January 13, 2009 @ 10:33 PM — by unknown
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If you've decided that you want breast augmentation, a plastic surgery procedure to enlarge your breasts, one of the key decisions you and your doctor will make is what type of implant to use. In addition to size and shape, the material used to fill the implants themselves is an important consideration in the look and feel of your breasts. Today, most implants used in breast augmentation surgery are filled with sterile saline or silicone, and enclosed in a harder silicone casing. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.
Saline Breast Implants
Sterile saline implants are filled with a saline, or salt, solution that matches the body's make-up. Some women find that saline-filled implants may not look or feel as natural as silicone implants, and sometimes small wrinkles, or ripples, in the implant might show. The advantage is that if a saline implant leaks or ruptures, the solution is harmlessly absorbed by the body.
Silicone Breast Implants
The safety of silicone-filled breast
January 13, 2009 @ 10:31 PM — by unknown
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Sagging skin and wrinkles around the eyes can make a person look older than their years. Often, when you look older, you feel older, too. Cosmetic eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, offers a way for those with baggy eyes to improve their appearance and restore that youthful feeling.
Eyelid Surgery - What to Expect
Cosmetic eyelid surgery is fairly simple. Your cosmetic surgeon will mark your face to plan for his incisions, and you will be placed under anesthesia. Depending on your specific issues, an incision will be placed in either the crease of the lower or upper eyelid, or just below the lash line. This allows removal of excess skin and fatty tissue, or restructuring of the tissues into a more desirable appearance. Though the duration of the operation may vary, the procedure is usually over relatively quickly, and the results are lasting. This is not something that will have to be redone in a few years' time.
Eyelid Surgery Recovery
There is a short recovery time as compared to
January 13, 2009 @ 10:29 PM — by unknown
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Of all the reconstructive surgery procedures available, there is none with more dramatic results than rhinoplasty. Whereas other face-altering procedures merely scratch the surface, by the reduction of lines, creases and wrinkles--rhinoplasty can change the internal structure, foundation, and outer appearance of the nose itself.
Rhinoplasty Surgery
Rhinoplasty, also commonly referred to as a "nose job," is a surgical procedure done to improve function and appearance. It can be performed for aesthetic purposes only, or to correct trauma-related incidents, birth defects, or breathing problems. It can also be combined with other surgical procedures such as cheekbone augmentation to enhance the overall aesthetic results. These surgeries are usually performed by an otolaryngologist, maxillofacial surgeon or plastic surgeon.
Rhinoplasty can change: the nose size; width at the bridge; profile, with bumps or depressions taken out; tip too bulbous, drooping or too upturned; nostrils too la
January 13, 2009 @ 10:26 PM — by unknown
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If you've been considering having breast augmentation surgery, you may find yourself with a lot of questions about the procedure itself, and what you can expect. Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions about breast augmentation, to help aid you in your decision of whether breast augmentation is right for you.
What types of breast implants are available?
There are two types of breast implants that are used for breast augmentation surgery. These implants are made either from saline or from silicone. There are both pros and cons to using each of the types of implant on the market, so it is best to discuss your options with a plastic surgeon so that you can determine which implant will work best for you.
Is breast augmentation dangerous?
With modern advances that have been made in the cosmetic surgery industry, breast augmentation is extremely safe. With that said, there are complications that can occur as with any type of surgery you might receive. Some of these complica
January 13, 2009 @ 10:22 PM — by unknown
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Liposuction is designed to remove stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Not everyone is a good candidate for liposuction, however, and not everyone experiences the same results from surgery. Learn more about what you can expect as you heal from a liposuction procedure.
What to Expect When You Wake Up from Surgery
The day of your liposuction procedure, you really won't be able to see your results because the treatment areas will be bandaged. Over the next few days you may be able to get a glimpse of your appearance when your bandages are changed; however, it is important to keep in mind that your appearance will continue to change. In the first few days after surgery, your focus should be on recovery rather than results.
What to Expect a Week after Surgery
A week after liposuction surgery the treatment area will likely appear bruised and swollen. Due to swelling, it's difficult at this point to get an idea of what your results will look like. By the second
January 13, 2009 @ 10:18 PM — by unknown
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Although not as well known as other cosmetic procedures, breast reduction surgery provides a way to improve the quality of life. However, at one time, the public did not completely understand its therapeutic value. A common misnomer decried there was no legitimate reason for reducing breast size. Most assumed vanity was the main, motivating factor. Then, several celebrities began discussing the issue of breast reduction. They explained how the surgery relieved serious physical strain. These appearances greatly raised the public's awareness of the seriousness surrounding the procedure.
Health and Cosmetic Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery
Again, the great misconception about breast reduction surgery was that the purpose of the surgery was purely cosmetic. In some instances, over developed breasts place a serious strain on a woman's back and spine. This is simply the common effect of gravity attempting to hold up the excess weight. The problem is not minor as it can lead to sever