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For a layperson or even professionals, the words “plastic surgery” and “cosmetic surgery” are use interchangeably. These words however refer to two different categories of surgery that are currently available in the medical world.

Plastic surgery refers to the repair or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, crainomaxillofacial structure, hand extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia. Frequently a person seeks reconstructive surgery due to a malformation that they would like to have corrected. The most popular reconstructive procedures are tumor removal, laceration repair, scar repair and hand surgery.

Take for example the case for a breast issue. A breast augmentation, which is done to reconstruct the shape of the breast for aesthetics beauty is put under the category of cosmetic surgery. A breast cancer on the other hand which requires the surgery of the breast due to health complications is put under the category of plastic surgery.  Read more...

When people talk – or even merely think – about procedures that may transform a person’s looks, the term that often come to mind is “plastic surgery” or “cosmetic surgery”. Many tend to harbor the notion that both terms invariably refer to all surgical procedures that can change an individual’s body parts or appearance. Do the terms really mean the same thing? Not really. If you are on the verge of deciding to have plastic or cosmetic surgery done, it is important to know what you’re talking about.

Cosmetic surgery is a procedure that is done as a means of improving the way an individual looks, such as when you want a face lift or a breast augmentation.

In cosmetic surgery, the alternative on whether to undergo the procedure or not is given entirely to the patient. When considering cosmetic surgery, there is no bodily function affected and there is no threat to the general health to begin with, so the procedure is not compulsory and does not require urgency. Repair to a body part or improvement to the patient’s health has nothing to do with cosmetic surgery and are not considerations to the decision for undergoing the process; the whole point of the procedure is purely aesthetic in nearly all cases. Most often, women may go in for breast augmentation or abdominoplasty to improve their appearance and boost their morale.  Read more...

We have listened to so many sad stories from people having awful experiences while receiving plastic surgery. These are very awful stories to hear.

Medical professionals are required to follow the standards but as we all know in each industry there are always good ones and bad ones. Thus patients are asked to take responsibilities for themselves as well. Patients must recognize what are the things they should be looking at before getting any surgery. Below are some of the points you can focus on before undergoing a plastic surgery.

1. Choose a licensed professional. It is very important that you make sure that the professional who will perform your surgery is a licensed one and is specializing in the procedure you are looking for. This gives you the assurance that the doctor has taken right education and necessary skills.

2. Set your objectives clearly. When planning to go for a plastic or cosmetic surgery you have to set what your preferred results are and study carefully if these are attainable. This will give you a good picture of what to anticipate once the surgery is over and thus avoid frustrations.  Read more...

Did you know that women develop upper lip lines faster than men? According to a report posted in the 2009 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, medical professionals in the Netherlands discovered that women seem to have a smaller amount sebaceous (oil producing) glands around the upper lip region as compared to men. A smaller amount oil means that the area dries out quicker and show age considerably faster.

To complicate matters, researchers additionally found out that women possess fewer blood vessels at the upper lip area – less circulation means less nutrients and as a result the skin suffers.

Lastly, the muscles in upper lip area appear to be closer to the skin which means the skin can be drawn tighter also resulting in more wrinkle formation.

So what can you do? Well, for short-term instant results you need to use a lifting serum that contains stem cells and Seasflash to help hydrate, plump up as well as lift the skin.  Read more...

Each hair strand survives for an average of 4.5 years, after which the hair falls out and is replaced in 6 months by a new strand of hair. Each month, it grows about half an inch. “Hair loss” or baldness is a situation when the body fails to grow new hairs – and not literally due to hair loss.

Hair loss is due to various factors such as aging, heredity and testosterone. Usually, men and women lose hair thickness as they age. Genetic baldness hits more men than women. Men, however, who do not produce testosterone do not develop baldness patterns. Meanwhile, women develop a hair loss due to genetics, age and pregnancy. Sometimes, sudden physical or emotional tension could lead one to lose half of the hair throughout the scalp. The hair shedding will stop only after 6 to 8 months. This tension could be caused by severe infections, childbirth, major illnesses, critical emotional stress, medications and crash dieting.  Read more...

To be beautiful and appealing is everyone’s dream. It is but a human nature to desire to have an attractive appearance. For many, a good looking appearance corresponds to a positive self-esteem or confidence. It makes people feel good when they know that they have pleasing appearance. Thus aesthetic treatment centre became favourite in every country all over the world.

Pursuit of this dream however must come with great care. We should never compromise our safety for cosmetic purposes. As this treatment can surely make anyone’s life better, if handled in a wrong way however, it can cause more harm and troubles than any improvement at all.

The first step to having any work done to your body is to select first the right aesthetic clinic. You can begin this by asking for the personal referrals of the people around you. Personal references are good resource. Then after doing this, you can make your own research. The following are some of the tips you can use as guide when you are making your research:

1. Check the experience level of the professionals working on the clinic you are considering specially the doctor who will cover the procedure if ever you will get their service. How many treatments that are similar to your case have been performed in the clinic?  Read more...

Having a breast enhancement operation exposes you to risks such as breast-feeding difficulties or implant leakage. Thus, it is necessary to understand these common dangers and side-effects to better equip you on what to do.

Quite a number of patients who have tried breast enhancement successfully breast feed. However, there is still a probability that it will interfere with the breast feeding process. Before moving through the surgery, confer with your surgeon about this. Sometimes, breast enhancement results to a loss of sensation in the nipple and breast area. This loss of sensation, which results from damaged nerve endings, may be temporary or permanent. The result would be based on the breast enhancement technique practiced by your surgeon.

Another possible risk of taking breast enhancement operation are the leaking of the breast implant materials into the adjacent breast tissue. To lessen the probability of leaking, make sure that the implant material that will be utilized is approved by the FDA. Implants may also burst or tear over time. Usually, ruptures take place when there is excessive compression or trauma to the breast. It may also be due to the natural aging of the implant. Sometimes, it is mammography itself that presses the breast implant, thereby causing it to rupture.  Read more...

In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people having cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments. In most cases, people will have a cosmetic procedure to fix a part of their body in order to improve their physical appearance. Some examples of treatments can include removing a scar or repairing a damaged part of the body such as a broken nose that did not heal properly. As well, many people will have cosmetic surgery and treatment to maintain a youthful appearance such as getting rid of wrinkles, fine lines, and saggy skin.

There are a number of personal benefits to having cosmetic surgery and treatment. The major benefit is that it can help improve a person’s physical appearance. With the advancements in technology, it has become much safer to have a cosmetic procedure to improve one’s physical features.

For example, breast augmentation and face lifts are common procedures to help a person look better. As well, many people have had a physical irregularity during their childhood that resulted in being teased by children. The result is low self esteem and emotional insecurities as adults. Depression and other emotional issues are quite common. Chirurgie plastique can fix these problems.  Read more...

A bunch individuals believe that doing an anti aging care is pricey and very hard. With these easy drills, going for an anti aging therapy can turn quite an easy feat – and bother-free at that.

How? The fundamentals set out with these three things: A good, protein-rich diet, regular exercise, at least eight hours of sleep… and well, relaxation.

Let’s zoom in on relaxation. Reflexology, or the great art of stimulating pressure points on your feet, can assist trim down stress. And if you are relaxed and stress-free, you will look much, much fresher. Opposite to popular belief, there are actually approach to ease stress at once. One of which is pressing your thumb into the solar plexus point situated right below the ball of your foot. Another idea is elevating your head when you sleep. Adding an extra pillow lessens puffiness around your eyes by draining fluids that usually pool around the eyes. To advance your anti aging eye regimen, put a cold tea bag, a refrigerated cucumber or a chilled teaspoon over your eye areas. This will help remove swelling and thus make you appear fresher and more alert.  Read more...

The most effective cosmetic surgery procedures can be one of the smallest. This is especially true of facial plastic surgery treatments since facial areas are small. A popular procedure is known as blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery. It can improve the appearance of the upper eyelid or reduce the sagging, aged look of the lower eyelid.

The surgical procedure to the upper eyelid is one of the most popular among Asians because it offers a way to fixing undesirable fold patterns and creating new ones. In other cases it is a popular way of correcting sagging under the skin which gives the appearance of being better rested and is often complemented with other facial treatments such as a face lift or brow lift.

Being a relatively small scale procedure, eyelid surgery patients are typically prescribed only local anesthesia to numb the area to be treated. In some cases, however, general anesthesia is used. The procedure simply removes fatty tissue as well as excess skin as necessary. It can take a few hours to complete the procedure and the patient is free to return home shortly thereafter.  Read more...