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Following Suction Lipectomy, Most People Have Very Little Pain

tjackson — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:15:00 +0000

Before you receive a liposuction procedure, your plastic surgeon will carefully outline the areas of bulging fat that are to be suctioned. Your surgeon will then draw a detailed line of your contour in order to further define the shape and contour characteristics of the fat deposits. Cosmetic surgeons will use the “tumescent technique” in which there will be a large amount of fluid initially placed to swell the area. This technique will allow for fat to be removed in a very smooth, safe, and symmetrical manner. The fluid is able to help loosen the fat while providing a local anesthesia for operative and immediate post-operative discomfort. It will also be able to provide epinephrine which is capable of decreasing bleeding.

Your Cosmetic Surgeon Will Make Sure That Your Rytidectomy Is Individualized For You

tjackson — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:52:00 +0000

A face lift procedure is very individualized. In your initial consultation with your plastic surgeon he or she will evaluate your face. This will include the underlying bone and skin. Then your doctor will discuss your goals for the surgery with you. He or she will then review your medical history and check you for any conditions that could possibly cause problems during or after the procedure. These conditions include uncontrolled high blood pressure, the tendency to form excessive scars, and blood clotting problems. It is important that you inform your surgeon of all the herbs, medications, and vitamins that you are taking. If you are a smoker, your cosmetic surgeon will counsel you on the increased risks associated with healing and he or she will wait for you to have stopped smoking for at least two months before performing a procedure.

A Cosmetic Surgeon Can Reverse The Effects Of Gravity On Your Face With A Facelift

tjackson — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:32:00 +0000

A rhytidectomy, most commonly referred to as a face lift, is a plastic surgery procedure that is capable of “set the clock back” with your neck and face. As a person ages the effects of gravity and exposure to the sun along with the stresses of daily life can be seen within their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth, the jawline grows jowly and slack, and folds and fat deposits appear around the neck. A face lift is capable of improving the most visible signs of aging successfully by removing excess fat, re-draping the skin of your neck and face, and tightening the underlying muscles.

Cosmetic Dentists Can Make Dentures Look And Feel Natural

tjackson — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:03:00 +0000

Your dentures or partials don’t have to look like dentures. They don’t have to feel like dentures either. There are many cosmetic dentists that are trained to use NobelBiocare to ensure that your partials and dentures are pleasing cosmetically as well as comfortable and functional. Incorporate dental implants with an overdenture to ensure a great fit and ultimate comfort. Two implants can be used to anchor your denture. It is different from a conventional denture because it is permanently stabilized in the mouth.

In three easy steps, you can enjoy the comfort and beauty of your dentures. Installing the implants – The first step is installing dental implants to secure the overdenture. Only two implants are needed. Attaching the overdenture – The overdenture is securely fixed on top of the implants. They will be removable for cleaning and oral hygiene. The beautiful result – At last, there’s no need to worry about a slipping, sliding or clicking denture. You’re free to enjoy life.

Fill Sunken Cheeks with a Fat Transfer

tjackson — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:20:00 +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.

There Are a Variety of Ear Problems that Ear Pinning Can Help

tjackson — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:41:00 +0000

Besides protruding ears, there are a variety of other ear problems that can be helped with surgery. These include: “lop ear,” when the tip seems to fold down and forward; “cupped ear,” which is usually a very small ear; and “shell ear,” when the curve in the outer rim, as well as the natural folds and creases, are missing. Surgery can also improve large or stretched earlobes, or lobes with large creases and wrinkles. Surgeons can even build new ears for those who were born without them or who lost them through injury.

Otoplasty Complications are Infrequent with a Qualified Surgeon

tjackson — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:33:00 +0000

When cosmetic ear surgery is performed by a qualified, experienced plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Nevertheless, as with any operation, there are risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with this procedure. A small percentage of patients may develop a blood clot on the ear. It may dissolve naturally or can be drawn out with a needle. Occasionally, patients develop an infection in the cartilage, which can cause scar tissue to form. Such infections are usually treated with antibiotics; rarely, surgery may be required to drain the infected area.

The First Step in Receiving a Tummy Tuck

tjackson — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:01:00 +0000

The first consultation allows you to meet with your plastic surgeon and staff to discuss your needs and concerns. You will learn about your surgery, the risks and complications, recovery time and look at before and after pictures. Your discussion with him or her covers all aspects of the surgery and you will discuss with him or her your expectations of the surgery. Your plastic surgeon will be able to examine your body and talk about the procedures necessary to meet your expectations.
During the consultation, you will be asked about the results you would like to achieve from abdominoplasty. This will help your surgeon to understand your expectations and determine whether they realistically can be achieved. He or she will individualize your treatment plan with you and discuss with you what type of abdominoplasty will give you your best results (ie. mini-abdominoplasty vs. full abdominoplasty vs. extended abdominoplasty).
You will have before pictures taken, which allows the physician to plan your surgery and also allows computer imaging to be done and viewed at a later date. After meeting with your surgeon you will have the opportunity to meet with the nurse and review pre-operative and post-operative care necessary for the surgery. You plastic surgeon’s assistant will discuss fees and schedule your surgery at a time convenient to both schedules.

A Forehead Lift Smooths The Forehead

tjackson — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:42:00 +0000

A forehead lift or “browlift” is a procedure that restores a more youthful, refreshed look to the area above the eyes. The procedure corrects drooping brows and improves the horizontal lines and furrows that can make a person appear angry, sad or tired.
In a forehead lift, the muscles and tissues that cause the furrowing or drooping are removed or altered to smooth the forehead, raise the eyebrows and minimize frown lines. Your surgeon may use the conventional surgical method, in which the incision is hidden just behind the hairline; or it may be performed with the use of an endoscope, a viewing instrument that allows the procedure to be performed with minimal incisions. Both techniques yield similar results — smoother forehead skin and a more animated appearance.

Brachioplasty Tightens The Skin on Your Arms

tjackson — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:23:00 +0000

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.