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Cosmetic Surgery and Teens

Monday, January 11th, 2010

untitled2Cosmetic plastic surgery and teens become a debating issue some times when we read news like this one, “Florida Teen Dies After Complications During Breast Surgery”.

The 18-year-old’s promising life was cut short Saturday after she suffered what doctors believe was a fatal reaction to anesthesia during breast augmentation surgery.Nearly two hours into the surgery, Kuleba was rushed to Delray Medical Center, where she died 24 hours later, said the family’s attorney Roberto Stanziale. Kuleba was undergoing surgery to correct asymmetrical breasts and an inverted areola, Stanziale said.(Source: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Parenting/story?id=4520099)

It’s a hot issue for cosmetic surgery professionals and the general public that whether a teen should go for a cosmetic procedure or remain away from going under a knife. In the above stated particular case, Kuleba was died due to the fatal reaction to anesthesia and this could not be attributed to cosmetic surgery. But it opens our eyes to be careful when taking a major procedure.

The basic reason behind cosmetic surgery and teens issue are the physical changes related to growth. A teenager body is not completed the growth period and he or she is immature by both sides, physically and mentally. So the post operative complications sometime become awesome and fatal.

On the other hand, cosmetic surgery helped teens to regain their confidence and become an active and confident person. There are some cosmetic procedures like Rhinoplasty and Breast reduction which are done on teens and the statistics show that they produced 100% positive results.

Recommended Procedures For Teens By ASAPS

Rhinoplasty: It’s the most used cosmetic procedure in teens. It is a nose job. To reshape the nose and give it a nice look, rhinoplasty is carried out. ASAPS recommends the rhinoplasty for teens when their nose growth is completed 90%. For girls, it is 13 to 14 years and for boys, it is 15 to 16 years of age.

Breast Reduction: Big boobs become a problem and produce back and shoulder pain. To get rid of big or uneven breasts, breast reduction surgery is performed. It is recommended when the physical growth of breasts is completed.

Note: In breast related problems, federal law do not allow to use the breast implants.

Gynecomastia: Some teenage boys may face the excessive breast development called Gynecomastia. It can cause a psychological problem. To reduce the breast size, excessive tissues are removed. According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 15,550 Gynecomastia procedures were performed in year 2008.

Liposuction: Liposuction may be applied to those teens which are having excessive body fat and can not treated by normal procedures of weight reduction. In this procedure, excessive fat tissues are removed.

Quick Facts About Teen Cosmetic Surgery for Year 2008

According to ASAPS there were total 10 million surgical and non surgical procedures were performed in 2008. Only 2 percent were performed on the age group 18 and under. The most common procedures for teens were Laser hair removal, chemical peel, microdermabrasion, rhinoplasty and IPL laser treatment.

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Improve Sexual Life with Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Friday, August 7th, 2009

sexyRecent studies show that cosmetic plastic surgery is opted by women and men to get a better sexual life. A survey held by Aesthetic Surgery Journal about preoperative versus postoperative psychosexual health and sexual behaviors reveal that 95% of the patients undergone the aesthetic surgery procedures were feeling an improved and better sexual life.

The cosmetic plastic surgery procedures opted to get a better sexual life and somewhere a better orgasm are breast augmentation, abdomenoplasty, Labiaplasty, Vaginaplasty, vagina rejuvenation, thighs lift and the buttock augmentation.

Many couples get apart after a long term relationship due to the feeling of bore sex relationship and lake of interest in the life partners body. The long lasting relationship could be retained with all its pleasures with the help of cosmetic procedures. Women after child birth and with aging lack in the tightness of vagina muscles. Somewhere the abnormal fat at abdomen makes the body picture ugly. So if both partners become agree to take one or more procedures done, they can help them to improve their relations and live a happy life again. Following are some of the options and procedures generally taken for this purpose.

Breast Augmentation: Breast augmentation or breast lift produces attractive curves in feminine beauty. Many men like heavy boobs and there is a growing rate in use of breast implants. Either implants or by fat grafting, breasts are reshaped to an attractive look and beautiful posture. All this surgical, non invasive injections or lasers are used to get more attractive and sexually appealing body. This help to regain the long term relationships.

Buttock Augmentation: There is a growing trend of taking buttock augmentation to get enlarged buttocks and give them an attractive shape. This procedure is very popular in Latina, African-American and Caucasian women but also growing in Asia. Fat grafting is the best option in buttock augmentation, where fat from other parts of body is taken and grafted in the buttock tissues. Buttock implants are also used to for this purpose. Both have the significant value and importance according to the desired results and body type. After getting enhanced back side and beautiful curve, females feel more confidence towards their sexual life and it develops improvements in their relationships.

Procedures for Vaginal Rejuvenation : Recent studies show that these procedures are less common and least opted according to a survey held by the ScienceDaily. Although these procedures are less common and less spoken but helps to regain the shape and size of sexual organs, mostly female sexual organs. Vaginaplasty is used to regain the tightness in the vaginal muscles. Women get loose and wide vagina after many child births and it make the sexual life unpleasant.  Labiaplasty is used to reduce the skin at the female clitoris and vaginal opening. Women with large labia can experience pain during intercourse, or feel discomfort during everyday activities. Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation is used to strengthen and tighten the vagina muscles which help to get better sex. Designer Laser Vaginoplasty is performed at patient request to get a desired shape of vagina, for this purpose patient brings pictures to show the surgeon, her desired results.

All these cosmetic procedures are expensive and may result in some psychosexual or physiological problems as after effects, so it is strongly recommended to consult the surgeon by both life partners before opting for a procedure. Cosmetic surgery procedures regarding sexual life for men are penis enlargement or strengthening of its girth. These procedures really help those long life partners which don’t want to leave each other but also needs satisfaction with each other.

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Use of Silicone Injections for Beauty

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

There are many alternates to cosmetic plastic surgery or simply the cosmetic surgery. These alternates often used due to the high price associated with cosmetic surgery procedures. Recently some medical cases highlighted where fatal circumstances occurred with the use of silicone in shape of liquid or injections. A case got the attention of media when Fiordaliza Pichardo 43 died by the use of silicone injections to plump up her thighs and derriere.

In underground beauty industry medical-grade silicone or industrial-grade silicone is being used as a cheap, fast and easily accessible way to plump up breasts, buttocks, thighs and even wrinkles. These silicone injections are very popular in Latina women and transgender women that can not cover the high expenses associated with cosmetic surgery.

In young girls, silicone injections are popular due to rapid results as compared to the glandular cure medicines to get more feminine and physically attractive.  Also used by the gay people to enhance the shape of buttocks and thighs. Generally, these injections are used in pumping parties, motel rooms or private homes by nonmedical practitioner as some investigation reveals.

History of Silicone Injections

Silicone injections use in facial tissues was popularized in the market in 1960 and 1970 with the introduction of medical grade silicone (MDX 4-4011) by Dow Corning.

The discussions about these injections covered the websites and blogs that either they are approved, accurate or fatal to the body or health. Although the true picture of side effects or percentage of danger involved is not known at the moment.

Use of Silicone in Body is Right or Wrong?

Solid silicone is used from years to reconstruct the body organs like cheeks, breast augmentation, buttock enhancement, calves and pectoral areas for men, as a replacement for lost digits and testicles. It is approved medically and do not carry any dangerous side effects.

Liquid silicone in form of injections is not approved to be used for cosmetic applications, to sculpt the lips, cheeks, buttock and breasts. Unfortunately, silicone injections migrate to other areas and become dangerous for skin tissues and in some cases highly dangerous for lungs. Although FDA recognizes and warns of the fact of granulomatous, inflammatory responses, migration and discoloration of tissue after having had silicone injections but they are being used individually and in cosmetic surgeon’s clinics. Note that Silikon 1000, Adatosil 5000 are approved by the FDA, however not for cosmetic applications.

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Care for Infections During Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

In all types of surgeries, care for infections is the most important aspect to be considered. Generally we see the surgeon’s credentials and ignore to check that conditions of pre and post operation in the clinic are accurate hygienically. In cosmetic surgeries, if care is not practiced, very irritating results happen. The common practices used for this purpose are described below.

General symptoms of infections

  • The surgical wound becomes completely red.
  • It becomes colorless or yellowish.
  • The wound is swelling continuously.
  • Black coats (Necrosis) forms in the wound.
  • Pain of the wound increases.
  • Wound is widened and coated.
  • Infected wound has an unpleasant smell.

Pre operative infection prevention

Before a surgical procedure, the part of body to be operated should prepare to prevent any infections. It should be shaved and hair to be removed deeply followed by a shower with disinfecting soap or foam. Foam is recommended mostly in case of working on face and head. It is also recommended for allergic patients. After showering, body to be dried gently with a clean towel. Do not rub the body to prevent the bacteria come on the surface from the depth of skin. Clean elastic underwear to be used at the end.

Post operative care

If the surgery do not request, no compress of wound is performed on the first day. On the first or second day after the surgery, surgeon performs the compress of wound and recommends the further care. This care is accompanied with the shower of disinfecting soap or foam.

Home care

It is very essential to adopt proper antiseptic habits after the surgery to prevent any infections and complications. Following are some useful tips for this purpose.

  • Always wash hands with prescribed soap or foam.
  • Always use clean towels after showering and do not rub the area, dry it gently.
  • Use a balanced diet with vitamins that are useful for healing of the wound; you may get an idea from the surgeon.
  • Use the cloth advised by the surgeon.
  • Get the advised exercise regularly to get fast results.
  • Environment has a great effect; live in a clean and fresh environment. Maintain the room temperature.

Cosmetic plastic surgery is aimed to get the accurate shape and enhancement in the beauty of body. The care a patient take to get healthy after the surgery are to be practiced regularly. A balanced diet, hygienic living conditions and regular exercise make the cosmetic surgery results long lasting and life long. Cosmetic plastic surgery performs the operations externally while the balanced diet, herbs, fruits and care complete these results.

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Financing Options for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

There are many patients that want to enhance their appearance but do not seek a treatment due to high expenses associated with cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. This situation become more irritating if the person’s physical appearance is damaged or in case of beauty loss. If it is the case, you may search for some help. There are some financing options available to help such patients. These financing plans are made to help peoples of almost all budgets.

Do You Seek for a Cosmetic Surgeon with Lower Fee?

Patients often seek cosmetic surgeon having lower fees, for their procedures. This happens due to the high expenses associated with cosmetic plastic surgery. Some people go abroad in other countries that are less expensive as compared to their local clinics. As it is helpful in getting inexpensive treatments but this could lead to serious and unpleasant circumstances if the surgeon is not certified or experienced. Like other surgeries, cosmetic plastic surgery also needs highly qualified and experienced doctors for better results and lesser side effects or risks. You may get quotes from different providers and carefully compare them.  It is wise to see surgeon’s credential before looking to their fee.

Cosmetic Surgery Financing Options

There were times when cosmetic plastic surgery was considered for rich people. Now most surgeons offer payment options to help their patients while paying the expenses. They may have payment plans for the patient’s convenience. Some doctors have relations with health care agencies for financing plans. Ask your surgeons that which financing plan is available for you.

Capital One® Health Care Finance

Cosmetic plastic surgery financing with Capital One® health care finance provide patients with a range of payment options and lower pay rates. Cosmetic procedures ranging from $1,500 to $25,000 could be financed with the help of Capital One® health care finance. They have annual interest rates starting at 1.99 percent. For convenience, the payment options are adjusted with the candidate’s monthly budget.

Care Credit®

Care Credit® also helps patients seeking for plastic surgery. They help patients to pay for cosmetic plastic surgery procedures that are not covered under the insurance policies. As most of the potential patients can not afford expenses of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures out of their pockets, Care Credit® provide easy payment options for them. Care Credit® plans could be achieved within the monthly budget and paycheck. A financing up to $25,000 is available through Care Credit®.

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Cosmetic Surgery for Men

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Some people still believe that cosmetic surgery procedures are only for women who want a different look from their body.  This past few year’s men seem to be changing their attitude about a number of issues that seem previously to be preserved of women.  Cosmetic procedures have been growing in popularity among men for years.  Feeling the need to look young and to appear energetic are some of the reasons that led men to become more conscious and to look to their own health and physical appearance.

Some men who considered ways to look different have several reasons why they opt having a cosmetic surgery.  The increases of having these procedures for men seem to be due to better awareness.  They are simply becoming more aware of the cosmetic surgery process available to males today.  Some of the male patients include prominent business men and entrepreneurs who feel that having a younger looking appearance keep themselves competitive in a tough field.  The need for men to keep up with their wives is also one of the reasons why they are turning to some plastic surgeries.  Several of them feel the pressure to keep up with their wives who look younger than they do.  They feel that these cosmetic surgeries will boost their confidence when it comes to dating and being more physically attractive to women.

Nose surgery is one of the common cosmetic surgery procedures sought out by men. With nose surgery, it allows them to select a different nostril shape, bridge of the nose or the overall nose shape.  This kind of surgery is extremely common with men because many males have large noses or very large humps on their noses that they want to change.

Liposuction is also one of the most popular procedures sought out by men. Having liposuction for men in particular rids them of unwanted body fat, love handles, and flabby abdomens.  Liposuction is a very useful procedure for generally healthy individuals that just have a few stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to serious diet and exercise.

Men have also been known to get face-lifts or forehead lifts, which allow them to have a more defined shape or remove the wrinkles that occur as a result of aging.

Eyelid surgeries, hair transplantation, reshaping their abs and even breast reduction are also at the top of the list of the most sought after plastic surgery procedures for men.

But whatever the procedure and the reasons are, it is always best to have plenty of research and learn everything about the surgical procedure itself.  For some men, cosmetic surgery is a reality so it is better to be prepared, be well educated about it, and to always have a positive outlook to ensure a healthy recovery and better results.

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Difference between Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

The terms plastic surgery and cosmetic plastic surgery are often used very closely but there is a major difference between them.

A plastic surgery is performed to restore the function or quality of a particular organ of the body. It involves the health issue as a root cause of surgery being performed. It is performed in case of skin and tissue problems caused by congenital defects, due to illness or injury.

Where as a cosmetic plastic surgery is basically an elective surgery. It’s performed to enhance the appearance, shape or quality of a particular part of the body. It means that cosmetic surgery procedures are optional and are the choice of a patient. These procedures are not covered under health insurance.

These definitions are not very accurate for all circumstances, for example, a breast reduction may be helpful to reduce back or shoulder pain. Moreover the psychological effects of cosmetic plastic surgery are very important and to be considered in mental health. Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures help to restore the self esteem, self confidance, courage and ability to live an active social life. So they must be covered under the health insurance.

Plastic surgery

Occasions when a plastic surgery may be performed are:-

  • Repair of badly burnt or scarred skin tissues
  • Facial reconstruction or congenital disfigurement
  • Reconstructive surgery after breast or testicular cancer
  • Ear, nose, eyes reshaping to improve their function
  • Skin grafting

A skin graft is the most widely used procedure in plastic surgery. In this procedure, healthy skin tissues from thigh or back are taken to be used on an effected area of the body. This transfer of skin restores the lost or damaged skin.

Cosmetic plastic surgery

Cosmetic plastic surgery is very popular and often used to enhance, improve or augment the appearance of almost any area of the body and it includes following procedures.

  • Breast lift, breast reduction or breast augmentation
  • Removal of unwanted marks like moles or birthmarks
  • Rhinoplasty (Nose reshaping)
  • Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck, to reduce abdomen)
  • Otoplasty (Reshaping the prominent ears)
  • Rhytidectomy (Improvement of face or a face lift)
  • Liposuction or lipectomy
  • Blepharoplasty (Improvement of eyelids)
  • Botox or facial filling
  • Hair replacement and laser hair removal
  • Neck or chin lift
  • Laser resurfacing

Public opinion about cosmetic and plastic surgeries

A recent study shows that people often consider the cosmetic plastic surgery technically easy. They also think that cosmetic surgeons do not need to be specialized as compared to plastic surgeons.  This study shows that cosmetic surgery was believed to be less risky, with shorter recovery times and less pain. It was also considered more temporary, easier to reverse, and requiring simpler techniques and training. However this consideration is not accurate practically. Most of the cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are risky and there is no guarantee of results.  So it is wise to check the reason to choose a cosmetic procedure and how much you expect for the results. After a detailed discussion with the surgeon, you can get an accurate idea or insight on a procedure.

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How to Decide for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery?

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Cosmetic plastic surgery was initially discovered to help people suffered an accident or injury that made their appearance ugly. Or for those who got some in born deficiencies. Now it’s not limited to such effected peoples and there are increasing numbers of people who get cosmetic plastic surgery. If the expenses become problem for cosmetic surgery procedures, people travel to other countries where they get them done at a lower cost. As the number of these people grows, there are many concerns which arouse with this entire scenario.

There are some patients of cosmetic plastic surgery that complain for the results of operations. They do not get the desired results and become dissatisfied with the surgery procedure performed. So before going to get a cosmetic surgery procedure, there are some questions which need to be solved. It will help to improve your decision and expectations.

What is the basic reason to get a surgery?

The primary question that you must think, that why you want a surgery? Either it is to restore a burned face, a cut mark, a scar on you cheek etc that needs to be restored to its actual appearance. Or to improve your normal appearance with the help of a face lift, a breast augmentation, a tummy tuck or a buttock enhancement.

What are your expectations?

How much you consider for the improvements and results of a cosmetic plastic surgery is also important to narrow down all this phenomena. After checking for the reason of surgery, pin down what you expect from a cosmetic procedure and discuss it with your surgeon.

How much you can invest?

A cosmetic procedure from a certified surgeon would be expensive but you can search for lower rates. Here investment is not bound to money but it also demand for the time, patience and care you can put to improve the after effects of a surgery. It is about the diet, exercise, rest and medicines that are advised by your surgeon. So get an idea of how much you can invest on all these areas of self care.

Conclusion

When you come up with these 3 answers, now you can discuss them with your chosen cosmetic surgeon. With the help of the surgeon you will have a clear idea of what you want and at which extent you will have it. Internet is a big source of information; you can search for clinics, surgeon and institutions which offer all necessary information about all particular cosmetic plastic surgeries procedures. When you have confidence on your decision, you will be ultimately happy with the outcomes of a surgery performed on you.

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Benefits of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery (Psychological)

Friday, May 8th, 2009

“A good face they say, is a letter of recommendation. O Nature, Nature, why art thou so dishonest, as ever to send men with these false recommendations into the World!”   Fielding, Henry

Cosmetic plastic surgery or aesthetic surgery helps to improve one’s appearance and put a positive impact on life, physically as well as spiritually. There are many cases where people get some scars or cuts etc accidentally and this makes their face ugly. The second type of peoples, are those which have some irregular shapes by birth. Thanks to the cosmetic plastic surgery that it provide solution to these problems and make one’s life happy and prosperous.

Our physical appearance controls our emotions and feelings. People who have unfortunately some irregular shape are bound to their homes and feel shy at social places and gatherings. It brings them a social outcast. They face miserable gestures and sights from all around. Not all the people are behaving in the same way but there are many cruel eyes which can’t guess the pain inside such person.

Accme recently got the nasal cosmetic plastic surgery says about the behavior of his peers and colleagues, “You can’t imagine how it feels not to be afraid of being teased anymore…They’d call out, ‘Is that a nose or a hose?’…It got so that when I looked in the mirror, I didn’t see what I was actually seeing, only what they were saying about me”.

In today’s society, inevitably, attractiveness aids in social acceptance. People with good appearance get more attention and acceptance by their peers and seniors and hence get success in their career and life. Good appearance makes life easy in all respects like dating, social relations, work places and even in family. And on the other hand persons having any irregularity in their shapes get problems in all these areas.

Interpersonal association demands a satisfactory life in all aspects or solutions, remedies to them. Thanks to the cosmetic plastic surgery that its growing procedures make one’s life easy and give a boost and  life time solution to them to live as a normal human and part of the society.

Here we also consider the key of beauty that not lies only in the physical appearance. There are some people around us which are not so beautiful but have more attraction. This type of people shows the actual beauty, which don’t rely only on physical shapes or material. Actual beauty is based on our deeds or characters and feelings or emotions for others. A person with some irregularity in shape can prove his/her value by doing some thing extra ordinary in the professional or social life.

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Is Cosmetic Surgery Right For You?

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Are you a cosmetic surgery candidate?  If you are considering having this procedure, ask your self first and figure out why do you want a cosmetic surgery?

Some people feel that this kind of surgery is something for those who are just very vain.  But not realizing that the desire of having any form of cosmetic surgery procedure is very personal and serious. I can’t speak for everybody but for some individuals, cosmetic surgery can give them back the self esteem that is lost just because they simply do not like their appearance.

When your appearance starts affecting the way you behave, and has a negative impact on your self confidence or self esteem, then it is time to do something about it.  Many ordinary people today are getting work done, just to make them better about their appearance.  When you don’t feel as though you look your best, and it has even more a negative impact from you then getting a cosmetic surgery can be the ideal boost to your self-esteem and can raise your self image.  But just keep in mind that it is not a guarantee of happiness or improved relationships with others.  Surgery can enhance your appearance; the rest is up to you.

When deciding to have a cosmetic surgery, it is important to realize that this is a decision which should be made by you, for yourself and for the reasons that are right for you. Hoping to impress your friends or hoping your husband will be more attentive are poor reasons. You are better suited for a cosmetic surgery if you wish to please yourself, not your family or friends.  Keep in your mind that a new face, nose or body won’t change how other feels about you, and if it does, it will only be temporary.  But still, when you recognize a specific area in which your appearance could be improved and you have a personal desire to make a change then you can be the best candidate for the procedure.

Another important thing to consider before deciding having a cosmetic surgery is the procedure’s cost.  Do you think you can afford it?  Most cosmetic surgeries are not covered by health insurance unless its health related.  If you have to scrape money together to do this you’re better off looking into non-surgical or less invasive treatments.  Be sure you are ready not only emotionally but also financially.  There’s a chance that expectations won’t be met.  As with any high cost, risky procedure and all, think it through.

If you are really interested in pursuing cosmetic surgery be sure you are in good health.  A good candidate doesn’t smoke, is emotionally stable and does not experience major disorders such as diabetes, heart disease or blood pressure issues.

Whatever your reasons for choosing cosmetic surgery, it is important to always have a realistic expectations and talk to others who have been where you are now.  It is important that you get accurate information from credible sources and scheduled consultation to a good and certified surgeon who can answers all your questions.

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