Monday, January 18, 2010

Breast Reduction in Scottsdale Arizona

Of all plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, patients who have had breast reduction surgery report one of the highest satisfaction ratings. For many women with large breasts, neck and back pain is a chronic problem. Heavy breasts can also cause grooves int he shoulders under the bra straps, rashes and skin irritations underneath the breasts and women of all ages with large breasts are also frequently the target of teasing, and social exclusion. Breast Reduction surgery provides relief from these problems in over ninety percent of patients who have this procedure.

Only about half of all patients' breast size is related to their body weight. When asked about a woman's breast size being directly related to body weight Scottsdale, Arizona plastic surgeon Patti Flint MD states" This is certainly not true in all patients. I have cared for many patients who have lost large amounts of weight without a single bra cup size decrease."

Breast reduction surgery procedures are meant for patients whose breasts are overly large for their frame and as a result they suffer the associated symptoms. However, there are also many patients who elect to have breast reduction surgery as a result of feeling self conscious about the size of their breasts, and desire a smaller chest, but are not yet experiencing the pain and physical complications. For both types of patient, there is a noticeable increase in self esteem, energy levels and improvement in posture after surgery and recovery.

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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Your Cosmetic Surgeon Will Describe Cosmetic Chin Surgery With Precise Detail

Your cosmetic surgeon will be able to weigh other factors that are able to influence the outcome of the procedure such as skin type, age, and attitudes toward surgery. The chin augmentation will be described in precise detail along with reasonable projections. If you make the choice to have this procedure performed, your doctor will describe many things. These will include the type of anesthesia that will be administered, the technique that he or she will use, where the procedure will be performed, the costs, the risks, and any additional surgery that should or will be performed.

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Choosing A Qualified Facial Plastic Surgeon To Perform Your Mentoplasty Is Important

Whether your interest in chin augmentation is due to cosmetic or functional reasons, the choice of a qualified facial cosmetic surgeon is very important. During the consultation with your cosmetic surgeon, your doctor will thoroughly examine the shape and size of your chin. This is performed so that the surgeon can find the specific problems associated with your chin. In some cases, the cosmetic surgeon will suggest that chin surgery may be used as a supplement to a nose job because a small chin is capable of making a person's nose appear larger.

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A Plastic Surgeon Can Explain How Chin Implants Can Help You

A lot of people wonder how chin implants would be capable of helping their appearance. Anyone wondering needs to know how the surgery is performed and what improvement they can expect after the procedure. A cosmetic surgeon is capable of helping you with this. He or she will provide you with all the information that you need.

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Plastic Surgeons Provide Chin Surgery To Create Facial Balance

A chin that is well defined will help give balance to a person's face and will also create a major part of a person's profile. Whenever a person looks in the mirror, they will typically focus on the size and shape of their sagging jowls, ears, nose, or maybe even the wrinkles in their skin. But even if few people examine their chins, having what people would think of as a "weak chin" is definitely not an asset. Plastic surgeons who specialize in surgeries such as rhinoplasty are often the first person to suggest a change to your chin shape or size with chin implants that will enhance a profile as much as a nose job.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

What You Should Know About Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most popular aesthetic plastic surgery procedures performed. That fact is not too surprising considering some fat deposits are quite resistant to diet and exercise. In women, the hips thighs and abdomen are stubborn. In men, the abdomen and lower back are commonly problematic. Liposuction is a safe and effective way to remove these unwanted fatty prominences.

There are so many different types of liposuction surgery available now; it can be confusing trying to determine what the best choice for you might be. Liposuction can be broken down in to two major types. Those that include the use of energy such as laser or ultrasound to remove the fat, and those that rely on the plastic surgeons own efforts to remove the fat.

Some surgeons are strong believers in avoiding the use of energy to remove fat. These modalities create heat in the tissues and in some studies have been shown to have increased complication rates, including burns and contour deformities. New research is supporting that it is important to leave healthy fat behind to assist in healing and to obtain better contouring. This newer data supports the decision to use the super-wet liposuction in many plastic surgeon's practices. This method utilizes fluid being placed into the fatty deposits with a small tube, and then the excess fat is suctioned away utilizing small tubes that are inserted and operated by the surgeon without the use of heat or ultrasound energy. The fluid that is instilled contains medications that decreases blood loss and provides anesthetic to the area for better post-operative comfort.

Many patients request the least down-time possible and consequently inquire about avoiding anesthesia. Performing these procedures under local anesthesia limits the amount of fat that can be removed and adequate comfort can be difficult to insure. Other patients inquire about the use of fat dissolving chemicals that can be injected while the patient is awake. These substances are not FDA approved, and no long term follow-up data on performance, efficacy or safety is available. Additionally, repeated treatments are required and the results that have been seen are frequently inadequate.

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So What Are Dermal fillers?

Filler agent treatments for facial aging are one of the most rapidly growing areas of cosmetic medicine. When a plastic surgeon evaluates patients who desire facial rejuvenation, they consider a three prong approach. Surgery and skin care can be vital to obtaining the best result, but the third prong includes fillers. They are a wonderful adjunct in many patients. They can improve the result of surgery in most, but in some, fillers can provide enough improvement that surgery can be delayed.

So what are Dermal fillers? They are products designed to be injected into the skin to correct and soften lines or furrows. They can also be used to increase lip volume. There is a dizzying array of products available that are made from different substances. Some products are derived from animals, and other from cadavers. Still others are bio-engineered. I currently prefer Juvederm. It is made from a substance called hyaluronic acid, which is a natural component of human skin. There is no risk of allergy, so skin testing is not required in advance of treatment. It is a gel formulation, unlike some earlier generation products that are particulate in character. The gel injects smoothly and does not result in lumps or bumps under the skin.

In the past, the lack of longevity of result was a concern for many patients considering filler treatments. Juvederm generally lasts between nine and twelve months in the vast majority of patients. While it is not permanent, most things in life do require maintenance.

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