible around the chin and neck in some cases. Your cosmetic surgeon will provide you with instructions about your dental hygiene, eating, and any other restrictions to your activities after the procedure.

Cosmetic Surgeons Use Cheek And Chin Implants To Bring A Greater Balance In One’s Face

tjackson — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:59:00 +0000

The insertion of a chin implant into one’s chin may take anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour. During this procedure, the cosmetic surgeon will select the proper size and shape of implant that will properly enhance your appearance. Your surgeon will then continue to insert the implant into a pocket that he or she has created over the front of the jawbone. The small incision that is used to create the pocket and to insert the facial implant is typically placed inside the mouth (along the lower lip) or in the skin just under a person’s chin area.

Brachioplasty Removes “Bat-Wings”

tjackson — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:12:00 +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.

Perform Other Plastic Surgery Procedrues at the Same Time as a Tummy Tuck

tjackson — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:22:00 +0000

Patients often have multiple procedures at the same time. The most common include breast augmentation, breast lifts, tummy tuck, and/or liposuction. This saves both time and money since costs are often reduced when multiple procedures are combined. Additional procedures would also include facial cosmetic surgery or those related to weight loss such as thigh or buttock lifts.

Who is Performing Your Face Lift?

tjackson — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:14:00 +0000

A face lift is a procedure which, unfortunately, can be performed by any physician – whether adequately trained or not. Most states have very little regulation on this matter. Because of this, non-plastic – or so called “cosmetic” – surgeons can perform a face lift as well. In addition, some physicians who are legitimately board certified in other specialties, such as dermatology and gynecology, for example are performing “cosmetic” surgery even though they often have never had any formal residency training in the specialty of plastic surgery itself. Weekend courses abound and the patient is often confused as to which doctor to see.

Combat Scars Resulting From Acne

tjackson — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:45:00 +0000

Plastic and cosmetic surgeons have multiple regimens that are very useful in combating the scars resulting from acne. The therapies a surgeon uses include the use of cosmeticeuticals available in the office. In addition, the therapies progress to the more aggressive treatments; chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and even the use of excision of deep scars or the injection of scars with dermal fillers. A surgeon will plan individual therapies with each patient. You are encouraged to make an appointment today to begin the journey to a beautiful complexion.

Botox is a Safe and Effective Way of Addressing Facial Lines and Wrinkles

tjackson — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:05:00 +0000

Botox is a safe and effective way of addressing lines and wrinkles to the face that occur during the aging process. The process is simple and requires very little time with minimal recovery. Best of all, this is a non-surgical procedure and can, therefore, be performed in the office.
Botox is an affordable alternative to a facelift, has anyone had botox injections before and would like to share their success story?

A Thigh Lift Surgically Corrects Excess Skin to the Thighs

tjackson — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:36:00 +0000

A thigh lift is the surgical correction of excess skin to the thighs. Over time, with weight loss or even during normal development, excess skin to the thighs can develop compelling women to seek correction. Many plastic surgeons will take all measures necessary to ensure that your results are the best that they can offer.
The traditional approach to a thigh lift involves removing excess skin around the thigh along its length, which extends from the knee to the groin. The scar is placed along the inside of the thigh so that it’s well concealed. In time, many patients have scars that blend and fade beautifully but sometimes the scar can remain red for months and even widen; this potential drawback, however, is more than worth it for the patient who can now fit normally into their clothes.

Ear Surgery Sets Prominent Ears back Closer to the Head

tjackson — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:31:00 +0000

Ear surgery or otoplasty is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. Ears are almost fully grown by age four, so the operation is done on children between ages of four and fourteen. Ear surgery is also possible in adults with fewer risks. You have to be clear about what and how you want your ear to be when you talk to the doctor.

Abdominoplasty Provides a more Youthful Look

tjackson — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:42:00 +0000

Most Board Certified Plastic Surgeons offer both traditional and Endoscopic assisted abdominoplasty to remove excess skin, stretch marks, and fat from the abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. This reshaping and contouring of your figure provides a flatter, smoother, and more youthful look.