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How is Laser Surgery Done?

August 9, 2008   No Comments

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Laser cosmetic surgery is one of the newest, most innovative ways to perform cosmetic surgery. Many people are weary of having cosmetic surgery performed through a laser beam, yet it is a delicate and painless process that demands results. Lasers are used in many facial surgeries such as dermabrasion, facial resurfacing and more. They are also used in eye surgeries. The process is normally fairly quick and it leaves virtually no scarring making better than other facial options such as a facelift. Even though, cosmetic surgery through the use of a laser cannot remove skin as in a face lift it is an excellent alternative to chemical peels and for people who are not looking for a face lift, yet they would like the fine lines and wrinkles to disappear.

There are a variety of different lasers that can be used. Each has a specific light or beam color that is used in accordance with the type of procedure and the skin color of the patient. This helps to prevent discoloration in the pigment of the patient’s skin. The different types of lasers include the Yttrium Aluminum Garnet or the YAG, the pulsed dye laser and the Carbon Dioxide laser or the CO2 laser.

The surface of the skin is prepared before the operation starts so that there are no interferences between the skin layers and the light beam. The laser is essentially a light beam that is projected onto the surface of the patient’s skin. The light beam is rather hot and it is used to project its heat onto the skins surface. This way, the skin cells literally burst due to the heat, and then that particular layer of the skin dissolves leading way to a new layer of skin. The laser is used to break up these skin cells until it gets to the root layer of where the root problem is. For example if it is a tattoo or a wrinkle, the laser continues until it reaches the layer of skin where there is no wrinkle or ink.

Tattoo removal takes several sessions and can be quite painful. My sister had this done and she swore that the pain was worse than getting the initial tattoo. Then again I believe that she was inebriated when she got it so I am not sure how seriously to take that statement.

One of the best results that come from the performance of a laser surgery operation is that while the laser is burning off layers of the skin, new collagen is able to grow on the new slate of skin. So far this is the only process of facial surgeries where collagen naturally grows on its own. This is important because it is the collagen that gives the face its youthful look.

Now if you are thinking of getting this done, I will warn you that you may have redness and other discoloration for a few days or more, depending on the procedure and how sensitive your skin is. Ask your doctor about Arnica gel. Many surgeons recommend this all natural gel to help bring down swelling and discoloration.

I have used it for falls and bruising and it works wonders.

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Celebrities and Plastic Surgery

August 5, 2008   No Comments

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Celebrities fascinate everyone yet they fascinate the public more when a it is suggested that they have just had plastic surgery is brought to their attention. You and I have all seen the headlines in the tabloids while waiting in line at the grocery store. Celebrities are obviously the most photographed people in the world so it is easy to get a before and after picture while also noticing their absence from the public eye. There are some celebrities who deny plastic surgery at all lengths while other celebrities are more upfront. Others deny full out plastic surgeries but they do admit to having surgery in order to correct an error which is mostly an admission of having plastic surgery performed.

One of the celebrities most known for his plastic surgery is Michael Jackson. He has had numerous plastic surgeries, which he has denied vehemently. However, there are notable differences in his appearance and television specials that document his plastic surgery journey by having plastic surgeons assess his photographs and music videos throughout time. He is most known for trying to achieve the perfect nose, which many speculate has left him with a deteriorating nose tip which he infamously tried to cover up with a band aid.

Since the tender age of 16, it has been reported that Britney Spears had received breast implants. Since then she has somewhat openly shown her interest in plastic surgery especially for her comeback. It has been reported that she is willing to spend up to $200,000 on revamping her entire appearance with a super combination of tummy tucks, breast implants, chemical peels, Botox injections, liposuction, collagen lip injections, cosmetic dental work and chin work. For such a beautiful girl it is hard to imagine what she actually needs to improve on.

Other celebrities have openly opened their experiences up to the public eye by having their plastic surgery documented on by television reality shows. The latest celebrity to join the latest crave of being featured in a plastic surgery reality show is Bridgette Nielson, the ex wife of Sylvester Stallone. Her show has taken place in Germany where the entire process was documented. She has announced that she wants to look about fifteen years younger. In order to achieve her new ideal age she has decided to have a face lift, a breast lift, an eye lift, liposuction and fat injections.

The famous Simpson sisters are also targets of the plastic surgery circuit. Big Sis, Jessica, has admitted to having collagen injections in her lips which she commented that they were very unnatural looking and was glad that the effects wore off after only four months. However, many people are once again speculating that the former reality star has ventured into increasing the size of her pouty lips.

Little Sis, Ashley, had been in denial for a long time about her rhinoplasty but has finally embraced the plastic surgery she had done. She reportedly said she just had her nostrils opened for better breathing purposes but finally announced it was to fix her crooked nose. She has also been quoted as wanting to have butt implants but she has denied that she would ever get them and her comment was taken out of context that it was just a joke taken too far by the media.

Plastic surgery is something that celebrities have embraced, and if it is something that you want to do to enhance your appearance that is your choice. Just do it for the right reasons. And realize that even with the plastic surgery, these celebs have a team of makeup artists and photo editing. In truth even what you see on tv and in the magazines is not the real deal.

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Breast Lift Surgery

August 4, 2008   No Comments

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The most common surgery that women choose to have is some sort of breast surgery. Whether it be breast implants, breast reduction or a breast lift many women feel that their breasts are a huge part of their identity. Therefore, the strive for perfection in the bust is a common theme. Breast lifts are popular because over time the breast tissue often sags and sometimes the shape of the breasts becomes lost over time. A breast lift strives to correct this error. Breast lifts are also known as a Mastopexy.

How is a Breast Lift Performed?

The basics of a breast lift are that the plastic surgeon removes the extra skin which allows the breast to lose its shape and size. Then the breast is reshaped by the existing breast tissue with the less skin to create its final shape and lift.

Why do Women Have Breast Lifts Performed?

Over time the breast normally loses its youthful shape. Even though time is the major factor for sagging breasts there are various other reasons for the loss of breast shape. These factors include pregnancy, losing weight, gaining weight, breast feeding, the large size of the breasts or hereditary sagging. Usually after these events, a woman will notice a major difference in her breasts for better or worse and therefore will decide if it is the right time to perform a breast lift in order to achieve her youthful looking bust once again. Women should also take into consideration what they actually want done to the breasts. A lift will not increase or decrease the size of the breasts just lift and reshape them. Therefore, if you are looking for a fuller or lesser shape you should reconsider having a breast enlargement or breast reduction. You can also have these surgeries performed alongside a breast lift.

A Little Snip Bit of the Surgery

During your breast lift, your doctor will have the choice of using difference incisions depending on multiple factors regarding your breasts. These factors include the elasticity of your breast skin, the size of your breasts, the shape of them, the size and location of the areolas and by how much the your breasts are sagging. There are three main incisions that can be made depending on these factors but they all revolve around an incision by the areolas. After the incision is made, the breast tissue will be reshaped while the areola and the nipple are located correctly depending on the breast lift. The excess skin is then removed to prevent sagging and the incisions are then closed.

One positive factor regarding your surgery is that you will be able to see the results of your breast lift rather immediately. It is a very common surgery among women which will help them to maintain their youthful bust.

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Lip Augmentation Secrets Revealed

August 1, 2008   No Comments

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Just about every woman wants the luscious look of Angelina Jolie’s lips. The good news is that it is possible with lip augmentation. Women are particularly prone to this type of cosmetic surgery but a few men have also been known to have lip augmentation performed as well. There are various ways as to how lip augmentation can be performed. Many people do go under the knife to have them perfectly shaped while others prefer to have them injected with a temporary substance.  Normally collagen is used and many celebrities are known to have had collagen lip injections such as Pamela Anderson, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Dolly Parton and many more.

If you choose to have lip injections the process is relatively quick and painless. A local anesthesia is given to the patient and then one of the various types of substances that can be injected are used. These substances include collagen, fat, artecoll, dermalogen, autologen, restylane, hylaform and fascia. With this choice of lip augmentation the patient will be able to go home on the same day. These injections are normally temporary and therefore to maintain the same look, one will have to continuously have the injection about every three to eight months.

If you are more interested in a long term type of lip augmentation, than you can go under the knife by having different types of substances implanted into your lips. Once again the surgery is rather simple and you will be released the same day. The operation on average takes about two hours to complete and you will be given a local anesthesia. There are four main options which plastic surgeons use as their basis for performing a lip augmentation.

The first type of cosmetic surgery is with the use of alloderm. Alloderm is made from collagen of deceased persons that is placed into the lip region with small incision made on the inner lip. The second type of surgery is by using fat grafting. This is when the plastic surgeon uses your own fat to be inserted into your lips. This method sometimes offers permanent results but the patient should be aware that it is possible for the body to reabsorb the fat making the results temporary. Another surgery that plastic surgeons use while using the patients own body is to use local flap grafts. This method is rather intense and is preferred not to be used unless absolutely necessary. With this method the plastic surgeon uses the patient’s skin and tissue from the mouth to enhance the lips. A more permanent type of surgery is by using synthetic materials to be inserted into the lips such as soft ePTFE, Gore Tex or SoftForm.

Normally the recovery of the patient is rather quick. There is often some swelling and soreness but this is temporary and leaves the bodies about 72 hours after the surgery is performed. Those patients who decide to have lip augmentation using the synthetic options will normally have a recovery rate of about two weeks.

Lip augmentation is definitely a popular cosmetic surgery among people and one of the few cosmetic touch ups that is reasonably priced.

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After Plastic Surgery

July 31, 2008   No Comments

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Many people elect to have plastic surgery performed on them. Some people choose to have plastic surgery to fix a medical error, for self enhancement and self confidence while others are medically obliged to receive certain surgeries in life and death circumstances such as in cases of obesity and gastric bypass surgery. Whatever the reason is, ninety nine percent of the surgeries recover some sort of recovery process after plastic surgery. After plastic surgery many patients may experience bruising, mild pain, or other symptoms. However, the most important part after plastic surgery is the recovery.

Keeping recovery in mind is crucial after plastic surgery. From how you plan the plastic surgery to how to maintain local errands you must keep many things in mind after having plastic surgery. For example, if you plan to have an operation that is low key and does not require many days of recovery then planning your operation for Friday is perfect. You will not have to take off additional time because you can use Saturday and Sunday for your recovery time. Sometimes plastic surgery can be hard on the body. Therefore, if you are the main chef in the house (and cannot stand the cooking of your husband) then you should prepare some meals and then freeze them. You should also do the necessary shopping for the time that you will be recovering after your plastic surgery.

You should always have plenty of ice in stock and Tylenol after your plastic surgery. Many times pain and swelling go side by side with plastic surgery so you want to be very prepared. If you wake up in the middle of the night, you do not want to stay up the whole night. You will need plenty of beauty rest and staying up all night is not beneficial to your recovery.

Even if you are an independent woman, you will not be able to drive yourself home. You may be able to drive yourself to the surgery but you will not be able to drive home. Therefore, the best idea for after plastic surgery recovery, you should find someone such as a parent, spouse, partner or friend to drive you home. You will also have check up appointments, that you still may be unable to drive yourself to the plastic surgery clinic. Therefore, arrange your driving arrangements prior to the surgery.

After the procedure you may think that you look worse but this due to the average swelling and bruising that normally occurs alongside plastic surgery. Therefore, you must have this in mind. After the plastic surgery you will be unable to do your normal activities due to the pain medication and certain distractions from the bandages. You should also know that some recoveries take up to two weeks before you can get back to your normal life which includes going to work.

As you can see there are various reasons why your preparations for after plastic surgery recovery are crucial.

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Advantages of Plastic Surgery

July 27, 2008   No Comments

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Plastic surgery is all the craze nowadays but that does not mean that everyone should receive it.� Some operations are risky while others are simply unnecessary.� Sometimes plastic surgery has received a negative reputation from these surgeries and many stereotypes for the people who have received the different types of surgeries.� However, there are many advantages to these types of surgeries.� The most beneficial advantage is that plastic surgery often gives the patient self esteem.

It may seem unbelievable that plastic surgery boosts confidence, but let’s look at a few examples of how plastic surgery would boost one’s confidence.� Many people often go to plastic surgeons for tummy tucks.� Tummy tucks are advantageous for people who have given birth, lost a substantial amount of weight or have stretch marks in the stomach region.� Some of these events can be taken care of with the use of dieting and exercise.� Nevertheless, many people cannot get rid of these things and become very self conscious.� When summer rolls around, many people may avoid going to he beach or pool because they do not want others to see them, making them very self conscious.� The advantage of tummy tucks is that they offer self confidence to people who are embarrassed of showing off their stomach.

Many people rely on their physical attractiveness and their obsession of remaining young.� Sometimes the bags under people’s eyes are not the most attractive sight nor the crows feet at the side of the eyes.� To look better and feel better while looking at oneself can be resolved by performing a procedure called blepharoplasty or what is normally known as eyelid tightening.� This procedure is very advantageous for those patients who want to look younger by erasing some lines.

Some men have enlarged breasts and this is a problem for most men.� Besides the initial embarrassment, these enlarged breasts can also encourage breast cancer in men.� Therefore, even though a breast removal is advantageous for the man in terms of confidence a breast reduction is also advantageous to keep him healthy and cancer free.

There are multiple advantages of plastic surgery whether it be to gain self confidence, lower the risk of unhealthy diseases or to just feel better about oneself.� Individuality is a great characteristic yet some people seem to feel out of place in all aspects of life.� Appearance does not need to be one of these factors.� The advantages of plastic surgery do include fitting in to the population with one’s physical appearance as well as being able to easily mix in with other people.� Plastic surgery may seem superficial but it is a rather sensitive subject for those who truly need the operation.

Just make sure that if you are considering one of these procedures that you are doing it for the right reasons. Use it as a tool to look better not as a cure for low self esteem. Many plastic surgery facilities employ counselors now to help you make sure that you are having these procedures for cosmetic touch ups and not as a band aid for emotional issues.

Sincerely, Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

P.S. For more free plastic surgery articles go to: http://www.cosmeticskinsurgery.info�

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Laser Cosmetic Surgery Face

July 24, 2008   No Comments

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Laser cosmetic surgery for the face is one of the best techniques used in order to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles while also helping to increase the natural production of collagen in the face. Laser cosmetic surgery for the face is much faster and less painless than a face lift but both cosmetic procedures do differ and upon the recommendation of your doctor you should see whether you are a better candidate for one over the other. Laser cosmetic surgery for the face only helps the appearance of the face by removing facial problems while the face lift tightens everything in the face including the skin, muscles, fat and tissue and also removes the excess skin from the facial region.

Laser cosmetic surgery can be costly depending on the different procedures that may be performed. An IPL laser treatment costs only $411 while a nonablative laser skin resurfacing costs on average $580. However, ablative laser skin resurfacing costs more than four times on average coming in at $2,418 per session. One should also keep in mind, depending on what is being removed, you may need multiple laser surgeries. People who are looking to remove tattoos will have to have multiple laser sessions over a period of a few months.

Other facial problems that lasers cosmetic surgery for the face can do are remove fine lines, wrinkles, warts, moles, acne scars, blemishes, acne, general scarring, lines around the face and nose, and hair. Rough skin can also be removed so that there is a fresh palette of skin. This being said, it is now easier for new collagen to grow on the surface giving the face a new and youthful appearance.

The procedure consists of a hot laser beam that burns the skin cells off until it reaches the layer of skin where the root of the problem is. Many times, multiple sessions of laser cosmetic surgery for the face are necessary because the root of the problem is profound making it painful, tedious and long to do all in one standing session. Considering that the skin cells have been burned away, it is normal to have a redness, soreness and irritation of the skin. Creams and lotions are given to the patient in order to recover and sooth the skin, which should be used as the doctor advises the patient as this will help the skin to recover normally with the least amount of complication.

You should be advised that laser cosmetic surgery for the face is not for everyone. Depending on the skin tone of the person, sometimes laser cosmetic surgery can distort the color pigmentation of the face creating permanent color disfiguration. Other patients may have very sensitive skin that may become scarred or damaged because of constant irritation and burning sensations. Your doctor should be able to assess your skins reaction to the treatment in order to give you the go ahead or to recommend a different facial procedure.

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Facial Beauty is Important – Protect It!!!

July 23, 2008   No Comments

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Ever wonder how on earth you will keep your face looking fresh throughout the summer? Have you spent a day playing in the water only to come home and realize that your face is now three shades DARKER than your foundation?

There’s no faster way to look like you’re a summer intern with the clowns at the circus than to put light make-up on a sun-kissed face. And unless this is your wish, I’m pretty sure that deep down in your heart of hearts you’d rather not make an appearance that makes your friends wonder if you’ve decided to make a career change!

One way you can keep your facial beauty is to be sure you apply sunscreen to your cheeks (as well as the rest of your beautiful face!) before heading out the door in the morning. Finding a good, moisturizing lotion that includes a minimum of an SPF15 rating is a necessity.

The folks at KORRES have come up with a delightful little tube of sunscreen that with regular application can help you keep that youthful glow that shows off your facial beauty. What’s more, it’s fun and smells good, too! The Watermelon Sunscreen Face Cream (SPF30) is a great cream that will not only keep your face hydrated and moisturized, it can be counted on to help keep your skin healthy and escape the damaging rays of the sun.

The best beauty reviews out there all agree that it’s of utmost importance to protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun. Why not ensure your own facial beauty by protecting your skin?

For more free cosmetic surgery advice go to:Â http://www.cosmeticskinsurgery.info/

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Facial Beauty is Important – Protect It!!!

July 23, 2008   No Comments

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Ever wonder how on earth you will keep your face looking fresh throughout the summer? Have you spent a day playing in the water only to come home and realize that your face is now three shades DARKER than your foundation?

There’s no faster way to look like you’re a summer intern with the clowns at the circus than to put light make-up on a sun-kissed face. And unless this is your wish, I’m pretty sure that deep down in your heart of hearts you’d rather not make an appearance that makes your friends wonder if you’ve decided to make a career change!

One way you can keep your facial beauty is to be sure you apply sunscreen to your cheeks (as well as the rest of your beautiful face!) before heading out the door in the morning. Finding a good, moisturizing lotion that includes a minimum of an SPF15 rating is a necessity.

The folks at KORRES have come up with a delightful little tube of sunscreen that with regular application can help you keep that youthful glow that shows off your facial beauty. What’s more, it’s fun and smells good, too! The Watermelon Sunscreen Face Cream (SPF30) is a great cream that will not only keep your face hydrated and moisturized, it can be counted on to help keep your skin healthy and escape the damaging rays of the sun.

The best beauty reviews out there all agree that it’s of utmost importance to protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun. Why not ensure your own facial beauty by protecting your skin?

For more free cosmetic surgery advice go to: http://www.cosmeticskinsurgery.info/

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