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Breast lift

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Introduction: Breast lift is designed to improve breast ptosis (droop). This surgery may or may not be performed with breast augmentation (placement or implant). It is also done to increase volume and improve breast shape. Reasons for undergoing a breast lift: 1. Some of the candidates have breasts that are pendulous and for a satisfactory size. 2. Breast that lack substance or firmness 3. Nipples and areolas that point downwards, especially if they are positioned below the breast crease. 4. Loss of elasticity, weight loss, pregnancy and breast feeding affect the shape and firmness of the breasts. Breasts that are large and heavy can be lifted but the results may not be as long lasting as when it is done on smaller breasts. A breast lift can be performed at any age. But one has to wait until breast development has stopped. Pregnancy and breast-feeding may have significant effect on the breasts; surgery will not affect your ability to breast-feed. This should be discussed with your surgeon. Your personal consultation: During your personal consultation on breast lift, you will be asked about your desired breast shape and size. **End Summary** Topics: San Diego Face Lift]]> San Diego Breast Augmentation]]> San Diego Plastic Surgery.]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> 'Author Profile:' The author Tasha Haskell is with Sadrian Cosmetic Surgery and is an expert on cosmetic surgery procedures .

Rhinoplasty

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This word is derived from the language Greek. Greek: rhinos, nose + plastikos, to shape) is a type of plastic surgery that is used to improve the function or appearance of a person's nose. Rhinoplasty is also commonly called a nose job. This surgery is performed to meet aesthetic goals or for reconstructive purposes to correct birth defects or breathing problems. It can be combined with other surgical procedures such as chin augmentation to enhance the aesthetic results. History: The Rhinoplasty was first developed by Sushruta. He was a very important physician who lived in ancient India circa 500 BC, which he first described in his book Susrutha Samhita. He had many students and disciples who later used Rhinoplasty to reconstruct noses that were amputated as a punishment for crimes. He developed techniques of forehead Flap Rhinoplasty which is practiced almost unchanged to this day. This knowledge of plastic surgery existed in India up to the late 18th century. The first intranasal Rhinoplasty in the west was performed by John Orlando Roe in 1887. **End Summary** Topics: San Diego Face Lift]]> San Diego Breast Augmentation]]> San Diego Plastic Surgery.]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> 'Author Profile:' The author Tasha Haskell is with Sadrian Cosmetic Surgery and is an expert on cosmetic surgery procedures .

Neck Lift

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Introduction: People young and old undergo this neck llift surgery all the time. A neck lift will make a person look like he or she has lost a lot of weight. This procedure corrects the loose neck muscles. Removes the excess fat and also removes excess skin from the neck. A neck lift has two kinds of procedures to improve the appearance of your neck. ¢ Cervicoplasty: this procedure is used to remove excess skin. ¢ Platysmaplasty: this procedure removes or alters neck muscles. Pre-surgery planning: ¢ The neck lift surgery takes two or three hours. The time will vary according to what kind of surgery you will be going through. ¢ In order to undergo a neck lift, you must be in a good general health, both physically and mentally. ¢ Be frank with your neck lift surgeon about what you want to be altered in your neck. Make sure you get the results you want. ¢ During your consultation, your surgeon will instruct you on what medications to avoid prior to your surgery. ¢ If you are a smoker, you must quit at least two weeks before the surgery and two weeks after, to ensure proper healing. **End Summary** Topics: San Diego Face Lift]]> San Diego Breast Augmentation]]> San Diego Plastic Surgery.]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> 'Author Profile:' The author Tasha Haskell is with Sadrian Cosmetic Surgery and is an expert on cosmetic surgery procedures .

Liposuction

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Liposuction has many names such as liposculpture, lipoplasty and suction lipectomy Liposuction means removing fat at different places through cosmetic surgery. For an example you can target areas such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, and back of the arms. A hollow tube called a cannula, and a suction device called an aspirator is used. As we all know some fat deposits may not reduce because of dieting and exercising. For such areas liposuction is the best option. You may have negative aspects to removing fat in any area. There are many factors which limit the fat removal from the body in one session. Both the doctor and the patient should discuss this matter. If too much is removed, you may see lumpiness and/or indentations on the skin. The surgical risk becomes higher when more fat is being removed. We can say that the more fat that is removed the more the risk rises. Popularity: In USA 68 % of the population is over weight. This makes it predictable that liposuction is very frequently performed there. Normally it is used to remove only 10 to 15 pounds off the body. **End Summary** Topics: San Diego Face Lift]]> San Diego Breast Augmentation]]> San Diego Plastic Surgery.]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> 'Author Profile:' The author Tasha Haskell is with Sadrian Cosmetic Surgery and is an expert on cosmetic surgery procedures .

INTRODUCTION for chin augmentation

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Chin augmentation, also known as mentoplasty, is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin either by enhancement with an implant or reduction surgery on the bone. Correcting your chin will balance the relationship within the structure of the face. It requires good aesthetic eyes. Many times a plastic surgeon may recommend chin surgery to a patient having nose surgery in order to achieve facial proportion. For that you need to choose your chin augmentation doctor carefully. Things to do before and after the surgery: 1. do not's when you get chin augmentation done: ¢ Eat or drink anything after midnight or in the evening when your operation is on the next day morning. ¢ Wear watches. Rings or any kind of jewelry or carry large lumps of money. ¢ Should not use any kinds of lotions and deodorants. ¢ Perfumes and make up. 2. do's when you get chin augmentation: ¢ Wash your hair with anti-bacterial soap morning of surgery. ¢ You should always be freshly scrubbed with your instruction soap. ¢ Should have clean and dry hair. ¢ Should wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing. ¢ Wear slippers. Contact your surgeon if there is: 1. Uncontrollable pain 2. **End Summary** Topics: San Diego Face Lift]]> San Diego Breast Augmentation]]> San Diego Plastic Surgery.]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> 'Author Profile:' The author Tasha Haskell is with Sadrian Cosmetic Surgery and is an expert on cosmetic surgery procedures .

Breast implant

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Breast implant: The prosthesis to enlarge the size of the women's breast for cosmetic or reconstruction reasons is called a breast implant. It is also known as breast augmentation. This is the third most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States. In 2005, 291,000 breast augmentation procedures were performed. There are two types of breast implants. 1. Saline filled implants: they have a silicone elastomer shell filled with sterile saline liquid. 2. Silicone gel filled implants: these have a silicone shell filled with a viscous silicone gel. History: Since 1895 implantation has been going on to augment the size and the shape of the women's breast. The first attempt was done by Czerny. Then Berson and Maliniac performed a flap based augmentation by rotating the patient's chest wall tissue into the breast to add volume. Indications used in breast implantations: Patient characteristics: 1. younger 2. women who have breast fed their children 3. higher socio economic status 4. greater distress about their appearance 5. Endured more teasing about their appearance. 6. low self-esteem Types of Breast Implant: 1. Saline Implants: They were introduced by Arion in France in the year 1964. 2. **End Summary** Topics: San Diego Face Lift]]> San Diego Breast Augmentation]]> San Diego Plastic Surgery.]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> 'Author Profile:' The author Tasha Haskell is with Sadrian Cosmetic Surgery and is an expert on cosmetic surgery procedures .

Botox is a form of botulinum toxin.

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Introduction: Botox is a form of botulinum toxin. Cosmetic physicians have been using botox for years to successfully treat wrinkles. Botox is the brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum. This can be used for both men and women. We associate this toxin taken in large amounts with food poisoning. Inspite of serious complications associated with botox, scientists have discovered a way to put it to the use for humans. Small diluted amounts can be directly injected into the area which causes controlled weakening of the muscles. In 1980's the FDA approved the usage of botox when it was discovered that it could stop ailments like blinking and lazy eye. Since then cosmetic physicians have been using botox to successfully treat wrinkles and reduce the frown lines, forehead creases, crowsfeet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck we have also come to know that botox reduces migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscles spasms in the neck and the eyes. It is also used for other areas of the face as well. Patients who are pregnant should not use botox. **End Summary** Topics: San Diego Face Lift]]> San Diego Breast Augmentation]]> San Diego Plastic Surgery.]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> 'Author Profile:' The author Tasha Haskell is with Sadrian Cosmetic Surgery and is an expert on cosmetic surgery procedures .

About Your Face lift

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Face lift is actually known as rhytidectomy. As people age, the effect of gravity, exposure to the sun and the stresses of daily life can be seen in their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth; the jaw line grows slack. Folds and fat deposits appear around the neck. A face lift can't stop this aging process. What the face lift operation can do is improve the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping the skin of your face and neck. Best candidate for a face lift: 1. We can say the best candidate is the man or woman whose face and neck have begun to sag. 2. If the skin still has some elasticity left. 3. If the bone structure is strong and well-defined. 4. People at the age of seventies and eighties can also get the face lift done. 5. If the person has less self-confidence and if the person wants to look fresher and younger then they are definitely the best candidates. 6. It restores the health and vitality of the youth. Risk of getting a face lift done: As we all know every surgery has risks involved. **End Summary** Topics: San Diego Face Lift]]> San Diego Breast Augmentation]]> San Diego Plastic Surgery.]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> 'Author Profile:' The author Tasha Haskell is with Sadrian Cosmetic Surgery and is an expert on cosmetic surgery procedures .