Plastic Surgery For Those With Congenital Deformities

Plastic surgery is a wonderful option for those with deformities. The majority of people in the world are not born with congenital deformities. That is probably what makes it so hard when someone does have something like this. If you have a problem, you probably can feel the stares. Sometimes it is probably real, while others it is just your imagination, but either way, it is a torturous thing to have to go through when you go out in public.

Whether you have a deformity or your child has one, you know how difficult it can be. If you are an adult with a major deformity, you should consider a change. It is sad that you had to likely endure teasing most of your life because of the issue, but now as an adult, this is your chance. Maybe when you were young, there were no surgeries to correct your problem. Today, with so many medical advances, it is likely that someone can help. If it is your child with the issue, do not delay in considering plastic surgery.

People without deformities may wonder why someone would ever want to keep one. It is a hard question to answer unless you or someone you love does have a problem. The reason is likely because that is who they are. It is not that they are the deformity, but that problem has helped form their character into the person they are today. Not everyone can say their problem had a positive affect, and in those cases, perhaps plastic surgery would be best. For those who rose above their physical deformity and became someone unique and full of personality, why would they want to change? That problem made them who they are today.

As you decide whether you or your child should have a procedure, try to think of the future for yourself if you are the one with the problem. If your child has the problem, think of their future. Think about what they would want if they are unable to tell you right now. Most likely you will realize that plastic surgery is the best option, especially for major deformities.

Some kids think they have it bad because they have a larger than average nose or ears that are a little larger. Kids today need to have more access to true problems. Children today grow up playing with dolls and toys made to look like the perfectly formed person. They watch television and see the perfect faces on the actors and actresses, so when they see someone with deformities, they just cannot handle it. Take the time to talk to your children when you see someone who is different.

For the sake of your child's future, truly consider plastic surgery for your child with congenital deformities. They may do fine without having the problem fixed, but they may not. As an adult, it is really up to you whether you decide to change something that you have known this long.

How Can I Afford Plastic Surgery?

Even though the cost of some plastic surgery procedures has come down, the total amount is still more than many people to afford to pay out of pocket. And even for those who can afford what they want, they may find that if they combined their surgery with other procedures they were thinking about having done later, they could save a lot on the overall cost. In either one of these situations, prospective patients will find that there are financing companies that provide loans specifically for cosmetic surgery.

Even for someone who can pay for the entire thing, there are advantages to setting up a lending agreement. If they pay for at least part of the procedure with a loan so some cash can be kept in savings, if there are unanticipated additional costs, the money will be available to pay for them. After surgery, if there are not any additional costs, the money could be applied against the loan since there usually is no prepayment penalty.

For those with a poor credit history, there are several online lenders who specialize in cosmetic surgery loans. Often these companies will approve financing for people who would not be able to get a loan anywhere else. You should be aware that these online lenders usually have higher interest rates that range from, at best, 6% to almost 30%, depending on credit history.

These loans can be as much as $25,000 and the repayment terms as long as 60 months. Usually these are unsecured loans but, especially for those with bad credit, you could be asked to provide a significant down payment or use a car or other asset as collateral. There are also financing companies that will only lend to people using a surgeon from their list. A surgeon should never be selected this way, since the reason they are on the list is not their skill or success, but how much they will discount the price of the surgery to the lending company.

The decision on a surgeon should always be made independently of the financing and solely based on their qualifications and surgical successes. After the surgeon has been selected and the estimated total cost calculated, then the issue of financing can be addressed. I had no problem finding several plastic surgery clinics to choose from with qualified surgeons and I bet it would be the same way in the nearest city to your location. I'm looking specifically at liposuction and I found that there are also several liposuction surgeons that specialize in this procedure, so you should also be able to find some local specialists.

Cosmetic Surgery For The Nipples

Inverted Nipples: One or both sides may be affected and to varying degrees. If the inversion of the nipple has been of recent onset, it is very important that a thorough investigation as to the possibility of breast cancer be pursued. Breast cancers can be associated with nipple inversion. Most cases, however, are essentially a simple nipple tissue abnormality that was actually present since birth but only first became noticeable during breast development and puberty. These are simply aesthetically objectionable. Mild cases often respond quite well to simple maneuvers performed during a breast enhancement (augmentation with implants) and are a welcomed "side benefit" to the procedure. More severe cases require some rather sophisticated and tiny incisions which are made in and around the nipple but usually with good success and minimum required in the way of a recovery. Most patients have these issues addressed while having a cosmetic breast procedure - such as a breast augmentation with implants, breast lift or breast reduction - in the operating room. Otherwise, it is quite realistic to have the nipple inversion correction performed alone as an office procedure (usually with local anesthesia and mild sedation).

Inadequate Nipple Length or Poor Projection of the Nipples: This can actually be due to a disproportion in sizes between the nipple and areola rather than a true nipple deficiency. The areola diameter may need to be decreased to make a better match. True length problems can be often be corrected with a minor surgical procedure similar to that used to correct inverted nipples as described above. Sometimes a long-lasting, injectable filler (such as we use for the face) can help in the improvement.

Overly Long or Large Nipples: Again, the possibility that this is actually due to a disproportion between the nipple and the areola sizes must be determined first. The areola diameter may need to be increased. Cosmetic tattooing is the simplest way to do this. In more severe cases of small to absent areola tissue, skin grafts of darker pigmented skin can be used. Otherwise, a surgical reduction in the actual length of the nipple is a very straightforward and relatively simple procedure which can be performed in an office setting. Puffy or overly "fat" nipples can also be thinned down a bit by a similar technique.

Overly Large Areola Diameter: Areola diameter reductions are often performed in coordination with a breast reduction or breast lift procedure in the operating room. We want the already excessively large areola to have good proportion to the newly lifted, compacted and re-shaped breast. Occasionally, an areola reduction will be performed alone. The new, smaller diameter is planned and the intervening ring of tissue is removed with the outer "circle" edge tightened in to fit. The scars tend to blend within the natural circle of the areola circumference. The human eye and brain are wired to expect to see this circle-like line which automatically makes it less likely that a scar mimicking this line will be visible.

Irregular Areola Border: The same techniques which are used to decrease the size of the areola are modified to create a smoother, more circle-like shape to the border of the areola. The scars generally hide within the natural circle that characterizes the areola margin.

Nipple is Off Center within the Areola: Usually fixed as part of a breast reduction or breast lift as this would be much harder to surgically fix otherwise. Cosmetic tattooing to balance the areola out is a good non-surgical option. Skin grafting is a much more aggressive alternative and rarely done for this particular problem.

Too Light, or Inadequate Areola Pigmentation: The best option for this, hands down, is cosmetic tattooing.

Nipple/Areola Complex Too High on the Breast: This is usually best treated by a breast enhancement with implants because in most situations the displacement is an optical illusion created by poor breast volume and awkward positioning of the tissue on the chest wall. True high displacement of the nipple/areola complex on the breast/chest is a tough problem otherwise - all existing techniques to move the complex lower will most likely result in an obvious scar on the upper pole of the breast/chest.

Nipple/Areola Complex Too Low on the Breast: This is a very common problem, often associated with large and/or drooping breasts. During a breast lift or a breast reduction, the complex is lifted to its proper position, resized proportionately and properly centered on the breast mounds. The nipple/areola complexes are placed so that they are in mirror image symmetry to the size, shape and position of the each other as much as possible. The scars hide within the circular edges of the areolas.

Nipple/Areola Complex Not Centered on the Breast: Many women have nipple/areola complexes which seem to be out toward the sides of the breasts. Bringing them inward so that the complexes are closer to the midline of each breast makes for a much more desirable look. Most effective solutions to this problem are as a part of a breast lift or breast reduction procedure as described above. More minor procedures which are modifications of some of the steps in a lift or a reduction can be performed for less severe cases or where the breasts are otherwise acceptable and not in any need of reshaping, resizing or lifting. When the complexes appear to be too close together (i.e. "cross eyed") a well-done breast augmentation will often result in a more centered and more pleasing look to their positions.

Overly Prominent or Numerous, Highly Visible Bumps within the Areola: These are known as "Montgomery Glands" and although perfectly normal, they are sometimes aesthetically offensive if too prominent or too numerous; they are very edgy, irregular and "bumpy". Simple excision works well - they do not typically recur.

Prominent Nipple/Areola Complex Hair Growth: Electrolysis is probably a better choice for this than would be laser hair removal. There are usually only a few hairs to treat and electrolysis is usually less expensive, more reliable and more definitive. Depigmentation - the loss of the darker areola color which it is supposed to have as compared to the surrounding skin - is always a risk with almost any procedure. But depigmentation is a well-known side effect of lasers. Lasers used on or near the pigmented areola can result in permanent, spotty depigmentation - very undesirable!

Pale, Depigmented Scars in the Areola: These can occur from previous trauma, procedures, surgery or lasers. The depigmented scar in the areola is unfortunately a very common occurrence in women who have had breast augmentation with implants placed via the areola incision approach. The best option is usually cosmetic tattooing.

Extra Nipple/Areola Complexes: Some patients have what might appear to be small moles on the chest or abdomen - but these may actually be extra nipple/areola complexes! These are also known as "accessory" or "supernumerary" nipples. Small, extra complexes can occur anywhere along the so-called "milk-line" which extends from the armpit through the center of the breast and down to the groin crease. A bump or lump underneath could also represent a small amount of breast tissue as well. It is generally agreed upon that it is important that these extra collections of breast related tissues be removed because of risks for malignant changes. Simple excision of these extra nipples is usually all that is required.

Post-Mastectomy Nipple/Areola Reconstruction: This is somewhat beyond the scope of this article, but certainly there are cosmetic issues involved in this very important aspect of breast reconstruction following any breast cancer treatment involving a mastectomy. Typically, nipple/areola reconstruction is not definitively planned and performed until all other aspects of the reconstruction of the breast are deemed complete and stable. Combinations of some of the techniques as described above - such as skin grafting, minor surgical procedures and tattooing - are all commonly employed.

The Problem With Cosmetic Tattooing

Scarring or keloids will often form with facial or make up tattooing. Many people are prone to keloids but all tattooing will cause some small level of scarring. The biggest problem this causes for facial tattooing is that when this scar tissue rises or puffs up around the eyes or lips the area becomes red and itchy. The redness is especially noticeable when the tattooing has been placed around the eyes as the swelling is very noticeable and often embarrassing

Another common problem is that a person seeking permanent makeup will often go to a tattoo shop and not a licensed cosmetologist to do there work. Many people including many tattoo artist do not realize that regular tattoo inks and permanent makeup inks are different, with permanent make up ink being made with a finer grain base. Also unlike regular tattooing ink,makeup ink is designed to fade completely out after a number of years. The tattoo machines used in applying makeup are also different than what you will find in a tattoo shop, permanent makeup is done with a rotary tattoo machine while regular tattooing is done with a coil machine.

Maybe the biggest problem with permanent makeup tattooing is that if one is unhappy with the results removal is next to impossible. The most effective form of tattoo removal is by laser and they can not be used to remove permanent eyeliner. So the decision to tattoo makeup can not taken lightly as removal is not an option and hiding a bad job is not easy.

Dog Tear Stains Not Just Cosmetic

Dog tear stains are a cosmetic problem, caused by an overflow of tears onto the cheeks, which is most obvious on dogs with white and other light color coats. Tear accumulation on facial hair can lead to matting of the hair, skin irritation and possibly infection. Hair can act like a wick, drawing the tears out of the eye. This is correctable by removing the hair, keeping the area clean and removing accumulated material or crusts. If a skin lesion or any type of eye infection or problem is suspected, see your veterinarian.

Face hair is a breeding ground for bacterial and yeast growth.

You need to take steps to eliminate any bacterial or yeast infections. The most common is "red yeast", associated with reddish-brown facial stains and possibly a moderate to strong odor, as bacteria on hair and skin react with the clear tears.

If you plan on purchasing a puppy and the potential for chromodacryorrhea (dog tear stains) is an issue for you, observe the mother, sire and others in the lineage.

Many specialists believe the individual structure around the eye area plays a significant role in dog tear stains. If so, then genetics may be the source of the problem. Miniature breeds, and Persian cats, often have more prominent eyes that stretch the eyelid and can cut off the drainage system. There is little that can be done to correct this. Sometimes the eyelids turn inward and block the drainage; this is surgically correctable. However, if you think surgery is too drastic and the problem isn't that bad, try alternative methods that are less harsh.

Who has a predisposition towards dog tear stain problems?

Akita, American Bulldog, American Eskimo Dog, Bichon Frise, Brussels Griffon, Cairn Terrier, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Cocker Spaniel, Corgi, Dachshund, English Toy Spaniel, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Havanese, Japanese Chin, King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Lion Dog, Maltese, Maltipoos, Miniature Schnauzer, Papillion, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Saint Bernard, Sharpei, Shih Tzu and West Highland White Terrier.

Determine the source of tear and face stains. The dog tear stain issue is more than an appearance problem. Tear staining can be traced to health and diet, as well as genetics. Make sure there are no underlying health problems causing the excessive tearing and staining.

Keeping your canine healthy is most important.

Dog tear stains might be a sign that your pet is ill. Ear infections, eye infections, eye irritations, allergies, yeast infections, and inflammation of the duct system are all possible reasons. These conditions are often painful and should be addressed immediately by your veterinarian.

Diet changes or minerals in drinking water can cause dog tear stains. Mineral issues can be remedied by the dog drinking distilled or reverse osmosis purified water.

Food sources or even plastic food bowls may be causing the staining that can be corrected. However, if you remove the tear stains and continue feeding a food that causes them, you won't solve the problem.

Changing the dog's pH slightly can do wonders in the tear stain war and help eliminate bacteria, the deep stain color and prevent yeast buildup. A preventative strategy best used once you have the tear stains removed or nearly removed.

500mg calcium carbonate, your basic antacid, twice daily helps change the pH of your dog's system and aids in preventing yeast or infection, thus treating dog tear stains from the inside out. Vinegar will work much like the calcium antacid in changing the pH of drinking water. Add a teaspoon of white cider vinegar to your dog's drinking water to control new tear stains. It may take a while for your pet to adapt to this water so start with a little less and gradually increase the amount of vinegar.

An option that can be discussed with your vet is a common eye drop called napthazoline, which dilates the tear ducts so more tears flow where they are supposed to instead of over the lids and onto the face.

Another possibility is to put your dog on a very low dose of antibiotics which will eliminate bacterial overgrowth. However, this should be a last resort, not used for continued treatment, and not be considered for puppies without their adult teeth.

Dog tear staining is often more complex than simple answers offer.

Veterinary consultation is appropriate in determining the source of a dog tear staining problem. Have your vet give the dog a complete exam to rule out any serious eye conditions before trying anything.

Home remedies do exist, using mixtures of milk of magnesia, corn starch, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, boric acid and lemon juice. However, harsh ingredients can irritate and make tearing worse. A stain remover should be free of alcohol or bleach. If such ingredients aren't mixed properly, using precisely the right strength, and applied safely, you could potentially harm your dog.

No solution should be allowed to wick through the facial hair or splash into the pet's eye, or into the eye area. For this reason, caution suggests you look to over-the-counter products, and refrain from using these home formulas.

Use a quality over-the-counter dog tear stain remover to safely, effectively and gently minimize the condition for a "satisfactory enough" rather than complete elimination result. Unless your pet is a show dog, this is not really a serious issue. A protective sterile ophthalmic ointment under the eyes, when applying stain remover, is an excellent idea. It will keep the eyes comfortable because the filmy barrier prevents irritation.

Skin Lightening Options Threatened: Is Hydroquinone Really Too Dangerous for Consumer Use

First, the Food and Drug Administration restricted use of mercury as a lightening agent because of its caustic heath influences. Now, hydroquinone could face similar cosmetic prohibitions. But is the FDA's recent finding of hydroquinone as generally unsafe and not effective justified? Dermatologists and researchers have posted passionate views about the need to keep hydroquinone on the market as a skin lightener or as a minimum, allow it to remain available via prescription.

While such views abound, the question remains: Has the United States just lagged behind an international trend of banning potentially dangerous cosmetics and is now starting to catch up? Or, is hydroquinone still a safe skin lightening agent when used properly?

For years, consumers have used cosmetics containing hydroquinone for issues like melasma, also known as the "mask of pregnancy", age spots and acne scarring. As a skin lightener, hydroquinone hampers the production of the production of melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its color.

A recent medical review of hydroquinone published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, concluded that doctors should recommend hydroquinone cautiously because of its potential, yet undocumented, ability to cause DNA damage and cancer in humans. However, such findings have not swayed medical professionals' confidence in the safety and effectiveness of hydroquinone.

In an interview with Skin and Allergy News, Dr. Valerie Callender, a dermatologist in private practice in Mitchellville, Maryland, said that it would be "ridiculous" to suggest that animal data could be used to raise concerns about human carcinogenicity. Yet, animal testing is generally the first step in determining if a new drug is safe for human consumption in clinical trials.

Even dermatologist Susan Taylor, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at Columbia University, New York finds the link between hydroquinone and cancer dubious. Dr. Taylor reported in Dermatology Times, "If you give a rat enough of anything orally it may well develop cancer."

Besides cancer, ochronosis has surfaced as another side effect of hydroquinone usage. Ochronosis describes the darkened skin than can results from use of skin creams containing hydroquinone. Ochronosis has been largely documented in countries like Senegal, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria where as much as 25% of the adult population may use skin lightening agents.

Reports in medical periodicals like the Journal of Dermatological Treatment and the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology link the preponderance of ochronosis to application of excessive amounts of hydroquinone and combining hydroquinone with chemical agents like mercury, phenols and potent acids.

Regardless of the battles over the relevance of medical studies on hydroquinone, the FDA faces heated arguments to banning hydroquinone usage. Medical associations like the American Academy of Dermatology asked its members to contest the proposed ban on hydroquinone by submitting their personal accounts of their experience with using hydroquinone on patients to the FDA for consideration.

While the FDA deliberates over the safety of hydroquinone, consumers still have multiple skin lightening options. Since hydroquinone was first classified as generally safe and effective in 1982, new chemicals and botanical ingredients have entered onto the scene as alternative skin lightening agents.

Bad Credit Cosmetic Surgery Loans

Every person today wants to look the best - may we say, this is the age of the looks. And why not? It is not uncommon to see the best looking females and the most well groomed males walk off with the best jobs if adequately qualified too. And if this is so important that it even helps enhance one's own image about oneself, a small amount of money must not desist you from going ahead with a surgery to look better - not even if you do not have a good credit history.

Looking at this strong upsurge in the cosmetic surgery industry - around 10% year over year, doctors started developing the concept of global fee - an all inclusive fee paid for all (or most ) of what is required to perform a particular cosmetic surgery procedure. This would mostly contain the cost of medication, operation, hospitalization, post-operative accessories and post-operative care. And with this was the advent of cosmetic surgery loans as the option to cover the entire cost and pay it off in simple installments.

The credit history of the borrower is important in this regard. With a good credit record, it is possible to find loans with interest rates up to 10% but with a poor credit record, the amount can be as high as up to 14 or 24%. Still, this should not stop someone from going ahead with the surgery - and timely repayment would also enhance the credit record and the interest on the loan.

Let us have a look at what constitutes a bad credit record. The most prominent reason is slipping on payments. This worsens the credit records of an individual. But the credit record would also be bad if there is no credit history at all. If there has been no loans taken, there are no credit records and when one goes to a lender's doorsteps, the rates charged are higher.

This should not stop the individual from undergoing cosmetic surgery or taking a loan for that. What needs to be understood is that not taking a loan would not better the credit records. The only way out is to take the loan and then make timely repayments. This would increase the credit scores and the next time when a loan is required, it is available at a lesser interest rate.

Before going ahead with a cosmetic surgery loan when in bad credit, one must be picky about the interest rate on offer and must investigate and choose the best in the market. Just because an individual does not have a credit record or has defaulted a couple of times does not mean accepting any rate that is offered.

There are lenders who allow one to choose the person or hospital where the surgery would be performed. If such an option is available, it is best to choose one. To get the surgery done from a known person also is comforting, and one can be more sure of the exact expense requirements. Financial planning is a must also taking into account the regular repayments to be made. This is also enhance your credit history as a borrower and make future loans cheaper.

Cosmetic surgery loans are available for amounts up to £25,000 or slightly more even for the unemployed. The period of these loans may vary from 2 to 5 years. It is usually possible to obtain one with no pre-payment penalty and one should look at these points in detail while signing on for a cosmetic surgery loan.

Skin Allergies - Seven Most Common Causes Revealed

[1] Nickel: Nickel is a metal found in many products, especially those plated with a chrome-nickel alloy or those made of stainless steel, of which nickel is one of the components. Many earrings not made of gold contain nickel and cause dermatitis in people allergic to it. The metal buttons on jeans and belt and watchband buckles also contain nickel and can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people. Since perspiration dissolves a small quantity of the nickel found in various products, these reactions are more common in summer.

[2] Rubber: Rubber is a frequent cause of allergic reactions. An allergy to rubber appears as an itching red rash which can manifest itself a few minutes after contact with an article containing rubber. Most of these reactions occur in people who use rubber gloves, among them doctors and nurses who wear gloves made of latex. People who have been diagnosed as allergic to rubber and to rubber-bearing products are advised to wear vinyl gloves instead, since these to not produce allergic reactions.

[3] Hair Dyes: Some people are sensitive to hair dyes. A common cause is the pheraphenylan diamine, one of the ingredients found in hair dyes.

[4] Chromates: Chromates are substances common in cement, shoe leather, matches, paints and some anti-rust preparations. Welders, construction workers and shoe makers are readily exposed to chromates and can develop allergies to products containing them.

[5] Cosmetics: The wide range of cosmetic products that can be bought today enables us to beautify our hair and nails. Remember, however, that these products can cause unwanted side effects such as allergic dermatitis, increased sensitivity to the sun, lesions resembling acne, etc., which should be diagnosed early to prevent continued damage to the skin.

The most common cause of cosmetic allergy is caused by the fragrances present in cosmetic products. More than five thousand such fragrances are in use today and are found not only in cosmetics which are applied or sprayed onto the skin but in other common household items such as toilet paper, paper towels, soaps, detergents and fabric softeners.

Some of the fragrances, especially those used in men's after shave lotions until a few years ago, cause increased facial skin sensitivity to the sun, which can lead to hard-to-cure chronic skin inflammations or to brown splotches on the skin. Allergy tests can determine the exact cause of this sensitivity.

Preservatives are found in the overwhelming majority of cosmetic products. Their role is to prevent bacteria and fungi from contaminating the product. These preservatives often cause rashes and are the second most common cause of allergic reactions to cosmetics.

A small number of side effects has been noted as a result of the use, welcome as it is, of sun blocks. These allergic reactions appear as local redness or itching. They used to be caused by an ingredient called PABA, which is no longer used in such preparations; today they are caused by sun blocks containing oxybenzone.

[6] Toothpaste - There have been infrequent reported cases of skin irritations caused by toothpaste. In these few cases, sensitivity to toothpaste or mouthwash appears as an itchy red area around the lips. In a few cases allergic reactions to the fluoride in toothpaste have caused lesions resembling the pustules of acne around the lips.

[7] Shaving creams and after shave lotions can cause irritations or allergies, chiefly because of the fragrances they contain. One of the most common such fragrances in use during the nineteen sixties and seventies was called "musk ambrette," and caused severe skin inflammations which worsened upon exposure to the sun.

Certain cosmetic products contain hypoallergenic ingredients which cause fewer allergic reactions than ordinary cosmetic products. Although the chance of developing an allergic reaction to one of these substances is relatively small, they are not perfect and do cause such reactions in some of the people who use them.

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Cosmetic Surgeon Videos - Relieving Surgical Anxiety

The idea of making and selling videos is based on a basic premise: when you are presented with the visual representation of an event or a truth, it is far easier to understand and remember that event, as opposed to any other means. It is the same idea that is adopted when you try to teach children new concepts.

As such, this is the same principle that is being adopted in the making of online marketing cosmetic surgeon videos. Most surgeons are well aware of the fact that their potential patients have all sorts of doubts and fears about the surgery that they would like to have. Through these videos, these doubts are addressed and patients may find it a lot easier to go in for the surgery after watching these cosmetic surgeon videos.

Take for instance the case of a person who is interested in getting her nose redone. You might wonder whether it is only females who are interested in getting nose jobs. You are mistaken; there are a lot of men who are keen on having a more aesthetically appealing nose. There is just as much emphasis on male beauty as there is on female beauty these days. Men often feel that their noses are too big and are not in line with the socially accept structure of a good looking man's face. They would like to have new noses because it also raises their level of confidence and helps them feel more comfortable in the presence of others. It is for people like these that cosmetic surgeon videos help clear all possible doubts.

Instead of taking the time out to visit the surgeon who does these kinds of nose jobs, it would be a better idea to save some time and simply watch one of the cosmetic surgeon videos that can be either downloaded or bought from a store. Some of the videos that can be downloaded are free of cost. In the case of others, you will be able to see only part of the video as a free download; if you want to see the entire video, you need to make a payment to the account that is mentioned either with your credit card or through the PayPal account.

To those who are thinking about going through surgery, these cosmetic surgeon videos have come just in time. Now, they are able to understand why certain procedures are followed. They are also able to understand why it is important to be extra watchful about post operative care and what to expect after an operation. With the help of these videos, these prospective patients are able to understand the course of the surgery and the after effects. They are also able to make decisions more convincingly as they have the videos as hard evidence of what they are going to go through. For those who are planning to have the surgery, these videos could get rid of all the doubts that you have and also offer feasible and realistic solutions to the many questions in your minds.

Facial Cosmetic Surgery

For many people who look in the mirror and don't like what they see, cosmetic procedures are becoming a more popular option. For the face, there are both surgical procedures (for example face lifts or eyelid surgery) and non-surgical procedures (such as Botox and cosmetic fillers).

There are many different cosmetic surgeries for the face. Face lift or rhytidectomy is one of the most common facial cosmetic surgical procedures. If you are thinking about a face lift, you will need to consider many things, such as how old you are, what kind of shape you are in physically, what kind of bone structure you have, and skin issues such as coloring and texture. You also need to be realistic. Make sure you choose a qualified plastic surgeon with years of experience in facelifts, and prepare to pay - this isn't covered by typical insurance. Also remember it won't stop the clock on aging - you still have to take care of your skin afterwards.

While a facelift works on the lower part of the face, a cosmetic surgical procedure called a brow lift or forehead life works on the upper part. A brow lift is sometimes done with a facelift, though it can be done alone too. This can correct forehead furrows, frown lines, and sagging eyebrows.

Then there is eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty. This facial cosmetic surgery can correct droopy eyelids, and can also be done along with a facelift brow lift, or other procedures such as Botox or laser resurfacing. In an eyelift, excess skin, fat, and muscle are removed.

For any facial plastic surgery, choose a good doctor. There are board certified plastic surgeons, affiliated with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). ASPS says its surgeons must be trained and experienced in a variety of plastic surgery procedures, including face lifts and reconstruction. Also talk to the surgeon about risks and side effects. Potential risks include scarring, infection and anesthesia concerns. Make sure your surgery will be done in an accredited medical facility. Ask for before and after photos of patients who have had similar facial procedures. Don't be swayed by cheap price or specials, but remember you will have to pay for this yourself - it's usually not covered by insurance.

If you don't want to go under the knife, there are cosmetic fillers. Injectable cosmetic wrinkle fillers are designed to help fill in facial wrinkles, giving your skin a smoother appearance. Most are eventually absorbed by the body, so they don't last forever. Injectable cosmetic wrinkle fillers are made of different types of materials. For example, hyaluronic acid gel (restylane, juvederm, perlane) is a protective, lubricating gel known to bind to water that is produced naturally by the body. Collagen fillers are made of highly purified cow (bovine) or human collagen, a natural protein that supports the skin. There are also calcium hydroxylapatite and Poly-L-lactic acid (PLL, sculptra). These are the temporary fillers. Polymethylmethacrylate beads (PMMA microspheres, artefill) is considered a permanent filler, with tiny round, smooth plastic particles. These microspheres are not absorbed by the body.

Fillers can correct soft tissue contour defects, including wrinkles and folds. You may need more than one injection to get the wrinkle smoothing effect you want. It all depends on the health of your skin and type of filler used. The smoothing effect lasts for about six months and sometimes longer.
There are possible side effects, including infection, bruising and swelling. You might also have pain or itching at the site of the injection. An allergic reaction is also a risk. Plus, sometimes, the material results in bumps under the skin. Many of these side effects usually go away within seven days. Non-absorbable fillers may cause long-term side effects.

If you want cosmetic fillers, talk a doctor who is a specialist in dermatology and/or cosmetic plastic surgery. Ask about side effects. Be realistic - fillers will help, but they won't restore your face to the way it was when you were twenty. Also, keep in mind that cosmetic fillers, like any cosmetic surgery, are probably not covered by insurance.

Plastic Surgeon - Tell-Tale Signs He's Not a Good One

A plastic surgeon is a professional you want to work with to make big changes in the way you look. This person is someone you need to trust and someone you need to have confidence in long before you consider going under the knife. With that said, many men and women do not know enough about this professional. In fact, you may know more about your hair stylist, your florist, and even your car salesman than you know about the person you are putting your future in the hands of with this procedure. Before you make a mistake, consider your options.

What to Look for in a Pro

Before you hire a plastic surgeon, get to know this person. Learn about his or her education, training, and experience in the field. You also may want to get referrals for the professional from other clients. It pays to do a review of this person online, too. You can learn a great deal about his or her practice and skill this way.

In addition to this, there are numerous signs to look for in the plastic surgeon. If you spot any of the following, you know you are in the wrong place.

- The education certificate is more than ten years old. Technology continues to change. Ensure the professional you plan to see is one with the most up-to-date education possible. You also want to ensure he or she is going to seminars and training programs on a regular basis.

- He or she does not provide you with actual referrals or pictures of the work completed for others. You need to see that this professional has the skills available to perform the procedure you need. There is no better way to do this than to ask someone who has already had it done.

- The doctor does not have time to answer your questions. During a consultation, you should have the ability to ask as many questions as you would like to. You also want to know that the professional genuinely cares about your needs and desires. You are not just going in for a procedure. You are going in to make the changes you want.

When all of this is considered and you feel comfortable with the professional, then you can schedule your procedure. Doing a bit of learning about your plastic surgeon will put you at ease and give you the opportunity to improve your skills. He or she will also be the type of person you feel comfortable talking to about your most personal and intimate problems and concerns. You need a doctor you can trust and the only way to trust one of them is to get to know them.

Botox Treatments - Good and Bad Sides

Side effects are a 'normal' consequence of drug dispensation or cosmetic procedures, Botox injections included. With Botox, these complications and side effects can be minimized by having a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist perform the injections. Botox injections are not like the regular injections doctors have been trained to do and experience doing.

Training and experience are called required before any doctor can give the results you paid for. After all, you're paying for it, so why not get value for money? This you will get only with a board certified cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist!

Common side effects:

Botox and Botox injections for cosmetic purposes have undergone clinical trials which have been studied and well documented.

Side effects are reportedly rare, but not impossible. Commonly reported side effects are mild, like nausea, headache, drowsiness, flu-like symptoms, dry mouth, dizziness, anxiety, and bleeding or pain at the injection areas.

When administered for non-cosmetic purposes, there have been additional side effects to Botox which have been reported, like facial pain, indigestion or heartburn, tooth problems, upper respiratory infection, neck pain, difficulty swallowing, vertical misalignment of the eye and high blood pressure. Occasionally, there were reports of drooping eye muscles or muscle weakness at the injection sites. Whenever reported, these complications were immediately resolved within days. There have been rarer reports of it taking months to resolve.

Complications to Botox injections are usually mild and require no treatment or are easily treatable.

Among the rare consequences to Botox that have been reported are chest pain, eye pain, speech problems, double vision or signs of allergic reaction including rash, hives, itching, wheezing, difficulty breathing or swelling. In the event that you would experience any of these complications, you should contact your health care provider immediately since these may have serious potentials.

Unsatisfactory wrinkle reduction could come from improper injection site selection. A doctor without the training and experience in Botox injections might inject right over the wrinkle instead of the muscle that needs to be relaxed. You could minimize this risk by asking your doctor the number of injections s/he has performed and to see before and after photos of procedures s/he had personally done.

To avoid any complications to Botox injections, it is best to strictly obey your doctor's instructions to the tee, like avoiding exposure to direct sunlight.

The chances of your being subject to these complications are almost nil. Some side effects or symptoms may not even be caused by Botox but another factor.

Be sure to tell your doctor any medications you are on, besides the Botox injection. Your healthcare provider could help you sort out the symptoms.

These are not all of the possible complications to Botox injections. There is still nothing like a candid discussion with your doctor who can give you the complete list of the consequences to Botox injections.

The Distinctions Between Cosmetic And Reconstructive Surgery

The distinctions between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery are more so about semantics as the differences are very minor. Cosmetic surgery is considered a choice patients elect to have to improve their appearance. Reconstructive surgery is considered more of a mandatory procedure that will help to improve the quality of life of the patient.

Plastic surgery is performed on individual that are looking to make a change in their appearance which may have been affecting their level of self esteem. Or it may simply be an issue of the patient wanting to look better. Plastic surgery has risen in popularity and there are many different kinds of procedures that are performed. Reconstructive surgery is performed as the result of a serious injury or the by products of a disease. This is a necessary procedure that will help the patient live a more comfortable life.

Both plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery are perform specialized procedures. Popular plastic surgery procedure include nose jobs, breast augmentation and liposuction. Reconstructive surgery treats a number of situations such as extensive burns, congenital defects and various other deformities that need correction.

The main difference between reconstructive and cosmetic surgery is the cause for the procedure. If it is purely a choice and does not necessarily improve the quality of life it is cosmetic surgery. If it is needed to restore the normal function of a body part that is necessary to improve a patient's life.

A more basic difference between the two is that one is covered by health insurance while the other is not. Cosmetic surgery, because it is elective, is normally not covered and the patient will have to pay for the procedure. But reconstructive surgery is needed and therefore covered by insurance. However, there are exceptions. If the cosmetic surgery is deemed necessary, most insurance carriers will cover the costs.

Another difference between the two is that reconstructive surgery is more intense and depending on the procedure, will take more time. Whereas plastic surgery came be performed rather quickly. And plastic surgery is usually done under a general or local anesthetic. Usually reconstructive surgery will be more painful and the time to recover from the surgery will take more time. There are also more follow up check in and sometimes, depending on the extent of the damage, additional surgeries may be required.

Patients that have had reconstructive surgery will often times need more time to recover. Plastic surgery normally has a shorter recovery period but this depends on the patient and the procedure. Everyone is different when it comes to recovery from a major surgery.

Distinctions between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery are really not that big. It really comes down to whether or not the procedure is necessary to the well being of the patient. Both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery have offered a new lease on life for their patients. But before getting any type of surgery, it is important to get a second opinion. No surgery should be taken lightly.

Non-Surgical Facial Treatments

Our face is the dominant feature when it comes to making an impression on others. If you would like to address issues with yours, non-surgical facial treatments work very well.

Non-Surgical Facial Treatments

Human interaction carries many subliminal elements. One of the more basic is interpretation of the facial features of one another. When you speak with another person, you inherently focus on their face whether you realize it or not. While certain facial movements can convey a message, the actual appearance of the face does so as well. If you have issues with wrinkles, blotches or other matters that bother you, non-surgical treatments can provide a solution.

Non-surgical solutions for facial treatments are numerous. On the simple side, there are treatments such as Botox and collagen injections. Dermal fillers can also be used to smooth out or fill in creased or folded areas. Skin peels represent yet another way to address the actual texture and appearance of the skin. A less aggressive approach than skin peels can include the use of Retin-A and acids to rejuvenate the skin and underlying collagen.

As you can see, there are more than a few options. So, which one should pick? Well, your best bet is to consult with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for advice regarding your specific condition. Many medical professionals now use digital software systems that can more or less predict what the effect of a particular treatment will be. This allows you to see a possible result of the recommended treatment, but keep in mind your results may be different.

At your consultation, you are probably going to be told something surprising. Most non-surgical facial treatment plans do not consist of just one type of treatment. Instead, a combination of approaches may be recommended. If you have wrinkles, a physician may suggest a facial peel to reduce or eliminate them followed by collagen or botox injections to prevent the wrinkles from returning. Alternatively, a dermatologist may recommend a specific course of action to treat wrinkles on the forehead combined with a separate course of action to deal with folds in the neck. The point, of course, is that each situation is different and requires a different plan.

Regardless of the approach taken to address your specific situation, the good news is that non-surgical facial treatments have a high rate of success. While they rarely will replicate the improvement of a facelift, many patients do not require such dramatic and painful treatment.

Know About Botox Cosmetic Treatments

If you are experiencing the appearance of those irritating crow's feet around your eyes or the lines in your forehead and between your eyebrows are increasing your concern regarding your beauty, don't worry, as these are nothing but a natural process of aging. However, now you can get rid of all these aging factors with the blessings of Botox injections.

Among the wonderful advancements in the field of cosmetic procedures, Botox cosmetic treatments are one of the finest methods to get rid of fine lines of aging. Though the popularity of Botox injections is rapidly growing among the beauty conscious clients, but still many people are unaware of its advantages and simplicity.

As a matter of fact, Botox for eyebrows is an ideal procedure for you, if you want to take a few years off your face by lifting your eyebrows. With the span of time, Botox for forehead and eyebrows have become a popular anti-aging procedure for both men and women, who don't want to go under the knife for removing mild to moderate heaviness in their brow area.

How it Works?

Botox cosmetic procedure is surely a great idea to rejuvenate your face. However, before deciding to go for it, it is important for you to have a complete understanding about Botox injections and their procedures. Botex procedure is virtually painless and simple and is commonly used for smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines. The Botulinum toxin in Botox treatments works as a freezing agent to paralyze the muscles and tissues around the problem area to prevent more wrinkles and lines from forming.

Botox cosmetic treatment has a broad spectrum of procedures with different Botox prices. However, Botox for eyebrows and Botox for forehead are among the most popular procedures. The strategically-administered inject-able fillers of Botox weaken the muscles above the delicate eye area to smooth away worry lines and deep grooves caused by frowning along the lower forehead. After the whole procedure, the muscles around the tops of the eyebrows got relaxed and the patient's skin appears wrinkle-free, more toned, smoother and youthful.

Benefits of Botox for Eyebrows

Following are some of the benefits of a Botox brow lift:

• The Botox cosmetic procedure can be performed on all skin types.


• The procedure is effective for people who have naturally drooping eyelids and low-hanging eyebrows.


• Little to no risk is involved that the eyebrows will begin to droop again after the Botox injections.


• Patients can go for touchup treatments after 6 to 8 months after the initial treatment at reasonable Botox cost.

Drawbacks of Botox procedures

Along with many benefits, there are certain drawbacks of Botox for eyebrows and forehead. Though there is no track record of major side effects, but following are some risks involved with getting Botox injections.

• There is a risk that the toxin compound of Botox injections will migrate to other parts of the face and cause muscle weakness and pain.


• The potential risks of Botox treatment must be thoroughly understood by the certified and licensed practitioner administering the treatment.

What Wrinkles?

The promise of a more youthful look can be very tempting. Botox is regarded by some as the ultimate fountain of youth. BOTOX® Cosmetic was released in 2002 by the FDA for the treatment of frown lines between the eyebrows. In the U.S., Botox injections have become the most popular and least expensive cosmetic procedure to regain a more youthful appearance. In this article, you'll find out what Botox is, and how and why it's used.

History

The cosmetic benefits of Botox were found quite accidentally. In 1987, ophthalmologists, Drs. Jean and Alastair Carruthers, were treating patients with Botox for an eye muscle disorder that causes involuntary blinking. The doctors noted that Botox also smoothed the lines between the patients' eyebrows - lines that tend to make one look tired, angry or displeased. In 1992, they published the first manuscript on the use of Botox for treating frown lines and opened a new era in the field of minimally invasive cosmetic surgery.

Anatomy of a Wrinkle

There are two types of wrinkles, 'dynamic' and 'static'. When a person is young, they don't have wrinkles because the skin does a great job of stretching and staying firm. There's not a magic age when everyone suddenly gets wrinkles.

Dynamic wrinkles can develop from years of facial movements that result from squinting or smiling like the little wrinkles around the eyes called "crow's feet."

Static wrinkles are formed by sagging skin. As skin loses its elasticity with age or spending too much time in the sun, it does not rebound from the constant forces of stress placed upon it. Skin gets thinner and loses collagen. As this plump appearance begins to disappear, the skin starts to sag, and wrinkles form.

The facelift has been the gold standard for treating static wrinkles. However, treating dynamic wrinkles was always difficult until the advent of Botox.

How It Works

Botox is very safe to administer. It has been used for the past twenty years to treat involuntary muscle spasms and more recently, migraine headaches and excessive sweating. Botox diminishes wrinkles by blocking the release of the chemical substance that causes muscle contraction. It also blocks the same chemical signal responsible for embarrassing excessive sweat.

No long-term adverse effects have been described with the cosmetic use of Botox. In skillful hands, side effects are minimal and results are highly predictable. The procedure may be repeated as often as desired and can be used in combination with other treatments for a more youthful appearance.

Botox is injected relatively painlessly with a micro-needle directly into or around facial muscles that your individual needs require. Improvement in wrinkles can be seen within days and can last up to four months. Benefits can last even longer with repeated use. If you are pregnant, taking certain medications or have a neuromuscular disease, you are not eligible to receive BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments.

Treatment of the Upper Face

Doctors use Botox most often on the upper face. Dynamic wrinkles in this area are caused by repeated movement in the face. Wrinkles appear when the muscles contract, creasing the overlying skin like an accordion. This leads to a "persistent frown" and a more aged appearance.

The most common areas that are treated are frown lines, the horizontal bands of wrinkles across the forehead and crow's feet. Other areas of the upper face can also be treated. These include bunny lines' across the bridge of the nose and 'under eye' creases. Botox can also be used to elevate the mid and lateral eyebrow for eyebrow shaping.

Treatment of the Lower Face

The lower face is subject to both dynamic as well as static forces and therefore can be more challenging to treat. Botox can be used as a primary treatment or in conjunction with dermal fillers to rejuvenate the lower face. Injections into the upper and lower lip treat the radial lines around the mouth, also known as 'lipstick lines' or 'sunbeam wrinkles'. Botox can correct dimpling of the chin and 'marionette lines' by softening irregular folds on the chin and on either side of the mouth.

The Procedure

The entire procedure takes about ten minutes. Treatments consist of a few tiny injections in the group of muscles at the desired treatment area. Anesthesia isn't necessary but some of our patients choose to numb the site with a cold pack. Discomfort is minimal and brief, so patients may resume normal activities immediately.

New patients require about 25 units of Botox for frown lines, 10-15 units for forehead lines and 10-15 units per side for crow's feet. Men require higher doses because they have larger and stronger facial muscles.

Botox has revolutionized the world of cosmetic dermatology. It is used routinely as an adjunct to surgery, soft tissue fillers, laser resurfacing and pulsed light therapy for skin rejuvenation. The list of cosmetic uses continues to grow.

Sinus Surgery - Your Ultimate Guide

It's not our fault if we were born with a nose too flat, or too wide, or too big, or too small. It only becomes out fault when we are already offered different chances on how to enhance our appearance, but we insist on romanticizing what is so-called "natural" or "God-given". In the recent years, the field of cosmetic dermatology has dramatically improved and paved the way to the introduction of painless, affordable, and safe sinus surgery procedures. God wants us to be happy, and definitely has no reason to object something that will lead to our development.

In sinus surgery, the bone and the skin of the nose are reformed in order to be more proportional to the features of the face. The intensity of the this operation depends on how big the changes to be made. Sinus surgeons are trained on how to evaluate facial features and make the nose look more harmonious to the other parts of the face, aesthetic-wise.

The question is, what actually happens during the procedure? Sinus surgery, similar to other forms of surgery, begins with receiving anesthesia. Sinus surgery can either use general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. In intravenous sedation, only some parts of the body-in this case, parts of the face-are administered with the drug. In general anesthesia however the entire body is sedated. Sinus surgeons decide rely on the patient's health condition in deciding which type of anesthesia to use.

When the effects of anesthesia are already felt, the surgeons then will begin to cut the skin of the face. In Sinus surgery, only the skin on the inside of the nose is cut, so patients won't see any scars after the healing period. It is a rule in Sinus surgery that to avoid making exterior cuts as much as possible. Exterior cuts can only be done when the nose reconstruction is really extensive.

When all excisions are already made, surgeons will start to reshape the bones within and surrounding the nose. Bones will be removed and used in other parts in order to achieve the desired shape. When extensive overhaul has to be done, artificial bones and cartilage are also used. This is the most sensitive phase in sinus surgery, as surgeons need to be fast and precise in rearranging small pieces of bones in the nose.

When the reshaping is through, surgeons will close the cuts, bandage the nose, and proceed to post-operative procedures.

Skin Care Reviews and Tips - Based on Your Age Group

If there is one piece of beauty advice that you should always keep in mind it should be this - Don't believe everything that you read. Because just like skin care products, skin care reviews are also dependent on your age.

20s Keyword: Routine

The term "Roaring 20s" is not just applicable to the devil may care attitude which defined the flapper era, but also how most people view the importance of skin care when in their 20s. Which is to say that checking out skin care reviews isn't on anyone's to-do list.

Although when you're in your 20s your skin may feel like it can take anything on, it's not as invincible as you think. According to dermatologist and author of Beautiful Skin: Every Woman's Guide to Looking Her Best at Any Age, David Bank, MD, more than 80 percent of sun damage happens even before you reach 18 years old. And in your mid-20s, skin regeneration becomes slower and visible signs of skin aging starts to emerge.

To prevent premature aging, you do not really need to purchase extremely expensive products from the best skin care brands at this age. Instead, it's better to develop your personal skin care routine. This will greatly impact how healthy your skin will be later on. Here are some easy-but-for-some-reason-or-another-extremely-hard-to-keep tips that you can include in your routine:

- Always apply sunblock
- Remove your makeup before going to bed
- Apply moisturizer regularly

30s Keyword: Retinol

When you hit your 30s, you will very easily come to find out that everything isn't how they were when you were in your 20s - including your skin. At this age, you start feeling like all problems mentioned in all skin care reviews are pertaining to you. And it's no surprise, because your 30s is the time when you have to come face-to-face (pun intended) with things like dryness, sagging skin, and wrinkles.

At this time, your regular routine is not going to cut it anymore. This is because your cell turnover is considerably slower than when you were younger. So, you have to include the best skin products that will hasten cell regrowth to achieve younger, more exuberant looking skin.

Ranella Hirsch, M.D of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery recommends including products with retinoid or retinol in your skin care kit. Aside from cell rejuvenation, retinoid promotes the production of collagen which keeps the skin looking plump. Faster cell renewal plus more collagen equals less wrinkles and younger glowing skin. Other ways to stimulate skin cells include:

- Exfoliation
- Mild glycolic peel at least once a week
- Increase intake of food with antioxidants such as strawberries, peppers, apricots, and peanuts

40s Keyword: Peptides

When you reach the big 4-0, reading up on skin care reviews suddenly becomes a habit and the quest for the best skin care products begins. And although nature will take its course, isn't it better for it to take its course more slowly? Or better yet, very slowly?

The number one concern of women in their 40s are wrinkles. Because estrogen levels start to drop, your skin dries out more quickly triggering the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. To restore the skin's elasticity, products with collagen-building properties such as peptides should regularly be applied to the skin. Studies shown at the World Congress of Dermatology in Paris states that products containing peptides reduces wrinkles by more than 50 percent faster as compared to products without.

One of the most common kind of peptides in beauty products is Matrixyl. It has fatty acids as well as amino acids which goes deeper into the skin. Based on lab results, Matrixyl can cause an almost 120 percent increase in collagen creation, leading to an almost 40 percent reduction in wrinkles. Other collagen-inducing ingredients you should look for are:

- Grapeseed extracts
- Vitamin A
- Copper peptides

Cleaning and Sanitary Surgical Instruments for Plastic Surgery

Most Experts in the surgical field will recognize that new surgical instruments function slightly different. ratcheted instruments. These soften with use and processing and as they tend to get older they feel stiffer and harder. With proper use and care, they can go a long ways. Its crucial to point out, however that even the highest-grade equipment will possibly feel stiffer and will stain. New equipment will be more magnetic in the box locks, the magnetism is transferred due to the manufacturing process. This magnetism gradually wears off and this is one of the reasons why newer surgical instrument sets tend to stain more rapidly.

Enemies of Surgical Instruments:

- Blood drying on the surgical instruments
- Letting your equipment soak in the water
- Leaving your equipment to soak in saline
- Any and all long-term soaking will damage equipment
- Closed ratchet sterilization of your medical equipment
- Using the instrument in a inadequate manner
- Rough handling of the equipment
- Using lubricants and improper cleaning solutions in the wrong way
- Allowing water to dry on the instruments

Post surgical care for your plastic surgery instrument. Don't let blood dry onto these plastic surgery instruments. Begin the decontamination process immediately within 10-20 minutes after the case. To prevent blood from drying onto equipment, grab a towel that is saturated by tap water and lay it over the bloody, contaminated instruments. Using enzymatic solutions and spray-on moisturizers is a very effective way to prevent blood from drying.

Why Is Cosmetic Dentistry In London The Best Choice?

Whether you live in London or somewhere outside the city there's several reasons why having your cosmetic dentistry there is the best choice and it all begins with the reason to have it done in the first place.

For instance cosmetic dentistry is more affordable now than it used to be because more dentists are doing it and increased competition always leads to lower costs.

Then when it comes to having your work done here in London the number of dentists that are now offering it means that you'll have more choices when you do have it done. Not just choices in dentists but also choices in procedures. This particularly holds true in an area of the city known as Fleet Street.

For well over a century this particular street has traditionally drawn dentists and related medical practices and clinics. It's there that you'll find a wide selection of cosmetic dentistry practitioners to choose from, and also this is where you'll find the greatest number of dentists who offer exclusive cosmetic dentistry, this versus taking your chances with a dentist who only does as a sideline. Now this isn't to say that a dentist who doesn't specialize exclusively in cosmetic dentistry isn't qualified because they are, if they have a license to practice dentistry. However, just like so many other things in life, it's the person who does something day in and day out exclusively who's simply going to have a higher level of expertise.

The Fleet Street dental community has also been directly involved in the development of so many of the cosmetic procedures that are common today. They've been there from the beginning during the developmental stages of dental veneers and tooth implants when they were considered experimental.

The Fleet Street community of Dentists also continues to this day to be on the cutting edge of the very latest cosmetic procedures.

Easy access to public transportation to this area of the city is also just one more reason to have your dental work done in London. In fact the Waterloo Street train station is located just blocks away from Fleet Street, so you can easily walk to the office or clinic where you're going to have your work done, or take a short cab hop. This means no having to fight traffic, which may happen if you choose to have your dental work done elsewhere.

If you feel that there's room for improvement in your smile and you've been considering having the cosmetic work done, don't put it off any longer. At the very least visit a dentist in London who can give you an idea of what it's going to take to have you looking your personal best and what it's going to cost to get you there.

Remember that today more than ever because of the availability of so many affordable and proven cosmetic procedures, people will judge you by your smile. Defects can not only hold you back socially but they can hold you back professionally as well. Why sell yourself short in these crucial areas of your life when you don't have to?

Cosmetic Surgery Overseas - Your Nip and Tuck Is a Hop Skip and a Jump Away

Cosmetic procedures in Canada, USA, and the UK are expensive and represent a major financial investment for those seeking treatment. Procedures like breast augmentation or hair transplants can easily top $10,000 and beyond for quality work. The problem with price shopping for this kind of thing is that you simply don't want to take risks with your appearance. Many procedures are irreversible and it's important to get it right the first time around.

The problem is, if you can't afford $10,000, what do you do? Risk getting an inferior treatment you won't be satisfied with, or overextend your finances? Is there an alternative to these two unacceptable choices? Luckily, there is.

Over the last 20 years, cosmetic surgery facilities have been popping up in Mexico, Thailand, South America and major centers like Singapore. The medical procedures performed in these places are professional, safe, and up to the standards of first world countries like the U.S., Canada and the UK. So, how much does it cost? And what about the added cost of airfare and accommodations?

Here is a general rule you can apply to the cost of overseas medical procedures. Cosmetic surgery procedures in general cost about one quarter to one fifth of what you'd pay at home. But, that's not all, use this metric to include not only the cost of the procedure, but also the airfare, resort style accommodations, and your own personal assistant to pick you up at the airport and assist your through the recovery process. For example, if a breast augmentation costs $10,000 in the United States, you would pay in the neighborhood of $2000-$2500 for the same procedure with everything included.

The important thing to emphasize here is quality of treatment. It never makes sense to save money on cosmetic treatments, but now you don't have to. Also, many people prefer to undergo the recovery process away from home and avoid having to make excuses and avoid friends and family during the downtime after treatment. Why not relax at a five star resort while you recuperate? After you're feeling better you can always extend your trip and enjoy Bankok, Mexico City, Singapore or where you are.

Dermatology Job Outlook

The job of a dermatologist is to treat aesthetic problems rather than internal issues in the human body. For instance, a dermatologist might treat skin conditions like acne, athletes foot, and a number of other skin related issues. Also take note that this field can require that one perform surgery.

Surgery in this field is not usually related to life threatening illness, but there are times when you will need to perform skin cancer surgery. Aside from that you might perform a phlebectomy, liposuction, or even chemical peels. The chemical peel can be a bit dangerous as it involves applying chemicals to an individual's face and peeling off the top layer of skin. This is an aesthetic surgery intended to remove the signs of aging.

Where will you work? After you complete your medical school training and your mandatory five year residency, you will need to seek out work at a clinic, hospital, or even a private practice. Another thing to note is that in a dermatology job you may be in a position to perform house calls, meaning your client bases increases, and though this doesn't seem like it should be a concern: you will be in a position to make more money.

Let's face it, we all need money, and while helping people comes first, it sure would be nice to live comfortably simply because it helps us to do our job better. Then again it also helps us to take the yacht out on Sunday afternoons. With that being said, let's talk a bit about the salary someone in dermatology can hope to earn.

The current earnings for a dermatologist in the US is approximately $196,150. There are some, having been in the field for a number of years who are making more than $240,000 per year however, making this a 100k+ job. If you create a private practice, then you can set a rate for each client based on the severity of their needs.

At present, there are approximately 8,500 certified practitioners in this field, and there is always a need for more. If you take this career path, you will undoubtedly find that it is extremely rewarding and a career that can serve you well until retirement. That being said, this is a great career to pursue and though it will take quite a bit of time to sort out, the end result will be well worth it. You will have the rewarding experience of helping others, and on top of that you will earn a rather nice salary. So start researching this career path today, and soon enough you will be wearing the white coat and bringing in the big bucks.

New Beauty Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry

We live in a culture that reserves youth and beauty, thanks to 21st century technology, artistry, techniques and materials, it is possible to restore people's worn, aged teeth to more youthful physiological positions, rejuvenating the face by providing underlying support. This rejuvenation technique enables the cosmetic dentist to take years off patient's faces by realigning the bite and restoring it so the muscles are in their optimal, relaxed positions. Such an incredible Makeover demonstrates the ability of the present-day cosmetic dentistry to complement and enhance patient's facial features. Regardless of your smile's current condition, an experienced cosmetic dentist can help you achieve the white healthy teeth of your dreams.

If you are looking to makeover your smile, one of the easiest places to start is "tooth whitening", as a bright beaming smile gives the illusion of perfection.

By bleaching your teeth so that they are all one shade, people notice the white, even colour of your smile more than anything else, creating a picture-perfect look. Blemishes are more noticeable on a discoloured smile than a white smile because the eye is drawn to inconsistencies.

Your aesthetic dentist will begin by painting your teeth with a peroxide-based bleaching gel, shielding your gums with a rubber dam and covering your eyes with protective goggles. Next a Laser light is used to penetrate the gel deep inside the teeth. This is performed in a single visit and may give you that Hollywood smile without requiring coming back multiple times. If teeth whitening don't do it for you, you may decide to get a brand new you with cosmetic veneers.

Porcelain veneers are another common procedure used to change the look of the teeth altogether. Tooth veneers are the most conservative state-of-the-art solution to change color, shape, alignment or contour in the anterior teeth making up your smile.

They are custom-designed thin shells of porcelain or ceramic bonded to a minimally prepared tooth surface creating the ideal aesthetics and function. People who have severely chipped or decaying teeth often benefit from the placement of veneers.

Even more stressful than a chipped tooth can be a missing tooth. When your tooth is knocked out or never grew in then you are left with a hole in your smile.

Anyone who has missing teeth or is about to lose whatever teeth remain, makes an excellent candidate for this one-day complete smile makeover, which condenses what used to require several surgeries, sometimes spread over the course of a year - into a single visit. Through this new technique, dental implants are threaded into the jaw bone, based on the number of teeth that need to be replaced, and the amount of healthy bone available. Once the implants are suitably positioned, your dentist will screw a new set of teeth onto the implants, based on your colour, and cosmetic preferences. In the majority of the cases patient can return to work immediately. About eight weeks later, once the bone has fused to the implants, a new permanent set of teeth is made and connected to the dental implants as a final restoration.

Remarkably, dental implants can be used in large numbers and throughout the mouth often replacing the need for dentures or partial dentures. Dental Implants are giving people the confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. A person with implants regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that their teeth and smile appear natural and that their facial contours have been preserved.

In this day and age there is nothing wrong with a sound concern for looking good. Modern cosmetic dentistry procedures offer solutions to enhance your smile no matter how bad your teeth are. Unlike plastic surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry doesn't need to be a major operation. Imagine coming in for a single appointment or two and emerging with the smile you've always wanted...no pain, no strain and no time taken out of your busy life. The results are immediate and drastic.

Can There be Safer Alternatives to Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermabrasion, and Face-lifts?

Since the introduction of cosmetic dermatology, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons have claimed to include refined procedures that are able to reduce the visible signs of aging and sun damage and to tone, smooth, and to cure skin imperfections of all varieties. With recent advances in the field of cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic surgeons claim that cosmetic surgeries of face lift, dermabrasion and fat grafting, artificial collagen restoration etc. have become easier and more affordable for more and more people to achieve the perfect looking skin that they crave for.

However, case studies made by various natural skin care manufacturing companies have revealed some major pitfalls of cosmetic dermatology. Ironically, in most cases, cosmetic dermatology has turned out to be the most unwelcome disasters that have affected your skin totally with high dosages of chemical drugs. In cases of surgeries of cosmetic dermatology, there has always been the risk of intense bruising and the scars that those leave behind, which even the most sophisticated surgeons have not been able to diminish fully. Apart from the effects of dermabrasion, microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing, Botox therapy and collagen restoration surgeries too have been quite fatal, as far as the safety aspects of the anti-aging skin care is concerned.

If you've got wrinkles, laugh lines or crow's feet and are planning 'surface repairs' on your face never opt for dermabrasion. Although many surgeons would recommend dermabrasion to repair the lines and scars on your face, remember there are alternative options too to get rid of your facial scars. Dermabrasion uses surgical instruments to remove the affected skin layers and may not always prove to be a simple and pain-free solution to your facial problems. Instead, a chemical peel is used more often to treat fine wrinkles.

Though surgeons say that there aren't any recorded ill effects of dermabrasion, those who've undergone this surgical procedure know how painful it is. In fact, dermabrasion is not welcome by most people, particularly the older generation, because it is not only a painful exercise, but also need a 'time-out' in most cases. Alternative pain-free and safe solutions available from premier dermal therapy product companies help extend cell life and reducing potential ill affects of demabrasion.

Today, courtesy the anti-aging skin care manufacturers, a variety of products are there at your disposal that heal almost all ailments mentioned in dermatology science. Some of those not only defy many popular beliefs of dermatology, but also heal old age skin ailments like wrinkles, laugh lines and crow's feet. This revolution has come as various manufacturers of skin-related drugs have been striving to enrich the science of dermatology by continuously inventing new methods of painless, safe and cost-effective treatment of skin diseases and anomalies for people of all age groups.

Anti-aging Process Therapies: These include an endless number of gels, creams and patches that are a superior substitute to surgery and other methods of medication in dermatology. They not only help in stemming the aging process, but also alleviate sufferings of painful surgery among the old age people. While there are transdermal (through-the-skin) therapies like OHT Peptide-3, there are also tanning towels and scar therapy patches that are used by the young and the old alike.

Deep Skin Cleansing Therapies: A number of products are marketed that help in deep skin cleansing and return the youthful glow on your face. While On-The-Spot Acne Patches help heal pimples by directing maximum strength acne medicine straight to the pimple - and keeping it there all night long, super-deluxe versions of Deep Cleansing pore strips clean your clogged pores. On the other hand, wart remover patches are a medicated treatment for the fast, effective removal of warts, redefining dermatology in the process!

Then there are a slew of discount beauty supply offers, including anti-aging skin care infused with botanicals, anti-oxidants and technologically advanced ingredients that take skin care to a new level.

The therapeutic benefits of a skin care cream made from elements of Mother Nature, either in the form of an anti-wrinkle cream or a stretch mark removing cream, are reaching sophisticated women today through websites of natural skin care product dealers. Working as online stores, they offer dry skin care and other skin care remedies in the form of luscious crème masks, herbal lotions and other nature-based therapies with restorative botanicals and animal proteins, improving skin tone and texture and maintaining skin elasticity.

While the *Botox® therapy, cosmetic peels and micro dermabrasion have been ever-growing obsessions for people with acne, pigmentation, wrinkles and other acute skin problems, the dry skin care cream, anti-wrinkle cream and stretch mark removing cream carry the latest non surgical face lift or face rejuvenation techniques along with full information of their basic natural ingredients. The non-surgical face-lift these products offer is 100% safe, toxin-free and cost-effective to a great extent.

What are you waiting for, then? Go for these "non-surgical" face-lifts to give your skin new life!

A Cosmetic Dentist Can Affordably Fix Your Smile

In the past, people usually only visited a dentist when they needed a tooth cleaning, decay check, a tooth repaired, or were suffering from pain and needed a cap placed or a cavity filled. A few people went to the dentist for dentures or braces, but most just went for treatment or prevention.

The number of services provided by dental professionals has greatly expanded over the last twenty years. Today, a cosmetic dentist provides clients with many options for preventing decay, restoring damaged teeth, and creating an attractive and sparkling smile.

This article describes why cosmetic dentistry is now so popular and the different kinds of procedures available, including why smoking can prevent you from benefiting from certain procedures.

Today Appearance Does Matter

More than any time in recent history, appearance matters today. Many studies have proven that attractive people earn more money and have better job stability. First impressions are most often based on the other person's appearance and are often correlated with success. It's unfair, but natural and instinctive. Luckily, a beautiful smile can play a huge role in a person's appearance. In the past, achieving a beautiful smile was costly, but today it's affordable and fast.

Kinds Of Procedures

A cosmetic dentist can provide several different procedures, from repairing a tooth to performing a complete smile makeover. For instance, many people today visit their dentist for teeth whitening procedures because of stained teeth. Other people visit to have broken or chipped teeth repaired with composite bonding. Some require full mouth reconstruction to achieve a beautiful smile. A cosmetic dentist provides implants, laser treatment for gum disease, and porcelain veneers to enhance a person's smile. Many cosmetic dentists offer their clients the Invisalign process to straighten their teeth and other procedures that will create a beautiful smile.

Dental Technology

Dentists specializing in smile improvement procedures always seek more effective methods of dental technology, causing a major growth in the last seven years. This has resulted in less pain and discomfort with more preservation of natural teeth and gum lines. Lasers and other dental technology strategies help dentists work efficiently and cut a patient's recovery time.

Cosmetic Dentistry For Smokers

Smokers put themselves in a unique situation for cosmetic dental care. Most importantly, smoking dramatically increases the likelihood of losing teeth and developing gum disease. Smokers often experience deterioration of their bone structure. This makes it difficult for a cosmetic dentist to perform many procedures. For instance, a cosmetic dentist cannot always place dental implants in a smoker's jaw because it will not properly fuse with the deteriorated bone tissue.

Selecting A Cosmetic Dentist

One of the best methods for finding a competent, trustworthy cosmetic dentist is by seeking referrals. Cosmetic dentistry is popular today, so most people know at least one person who has gone for treatment. It is also a great idea for people to ask their regular dentist for a referral to a trusted cosmetic dentist.

Initially, ask the cosmetic dentist about his expertise. For instance, if you require full mouth reconstruction, work with a cosmetic dentist who is an expert in that procedure. Ask plenty of questions and ask for written information on the treatments you plan to undergo. An experienced cosmetic dentist will walk you through everything that will happen, including your initial examination, preparations necessary, the actual procedure, and what kind of recovery time to expect.

New technology teamed with decreasing costs has made achieving an attractive smile affordable for everyone. Consult your dentist in New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles, or wherever you live for cosmetic dentistry recommendations.

Five Ways Plastic Surgery Can Make You Happier

Plastic surgery procedures can remove aesthetic defects, emphasize your natural beauty, and rejuvenate your appearance. The goal of your area plastic surgeon should be to enhance both your physical and psychological well-being. This is why leading surgeons typically conduct several presurgical consultations to evaluate your aesthetic needs and desires and to recommend the most appropriate procedures. When performed by a talented surgeon, the right plastic surgery procedure can make you a happier person by delivering the following benefits.

1. Enhanced Self-Confidence. Plastic surgery procedures can help boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. This is particularly true if you decide to undergo a procedure you have been considering for a long time, such as breast augmentation for female patients or male breast reduction for male patients. Many women report that they finally feel like "real women" after breast augmentation. Similarly, many men report that they finally feel confident on the beach and at the gym after their male breast reduction treatment.

2. Rejuvenated Appearance. Both facial and body procedures can create a more youthful, refreshed look. For instance, facelift and eyelid surgery procedures are often used to re-energize a face that appears perpetually tired. While the eyelid surgery cost and facelift cost sometimes lead people to postpone these procedures, following surgery most patients admit that the results are well worth the expense. In fact, many wish they'd received these procedures sooner.

3. More Proportionate Facial Profile. In addition to helping patients achieve their facial rejuvenation goals, cosmetic surgery procedures for the face can also correct aesthetic flaws that take away from facial harmony. Two treatments that are especially successful in this regard are nose surgery (rhinoplasty) and ear surgery (otoplasty). During nose surgery, the surgeon often makes very small adjustments to the nasal shape. However, even slight changes in the nasal profile can dramatically improve the balance among the various facial features. Similarly, ear surgery can completely change the appearance of the face and head by correcting protruding ears.

4. Completion of a Weight Loss Transformation. Plastic surgery procedures often help individuals who have lost a large amount of weight complete their weight loss journey. After losing a massive amount of weight, many people notice excess skin on their arms, thighs and abdomens. The excess tissue can be removed via post-bariatric plastic surgery procedures such as arm lift, tummy tuck, panniculectomy and thigh lift. The result is a slender, beautifully contoured physique.

5. Harmony Between Your Inner and Outer Selves. Finally, carefully chosen and skillfully performed plastic surgery procedures can help you look as young on the outside as you feel on the inside. Sometimes, all that is needed are simple non-surgical treatments, such as injections of Botox or Dysport. Other people might need a comprehensive set of procedures, such as mommy makeover or post-bariatric body lift.

Is a HIV Disaster Looming For India?

HIV has reached epidemic proportions in India and it is predicted that this nation will be next in line after sub-Saharan Africa to be devastated by the virus. India has had a sharp increase in the estimated number of HIV infections, from a few thousand in the early 1990s to a working estimate of about 3.8 million children and adults living with HIV/AIDS in 2001 (the second largest number of infected people after South Africa). With a population of one billion, the HIV epidemics in India will have a major impact on the overall spread of HIV in Asia and the Pacific and indeed worldwide. Although the prevalence of HIV in India may seem relatively low (0.7% of the general adult population compared with rates of 20% and over in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana), the infection has now been detected in all states and is no longer confined to vulnerable risk groups, such as sex workers and transport workers, or to urban areas. Most of the Indian states have a population greater than a majority of the countries in Africa.

Most of the Indian states have a population greater than a majority of the countries in Africa. When the first case of HIV was discovered in Chennai in 1986, the Indian Government responded to the HIV epidemic immediately. Recognising the seriousness of the situation, the Government launched a National AIDS Control Programme in 1987 but a two year delay in testing blood donors is estimated to have resulted in over 350 000 HIV infections. The situation was similar to China, which also has a poorly regulated blood donor system. Because of delays in testing blood donors, in the first quarter of 2001 there was an 67% increase in new HIV infections, and the number of HIV infected individuals in China is expected to reach over 10 million in the next decade. By 1990, HIV levels were rising in India, amongst high-risk groups such as sex workers in Maharashtra and IV drug users in Manipur. In 1992, the Government established the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) to formulate policy, prevention and control programmes. In that year, the Government launched a Five -Year Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS prevention and established sentinel sites across the country, to monitor the spread of HIV amongst the general population. When surveillance systems in Tamil Nadu, (home to some 60 million people), showed that HIV infection rates among pregnant women were tripling between 1995 and 1997, the State Government acted decisively. This included hiring a leading international advertising agency to promote condom use without offending the many people who do not require them and encouraging compassion for those affected.

HIV infection in India is currently concentrated among poor, marginalized groups, including commercial sex workers, truck drivers, and migrant labourers but if effective prevention efforts are not implemented immediately, India potentially could have 37 million people infected with HIV by the year 2005. To put this another way, this figure is roughly equal to the total number of HIV infections in the world today. Unfortunately, this rising HIV rate is also likely to fuel India's epidemic of tuberculosis as this pathology is the most common opportunistic infection in Indian patients with AIDS. Evidence from successful AIDS control projects around the world shows that targeted intervention programmes by peer educators among the groups most vulnerable to HIV are the most effective way to contain the rapid spread of HIV infection. Other interventions, such as Brazil's AIDS treatment program with antiretroviral drugs have also been successful. In 1997, the Brazilian Government started producing generic AIDS medicines and distributing them to HIV patients, free of charge. Although controversial at the time, the decision stands as a turning point in the battle against HIV and Latin America's most populous nation has become a showcase in the fight against the disease. Two decades ago, when the first cases of AIDS emerged in Brazil, health experts forecast that by now, the human immunodeficiency virus would afflict at least 1.2 million Brazilians. Instead, infection rates have returned to 1995 levels. Over the past five years, the number of AIDS-related deaths has plummeted in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, the regions most deeply affected. In Rio de Janeiro, deaths fell by 40 percent; in Sao Paulo, they dropped by 53.6 percent. Brazil will spend $400 million this year to distribute medicines to 81,000 AIDS patients.

There are promising signs that India, like Uganda will find the political will to control its growing HIV epidemic. The Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has spoken openly about the need for HIV control, has met infected people, and has urged the corporate sector to respect the rights of infected employees. Uganda's blunt public HIV prevention campaign, resulted in greater than a 50% reduction in HIV seroprevalence over four years. Several other developing countries are recognised for their successful public health response to HIV/AIDS. Thailand's ministry of health established a policy that all pregnant women should be provided with voluntary counselling and testing for HIV, offered zidovudine; and infants born to HIV-infected mothers are given zidovudine. In contrast, the South African government determined until recently that antiretroviral therapy for perinatal HIV prevention was too expensive (a decision, which cost over 70 000 infant lives each year). Despite this, many people feel that the current trajectory of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in India is unlikely to change short term and the nation has only a small but rapidly closing window of opportunity for stemming the epidemic. India's socio-economic status, cultural myths on sex and sexuality and a huge population of marginalised people make it extremely vulnerable to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. If they fail, the AIDS situation in India could become like that in many of the worst affected African countries.

For India to respond effectively to infection trends and limit the costly social and economic impact of HIV and AIDS, its efforts need to be accelerated, intensified and expanded while the country remains at a low prevalence of HIV and there is still time to slow the spread of the epidemic. Around 70% of India's population lives in rural areas, once though to be relatively immune to the epidemic, but recent studies, however, suggest that HIV has already begun to spread in several rural areas. The epidemic is now moving beyond its initial focus among sex workers and drug users and is shifting towards the general population. With HIV prevalence doubling every one to two years in certain groups, there is still only a narrow window of opportunity over the next few years in which to prevent the HIV epidemic from becoming much harder to control.

The Indian Government and individual state Governments have launched prevention programmes to reduce high-risk sex and there is evidence that in some states these programmes are resulting in safer behaviour. An intervention programme among commercial sex workers in Sonagachi, Calcutta has been able to increase condom use from 0% in 1992 to more than 70% in 1992-1994 and sustained this at over 70% until 1998. If current prevention efforts can be scaled up and sustained, India may just be able to bring down the rates of HIV infection and avert a disaster. We await the progress.

HIV/AIDS Situation in India:

FACT: The World Health Organization of the UN now estimates that India has more HIV positive individuals living within its borders than any other country in the world.

FACT: Teenagers and those in their early twenties now constitute 50% of new cases testing HIV positive according to the Chennai based DEGA institute

FACT: Since most HIV positive people belong to the age group of greatest economic development, the UN Development Program calculates that it loses India's economy presently loses about $14 billion a year.

The Tummy Tuck and Panniculectomy Procedures You Want

A tummy tuck may be just what you want to get rid of that bulky tissue area located in the lower abdomen. Though many men and women go through life with that excess amount of skin and tissue, you do not have to. These procedures are safe and many of them can restore the youthful appearance of your midsection. There are two parts to this procedure, in many cases. They include an abdominoplasty and a panniculectomy. Your surgeon will discuss both procedures with you thoroughly before you commit to any of them.

What Is Abdominoplasty?

The most commonly known name for an abdominoplasty is a tummy tuck. It is ideal for men and women who are struggling to lose those last few pounds located around the waistline. If diet and exercise do not seem to offer enough help to getting rid of this weight, you may want to consider this procedure. In it, the surgeon will remove excess skin and fat. In addition, it is also possible for the surgeon to reestablish weakened muscles (or separated muscle tissue) so that the midsection is firmer and more toned looking.

What Is a Panniculectomy?

A secondary treatment also for this region may be available to some individuals. It is often done in combination with tucks. It removes the overhanging excess skin and tissue that hangs from the belly button area. For those who have lost a significant amount of weight, this excess skin can be the last step in getting a toned midsection again. Often, individuals who lost 100 pounds or more will have excess skin in this area that will not reduce even with extensive diet and exercise. This procedure can help.

There's a Need

Though many people look at these procedures as being nothing more than cosmetic, they can offer some key health improvements. For example, men and women with an apron of skin that hangs down after significant weight loss often suffer significant back pain. In some cases, this can make it difficult to fit into clothes properly and it may hinder movement in some cases. These procedures can help to remove those concerns and give the individual back some of the mobility he or she needs and has lost.

For those who are wondering if this procedure is right for them, the first step is to talk to a cosmetic surgeon in person. Discuss your case and determine if a tummy tuck and panniculectomy are right for you. If so, you may find that those last few pounds are no longer holding you back from living a healthy life and looking good while doing so. Discuss your options with your surgeon today to find out what you can expect as a part of this procedure.