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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
4:03 pm	For Many People, The Neck Shows Signs Of Aging Before Anything Else According to Dr. Daniel Golshani, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, the neck is one of the first places on a human's body to show signs of aging. he says that this is a direct result from neck muscles weakening which cause what he refers to as "bands" around the neck. Of course, like for every other sign of aging, there is a plastic surgery procedure to help with this. Dr. Daniel Golshani describes a plastic surgery procedure known as a neck lift that is designed specifically to eliminate these so called "bands." (Comment on this)
2:33 pm	A Facelift Is Designed To Reverse The Visible Signs Of Aging According to Dr. Daniel Golshani, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, "A Facelift is designed to lift, smooth, firm and reverse the visible signs of facial aging." He goes on to discuss that by correcting the sagging skin on one's face and the muscles on the face along with removing excess fat, firmness will be restored to the face. A facelift is capable of many things including creating a more youthful look. It can also make one appear more rested and have a more vibrant appearance. (Comment on this)
2:09 pm	Many Patients Wonder If Silicone Breast Implants Will Increase The Risk Of Breast Cancer For potential patients that are receiving breast augmentation with silicone implants, a commonly asked question is, "do silicone implants increase the risk of breast cancer?" Dr. Lyle Weeks, an El Paso plastic surgeon, answers this question with, "Reports in medical literature indicate that patients with breast implants are not at a greater risk than those without breast implants (saline or silicone) for developing breast cancer." He goes on to talk about how even though it will not increase the risk, the breast augmentation patient should continue going to their physician for regular check ups and also continue to do breast self-exams. (Comment on this)
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
5:29 pm	Nasal Contouring Is Performed To Achieve Facial Balance Dr. Francis Palmer, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, says in reference to rhinoplasty surgery, "The surgery entails reshaping the nasal skeleton that is comprised of cartilage and bone." Once the plastic surgeon has visualized the nasal skeleton, he or she can make appropriate modifications to achieve the desired results. To assure aesthetic harmony with your face, several areas of the nose are generally improved. Nasal bones are thinned and shaped while the nasal tip is sculpted. A natural and improved appearance will follow once all three of those things are completed. A plastic surgeon is also capable of improving one area if that is what you ask for. (Comment on this)
5:17 pm	When Considering Breast Augmentation, It’s Important To Understand The Variables In Breast Sizes Many women think they want one cup size after a breast augmentation, when another would be better for them. According to Dr. Francis Palmer, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, "Generally speaking, a Breast Diameter of 11 cms is an A cup, 12 a B, 13 a C, 14 a D and so on." He says that when a woman is considering breast augmentation, it is important to acknowledge the variables in breast sizes. With breast augmentation it is typically possible to increase one full cup size and sometimes two sizes. If a woman would like larger breasts than 2 full cup sizes, breast augmentation may be repeated after the tissues have had the chance to stretch and relax around the breast implants. (Comment on this)
5:05 pm	Males And Females Have Different Indicators For An Eyelid Lift When it comes to male and female eyelid lift procedures, the indications of needing one differ dramatically between the two. Dr. Francis Palmer, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, has an entire section devoted to this on his website. One of his most prominent points in the section is that males and females have very different ideally shaped eyebrows. The next most prominent point that he makes is that males and females differ in the amount of upper eyelid that should be visible after the eyelid surgery has been performed. The page goes very in depth for both of these points. (Comment on this)
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
4:04 pm	There Are Many Reasons That A Person Would Receive Ear Pinning Though most patients that want to receive ear pinning think of it as a way to reduce the protrusion of their ears. There are actually several other problems that may occur to your ear. Dr. Mohamad Bazzi, a Michigan plastic surgeon, points these out on his website. He has a list that says, "Getting back to normal after you receive an ear pinning procedure is easy, but can be stressful. On a Michigan plastic surgeon's website it has plenty of info on this subject. It says, "Adults and children are usually up and around within a few hours of surgery, although you may prefer to stay overnight in the hospital with a child until all the effects of general anesthesia wear off." This is what adds to the stress, "The patient's head will be wrapped in a bulky bandage immediately following surgery to promote the best molding and healing. The ears may throb or ache a little for a few days, but this can be relieved by medication."These include: lop ear, when the tip seems to fold down and forward; cupped ear, which is usually a very small ear; and shell ear, when the curve in the outer rim, as well as the natural folds and creases, are missing. Surgery can also improve large or stretched earlobes, or lobes with large creases and wrinkles." (Comment on this)
3:23 pm	Be Prepared For Your Breast Augmentation Consultation With A Plastic Surgeon The consultation with your plastic surgeon prior to receiving any plastic surgery procedure is very important. This is also the case for potential breast augmentation patients. Many people may not know what the consultation is, so Dr. Mohamad Bazzi, a Michigan cosmetic surgeon, will be able to explain it. On his website (http://www.bazziplasticsurgery.com) he explains both what you should be prepared to discuss and what your surgeon may do. For your consultation, he says that you should be prepared to discuss several things including why you want the surgery, what medical conditions or allergies you may have, and your current use of medications, alcohol, drugs, etc. He explains that your surgeon may examine your breasts, take photographs for your medical record, and discuss likely outcomes for your procedure and any risks or potential complications. (Comment on this)
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
5:43 pm	Tummy Tuck Surgery Usually Takes Less Than Three Hours Any person thinking about receiving a tummy tuck should be considering this question, "How much time does the procedure take?" While looking around online I found the answer to that question on the website of a Michigan plastic surgeon. It says, "Dr. Sampson is usually able to complete the tummy tuck procedure in less than three hours. The anesthesia time is not included in the operative time." (Comment on this)
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
4:30 pm	Gastric Banding Can Be A Life Changing Procedure "Its growing use to treat obesity and morbid obesity is the result of three factors: our current knowledge of the significant health risks of morbid obesity, the relatively low risk and complications of the procedures versus not having surgery, and the ineffectiveness of current non-surgical approaches to produce sustained weight loss." After reading this on a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon's website I realized just how important gastric banding can be to someone's life. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
6:07 pm	Six Weeks Prior To Laser Hair Removal You Are Not Allowed To Remove Hair In Anyway I was searching for things to avoid before receiving laser hair removal and ended up finding the website of a Miami plastic surgeon. His website says, "You cannot pluck, wax, use depilatory or have electrolysis in the areas you want to treat for six weeks prior to laser hair removal." (Comment on this)
5:23 pm	Skin Will Respond To Laser Hair Removal Differently For Every Patient Any patient receiving laser hair removal may wonder, "How will my skin look after a treatment?" This is a common question answered only by a plastic surgeon. A Miami plastic surgeon's website says, "The appearance of the treated immediately after a laser session will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of treatment." (Comment on this)
Monday, September 28th, 2009
3:02 pm	A Ruptured Achillies Tendon Typically Occurs While Playing Sports I had recently been feeling a large amount of pain in my achillies tendon so I decided I would go online to see a possible cause. I ended up finding my answer on the website of a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. It says, "This typically occurs in the unconditioned individual who sustains the rupture while playing sports, or perhaps, from tripping." (Comment on this)
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
2:04 pm	Face Lift Surgeon Try Not To Create A Tight-Operated Look I decided recently that I wanted to have a face lift performed on me. I looked around on the internet to see what a plastic surgeon says the goals of the procedure. I ended up finding the opposite on the website of a San Diego plastic surgeon, but it ended up being more useful to me. It says, "The goal is not to pull the face or to create a tight-operated appearance." (Comment on this)
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
12:31 pm	A Chin Augmentation Can Fix A Small Chin Can Making A Nose Seem Larger Than It Really Is I found something very interesting to me on the website of a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. It says, "A chin that looks too small in comparison with other facial features and possibly makes the nose appear longer." I had always thought that my nose was what was making my face appear to be out of proportion. I never thought that it would be my chin, apparently I need a [Error: Irreparable invalid markup ('<a [...] http://www.drteitelbaum.com/chin.html">') in entry. Owner must fix manually. Raw contents below.] I found something very interesting to me on the website of a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. It says, "A chin that looks too small in comparison with other facial features and possibly makes the nose appear longer." I had always thought that my nose was what was making my face appear to be out of proportion. I never thought that it would be my chin, apparently I need a <a href="<a href="http://www.drteitelbaum.com/chin.html" target="_blank">chin augmentation</a>. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
9:56 am	More Extensive Breast Lifts Leave Vertical Scars On The Breast One of the things about a breast lift that scares me the most is the potential scarring. I wanted to know as much about scarring from the procedure as I could. I looked into it and ended up on the website of a Utah plastic surgeon. It says, "...more extensive procedures such as a vertical mastopexy or an inverted-T lift will leave scars not only around the nipple but vertically below the nipple down to the breast fold and then, if necessary, on either side of the fold." (Comment on this)
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
2:29 pm	No Matter Your Reason, Breast Augmentation Can Be Right For You I went online to find out common reasons that women want to receive breast augmentation. I wanted to know if my reasons were typical or not. I ended up finding a Dallas plastic surgeon's website. It says, "Some include the following: Enlarging the breasts to make the body more proportional. Reshaping and enlarging breasts that have lost their shape due to breast-feeding or age. Balancing the appearance of breasts that differ in size or shape." (Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
3:10 pm	Skin Is Most Often Unaffected By Liposuction Many people wonder, "What happens to excess skin after liposuction?" The answer to this question and many others can be found on a Michigan plastic surgeon's website. The answer to this question is, "There is usually some contraction of skin after liposuction. In some patients, the skin may lose its ability to properly contract after surgery." (Comment on this)
Monday, September 14th, 2009
7:00 pm	The Tumescent Liposuction Technique Controls Bleeding Many people have heard of the medical procedure known as liposuction, but rarely do they realize how the procedure is performed. I was once uninformed as well until I found the website of a Lansing plastic surgeon. It says, "The Tumescent Liposuction technique, sometimes called the super wet technique that includes the infusion of saline solution with Epinephrine and Lidocaine to control bleeding and post-operative pain." (Comment on this)
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
7:10 pm	Laser Hair Removal Disables Your Hair Follicles I have been thinking about laser hair removal for a few years now, but I've never really been positive on how it works. I wanted to know before I got serious into talks with plastic surgeons. I looked into online and found a Miami plastic surgeon's website. It says, "It emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin, to the hair follicle, where it is absorbed. Upon absorption, the energy is transformed into heat, which will disable the follicle, while leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed." (Comment on this)