Articles by Topic: Plastic Surgery

Eyelid Surgery, or blepharoplasty, is used to remove the fat deposits and loose skin that may form on the lower eyelids with age. Many factors, including heredity and sun damage, accelerate these changes. Younger people also elect to have this procedure done to eliminate puffiness of the eyes from congenital excess fatty tissue. The eyelift surgeries can also be performed by general plastic surgeons with specialization in ocuplasty or ear-nose-throat.

Obese people looking to lose a considerable amount of weight, often turn to weight loss surgery. While weight loss surgery is an effective means of losing weight, it can be a hard decision for some to make. In the past, there have been many stories about weight loss surgery patients that have had a difficult time recovering. Today, there is newer technology that makes these procedures easier and safer. Still, many people have questions about weight loss surgery.

Desiring a beautiful facade with the help of plastic surgery, yet remaining a smoker and disregarding the harm it causes on the inside? hmmm...sound familiar? Despite the fact that more than 400,000 people die each year from a smoking-related illness or disease, permanently quitting can be a relentless and exhaustive struggle. So can the challenge of temporarily giving up nicotine during the pre- and post-op period.

The breast is a skin appendage supported by, and suspended from the chest wall. The first breast augmentations performed during the 1960s involved the creation of space immediately behind the breast for insertion of an implant. Cosmetic outcomes were excellent except in circumstances of capsular contracture, or hardening of the breast.

The most visible signs of aging can be seen in our faces, giving rise to millions of men and women undergoing cosmetic surgery each year. From when you wake up to when you lie down, you should be happy with your appearance. As we age, the effects of gravity, sun damage, and years of stress can be seen in our faces. And while it is impossible to defy the nature of getting older, men and women seeking improvement can elect cosmetic surgery.

Liposuction is a popular choice nowadays. Many individuals turn to this procedure because dieting and exercise do not always give you the results you're looking for. Also known as 'lipoplasty' or 'suction assisted-lipectomy', liposuction removes fatty tissue from areas of the body that won't budge. There are numerous techniques associated with this procedure that are designed to make your experience with cosmetic surgery a positive one.

Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulation Emission of Radiation. This means there is a high intensity beam of light, and depending on which light source is used, it has certain properties. Lasers with different wavelengths of light will absorb red pigment, brown pigment, water and destroy hair follicles.

With only two weeks remaining until she got married, thoughts about her wedding photos started to kick in. Because photos often last for generations, 38-year-old *P.S. naturally wanted to look as good as possible.Over the next two weeks, P.S., a business development professional in Atlanta, had some of the more popular "injectables", which are substances that cosmetic and plastic surgeons use to remove facial furrows, wrinkles, worry and laugh lines, "crow's feet," and more.

Many people undergo Botox, collagen injections, or fat injections in order to gain a younger and more youthful appearance. These procedures typically produce successful results. However, in order to maintain a refreshed image, regular treatments are required. Unlike traditional collagen and fat injections that last from about three to six months, the effect of Artecoll can last more than 10 years, permanently remaining in a person's body.

Because about 90 percent of post-adolescent women show signs of "orange peel skin" - that irregular, lumpy surface most commonly visible on the thighs, buttocks, and legs - men should thank their lucky stars! Or rather, their unique skin anatomy. Posed as an annoying cosmetic condition, cellulite will always drive women crazy. From the slim to the full-figured, it latches on to all body shapes and sizes.

The forehead and eyebrows are among the most expressive features of the face. They illustrate what the eyes are telling us and how we feel without saying a word. As we age, sagging muscles and skin produce horizontal wrinkles on the forehead and vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows, causing a person to look angry, tired or sad when they are not.

Rhinoplasty is still one of the most commonly performed procedures in plastic and cosmetic surgery. Within the category of rhinoplasty there are two commonly performed procedures: the open (external) and closed (internal) techniques.

Most people seeking cosmetic surgery either want to look as youthful as they feel, or want to change something that has bothered them for years. Whether cosmetic surgery is the right choice is a question that requires some serious soul-searching and personal examination, both by you and the doctor who is about to perform your surgery. By closely evaluating why you want cosmetic surgery, you will ensure a successful surgical outcome for yourself.