A Must For Men..

Proper preparation ‘must for plastic surgery’
Trade Arabia - Manama,Bahrain
... women, cosmetic surgery is now appealing to modern-day men,
with treatments including hair transplants, liposuction, neck and facelifts
and eyelid surgeries. ...

Eyelash Transplants Becoming More Popular

Eyelash Implants :: Eyelash transplants gaining popularity
SpiritIndia - New Delhi,New Delhi,India
... permanent eyelash implants, but it is most known for the eyelid color
and lip color. Permanent eyelash implants make use ... Plastic Surgery: eyelash
implants ...

A new wrinkle on the anti-ageing craze
Scotsman - United Kingdom
... Anti-ageing procedures have seen a particular increase, with a 42 per
cent boost in facelifts and a 50 per cent rise in eyelid surgery. ...

Aging and the Face
WSOCtv.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
... Among the surgical options, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) was
most popular (about 231,000 procedures). It's followed by rhinoplasty ...

What Are Eyelash Implants?

Eyelash Implants :: What is eyelash implants
or eyelash ...
SpiritIndia - New Delhi,New Delhi,India
Eyelash implant or transplant surgery is a cosmetic, elective
procedure that is performed to add eyelashes to the upper eyelid. ...

ED Hill, 'FOX News Live' anchor
FOX News - USA
... replacement? No, not on your head. On your eyelid!! Eyelash
transplant surgery uses the same plug-and-sew techniques. A
small cut. ...

What I Do: Ocularist...

What I do: Ocularist
Wisconsin State Journal - Madison,WI,USA
... The first-time patient new from surgery must wait eight
weeks to allow their ... then begin my sculpting session, making
sure to match the patient's eyelid contours ...

Tulip BioMed to Demonstrate Disposable
Liposuction Surgical ...
Market Wire (press release) - USA
... "Plastic surgery's recent emphasis on the reversal of
mid-facial descent, combined with replacement -- rather
than removal -- of lower eyelid fat, has made a ...

Vietnam hospital performs country’s first
surgery for bulging ...
Thanh Nien Daily - Ho Chi Minh city,Vietnam
... Basedow's disease usually have eyeballs protruding 18 mm
or more, compared with the normal 12-14mm, and also suffer
from poor eyesight and eyelid retraction. ...

The Benefits of a Face-Lift

Do You Have An Aging Face?
LongIslandPress.com - NY,USA
... and more refreshed, without dramatic changes that give away
that you had cosmetic surgery. ... creating a sunken look to the area,
and the lower eyelid tends to ...

All About Everything Else...

Cosmetic Surgery in a Nutshell

Cosmetic surgery, like other forms of elective surgery, involves a physical change to one's appearance. Also known as plastic surgery, there are two kinds: cosmetic and reconstruction. The latter involves returning an individual's sense of self after some form of injury and/or illness. The former allows the ability to overcome the physical characteristics one was born with. In a way, the former represents the forefront of how changes in technology can allow changes to the human body.

This surgery comes in all types, from the use of prosthetics as in breast augmentation and liposuction to non-invasive forms of surgery like laser hair removal or even laser correction of the eyes to eliminate the need for eye glasses.

None of this comes without a price however. Besides financial concerns, it remains the responsibility of the individual who will undergo such surgery. For this reason, they do need the support of those around them. This is the kind of support that not only affects their decision, but their ability to assimilate the surgical changes to the body.

In the case of surgery for cosmetic - as opposed to reconstruction - purposes is the issue of aesthetics. Those around them need to understand the significance societies place upon appearance. How the appearance of someone can alter how they are perceived not only as a person, but as a human being. Surgery for aesthetic reasons, provides people with the opportunity to overcome stigmas associated with their appearance. However, what remains most important is that it's a choice.

Many - perfectly valid - arguments have been presented to the contrary regarding surgery for cosmetic purposes. However, the fact remains that human beings have been altering their appearance for quite some time now.

Cosmetic surgery is significant, not only for what it can achieve, but because it's a choice made by the person undergoing it. It's a personal decision about one's own body.

Another consideration for the individual, outside of their support system, is that they should do as much of their own personal research as possible into the different kinds of surgery available for each procedure. For example, the current surgical techniques employed and the potential legal restrictions, as is often the case with silicone prosthetics. In addition, weighing the pros and cons of each technique. Finally, the surgeon themselves. An initial consultation is always recommended, as with any form of elective surgery.

Not Just for Women...

Shave off years, with a little help
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
... Dr. Andrew Da Lio, assistant professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at UCLA ...
The number of men getting face-lifts and cosmetic eyelid surgeries...

News About Post-Op Recovery...

Colorado Cosmetic Surgeons Provides Clients With The Latest ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
... Williams of Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery have announced they will be offering the use of ON-Q for many of their breast augmentation and tummy tuck procedures. ...

Greenberg Dispells the Myths...

Dr. Greenberg's Myths about Plastic Surgery Dispelled
LongIslandPress.com - NY,USA
• After eyelid surgery, you won’t be able to close your eyes when you go to sleep. • When you have liposuction, the fat is going to go somewhere else. ...

on Basinger at her best...

Wrinkle-free and impossibly youthful, it's Kim Basinger at 52
Daily Mail - UK - UK
... Surgery-wise, she looks like she has had an upper eyelid job with a small slither of skin removed from her lids to take away the heaviness around the eye area. ...

About Making a Decision...

Factors in Deciding on Cosmetic Surgery

Various forms of cosmetic surgery exist today. All have the aim of altering the physical appearance of an individual. An implicit - sometimes explicit - part of this alteration, change or transformation is the individual's image of themselves as well;  not only how they see themselves, but how they see themselves seen by the people around them. For this reason, there are two elements at stake in cosmetic surgery: the physical and the psychological.

Valid advertisements of cosmetic surgery do not represent themselves as the be all and end all. They allow the individual to understand that it's a complex process with many factors to consider. Even a simple goal like having a smoother stomach, can become complicated by the various procedures available. Even then, the range of techniques. In the end, a consultation is always recommended, with a review of the various options available. As well, the attendant risks. What follows is an attempt to acquaint the reader with some of the issues regarding the procedures available. It does not explore what - if any - legal restrictions there may be depending upon where the procedure is done. For example, in Canada, there are can be regulations regarding the use of silicone in prosthetic devices, namely breast implants. The reader should also try to acquaint themselves with whatever follow-up or check-ups are necessary after the fact.

General vs. local anesthetic

If a general anesthetic is used, it is usually performed in a hospital setting. There are certain risks associated with any kind of procedure involving a general anesthetic. Regardless, a hospital stay is normally required. In contrast, a local anesthetic usually carries fewer risks and hospitalization is not required.

In-patient vs. out-patient

For the in-patient, a hospital stay is in part meant to ensure that any potential complications that can arise from the procedure can be dealth with immediately. As well, the individual will likely require a certain amount of rest and recovery in a hospital setting. In contrast, the out-patient can go home after the procedure should no complications arise. Regardless, having a qualified physician performing the procedure in a sterile, controlled setting is critical.

The health of the individual

The individual should be in good general health. Procedures like liposuction and tummy tucks are not meant for the purpose of weight loss as much as what's known as body contouring. Also, pregnancy can be a factor in precluding one from most procedures.

What you should avoid

Smoking a few weeks before and after the procedure. This is because smoking affects the blood's circulation and can hamper the body's ability to heal.

Excessive exercise, dieting and heavy physical acitivity after the procedure. Again, this can affect the individual's ability to recover. The former two should also be avoided prior to the procedure.
Certain types of medication can also seriously affect your ability to recover. For example, anticoagulants should be avoided if undergoing liposuction.

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News Update

Cosmetic Surgery Can Boost Mood
CBS News - New York,New York,USA
... had a facelift, brow lift, and eyelid lift, Fleming got an unexpected telephone call. "I got a call from her psychiatrist, who told me the surgery did more for ...

Looking Towards a Brighter Future...

Facing a brighter future
New York Daily News - New York,NY,USA
His right eyelid droops over the hole where his eye once was ... she recruited him and his colleague, Dr. Kaveh Alizadeh, to perform the much-needed surgery on Uday ...

CUT and NIP BEAUTY
Electric New Paper - Singapore,Singapore
... process. The more popular forms of surgery include double-eyelid operations, nose jobs, chin fillers and other minor procedures. The ...

Beauty Junkies by Alex Kuczynski
Houston Chronicle - United States
... range of procedures in the last 10 years, including an eyelid lift, collagen ... The "perfect storm" in plastic surgery, one physician says, is this: "A patient ...

Knowing What Else Is Available and News Update

What Types of Cosmetic Surgery Are Available

Cosmetic surgery comes in many forms. What follows is an attempt to cover some of the more popular types. It is in no way exhaustive. As with any type of elective surgery, there may be many options available to the individual. Options range from the type of procedure, technique used, and not just the physician themselves. Each option carries its own attendant risks. As such, they should be reviewed carefully with a qualified physician.

Breast augmentation: this essentially involves the use of a prosthetic device to change - usually increase - the size of an individual's breasts. Over time, advances have been made in the type of prosthetic used since the 1970s. However, all employ a type of silicone shell filled with a solution that is then implanted. The solution itself consists of either saline or a silicone gel. Regardless, as in the past the risk of the implant's rupture remains. However, this risk appears to have been greatly reduced. Yet, follow-up checkups are required to ensure this.

The main techniques used for this procedure are sub-glandular, sub-fascial, and sub-muscular. In addition, there are variations on these techniques based on the incision used by the surgeon. The types of incisions are Peri-Areolar, Infra-Mammary, and Axillary. Each technique and type comes with its attendant pros and cons. In the end, a lot will depend upon the individual themselves and the surgeon's preference.

Botox, also known as Vistabel or Dysport, is the brand name used for botulin toxin type A. It is used in injections, most popularly for removing lines. Since it is an injection, and is normally performed in an outpatient setting, with no anesthesia required, it is quite popular. However, since its effects are not permanent, follow-up injections are usually required. Botox is considered a prescription drug. As such, it should be performed by a qualified physician.

Botulin toxin type A comes from bacteria. After it has been processed, it works by interfering with nerve impulses, amongst other things. It has only been in the last few years that, it has come to be recognized for its cosmetic function. These range from the appearance of severe frown lines between the eyebrows, excessive underarm sweating and spasticity.

Liposuction involves the removal of deposits of fat from the body. Technically, the procedure goes by the names of Lipoplasty or Suction Lipectomy. More popularly, it's known as body contouring. It is not considered an alternative to weight loss. However, it's used when normal diet and exercise have not worked to reduce these deposits.

The main techniques used are basic liposuction with a fluid injection, tumescent liposuction, use of stitches, super wet liposuction, ultrasound assisted liposuction (UAL), power assisted liposuction (PAL) and external ultrasound assisted liposuction (XUAL or EUAL). A local or general anesthetic may be used depending upon the technique.

There are many considerations prior to undergoing the procedure. Issues include the elasticity of the skin around the area to be treated, and the general health of the individual. Exclusions include having diabetes, heart and/or circulation problems and/or any medication that affects the healing process. The main type of medication to be aware of are anticoagulants.

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News Updates

Iraqi Face Surgery
WNCT - Greenville,NC,USA
... later she found it when a New York hospital agreed to perform reconstructive surgery on Uday for ... "We’ll need to construct his entire lower eyelid, his entire ...

Not Just About Your Eyes...

All There Is About Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is, technically speaking, epilation by laser or with the use of a special light. Besides the body, certain types of laser hair removal may safely be used to reduce facial hair as well. The laser (or light) of a particular wavelength is used to cause damage to dark elements in hair follicles. These elements are referred to as chromophores. They can be artificially produced or naturally occurring.

Today, most techniques target naturally occurring chromophores, in particular, melanin. Melanin gives colour to both hair and skin. Of the former, there are two types: eumelanin and pheomelanin. Eumelanin gives a brown or black colour. The latter gives a blonde or red colour. Since the dark matter in hair follicles are the target, only the former - darker - type of hair is suitable for this procedure.

While laser hair removal became a commercial cosmetic procedure about 10 years ago, it has been experimented with well before then. In fact, medical lasers have been used to remove dark spots, acne scars, other types of skin blemishes and even tattoos. The point about laser hair removal is that, it's not permanent. In fact, in countries like the U.S., the FDA prohibits the advertisement of FDA-approved laser treatments to be described as a method of "permanent removal". Hence, use of the term "permanent reduction" or laser hair reduction to describe the procedure.

A more realistic description of laser hair removal is the "permanent reduction" of hair. It should be noted that, it's sometimes required to have multiple sessions of laser treatment over a certain period of time to achieve this goal. There is also no guarantee that ALL of the hair in the area treated will be reduced. To actually guarantee genuine permanent hair removal is to risk genuine scarring.

Ideally, the first thing the individual should do is to consult a qualified dermatologist. They should be able to advise on the suitability of the procedure. In any event, results will be most noticeable on light skinned individuals with dark hair. A lot more care will need to be taken, if the procedure is done on darker skinned and/or tanned individuals.

What you should be careful about

As noted above, one is well advised to avoid establishments that make false claims. The following are some of the more popular ones:

There is absolutely no pain or it's virtually painless. It is for many without needing any relief from the pain, but not for everyone.

The safe, permanent removal of hair. Again, the safe goal is hair reduction. Permanent removal is possible with scarring.

No re-growth of hair whatsoever. To date, there has been no real, genuine, qualified and objective evidence to support this claim.

It's "laser electrolysis" or "lasertrolysis". Hair reduction via electrolysis is completely different from reduction via the use of a laser. Both have their pros and cons, in terms of suitability and effectiveness.
In the end, it's best to consult a qualified dermatologist first.

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News Update

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Yahoo! News (press release) - USA
... and swelling after chemical peels, dermabrasion, IPL and laser surgery and even after plastic surgeries such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and mammoplasty ...

Did Zhang Yuqi Pay the Price for Vanity?

TV Review | 'China Revealed' A Tour of China, Travel Not Required
New York Times - United States
... So she has eyelid surgery and facial reconstruction. “This way I will look more like a Barbie doll,” Eliza says. “She’s so lovely.”. ...

Double trouble
Malaysia Star - Malaysia
... ingenue Zhang Yuqi paid the price for vanity recently when she returned to the set of Stephen Chow’s movie after undergoing double eyelid surgery during a ...

Ask the Doc...
Hindu - Chennai,India
... This May I underwent laser surgery for cataract. ... Why does this happen? S. Visvanathan. Answer: Most eyelid conditions do not affect vision. ...

Blindness prevention drug may make matters worse
African News Dimension (subscription) - Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa
... eyelid becomes deformed, forcing the eyelashes to turn inwards and stick on to the eyeball. This causes debilitating pain and can only be corrected by surgery. ...

‘Flab jab’ is all the fad, but regulation is thin
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
... Lower eyelid, double chin, jowls , hips, buttocks, abdomen, inner thighs, upper arms ... From The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: www.surgery.org ...