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Cosmetic Laser Surgery Procedures 101 2008-08-29 21:20:00 LASER PEEL FOR WRINKLESIf you have wrinkles on your face, especially around the mouth or eyes that can be seen by others across the dinner table, you most likely will benefit from facial resurfacing, also called laserbrasion, laser abrasion, or a laser peel.On the other hand, if your wrinkles, or the beginning of them, can only be seen when you study your face in a triple-magnification mirror, you Read more:Cosmetic
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The Body: Tattoo Removal 2006-08-05 15:49:00 Tattoo removal presents a difficult scenario to the treating physician. Tattoos may be accidental, caused by dirt or foreign material being driven into a wound, or they may be purposely applied in either an amateur or professional setting by using a varied number of inks and techniques. Successful removal of the latter type of tattoo is dependent upon its cause, size, method of placement, and type Read more:Removal
The Body: Abdominoplasty or Abdominal reduction 2006-08-05 15:48:00 Over time --as a result of pregnancy or weight loss --women often develop excess abdominal skin, fat, and stretched abdominal muscles. Abdominoplasty corrects these problems through surgical removal of lax skin and excess fatty tissue. If the patient's only complaint is excess fat in the abdomen, the problem can sometimes be corrected by liposuction alone. Abdominoplasty is usually performed under Read more:Abdominal
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The Body: Sclerotherapy/Laser Photothermolysis or Spider Vein Treatment 2006-08-05 15:48:00 Small, dilated, superficial veins may appear on the body representing tiny blood vessels in the skin that have enlarged to the point that they have become visible. Their treatment is usually best classified by their location --whether on the face or on the extremities, especially the legs. Dilated veins on the face, which may be called telangiectasias or spider angiomas, are best treated with yell Read more:Laser
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The Body: Suction Lipectomy/Liposuction or Body Fat Removal 2006-08-05 15:47:00 Removal of body fat by suction (liposuction) has been done in the United States since 1982. Today, it is proven to be a safe and effective surgical alternative that can result in a better body contour with minimal scarring. The procedure offers the best result when it is used to remove localized areas of unwanted fat after a person has reached a desirable weight through diet and exercise. Liposuct Read more:Liposuction
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The Body: Mastopexy or Breast Lift 2006-08-05 15:46:00 Breast sagging (ptosis) is a common problem following pregnancies, weight loss or aging. Sagging occurs when breast skin stretches, and breast tissue and fat degenerate over time. This results in a less youthful appearance of the breasts. Breast sagging can be corrected with a breast lift (mastopexy). If the breast sagging is minimal and the breasts are small, ptosis can be corrected with augmenta Read more:Breast
The Body: Reduction Mammoplasty or Breast Reduction 2006-08-05 15:45:00 Women with large, heavy breasts may experience several health concerns related to their breasts: back pain, neck pain, grooves in the shoulders from bra straps, pain in the breasts, and rashes under the breasts. Women with arthritis of the spine and shoulders may have more symptoms than usual because of the added weight of heavy breasts. Some women are bothered by the psychological embarrassment o Read more:Breast
The Face: Scalp Reduction or Hair Transplantation 2006-08-05 15:43:00 There are many reasons people lose their hair. Heredity is the most common cause of alopecia, the medical term for baldness. The trait can be inherited from either the mother's or father's side of the family. Women with this inherited tendency have thinning hair but usually do not become totally bald. Hair loss usually starts in the late teens, twenties or thirties. Hair loss also can result from Read more:Scalp
The Face: Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics or Cosmetic Dentistry 2006-08-05 15:42:00 Anterior and posterior teeth contribute to the aesthetic qualities of the face through their color, shape and position as well as their relationship to adjoining and opposing teeth. Although surgical and orthodontic management can improve the relationship of teeth and jaws to one another, teeth that are deficient or defective in appearance should be restored and absent teeth should be replaced. Te Read more:Cosmetic
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The Face: Cosmetic Orthognathic Surgery or Alterations of the Jaws 2006-08-05 15:41:00 The jaws and teeth are important components of the facial profile and significantly affect facial balance and aesthetics. If the positioning of the upper jaw and the lower jaw is out of balance with one another or with other facial structures, the appearance of the teeth, lips, chin-neck, nose, cheeks and forehead is affected. Vertical imbalance of the jaws may create cosmetic concerns such as hav Read more:Cosmetic
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The Face: Chin Augmentation or Chin Refinement 2006-08-05 15:39:00 The chin is an important component of the overall facial profile. A large or small chin may create a proportional imbalance with other facial structures such as the neck, lips, nose and forehead. A chin that is too large in the horizontal, vertical or transverse dimension can be reduced, and the chin that is too small in the same dimensions can be augmented. These chin surgical procedures can be d
The Face: Facial Implant Surgery or Facial Contour Refinement 2006-08-05 15:38:00 The contours of the face are affected by the skin and underlying structures, including subcutaneous tissue, muscle, fat and bone. Occasionally, problems exist that cannot be addressed by altering the skin alone. For example, deficiencies in the cheekbones, jawbone, nasolabial creases and lips significantly affect a person's appearance. Many patients want to change these areas. Most commonly, patie Read more:Contour
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The Face: Otoplasty or Ear Refinement 2006-08-05 15:38:00 Ear surgery (otoplasty) is a procedure performed to reshape the ear and give it a more normal appearance. The surgery usually is done on ears that are too large or that protrude from the head. Many times, the problem is caused by an undeveloped middle fold of the ear. In addition to the lack of a fold, there may be other deformities. For this reason, it may be necessary to perform several procedur
The Face: Rhinoplasty or Refinement of the Nose 2006-08-05 15:37:00 Cosmetic nasal surgery (rhinoplasty) is performed to bring the nose into harmony with the face, thereby improving overall appearance. There is no standard procedure for rhinoplasty. It is important for the surgeon to take into account those nasal features the patient would like changed and then to carefully examine the nose and overlying skin. With this information, the surgeon and the patient can Read more:Rhinoplasty
The Face: Submental Liposuction or Chin and Neck Fat Removal 2006-08-05 15:36:00 People sometimes accumulate a focal deposit of fatty material in the area between the chin and neck that detracts from the profile contour. This often happens as a result of aging. However, the deformity can also be seen in younger faces as well, long before other signs of aging have begun. Under these circumstances, patients are bothered by the rounding influence and lack of definition along the Read more:Liposuction
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The Face: Eyebrow and Forehead Rejuvenation 2006-08-05 15:31:00 Progressive drooping of the eyebrows and wrinkling of the forehead are some of the earliest and most recognizable aspects of facial aging. Sagging eyebrows and forehead skin, when advanced, is recognized by contact between the hairs of the eyebrow and eyelash. This phenomenon often prompts patients to comment that their eyes seem to be "shrinking" and that make-up smears on the upper eyelid easily Read more:Rejuvenation
The Face: Skin Augmentation 2006-08-05 15:30:00 Small depressions in the skin may be caused by wrinkles, scars from acne, surgery or viral pox. Many times, these small depressions can be corrected without surgery through skin augmentation. In skin augmentation, materials are injected into or under the skin to raise the skin's surface and make it look smooth. Collagen injectionsCollagen is an animal protein found in skin, bones and connective ti
The Face: Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Rejuvenation 2006-08-05 15:29:00 Surgery to reduce the amount of excess tissue around the eyes (blepharoplasty) may be performed in conjunction with a face-lift operation or, more frequently, as a separate procedure. When a patient wants both a face-lift and a blepharoplasty, the operations may be performed together or in stages, according to the patient's personal preferences or financial considerations. In most cases the right Read more:Rejuvenation
The Face: Rhytidectomy: Face-lift, Neck-lift 2006-08-05 15:28:00 The face-lift procedure is performed to tighten the skin of the face and neck and give the patient a more youthful and rested appearance. Face- and neck-lifting is pursued both by relatively young patients to preserve a more youthful appearance and by older individuals to attain a younger and more rested look. Correspondingly, the results of a face-lift can range from subtle to dramatic according
The Face: Chemical Peel 2006-08-05 15:27:00 Chemical peel is one of the most effective techniques available for alleviating fine wrinkles and giving the face a long-lasting youthful appearance. People with fine wrinkles, sun damage or color abnormalities of the skin are candidates for a chemical peel. A consultation at the Mayo Cosmetic Surgery Center can be arranged to determine the best type of peel to suit your individualized needs. The
The Face: Laser Resurfacing or Wrinkle Treatment With Laser 2006-08-05 15:27:00 Among the newest techniques to address aging changes within the skin is the use of the C02 laser. The laser has advantages over traditional resurfacing methods like chemical peels and dermabrasion including a quicker recovery period and reduced patient discomfort. "Laser
brasion" can be programmed to use specified amounts of energy and for that reason brings much more control and safety to resurfac Read more:Treatment
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The Face: Dermabrasion 2006-08-05 15:26:00 Dermabrasion resurfaces the texture of the skin by removing its top layers. The procedure is most often done on the face to remove skin damaged by acne scarring. It is also done to lessen the visibility of wrinkles, tattoos and various other skin lesions. All or a small portion of the face can be done. Blotchy brown spots that occur on the cheeks, temples or forehead also may be treated with the t
Choosing Aesthetic Surgery 2006-08-05 15:23:00 Candidates for Cosmetic Surgery
Your initial consultation will help you decide if cosmetic surgery is for you. A good candidate for cosmetic surgery is one who understands the procedure, is realistic about the expectations and risks for the surgery, and is motivated primarily to please oneself. In addition, good candidates are willing to tolerate unavoidable inconveniences such as healing time and Read more:Aesthetic
How to Choose the Facelift That Is Right for You 2008-10-07 23:03:00 A layperson using the term "face lift" usually means surgery that rejuvenates the entire area from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the neck, including every structure in between. But to the plastic surgeon, there are probably half a dozen different surgeries to improve that territory, including: brow/forehead lift; upper and lower eyelid lift; face lift; neck lift; chin and cheek implants Read more:Right
What to Know About Surgery in Your Doctor's Office 2008-10-07 21:51:00 Surgery, once upon a time, was almost solely confined to the hospital operating room. Today, many surgeries are being performed in ambulatory or "outpatient" settings-and a growing number are taking place right in the doctor's office. In many cases, office-based surgery is more affordable and more convenient for the patient.A recent television broadcast focused on this trend, leading off with the Read more:Doctor
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Breast Uplift Specific Risks 2008-10-07 21:44:00 In any discussion or recitation of risks, not every conceivable risk or potential consequence can be mentioned. The ones that are touched on are those that occur with some relative frequency.Besides the general risks associated with any surgical procedure, there are the risks that are unique to that surgery. In the case of Mastopexy (breast uplift), among the specific risks are:Unfavorable Scarrin Read more:Breast
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Liposuction: Suction Assisted Lipectomy (SAL) Procedure and FAQ 2008-10-07 21:17:00 Synonym: liposuction, suction assisted lipolysis, "fat suctioning", and "fat sucking"Currently, and for a number of years, liposuction – the most commonly performed aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery (ASPS 1998 National Clearinghouse of Plastic Surgery Statistics) – has produced almost instant gratification and fulfillment of dreamlike wishes. Although intended as a method of sculpting and shaping a Read more:Liposuction
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Q & A: Nasal Refinement, Will my voice change after rhinoplasty? 2008-10-28 21:56:00 Your nose is so much about who you are, that if you are not on good terms with it, life seems somehow out of balance.The nose is also the last organ on your body to stop growing as you get older. So even if your nose was a point of pride as a teenager, it may not have kept pace with your adult life, or it could be telling your age to all who see it.Rhinoplasty, the surgical term for nasal refineme
Cosmetic nasal surgery: Incisions, Recovery 2008-10-28 21:53:00 Nose SurgeryCosmetic
nasal surgery is more popular than ever. People are seeking cosmetic nasal surgery for a wide range of reasons. It can help people who feel that their nose is too small, too large, too long, too short, too wide, too narrow, too prominent, too flat, or crooked.The potential for cosmetic nasal surgery seems boundless. Because each nose is different, the surgical plan for refinin Read more:Recovery
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