Face the Facts - Insights on Cosmetic Facial Surgery

By Dr Barry Eppley

Cosmetic surgery of the face is more popular than ever. People are interested in looking more refreshed, less tired, and sometimes changing how their face looks regardless of their age. And people are doing it at a younger age than ever before. With the popularity of this type of facial surgery, comes the expected marketing promotions and hype particularly prevalent on the internet, magazines, and newspaper ads. What is real and what is hype?

Learn that a facelift does nothing much for most of the face. Eyelid tucks are the best value of all cosmetic facial surgeries. There are different ways to do browlifts, some which may lengthen or shorten your forehead. Nosejobs are done 'open' because the results are so much better. Cheek and chin implants are simple operations that can make a big difference. Thin lips may not always be made bigger by injectable fillers. Botox sometimes is better than surgery. Ear pinning doesn't involve any pins and it is easy to do. And much more....

These insights are given in greater depth and on many more facial cosmetic surgery procedures in the ebook entitled 'Face The Facts - An Inside Look At Plastic Surgery' available at http://www.wordclay.com. Get the perspective of a plastic surgeon who has been doing these facial procedures for years and learn what works, what doesn't, and how to spend your cosmetic dollar wisely. While hope lives eternal, having realistic expectations and knowing how to get the best bang for your dollar is what makes patients happy.

Dr Barry Eppley is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana at Clarian Health Systems. (http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com) He writes a daily blog on plastic surgery, spa therapies, and medical skin care at http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com

How to Become a Successful Candidate For a Tummy Tuck

By Violet Williams

If you have ever belonged to a gym, you have no doubt noticed that there are four main groups of people. The first group is the fitness fanatics. These people have bodies of steel, and spend just as much time looking in the mirrors at themselves as they do exercising. Then there are the old people who are told that they have to exercise to make their joints more limber. There are the very obese people who try to exercise without success, and lastly, the average people who have been going to the gym for a while now, but still have a soft middle.

If you belong to this last category, then you are most likely an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure wherein a woman's excess fat is removed, and her excess skin and muscles tightened. Unfortunately, a tummy tuck has become the source of rumors swirling around Hollywood celebrities, but in reality, it has helped many women get their self esteem back.

Take, for example, the situation involving a woman who has had multiple pregnancies. Understandably, these pregnancies will result in weight gain, and weakened muscles. Thus, the midsection of a mother can become quite flabby. In order to be considered an optimal candidate for a tummy tuck, the woman needs to be within ten to twenty pounds of her ideal weight to begin with. Once the procedure is done, results will start becoming more and more noticeable, with optimal results obtained within a few months.

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SmartLipo - Fat Removal With Minimal Downtime

By Spero Theodorou

Gone are the days when one could only think of traditional options to lose weight and get in shape. Technological advancements have made things easier for those who are looking for safe and effective ways for fat reduction and body toning. Due to the promising results and pain free procedure, SmartLipo is at high demands nowadays. SmartLipo is considered to be the first and only laser-assisted lipolysis system that uses laser technology to melt away those stubborn fat cells from your body parts.

Good Procedure for Localized Fat Reduction

This revolutionary and minimally invasive procedure promises successful fat removal with minimal downtime and less side effects. The advantages of Smart Lipo over other liposuction methods are listed below.

• Very rapid results

• Tightens the skin around the treatment area

• Minimal discomfort

• Fast treatment time

• Rapid recovery, patients can return to regular activities within a few days

• Safer procedure than traditional liposuction

• Less risk of bleeding and bruising

Brings Lasting Results, Quickly and Painlessly

This fat treatment technique is a smarter choice for people who have excess body fat that will not respond to diet and exercise. Excess fat deposits can be removed from specific areas of the body including the chin, cheeks, neck, outer and inner thighs, upper arms, knees, buttocks, waist, and more. It can be performed under local anesthesia and require only one treatment session per area. Those people in good health with normal body weight, but who have specific areas of stubborn fat are eligible to undergo this procedure.

Though it is one of the safest cosmetic procedures than traditional liposuction; the complications involved are the same such as infection and bleeding. You should keep in mind that SmartLipo does not make you healthier, but its main aim is to beautify you and helping you improve your overall appearance.

Dr. Spero Theodorou is an experienced Manhattan plastic surgeon in New York City. As a leading New York City Smart Lipo surgeon, Doctor Spero Theodorou specializes in Smartlipo MPX treatments. Park Avenue Smart lipo is the first plastic surgery group in Manhattan to offer the latest Laser Body Sculpting technology from Cynosure.

Breast Augmentation With Fat Transfer

By Markus Bogusch

Many women have the desire for a bigger breast. The modern plastic surgery makes it possible. However, some people are afraid of the consequences. They are afraid because they have a foreign body in her breast. More and more popular, is a new method of breast enlargement by implantation of own fat. This method is used in Japan and the United States and is often used for breast enlargement. Many cosmetic surgeons abroad were always technically more developed than in Germany. Patients have a liposuction in legs or abdomen and the fat from there will be injected in the breast afterwards. In each breast can be 200 and 300 milliliters of adipose tissue injected. This method sounds for many women initially very well and is a good alternative to silicone implants. At the same time, even the unloved fat on legs or abdomen is removed. However, there are some problems with this method.

The biggest drawback of this method is the possibility of confusion with a tumor in mammography. After the injection with own fat there will be calcium deposits. These will look like tumors. Therefore, it is often a false alarm and cancer screening is much more difficult. When using silicone implants, this is not the case.

After breast augmentation with silicone implants there are no problems with cancer screening and the results are not disturbed.

Another disadvantage is the reduction of fat induced after a few years. The fat comes in the process of degradation and the breast looses volume. Because of that, the procedure has to be repeated some times and this results in new risks, pain and costs for the surgery.

Today, the silicone implants are so well developed that they can stand the test of time and this is even guaranteed by the manufacturer.

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Cosmetic Surgery Holidays Continued

By James P Wilkinson

Cosmetic surgery operations abroad are becoming more and more common as people try to save money on the cosmetic surgery procedures they'd been planning before the credit crunch took hold.

For countries in the EU there are of course regulations which dictate the level of health and safety requirements and the standard of care that should be given to patients. But this does not mean that the surgeon is required to be a member of any governing body to ensure they carry out cosmetic surgery to the highest standard. This also does not mean that you will receive the standard of aftercare you would expect when using an accredited surgeon/hospital in the UK.

For surgery such as lap band placement or gastric bypass you would expect to pay up to £11,000 in the UK with a reputable firm and this should guarantee you receive the best quality care during and after the procedure. If you were to travel to a European country such as Turkey you may find this procedure priced for a tenth of this figure and, rather than thinking this is a bargain, you should ask yourself where the corners are being cut.

During any surgical procedure where you will be required to undergo a general anaesthetic there should be a highly trained and experienced anaesthetist present throughout the procedure. An anaesthetist of course costs money and you may find that they will not be present during the intermediate stages of your procedure.

Providing post operative care during your recovery is also costly and you may find that there is only a minimal level provided when opting for such a cheap package. It is easy to think that the extra money you can expect to pay in the UK is simply profit for the company arranging the surgery but you have to remember that there is profit in it for the company you use when travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery. There is of course then little money left over to pay for your care during and after the procedure.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK such as lap band surgery you should seek an accredited surgeon who is registered with BAPRAS or BAAPS to ensure this weight loss surgery runs smoothly.

Cosmetic Surgery and the Pink Pound

By James P Wilkinson

While our American counterparts may be resisting the urge to opt for cosmetic surgery - resulting in a slow down for 60% of US cosmetic surgeons - it seems that a new sector of society is opting for surgery and this it seems will see UK surgeons through the recession.

A recent survey in a well known magazine showed that almost a quarter of gay men had undergone plastic surgery (22%) and a further 69% would consider it. The money this brings in, or the pink pound as it has been nicknamed, has gone some way to making up for the dip caused by the credit crunch.

It appears that men in general are increasingly opting for cosmetic surgery which has resulted in a 20% increase in the last 5 years. Procedures such as nose surgery, male breast reduction and tummy tucks have all become increasingly popular.

It doesn't just stop there, business men in particular have taken to opting for non surgical fillers and Botox in an effort to continue appearing younger for longer which some see to be a sign of success.

A large percentage of the men who opt for cosmetic surgery are of course gay and there is apparently a greater emphasis placed on looking good in the gay community. Surprisingly Gay men are thought to earn £5203 over the national average which of course gives them greater spending power.

It has been noted that many gay men have at some stage in their lives been bullied which may result in them being less confident about their appearance. Whatever the reason it appears that gay men see their appearance as very important and will do whatever it takes to keep looking fresh faced and youthful.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK such as weight loss surgery you should seek an accredited surgeon who is registered with BAPRAS or BAAPS to ensure this plastic surgery runs smoothly.

What Can Rhinoplasty Do For Me?

By Dr Barry Eppley

An attractive nose is a nose that fits your face. It is a natural-looking nose that achieves a harmonious balance with your other facial features. If you feel that your nose is not a good fit, you may benefit from cosmetic surgery of the nose.

Cosmetic surgery of the nose, technically called rhinoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure to improve the appearance of the nose. You may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty of you have any of the following conditions:

- Your nose appears too large for your face

- There is a bump or depression on the bridge of the nose when seen in profile

- The nose seems too wide when seen from the front

- The middle part of the nose looks pinched

- The tip of the nose droops down

- The tip of the nose is thick and wide

- Your nostrils flair too much

- Your nose is crooked or off-center

- You have had a nasal injury or fracture which makes your nose look asymmetric

- You have trouble breathing through your nose.

Rhinoplasty can be performed on men and women of almost any age. I usually don't like to do rhinoplasty until someone is past puberty...about age 13 or 14 for girls and about 14 or 15 for boys. There is no upper age limit for rhinoplasty. It can be done at ages 70 or 80!

Rhinoplasty can be done for cosmetic purposes only or done in conjunction with surgery to correct internal breathing problems as well. Simultaneously correcting breathing problems causes a longer recovery after rhinoplasty with more nasal stuffiness. In some cases, health insurance may cover the costs of the breathing part of the procedure.

Dr Barry Eppley is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana at Clarian Health Systems. (http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com) He writes a daily blog on plastic surgery, spa therapies, and medical skin care at http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com