Showing posts with label plastic surgery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plastic surgery. Show all posts

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Know about some basic facts of Mentoplasty Surgery

The popularity and huge success of plastic surgery is due to the fact that there is in fact no part of the body or face that cannot be treated with the help of plastic surgery. It is due to this reason that despite being quite an expensive affair the popularity of plastic surgeries has not decreased a bit. Among these is one such surgery that has not come much into lime light but has been part of the plastic surgery sector for a long time. This surgery is called Mentoplasty which is also called in a colloquial term as chin job. This is again like any other surgery which is a choice by an individual as a disproportionate chin size does not pose any problem to the body or to the face muscle or bones.

What is Mentoplasty?

This is a chin surgery where the either through the reduction of the chin size or enhancement of the chin size a proportionate shape is been delivered to the chin area. This is a proper surgical method which requires incisions and hence this surgery should not be taken lightly at all.

Some Basic facts About Mentoplasty
  • Many times it is been found that surgeons refer to go for chin surgery despite the fact that actually have a problem of disproportionate nose. The newly positioning of the chin may either magnify or minimize the effects of the nose and can actually provide a proper proportionate look of the face.
  • Chin surgery is usually best recommended to those who have passed the age of 20 or are fully adults. This is because the facial muscles and bones are in a constant growth process though that process is quite slow. Hence it is better to wait till the bone development in the chin area has completely taken place.
  • The surgical process is quite delicate and hence it can several hours for the surgeon to finish.
  • A huge incision is usually made at the time of the surgery. Hence most surgeons are of the opinion that when the incision is done within the mouth which is naturally a concealing position. Sometimes in case of an external incision it is done just below the chin in the area where the neck begins. The scarring cannot be avoided and hence such concealing areas are being sought.
  • Following the surgery it is often found that after the surgery one can experience an uncomfortable feeling while chewing and can even feel that the other skin on the chin is tight. For pan immediately after the surgery, pain killers are often prescribed.
  • Infections are possible in case the implant in chin enhancement move out of its location.
Hi I am Carl Bowman a soccer player by profession. Few years back my chin had been reduced a little after a small accident. It was then I was looking for a mentoplasty surgeon who was affordable and board certified. After much searching I did get a fantastic surgeon and can say that for facial surgeon in New York is best for Facial and cosmetic procedures.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Plastic Surgery For Breast And Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Whether you've had a child or you just want to improve the look of your body, plastic surgery is able to do just about anything to help you out. Nothing improves your confidence like the way your body looks, and there is some things exercise and proper diet just is not able to do for you. After giving birth, you are probably going to find your breasts reduce in size (especially after you have finished breast feeding) and your abdominal wall has lost its structure. Due to this, you may feel distraught from wanting to head out to the beach or wearing the clothes you use to before becoming pregnant.Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Thankfully, you don't have to live with this as abdominal wall reconstruction and breast augmentations allow you to live happily with your body and improve upon the overall figure you wish to present to other people.

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

After giving birth, you are going to probably have added skin hanging from your stomach due to stretching. This is natural, and although many women feel ashamed of this, you don't need to any longer. With the abdominal wall reconstruction surgery you are able to have the added skin removed and even stretch marks reduced in appearance so you no longer have to worry about your body or what it looks like when you go out and wear a swimsuit or something similar.

You are also able to remove fat from the abdominal region, should you desire, in order to lose weight that you just can't seem to shed.

Breast Augmentation

If you are going to have your abdominal call corrected and returned back to its pre-birth look and you are not happy with the look of your breasts, you are able to have a breast augmentation done at the same time. In fact, it is possible for the plastic surgeon to go up through the belly button and insert the breast implants, so you don't have any added scars.

The most direct method is through the armpit, although there is a slight scar through this practice. If you want to have the least amount of pain and scaring possible, going up through the belly button might be your best bet, although you need to discuss the plans over with your doctor in order to make sure it is going to work out well and result in the very best look for you, in order to make you feel confident again.

If you want to improve your look and gain valuable confidence, consider breast augmentation and the reconstruction of your abdominal wall.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Having different sized breasts?

Having different-sized breasts is perfectly normal. It's quite common for girls to have different-sized breasts or nipples, especially as they develop during puberty. Everyone's different, and no two women's breasts will look exactly the same. In fact, asymmetry - where one body part, like a foot or a hand, is a slightly different size or shape from its partner - is quite common in humans.

When girls begin puberty, usually between the ages of 8 and 13, their breasts begin to develop starting with just a little swelling under the nipple. This is known as breast budding. You may notice that one of your breasts starts developing before the other or that one is growing more quickly. Many times this difference in breast size evens out once a girl is older, usually by age 20. But it's also perfectly normal for women's breasts to remain different sizes even when they're fully developed.

Some girls with different-sized breasts worry that there's something medically wrong, but chances are, for a teen, there isn't. If you're really worried about your breast size, talk to your doctor or gynecologist. He or she should be able to reassure you that your breasts are normal.

Girls who notice their breasts are different sizes are aware of their breasts - and that's good news. Being aware of your breasts can help you stay healthy! Learning how your breasts normally look (and feel) can help you notice any changes that might not be normal. Your doctor can teach you how to do a breast self-exam (BSE) that will help you become familiar with your breasts so you can identify any changes.

Some girls worry about their different-sized breasts for cosmetic reasons. Many girls with different-sized breasts or nipples just accept that they are normal and don't do anything differently. But other girls feel self-conscious. It's likely that no one else notices your breasts look different, though. Other people usually can't see the difference in the size of a girl's breasts - even if that difference is a full cup size.

The fact is that exercises, supplements, or diets won't change the size or shape of a girl's breasts - only plastic surgery can do that. (And most doctors recommend that a girl wait until her breasts have finished growing before considering plastic surgery.) Some girls decide to wear especially supportive bras or special inserts that make their breasts appear more equal in size. Talk to a lingerie salesperson if you want some suggestions for evening things out. It may also help to talk to your mom, older sister, or an aunt or grandmother - they may have worried about having different-sized breasts during their teen years, too.

Everyone develops differently, and it's normal for the two sides of our bodies to be a little different from each other. We humans aren't as evenly proportioned as we appear at first glance!

by: Larissa Hirsch, MD

Saturday, December 17, 2011

What To Do About Your Wrinkles

Actress Kristen Johnston says wrinkles are hot. Kristin Davis says smile lines are beautiful. For men, maybe, but for us ladies, definitely not!

Wrinkles are what many women struggle against daily. Makeup can cover lines and creases to a certain extent, but it's just not that effective unless it's been expertly applied and is long lasting. There are more effective solutions, brought to you by the cosmetic medical industry, but may sound a little odd to you. How about one of these?

Keep Your Skin Smooth With These Wrinkle Treatments:
1. A poison: When you get right down to it, BOTOX is a poison, but that's why it's so effective at treating wrinkles. Featuring botulinum toxin, it is injected into the muscle that is primarily responsible for making the wrinkle or crease in the overlying skin, relaxing it so that it doesn't contract as much. BOTOX is FDA approved as a wrinkle treatment for frown lines, crow's feet and forehead lines. BOTOX (as well as other products featuring botulinum toxin, like Dysport) is considered the top cosmetic medical treatment in North America according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. There were over 5.3 million procedures
performed in 2010. Looks like this poison's popular!

2. Snake or bee venom: With the popularity of BOTOX, cosmetic manufacturers are scrambling to find alternatives that work in the same way - which is how snake or and bee venom have become the products of choice for many celebs, including Victoria Beckham, Kate Middleton and Naomi Campbell. Call it a topical version of BOTOX, since they all come in cream/serum form.

3. Hyaluronic acid: Add a little more hyaluronic acid in your skin through an injectable filler, and you'll find your wrinkles smooth away. Hyaluronic acid binds to water, and more water in your skin means more suppleness and volume - which is how the wrinkles are smoothed out. You can even enhance your facial contours, making them more prominent.

Stacie Morris is a writer for Botox Ottawa. Stacie's primary concern? Wrinkles, of course! Her favourite treatment is a customized skincare regimen at home (which includes peptide-rich products) and Botox.

References: ASPS 2010 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Statistics Visit Here