July 28th, 2009 by admin
Botox is a purified and diluted formulation of botulinum toxin. It has the property of relaxing muscles, and that property can be used strategically to relax wrinkles in the face. Repeated facial expressions cause what are known as “dynamic wrinkles,” such as a vertical line between the eyebrows and crows’ feet around the eyes.
Cosmetic doctors are specially trained to evaluate a patient’s facial expressions and precisely determine where to inject Botox to relax wrinkles. Done properly, this treatment can relax the wrinkles while still allowing the patient to make facial expressions.
People who are considering having Botox procedures should make sure to choose a doctor who has plenty of experience with it, preferably a cosmetic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures.
When done improperly, Botox can result in the face taking on a waxen “frozen” look, and can lead to what is colloquially called “batwing” eyebrows that make the person look surprised all the time. Improperly placed or measured Botox can cause eyelids to droop, and the effects will take several months to wear off.
Clients who have treatment with Botox have to follow special instructions for the four to eight hours after the procedure. They are advised not to lean forward or look at the floor, not to lie down, and not to do any kind of aerobic exercises or other fast moving activities.
Once those few hours are over, there are no special procedures to follow. The effects of Botox usually last for three to four months, gradually wearing off during that time period.
One happy side effect of repeated Botox treatment is that while the wrinkles won’t permanently relax, they will relax enough that less Botox is needed for subsequent treatments, or that the intervals between treatments can increase.
Botox has revolutionized cosmetic procedures, allowing patients to experience facial rejuvenation without significant downtime.
Leonard Dawson is a freelance article writer who writes for Cosmetic Surgery Guru about current issues, technology and news within the cosmetic surgery market.
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July 28th, 2009 by admin
It’s the talk of the town, on play dates and in car pool lines – new moms want to look better. There are exercise programs, diets and cosmetic procedures customized for post-childbearing women, but they also have questions about so-called “mommy makeovers.”
We at Perimeter Plastic Surgery have the answers. During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through a dramatic change. Sagging breasts and loose stomach muscles are resistant to springing back after the child is born, even with diet and exercise. The mommy makeover is an enhancement that improves a woman’s appearance.
Q: How fast is recovery, and when can I pick up my baby again?
A: Tummy tuck patients can start walking in the neighborhood once they get home from surgery. They can drive usually 1 week after surgery, and they can pick up their baby usually around 3-4 weeks after surgery. They can return to the gym to exercise and do heavy lifting in 5-6 weeks. Breast lift and implant patients can walk also when they get home and drive once they have stopped taking pain meds, usually within 1 week after surgery, and they can resume lifting their baby and exercise at 4 weeks.
Q: What makes a mommy tummy tuck different than one for a person who was not pregnant?
A: In women who have had children, the muscles have more of a tendency to separate in the midline (rectus diastasis) compared to those who have never been pregnant. This creates a tendency to form a bulge in the middle of the abdomen upon straining. Also there are more stretch marks (striae), and both of these things are the focus of repair when performing a “mommy tummy tuck.”
Q: How soon do you recommend plastic surgery after delivery?
A: I personally feel women need to wait at least 3-6 months after delivery before having any plastic surgery of the abdomen or breast. This allows for retained fluid to go away and the hormone levels to decrease to normal, which gives a more predictable and safer cosmetic result.
Q: Are women able to breast feed after a breast lift?
A: As with breast reductions, at least 50 percent of women should be able to breast feed after a breast lift. There are many techniques available to perform a lift, and the ability to retain sensation to the nipple and to breast feed depends upon the amount of breast tissue left attached to the nipple/areolar complex when moving the nipple to its new position.
Tummy tucks, breast augmentations and breast lifts after childbirth are becoming more popular. Requests for mommy makeovers rose five times faster than for other cosmetic procedures in 2006, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
We have offices in Atlanta and Fayetteville. For more information, visit www.perimeterplasticsurgery.com.
Dr. Deutsch is an Atlanta plastic surgeon specializes in mommy makeover. Visit PerimeterPlasticSurgery.com for more information.
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