Peels or Laser – Which is Right for You?

Posted on the January 16th, 2008 under Cosmetic Surgery by admin

If your skin has been damaged by the various elements like air pollution, sun, or smoking, consider chemical peels or laser resurfacing to tone your skin, and renew its health. You have done all the skin care you possibly can but it’s not enough. A peel (TCA) may be the best choice for the next step. Chemical peels are good for removing pre-cancerous skin growths, controlling acne, and soften facial scarring.

OTC Anti-Aging Remedies: Are They Worth It?

Posted on the January 16th, 2008 under Cosmetic Surgery by admin

In this day and age where you can find thousands of over the counter anti-aging creams, sprays, soaks, tubes, and peels, it can be a challenge to find the one that actually works. The industry is so overcrowded with potions guaranteeing a more youthful appearance that it has become a multi-billion dollar a year business. The process of researching where to buy one that will work is a daunting task. So here’s a list of the top four rated products for anti-aging results.

Lunchtime Face-lift versus Traditional Face-lift

Posted on the January 16th, 2008 under Cosmetic Surgery by admin

The mirror is showing that a face-lift might be in order. Now you only need to decide if you want small, almost painless treatments each week or so, or if you have the courage to go under the knife with a recovery time of perhaps months. There are advantages and disadvantages to both lunchtime facelifts and the traditional lift.

Lipo or Meso – When To Have Which?

Posted on the January 16th, 2008 under Cosmetic Surgery by admin

Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, is a procedure that reshapes and slims certain areas of the body. It removes extra deposits of fat, helps your body look considerably more flattering, which enhances your self-esteem.

Injectables – How Safe Are They?

Posted on the January 16th, 2008 under Cosmetic Surgery by admin

The safest injectable is your own body fat. Since there is virtually no risk of rejection or allergy, this would be the first choice for your anti-aging treatment.

Breast Implants…Not Just For Boobs Anymore

Posted on the January 16th, 2008 under Cosmetic Surgery by admin

That’s right…Since 1990, plastic surgeons have come up with a variety of different implant procedures to make women feel more beautiful with increased self-esteem. And since J. Lo and Shakira, who’ve been sticking to healthy eating, and rigorous workouts, seem to have miracles done to their bodies through breast implants, people have been lining up in droves to have similar procedures done.

Cosmetic Surgery – When Is Enough ENOUGH?

Posted on the January 16th, 2008 under Cosmetic Surgery by admin

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASPC), there were 11.5 million cosmetic surgeries in the United States in 2006. The statistics continue to grow from year to year, and from 1997, when the ASPC began collecting data, cosmetic surgery has increased 446 percent. Men having cosmetic procedures only comprise eight percent of the total and have decreased nine percent overall. The question arises of why American women seem obsessed with the need to change their appearance so drastically spending over 12.2 billion dollars a year to look better.

Breast Lift…Reduction…How Safe Are They?

Posted on the January 16th, 2008 under Cosmetic Surgery by admin

Breast lifts, or mastopexy, is used so that women’s breasts will return to its youthful shape and give lift where sagging has resulted by weight loss, loss of skin’s natural elasticity, or from loss of shape from pregnancy. This procedure may also make the areolas smaller or larger. Some cosmetic surgeons combine mastopexy with augmentation for more firmness and volume. Any size breasts can be lifted, but the best results are when they were small and sagging in the first place. While a lift won’t affect a woman’s ability to breast feed, it is advised to postpone the surgery because the procedure can effect the stretching of the skin.