June 16th, 2009 by admin
With massive weight loss, in a short period of time, patients are often left with a significant amount of excess skin. Because of the rapid weight loss, the patient’s skin doesn’t “bounce back” adequately, resulting in a multitude of problems including problems with moisture, skin break down, hygiene and body image problems (aesthetic concerns). This excess skin remains a reminder of the person’s past problem with obesity and limits the patient’s satisfaction with the weight loss he/she has achieved. Although patients are often very pleased with the improvement in their medical issues (such as diabetes and high blood pressure) achieved after weight loss, they are still not happy when they look in the mirror. Plastic surgical procedures after weight loss may help the patient achieve their goals and significantly improve their self-image. It is important to work with a plastic surgeon with extensive experience due to the fact that treatment of the post-bariatric surgery patient is unique in that the patient’s skin elasticity has been permanently decreased, potentially resulting in faster recurrence of some of the patient’s presenting complaints. Dr. Pousti has helped many patient’s in this situation.
As patients lose weight, their face and neck skin often show signs of weight loss often associated with aging. They may notice loose skin of the eyelids, lower face (jowl) or neck area. Face and neck lifting surgery help eliminate loose skin and the underlying muscle and fatty tissue. The re-suspension of the tissues helps rejuvenate the face and neck area.
Many patients complain of “empty, droopy, saggy” breasts after weight loss – in fact, patients often say that they were happier with their breasts before weight loss than after (just like some patients are happier with their breast during pregnancy than after). Most patients after massive weight loss, benefit from breast augmentation (saline or silicone gel breast implants) along with breast lifting (mastopexy) surgery. The mastopexy operation serves to raise the nipple-areola complexes higher on the chest wall (by removing redundant or loose skin) while the breast augmentation serves to increase fullness of the breasts especially along the superior pole of the breasts. Usually, after significant weight loss, both breast implants and breast lifting are required for optimal results.
Saline Implants
Saline implants have a silicone rubber shell that is inflated to the desired size with sterile saline. The implants are placed under the pectoralis muscle deflated and therefore, the incision used for this type of implant is minimal. These implants can be overfilled to achieve a more rounded appearance.
Saline implants have some advantages over silicone implants. Silicone implant ruptures are harder to detect. When saline implants rupture, they deflate and the results are seen almost immediately. When silicone implants rupture, the breast often looks and feels the same because the silicone gel may leak into surrounding areas of the breast without a visible difference. Patients may need an MRI to diagnose a silicone gel rupture. Saline implants are also less expensive than the silicone gel implants.
Silicone Implants
Silicone implants have a silicone rubber shell that is filled with a fixed amount of silicone gel. Most silicone gel-filled implants are not adjustable and therefore, the incision used to place the silicone gel implant is larger than the incision needed for saline implants. The silicone gel implant cannot be overfilled – it comes in an exact size that cannot be manipulated.
Silicone implants vary in shell surface (smooth/textured), shape, profile, volume, shell thickness, and number of shell lumens.
Some surgeons feel that silicone implants have a more natural look and feel than saline implants because silicone gel has a texture that is similar to breast tissue. Each patient differs in the amount of breast tissue that they have. If a patient has enough breast tissue to cover the implant, the final result will be similar when comparing saline implants versus silicone gel implants. If a patient has very low body fat and/or very little breast tissue, the silicone gel implants may provide a more natural result.
As of 2006, the FDA has approved the use of silicone gel implants manufactured by the Mentor Corporation and Allergan (formerly McGhan) for breast augmentation surgery.
Plastic Surgery Societies Applaud the FDA’s Decision to Approve Silicone Breast Implants
For Immediate Release: November 17, 2006
Arlington Heights, Ill. (November 17, 2006) – The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the two largest plastic surgery membership organizations, applaud the FDA’s decision today to approve (manufacturer’s) silicone breast implants and return these devices to the U.S. market. This decision comes 14 years after the FDA restricted access to the silicone implants because of safety concerns. “This is a great day for American women and the plastic surgeons who care for them,” said Roxanne Guy, MD, ASPS president. “Silicone breast implants have been scrutinized more than any medical device, and we applaud the FDA for making its well thought-out decision and allowing American women to make informed choices about their health care.”
Patients will also often complain of loose skin of the abdomen and/or back areas. The redundant folds of skin may be “depressing” to patients who have worked hard to drop their weight (and maintain it) only to be left with even looser skin. Unfortunately, like the issues described above, these areas of excess skin do not improve despite the most rigorous diet and exercise schedule. Ironically, the redundancy of skin may worsen despite patients’ best efforts. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery serve to remove the excess skin of the abdomen while tightening up the abdominal wall muscles. This operation serves to improve the contour of the abdominal wall while the patient is standing, leaning over and sitting down. At the same time, the pubic area (which is often of concern to patients after weight loss) may be reduced and “lifted”. If the pubic area is not addressed during the abdominoplasty procedure, the patient often will be dissatisfied with the end result of surgery.
Often patients will complain of excess skin circumferentially at the level of the abdomen and lower back. Lower body lifting and belt lipectomy procedures serve to remove redundant skin of the abdomen and back circumferentially – this operation serves to improve the contour of the buttocks, hips, thighs and abdomen.
Weight loss can leave loose or “hanging” skin of the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder. This area is addressed using the brachioplasty or arm lifting surgery. One of the keys of this operation is to plan the resulting scar to fall at the lower edge of the arm so that the scar is not visible from the front or back view. This operation may be extended to address the excess skin of the upper chest as well (upper body lift).
Patient often complain of extra skin of the thighs as well. This area can be treated using the thigh lifting techniques. A medial thigh lift will address the inner thighs while the lower body lift addresses the outer part of the thighs.
When considering any type of plastic surgery, choosing your surgeon is one the most important decisions a patient makes. An astute patient will evaluate the doctor’s credentials, training, specific board certification and experience. Before and after procedures, meeting with previous patients and reading patient testimonials may be useful. Connection with the plastic surgeon is critical to individualize each patient’s case. Safety is of primary concern and factors such as medical problems, age, exercise tolerance and length of surgery are some of the factors considered during the consultation. Care must be taken not to attempt too much surgery simultaneously as this may result in complications. During the office visits, the surgeon will get to know more about the patient’s health history as well as expectations and goals. Patients are educated regarding the procedure, post-operative care and especially potential limitations and/or possible risks and complications of any planned procedure.
Dr. Pousti is well qualified to assist patients after massive weight loss. He is board certified in General Surgery as well as Plastic Surgery and has been trained at some of the finest institutions in the United States. He has been in private practice for over 12 years and has had the privilege of helping thousands of patients reaching their goals after significant weight loss.
Dr. Tom Pousti is a La Jolla / San Diego Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon specializing in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and is dedicated to restoring appearance, self-esteem, function, and quality of life to his patients. After 17 years of extensive medical and surgical training, Dr. Tom Pousti is double board certified in General Surgery as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Pousti and his wife Marjan reside in San Diego with their three sons and daughter.
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June 16th, 2009 by admin
About Breast Augmentations (Implants)
These days, breast implants or breast augmentations are common procedures. From Hollywood to your everyday mums, you will eventually hear women talk about it. Nowadays, more and more people are now having breast augmentation surgeries.
So, just what will breast augmentation do for you?
For starters, the most common reasons for women wanting to get breast augmentation are self consciousness, difficulty in buying clothing, dislike of breast size and wanting the breasts to look the same as they did prior to having children.
Breast augmentation will not only make you look good, but can also make you feel good. It will boost your self esteem and self confidence as you will feel prouder when going out in public.
If you were embarrassed about how your breasts looked before and didn’t like to be seen in a bathing suit at the beach, then you can expect this to change after having breast implants. You will be more confident and will proudly show off your body whenever you visit the beach.
Here at the Cosmetic Surgery for Women in Melbourne, we will be able to perform this procedure with results that will exceed your expectations. With breast augmentation, we will provide you with the look that you’ve always wanted from your breasts. As we understand that each woman’s needs differ, we offer many options about breast implants. We have these options regarding implants because we are aware that what may be appropriate for one woman may not be appropriate for another.
By consulting with us, we will enable you to visualise yourself with the results of breast augmentation. We will also provide you with all the information you need about breast implants and the entire procedure.
If you are interested in having breast implants, please feel free to contact us. Our friendly staff and highly qualified surgeons and doctors will be more than happy to answer your questions about breast augmentation. We are looking forward for your visit and also look forward to assist in creating a better looking and more confident you.
Dr Craig Rubinstein
Address:Epworth Medical Precinct
27 Erin Street
Richmond Vic 3121
(03) 9429 8363
Free Call: 1800 033 333
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June 15th, 2009 by admin
Breast implant failure is one of the problems that can develop after your breast implants have been placed. Breast augmentation is commonly considered a relatively safe operation. However the implants used are simply not indestructible and can fail over a period of time. What are the main causes and how can you avoid this? Saline and silicone breast implants fail in different ways so you should consider the difference between the two before making your final implant selection.
Eventually all implants may simply wear out over time and develop a hole in the outer shell, causing a leak. It naturally happens over time as a result of the motion within the implant wall. A tear may develop in the outer shell due to the pressure of the implant contents due to your natural motion. Many advancements have occurred in the manufacturing of implants increasing the durability, but they are still not indestructible.
From 1992 to 2006 the most common type of implant in the United States was saline since the FDA had withdrawn its approval of silicone. Until November of 2006 saline was the only FDA approved implant, while the silicone implant was used primarily in clinical trials. Most of the implants subject to fatigue and failure today are saline as a result.
Saline implants are subject to deflation because the fluid can easily flow through a hole in the outer shell. Due to the liquid nature of saline, the failure occurs rather rapidly as the fluid leaks through the hole in the outer shell. Women with saline implants have reported that their implants have deflated as little as within a day, while others over a few weeks.
Since the leakage causes deflation, women notice rather quickly that their breast is not as full as it once was. The breast implant failure is very noticeable. While this is problematic, of course, some women consider this to be an advantage since it is much more difficult to tell if a silicone implant has actually ruptured. Since the failure occurs very quickly with saline, the woman knows she needs to visit with her plastic surgeon quickly.
Silicone gel implants are made of a thick, cohesive gel and are not prone to rapid deflation. The cohesive silicone gel is rather thick and sticky and is bonded together. Even when cut in half with a knife, the implant holds itself together. Unless the hole developing in the implant is very large, the gel is not likely to squeeze out. Even with a large hole, while the silicone may bulge out of the tear, it will eventually fall back in due to its thick, viscous consistency. Therefore silicone breast implant failure is less noticeable and might only be detected during a mammography.
Both of these implants are subject to failure. Since saline implants are subject to rapid deflation, it increases the possibility that the patient will need to replace the implant at some point in her lifetime. In most cases, even upon failure, silicone breast implants will cause no noticeable change in appearance or feel.
Upon evidence of implant failure you will need to visit again with your plastic surgeon. While the rupture of implants are not as common as in the past is remains as one of the important factors you must consider when choosing your implant. When you meet with you plastic surgeon be sure to discuss the benefits and risks of saline and silicone breast implant ruptures.
How can you avoid breast implant failure? Keep these points in mind if you decide to get breast implants:
* All breast implants fail over time. While cohesive gel implants are considered more durable, the fact is that you will probably have to replace the implants within about ten years. Age of the implant therefore is a factor in implant failure.
* You should avoid high risk activities which place significan pressure or compression on the breasts. Simply be careful with high impact and vigorous sporting activities and try not to fall on your chest or receive any trauma to your breasts.
* Your plastic surgeon will give you after-care instructions. Be sure to follow them! Attend all follow up appointments with your doctor and avoid any contraindicated activities as advised. If you give your breast implants the proper care and attention they deserve they should last a long time.
Breast augmentation can give you the breasts you have always desired. If you choose your plastic surgeon carefully, you can be assured that they will do everything possible to insure excellent results which will be free from any unwanted complications. Afteryour breast augmentation surgery, it is up to you to maintain your new breasts by avoiding anything which will compromise them or injure your breasts.
If you do your research thoroughly, and follow the instructions from your doctor you are already doing what you can do prevent breast implant failure. Be sure to get medical attention immediately should you suspect that your implants have failed. If you follow the instructions from your plastic surgeon thoroughly, you can reduce the possibility of breast implant failure.
Are you thinking of getting bigger breast implants? Try the Purlz Breast Sizing System to see what breast implant sizes are right for you!
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June 14th, 2009 by admin
Many women, after giving birth, feel they’ll never be the same again. Their abdominal muscles and breasts in particular have been stretched and changed in ways that seem beyond recovery. No matter how much dieting and exercise they manage to work into hectic, post-baby schedules, it seems there are still sagging, bagging bits that refuse to go away.
Truthfully, pregnancy is very hard on a woman’s body. The rapid expansion of the abdomen, and the almost as dramatic enlargement of the breasts, pulls skin into shapes it’s never held before. The abdominal muscles are also stretched so much that often the fascia, or supportive tissue, separates in a way that can’t be remedied by diet and exercise alone.
Because the aftereffects of pregnancy are so extensive, and don’t always respond to diet and exercise, many women consider cosmetic surgery to help bring their bodies back to their pre-pregnancy condition.
Procedures commonly chosen to tighten the body after pregnancy include:
Tummy tucks and breast lifts are the most common choices, since pregnancy causes the most extreme changes to the abdomen and breasts. A tummy tuck removes excess, stretched skin as well as pockets of stubborn fat that remain behind after pregnancy. Also during a tummy tuck, your cosmetic surgeon will stitch together separated abdominal muscles. After surgery, your abdomen will be toned and firm—maybe even more so than it was before you became pregnant.
Breast lifts can be performed with or without breast augmentation. The breasts increase in size during pregnancy and breast-feeding, and the results are similar to those from the expansion of the abdomen. The skin is stretched beyond its usual size, and the resulting loss of elasticity means it can’t easily bounce back. This often leaves your breasts sagging and loose, rather than firm as they were before.
A breast lift reduces excess skin and brings your breasts back to their pre-pregnancy position. If you wish to add size and additional firmness, you could have a breast augmentation, as well.
Body contouring generally combines several cosmetic surgery procedures, such as a tummy tuck, breast lift, and thigh or buttock lift, for even more dramatic results. It could also include liposuction to help eliminate fat pockets and smooth your profile even more.
To determine what cosmetic surgery procedures might be best for you, your first step is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. He or she can give you recommendations on what procedures will help you regain your pre-pregnancy figure, and feel good about your body again.
For more information about post-pregnancy cosmetic surgery, please visit the website of Dr. Matt Chhatre, Summit Hills and Kansas City, Missouri cosmetic surgeon.
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June 14th, 2009 by admin
Having breast surgery is a life changing decision. No matter what surgery you are having, you want to make sure you have the most up-to-date and technologically advanced procedure possible. There have been several new advancements in breast augmentation in the past couple of years to help you have the safest and most satisfactory experience possible.
New Breast Implants
For a long time, only saline implants were available to most women who wanted to undergo breast augmentation. The FDA recently approved the use of silicone breast implants for all women. Before this approval, silicone implants were reserved for those who needed breast reconstruction or for those who were not candidates for saline implants.
There are three types of breast implants available:
- Saline
- Silicone
- “Gummy Bear” (cohesive gel)
All three options for breast implants have their pros and cons. The saline in saline breast implants is easily absorbed by your body if the implant ruptures for any reason. The disadvantages are that they may ripple under the surface of your breast and they may not look as natural on women with smaller breasts.
Silicone breast implants do not cause health risks with the newer types. The newest implants will not leak if they rupture. There is a chance; however, that you will not notice there has been a rupture because they do not leak. Silicone implants look and feel more natural than saline.
The new Gummy Bear breast implants are very soft, strong, and pliable. No matter how they are pulled, pushed, or even if they are cut, they will never lose their natural shape. The term “gummy bear” refers to the filling inside the implant. Just like a gummy bear candy, the implant is not a liquid that can leak. It is a cohesive gel that cannot be deformed.
3D Model of Your Breast Augmentation
Some breast surgeons offer a 3D rendering program to help you decide what your body will look like with breast augmentation. Special digital photos will be taken of your body in 360 degrees. The 3D software program takes these photos and renders a model of your body with the breast size you desire. You can look at the renderings and decide if you want larger or smaller breast implants.
Sometimes, women decide the size they were thinking about is too large or what they really need is a breast lift. These 3D renderings help you and your breast surgeon decide what is best for you and what procedure will help you achieve your goals. Having an image of yourself with the breast implants you are interested in helps you understand how you will look and feel at that size.
To learn more about these and other advances in breast augmentation, please visit the website of Orlando Breast Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Hartog of The Bougainvillea Clinique in Winter Park, Florida today.
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June 13th, 2009 by admin
People mostly associate cosmetic surgery with major surgical procedures like facelift or nose reshaping. The fact is there are many non-surgical options available to address any level of aesthetic appearance need. Facial chemical peels as a non-surgical option for eliminating surface wrinkles is a good example. This procedure does not take a long time and does not require surgery, but can be very effective in removing years off a person’s visage.
Chemical peels effectively remove the outermost layers of skin in order to expose the fresher new skin immediately underneath. Small surface wrinkles from over-exposure to the sun, minor scars like acne scars, and unwanted age spots or freckles can be addressed. Depending on the depth of the wrinkles or the nature of the scars or unwanted pigmentation, the doctor determines the strength of the chemical to be used. Any of these basic types of chemicals can be adjusted by the doctor in different concentrations based on individual needs.
The procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis in the doctor’s office or in a surgery center as determined by the strength of the chemical used and the specific needs of the patient. The skin is first cleansed to remove excess oil build up. The eyes and hair are protected while the chemical is applied to the skin in small areas. The acid basically creates a controlled wound that stimulates the body’s natural healing processes.
Types of Peels
The mildest form of acids uses are alphahydroxy acids (AHA), such as glycolic, lactic, or fruit based acids these agents produce the lightest peel. Often, these treatments are for people who just want to freshen up their skin and do not have a lot of wrinkles or deep blemishes to be removed. They also require less recovery time than the more powerful chemicals. In some cases, the AHA may be added to facial creams that you can apply at home as part of a daily skin care regimen.
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is more powerful that the AHA solutions and is used to reach a medium depth. This application will penetrate the outer layer of skin more deeply and get at the slightly harder wrinkles. The recovery time from TCA peel is slightly longer than what can be expected with the AHA based peel.
Phenol is by far the most powerful chemical used for exfoliation purposes. It is primarily used to treat patients with coarse facial wrinkles and prominent areas of blotchy or discolored skin pigmentation. It is also effective against areas of pre-cancerous growth. Phenol may be contra indicated when changing skin pigmentation is not desirable. The recovery time from a phenol peel is typically the longest.
Chemical peels are often performed in conjunction with other cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures to give the patient total skin rejuvenation. While a chemical peel does not replace a facelift procedure, for example, it can help improve the overall effectiveness of the procedure for an overall positive aesthetic effect.
If you are considering chemical peels as a non-surgical option for enhancing your appearance in the Atlanta area, please contact our chemical peel skin specialists at Kim Facial Plastic Surgery to schedule an appointment for an initial rejuvenation consultation today.
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June 12th, 2009 by admin
Breast augmentation surgery is now the leading cosmetic plastic surgery performed in the world today. Recovery from the surgery is less incapacitating that with some other plastic surgeries but nonetheless takes some time for the healing process to occur. As with any surgical procedure, precautions must be taken and follow instructions from your plastic surgeon closely to minimize the chance of infection and to ensure the muscle and tissue around the breast implants heals correctly.
Saline vs. Silicone Gel Breast Implants
Breast implants are available in two forms: Saline implants and silicone gel implants. Each implant type has pros and cons associated with it. Saline implants are most often used in the United States. The surface of this type of implant may be smooth or textured. The shell of the saline implant is made of a strong silicone and the saline is added to the implant at the time of surgery. The advantage of saline implants is that if the implant bursts, the saline is non-toxic and readily absorbed by the body. Saline breast implants, of course, had been the only choice in the United States from 1992 to 2006.
Some people still consider silicone gel implants to be somewhat controversial. Women have made claims of connective tissue disorders (CTD) and silicone implants are believed by some to be the cause. However, the actual causes of CTD are yet unknown. In 1992, the Food and Drug Administration placed a moratorium on silicone-filled implants. However, in 2006, the FDA approved the use of silicone gel implants. These implants are widely used today for breast augmentation surgery.
Unlike saline implants, silicone gel implants arrive to the surgery center already pre-filled. The newly approved silicone gel implants have three layers of coating to protect the body from silicone gel bleed and prevent ruptures. Due to the pre-filling of the implants, the incision required to insert the device must be larger than with saline implants. Like saline implants, the texture of the surface of saline gel implants may be textured or smooth and are available in different profiles.
Recovery Time
Recovery time after breast augmentation surgery is different for everyone due to the differences of our bodies. However, you may expect to experience quite a bit of discomfort for a few days to a few weeks after the procedure. Size and placement of the breast implants will determine level of discomfort. For example, larger implants will cause more discomfort. The most important thing is that you continue to take prescribed medications, particularly antibiotics, to ward off infection which can be serious. One of the leading causes of death in hospital is from infection. Be sure to keep your body strong after the procedures with plenty of rest, plenty of water and taking all of your prescribed medication.
Immediately after your surgery, your breasts will be on your chest wall, appear swollen and even a bit misshapen. The process of the breast tissue completely healing and the breasts taking on their permanent shape will take approximately six to eight weeks. It can take several months for the implants to descend into their optimal position. Stitches will generally dissolve in about one week. However, swelling and bruising may continue for several weeks.
Your doctor will prescribe a compression bra or bandage. Immediately after surgery, compression bandages prevent the build up of fluids. The compression bandage / bra used over the first few weeks after surgery helps to keep the implants in place and helps speed recovery after breast augmentation surgery. It is critical at this time to continue wearing your compression garments throughout your recovery time to prevent rapid descent of the implant.
Tips to Reduce Pain
Your physician will prescribe pain medication for the days following the surgery. Use as prescribed. When the pain has subsided, you may wish to use ibupropin or another over the counter pain reliever. Warm showers will sometimes relieve mild pain. Ask your doctor when he / she recommends that you be able to shower and bathe after surgery.
Recommended Exercises After Surgery
Very mild exercises are recommended for the weeks following breast augmentation surgery. As to be expected, the muscles of the upper torso will be swollen, sore and bruised. For exercise during these times, try a low impact leg workout or a sitting workout. It is important that you do not stretch the surgical area until proper healing has occurred. After about a month, you should be able to resume your normal exercise routine. Be sure you gain clearance from your doctor prior to any regular exercise routine.
Returning to Regular Activities
Full breast augmentation surgery recovery will take at least a few months and will vary with each individual. It can be tempting to speed the process but if you do not follow directions you may interrupt the process and reduce the life expectancy of your new implants. You may return to regular activities, including your job, after about two weeks recovery time. Some women have reported a far quicker return to work, but again this varies greatly from one individual to another. Your doctor will provide details regarding using the muscles around your implants and how to minimize the chance of complications from returning to activities too soon.
If you plan appropriately, your recovery time from breast augmentation surgery can go quickly and smoothly. Yes, there is a very real temptation to rush the process, to wear the new exciting bras too soon. Be patient and be aware of the procedures. Rushing the process can delay healing and even damage the results. If you treat yourself well during this time you will increase your satisfaction with the procedure over a longer period of time.
Are you planning on breast augmentation surgery? Try the Purlz Breast Sizing System to see what breast implant sizes are right for you!
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June 12th, 2009 by admin
Do you feel like after many hours of working out and dieting you still can’t get rid of the extra lumps and bulges on certain parts of your body? If so, you are not alone. The reason why some people have more fat in certain areas than others is because genetically we are programmed to store fat quicker and to a greater degree in some body parts. Two people can have exactly the same body fat percentage yet one will have fat arms and a flat stomach and the other will have a fat stomach and toned arms. It all depends on your genetics.
Therefore when targeting problem areas, you can’t concentrate all of your fat loss into one body area and lose nothing from another says San Diego liposuction expert. The human body just doesn’t work that way. It’s all one unit and it gains and loses fat as one unit.
To fix problem areas, liposuction San Diego specialist recommends liposculpture. The results of a cosmetic liposuction San Diego procedure are immediate and the results are permanent, so fat cells do not regrow. After key areas are fixed, it will be a lot easier to keep of the extra inches with exercise and proper eating habits says liposculpture San Diego specialist. It’s highly recommended to be committed to a regular exercise regime and a healthy diet not only to keep off the extra pounds but for a healthy lifestyle.
If you would like more information about liposculpture, contact a liposuction expert today for a free consultation.
Dr. Kevin Calhoun is a board certified physician who has practiced from Los Angeles to San Diego. After obtaining his medical degree from the prestigious UCLA/Drew School of Medicine, Dr. Calhoun settled in San Diego. Each day, Dr. Calhoun looks forward to meeting with patients on a personal level in order to understand the results they’re looking for. Dr. Calhoun is a model physician, going above and beyond the call of duty. For more information please visit: http://www.advancelipo.com/
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June 11th, 2009 by admin
In the old days, if anyone wanted to change his physical appearance, unless it was weight loss, there was very little that he could actually do. Nowadays, thanks to medical technology, people who know that their self esteem would be much improved if they could change their physical appearance, have more options. One of the most popular options is “Plastic Surgery or Cosmetic Surgery”. Plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery has got much attention over the years. Plastic surgery is a term used for operative manual or instrumental treatment. This surgery is performed for functional or aesthetic reasons.
Plastic surgery affects people on the physical and psychological level. We make ourselves more physically beautiful with clothes, hairstyles, and cosmetics; plastic surgery, or changing features of the body to make it more appealing is taking it to the next level. People want attention; they want to be looked at and want to leave impressions. However, the most memorable features are those that are either beautiful or ugly, and not the ones in between. Given this dichotomy of memory, people would rather be remembered as beautiful rather than ugly. Plastic surgery is one option for those who feel that they are somehow unattractive, and is a way to correct that.
However, there is another side of plastic surgery as well. There are many risks involved with plastic surgery like excessive bleeding, blood clots, nerve damage, anesthesia risks, infection and much more which need to be considered before a surgical procedure. Because of this reason, it is almost imperative to choose the right plastic surgeon. Anyone with a medical degree and a valid license to practice medicine can call himself a plastic surgeon. You need to do your research to ensure that the doctor you are interested in is really a plastic surgeon and one that you feel comfortable with. Check whether he or she has a plastic surgeon’s certification and experience. You can check with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) online to verify their status. Do yourself a favor and take precautions and make sure you have the answers before having plastic surgery.
Dr. Sawan, a board certified plastic surgeon offers advanced plastic and cosmetic surgery in Oklahoma City to enhance your look and make you feel better. If you want detailed information on plastic surgery, cosmetic plastic surgery, plastic surgery costs and more, please visit the site http://www.juveniss.com
Dr. Sawan, a board certified plastic surgeon offers advanced plastic and cosmetic surgery in Oklahoma City to enhance your look and make you feel better. Whether it is facial rejuvenation or body contouring after weight loss that you are looking for, Dr Sawan will have the right answers for you.
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June 10th, 2009 by admin
The growing trend for cosmetic surgery shoppers to seek treatment abroad carries on unabated. Its not just the European countries that are attracting the Brits. People are being lured to far away destinations such as Thailand and India in search of low cost cosmetic surgery. There is an obvious added attraction to these destinations quite apart from the cost, it’s a great way to enjoy a free holiday at the same time. However
how cheap is cosmetic surgery abroad and are we really saving anything in the long run?.
If you are considering cosmetic surgery abroad you need to do your homework. It’s important that you look beyond just the price ticket of the surgery. If this is all you can focus on, that cheap looking operation and nothing else, you could find yourself with hidden costs you hadn’t bargained for.
There is no getting away from the fact that price is the single biggest reason people choose to have surgery abroad. So you could be forgiven for having the price question at the top of your list, but what is the true cost of your surgery?, that’s what you really need to know.
Let’s look at the best way to cost your cosmetic surgery abroad and see where the real bargains are to be found when you have done so.
Your choice of destination is key to the cost of the whole procedure. Remember that you have a return flight to buy. A European flight is likely to be considerably cheaper than a flight to the other side of the world. Yet, a cosmetic surgery operation itself on the other side of the world is likely to be cheaper than one in most European countries. Have you thought about your accommodation?.
Make sure that you are going to be comfortable during your stay when you are discharged from hospital. It could be a nightmare being stuck in a run down hotel in the middle of nowhere after an operation. Some companies include accommodation in the cost, others just give you the basic price of the surgery. Make sure you have your flight and accommodation costs covered when you get that all important quote.
When you have added the flight and accommodation costs, make sure that the quote still looks attractive. If so, its time to look at that all important , but most overlooked question, what if?
Yes, lets be realistic. Cosmetic surgery in the UK or abroad is not without risk. After all, we are talking about an operation with all the risks associated with them. A small number of operations have to be carried out again, these are often called “revision” operations or “re-touch” operations.
Here is where you need to be really careful. The burning question you must be asking the provider is, who pays if I have a complication and have to go back to the operating theatre, or even stay longer in the hospital than first planned?. If the answer to the question is you, then the cost of the operation would be increased if you were the unlucky one. Some providers have policies where they will cover any complications after surgery, but check before you book.
If you check these important facts before you have your cosmetic surgery abroad, you will be well on your way to a safer procedure and a bargain in the process.
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