Cosmetic surgery has done wonders for breasts. From putting them back to where they belong, to enlarging them on demand, to reconstructing breasts after mastectomy, breast cosmetic surgery has been a life changer for many. The Advantages of Plastic Cosmetic Surgery Cosmetic surgery gives you alternatives for your body that you never thought possible. From enlarging your breasts, to reshaping their contour, to possibilities are endless. Breast augmentation utilizes saline or silicone implants that are surgically place under the breast to enhance the size and shape of the breast. These implants are safe and have a natural feel, the technology has advanced to where you can’t tell if a woman’s breasts are natural or surgically altered! Breast lifts serve to just put ‘em back where they belong. You can combine this surgery with an augmentation. You can also enhance your sex appeal by asking a surgeon to give you more cleavage, which depends on the space between your breasts. Breast reduction surgery is done for several reasons. A main reason cited by many cosmetic surgeons is that breast reduction surgery helps women with very large breasts to have more proportion in their body. Breast reduction surgery can eliminate the daily struggle some women have with exercise, clothing, or health. In addition, if breasts are not symmetrical, then breast reduction surgery can rectify that problem. The cosmetic surgeon can also reshape the breast and areola to make the breast more appealing. Combining Breast Procedures for Comprehensive Results Many women choose to combine multiple procedures such as breast augmentation and lift, or breast reduction with areola reshaping, to achieve the most...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a cosmetic procedure performed but cannot imagine yourself having surgery to achieve your beauty goals? If you answered “yes” to that question, you may not realize that significant youth-restoring results can be achieved through quick, non-surgical methods. As we age, our skin loses volume and can sag and crease, making us look older than we would like. To help restore the volume and youthful look to our skin, we need to help Mother Nature along a bit and can easily do so with Restylane injections. What Is Restylane and How Does It Work? Restylane is known as “dermal filler” and is made from natural hyaluronic acid and safe, effective and long lasting. You may see the results of your injections for up to six months. Restylane injections are quite safe and you may be surprised to learn that hyaluronic acid already exists in your body and is completely natural. It has many valuable uses in medicine and one of the most common of late is Restylane injections. The injection of Restylane creates a chemical reaction below the skin where the acid bonds with the water in the body’s cells and increases in volume. This makes wrinkles disappear without paralyzing any facial muscles as with some other treatments that can look unnatural and obvious. Restylane injections look much more natural and change the look of lines and wrinkles without causing unpleasant side effects or exaggerated results. Your skin will look more taut, healthier and younger for many months. Because it is created in a lab, Restylane poses no risk...
Liposuction is one of the most sought-after cosmetic surgical procedures since its introduction in 1976. It was intended to remove unwanted localized fat collections, employing the use of general anesthesia to control pain. Complications plagued the traditional or otherwise known as “dry” method of liposuction, due to massive fluid shifts, extensive blood loss requiring blood transfusions, and long recovery period. In 1987, the “super wet” or tumescent technique of liposuction was devised by American dermatologist Jeffrey Klein to lessen the risks associated with the earlier method. What Is Tumescent Liposuction? Tumescent liposuction refers to infiltration of targeted fat cells with diluted solution made up of a local anesthetic, lidocaine and the blood constrictor, epinephrine. Tumescent liposuction results in lesser blood loss and postoperative pain, swelling, and bruising. The use of lidocaine allows you to skip the whole process of general anesthesia, thus making it possible for lesser complications, down time and hospital bills. Tumescent means “swollen.” Upon the delivery of the solution, swelling ensues in the fat cells, hence the term Tumescent Liposuction. The swelling and firmness of the cells amplify the targeted areas for liposuction, making it easier to manipulate the tube with less tissue damage. Advantages over Traditional Liposuction The use of local anesthesia lessens the risks related to general anesthesia. Down time is less. Less blood and fluid loss There is no need for intravenous fluid replacement. Lidocaine has antibacterial action, thus preventing infection. Lidocaine is fat-soluble so it is suctioned out with the aspirated fats The cannula used for tumescent liposuction is smaller and less invasive. Gradual and more controlled removal of the fats Lesser scarring...
Sagging skin resting on huge thighs can get in the way of one’s confidence and hurt his or her self-image. For the most part, it’s more than an aesthetic concern of not being able to wear shorts and bathing suits. Big, saggy thighs can come in contact with each other and cause friction to the skin. Irritation and sores could arise and cause discomfort. Even through weight loss and constant exercise, the inner thigh is quite difficult to reduce by traditional weight loss methods. If this is overcome through liposuction or otherwise, the issue of sagging skin is another hurdle to conquer. More often than not, thigh problems bother more women than men. These days, you don’t have to keep the problem to yourself. Help is on the way through thigh lift cosmetic surgery. Loose, excess skin resulting from weight loss can be tightened through a thigh lift and give way to thinner-looking thighs. In general, this can be achieved through the removal of excess skin and the repositioning of the surrounding tissues. Different Types of Thigh Lifts 1. Inner Thigh Lift An inner thigh lift aims for the inner thighs. This is done through the incision at the junction of the thigh and pubic area. Excess fats are removed through liposuction, and skin is tightened for a better contour. 2. Bilateral Thigh Lift A bilateral thigh lift is designed to tighten the skin on the front and outside of the thighs. The incision is made at the top of the thighs where the lower edge of bikini underwear would lie. A portion of the skin is removed before...
Laser resurfacing, or laser peel, lasabrasion or laser vaporization, is a method of skin rejuvenation using a wand-like laser device. Laser resurfacing offers more control in penetrating the depth of the skin, thus allowing precision and safety. It aims to reduce wrinkles, acne scars, skin pigmentation, and other blemishes. Laser resurfacing can also be used to tighten and contour the chin and jaw after liposuction of the area for removal of the excess fat. It is a fresh and advanced take on the traditional ways of skin resurfacing like chemical peeling and micro-dermabrasion. Background Earlier technologies made use of continuous wave carbon dioxide (CW CO2), which removed sun-damaged skin layer by layer to allow the resurfacing of newer, smoother skin. The side effects of redness, swelling, skin infections, discolorations, and scarring made it a less appealing despite its favorable results. To lessen the thermal injuries, pulsed and scanned CO2 was developed. Erbium: YAG laser later came out but its efficacy was comparable to that of CO2 pulsed and scanned technology. Both are classified under ablative techniques because they target mainly the upper layer (epidermis) of the skin and a little of the deeper layer (dermis). Presently, non-ablative and fractional resurfacing methods have been developed to achieve excellent results but with minimal downtime and side effects. In contrast to the ablative method which aims for the top layer more than the deeper layer, the non-ablative variety targets the dermis, while leaving the epidermis intact. This stimulates collagen remodeling for a tightened and better skin texture. The ablative method produces more dramatic results but the non-ablative’s faster recovery period makes it...
