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Cosmetic Eye Surgery
by admin on Mar.27, 2010, under Womens Interest
Surgery on the eyelids is known as blepharoplasty. It is performed to correct several different problems. These may be reduction of creases around the eyes, heaviness above the lids, bags under the eyes, and extra skin. There is also a procedure that Asians often have done that changes the epicanthal fold and results in a rounder eye. Blepharoplasty cannot eradicate crows feet or do away with dark circles under the eyes. Sagging eyebrows cannot be helped by blepharoplasty but there is a separate surgery that will raise eyebrows. This is known as a brow lift or forehead lift. Older people sometimes need blepharoplasty for non cosmetic purposes such as a drooping eyelid that obstructs their vision. Some people are born with a heavy eyelid that interferes with vision at any age. Those contemplating blepharoplasty should first have their eyes thoroughly examined by an ophthalmologist. The surgeon performing the blepharoplasty will need to know that your eyes are healthy and that you don\’t have any eye problems that could be affected by the surgery.
The surgeon will also want to know about your general health and especially if you have any chronic illnesses such as thyroid disease, congestive heart failure, kidney disease or diabetes mellitus that might cause changes in the tissues of the eye. Your surgery will probably be an outpatient type. You will be given a local anesthesia along with a sedative. If you are having both lids done the procedure requires about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. When doing the upper eyelid, the surgeon makes an incision that follows the crease of your lid. The incision for lower lid surgery is just below the eyelashes. The surgeon then removes the excess skin and fat and closes the incision with small stitches. If your bags are caused only by excess fat under your eyes and you don\’t have any excess skin, the surgeon may do a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. In this procedure, the incision is made inside your lower eyelid. Then the doctor removes the fat and closes the incision. There is no visible scar.
Once the incisions are closed, the surgeon will lubricate your eyes
with an antibiotic ointment. You will be kept at the facility until the anesthesia wears off. When this happens you can expect your eyes will be sore and feel gummy due to the mixture of ointment, tears and blood. You may also have blurry vision. For about ten days following the operation, you can expect some swelling and bruising. Your eyes may be sensitive to light and tear excessively for a few weeks afterward. The site of the incision might also be numb. The incision site will not lose its redness for several months. But after three to six months the scar from the incision will be hardly noticeable if at all.
You will need to protect your eyes from the sunlight. Contact lens wearers may not be able to use their lenses for a month after the surgery. Complications from this surgery are rare. Any that do occur are usually due to bleeding.
Facial Rejuvenation: A Plastic Surgeon s View
by admin on Mar.03, 2010, under Womens Interest
Plastic surgery can indeed erase years of aging and stress. It is the most effective way to achieve significant results. No matter what the advertisement say about all the over the counter wrinkles creams, if you really want to look younger, consider plastic surgery.
Facial rejuvenation and anti aging skin care comes in many forms. As a plastic surgeon, I recommend different approaches for different people, always customizing it for the individual.
Different techniques provide different levels of treatment, downtime and results. Here is a list of common plastic surgery techniques so you can decide what is right for you.
Facelift: A facelift is one of the most common plastic surgery techniques. A well done facelift will correct the effects of aging on the face. A face lift can refresh your look and soften wrinkles. A quality facelift will not appear tight or unnatural.
Forehead and Brow Lifts: Not as complete as a facelift, a forehead or brow lift can takes years off the appearance your face. As the name implies, a forehead, brow lift, or an upper eyelid lift will correct deep forehead wrinkles, as well as horizontal and vertical facial lines.
Eyelid Surgery: Technically called a Blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery restores your youthful gaze by correcting loose skin, and sagging around the eyes. For most of us, the eye area is one of the most deeply affected of the face.
Nose Reshaping: Also called rhinoplasty or a nose job, nose reshaping can beautify your nose, correct breathing difficulties and create a harmonious balance with your face.
Chin and Cheek Enhancements: To accentuate the contour of your profile and neckline and provide finer definition to your face, chin and cheek enhancements can provide a more sophisticated and bold look.
Fat Grafting: Transfer of fat from thighs or abdomen to eliminate facial lines, augment lips and accentuate cheeks. Fat grafting removes years of aging from the face without any risk of scarring or the need for sutures. It is an extremely effective technique.
To decide which is right for you, it is best to consult with an experienced surgeon who can evaluate you objectively. In my opinion, it is best to do the minimal surgery in order to produce some subtle but significant results. Avoid a surgeon who seems to always want to do the maximum, most drastic thing. Often, that is not really needed. A less extensive surgery is sometimes better for many reasons. You will experience less pain and discomfort and heal faster from a simpler procedure and if that is all you require, it will also look best. Plastic surgery looks the best, the most realistic, when it is modest and subtle.
An over zealous desire to achieve drastic results is one of the main motivating factors behind bad plastic surgery that observers consider grotesque. Sometimes the best approach is to realize that there are necessary boundaries which require wisdom on the part of the surgeon to place properly. A surgeon needs to know when enough is enough and advise his patients accordingly using the utmost compassion.
How to Choose the Right Houston Cosmetic Surgeon
by admin on Feb.12, 2010, under Womens Interest
Among the states in the US, Houston,Texas is among the popular ones for physical enhancement or beautification. People go for a face lift surgery or other plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures.
Houston cosmetic surgeons are particularly known among Texas residents and tourists from neighboring states and even foreign countries. There is a good number of Houston cosmetic surgeons to choose from, practicing different specializations in cosmetic and plastic surgeries. Houston cosmetic surgeons are also among the top rated surgeons in the field of cosmetic surgery, particularly face lift surgeries, one of the most sought-after procedures for beautification or enhancement.
Aside from ranking among the country\’s top surgeons, Houston cosmetic surgeons perform with the highly competent backing of their medical and administrative personnel who are themselves similarly carrying outstanding academic and professional portfolios. Further add the fact of Houston cosmetic surgeons\’ artistic backgrounds which give patients the bonus of their cosmetic procedures done from two perspectives – medical and aesthetic. This quality of handling cosmetic conditions from the aesthetic and medical standpoints which result in more satisfactory overall outcomes makes Houston cosmetic surgeons outstanding and unique.
It is not difficult to find a good Houston cosmetic surgeon that can answer your needs or resolve your cosmetic problems.
You can browse through the internet if you want to make your own search for a reputable Houston cosmetic surgeon. The internet is teeming with pages providing links and information to Houston cosmetic surgeons. You will be able to get the names, their specialized fields, qualifications and other relevant information to guide you in getting a good Houston cosmetic surgeon.
An alternative option is asking within your locality, among your friends and relatives who may have gone through cosmetic surgery in Houston themselves, to get names and contact information on Houston cosmetic surgeons for you to consider. Their experiences can help you greatly in determining the skill and capacity of particular surgeons.
The important factor that you should look for is a board certification that that particular Houston cosmetic surgeon is duly accredited and certifiably skilled to perform the procedure you are looking for.
How to Select Your Cosmetic Surgeon
by admin on Jan.30, 2010, under Women's Health
Cosmetic surgery is life changing. By choosing a good plastic surgeon and clinic, you can ensure that this change is for the better. It is important to choose the right surgeon for you. Below is a list of points you should consider before you go through the all important consultation process.
Credentials: Crosscheck their credentials prior to your consultation. They should be accredited by your country