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Everyone has something about themselves that they do not like; their profile, body shape or chest size. Some accept what they have, while others strive to be the best they can be. If you are one of those who do not accept looking second best, you might be the perfect candidate for plastic surgery. Do not let your flaws define who you are; the power to sculpt and refine your body is at your fingertips.
Liposuction
When exercise and dieting can not get rid of that one area of your body that has been nagging you, liposuction or lipoplasty could be your answer.
This is a popular cosmetic technique that can remove fat deposits in specific areas of the body, achieved by inserting a probe into the body, liquifying the fat, and then extracting it. There are a variety of techniques with varying results, and each target area brings its own specific concerns.
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Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck or simply TT is a cosmetic surgery of the abdomen to remove excess skin and fat, and to create a slimmer, more toned appearance.
A protruding or saggy abdomen may be the result of pregnancy, obesity and/or rapid weight loss, or simply age. A full abdominoplasty can include the tightening of loose stomach muscles in addition to the removal of excess skin and fat. A surgeon can move or rearrange the navel (belly button) for a more pleasing appearance. Abdominoplasty can be performed on both men and women. A full abdominoplasty is major surgery.
However, there are less extensive procedures, including one called a partial abdominoplasty, sometimes referred to as a “mini-tummy tuck or tummy tuck”
This procedure may be done as out-patient surgery, with the patient going home that day.
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A body lift improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin. Excess sagging fat and skin are removed to treat conditions caused in part by poor tissue elasticity.
Beauty for life: Enhancing your appearance with a body lift
A well-toned body with smooth contours often is a sign of fitness achieved by healthy diet and exercise.
But exercise cannot always achieve desired results for people who have loose, sagging skin and uneven contours. Aging, sun damage, pregnancy and significant fluctuations in weight as well as genetic factors may contribute to poor tissue elasticity and can result in sagging of the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and upper arms.
If you desire a firmer, more youthful-looking body contour, then a surgical body lift may help achieve your goals. It improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin.
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Also known as brachioplasty, an arm lift reshapes the under portion of the upper arm, from the underarm region to the elbow.
Beauty for life: Enhancing your appearance with a arm lift
Fluctuations in weight, growing older and even heredity can cause your upper arms to have a drooping, sagging appearance. Exercise may strengthen and improve the underlying muscle tone of the upper arm, but it cannot address excess skin that has lost elasticity or underlying weakened tissues and localized fat deposits.
If the underside of your upper arms are sagging or appear loose and full due to excess skin and fat, an arm lift may be right for you.
A special note: In order to achieve your improved image, there will be a scar on the inside of your upper arm.
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Breast lift cosmetic surgery (mastopexy) is a common, but complex breast enhancement procedure that raises and reshapes sagging breasts.
Breast lift can be performed with or without the insertion of breast implants, depending upon the anatomical factors and needs of the patient. About 93,000 breast lift procedures were performed in 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Initial Consultation
At the initial visit, you can expect the surgeon to take measurements of your breasts while you are upright (seated or standing). You'll talk about the desired size and shape of your breasts, and about the new position of the nipple after surgery. The surgeon should help you fully understand the extent of the changes to your body.
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Also known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck.
Beauty for life: Enhancing your appearance with a face lift
If you are bothered by the signs of aging in your face, a facelift may be right for you. Technically known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as:
* Sagging in the midface
* Deep creases below the lower eyelids
* Deep creases along the nose extending to the corner of the mouth
* Fat that has fallen or is displaced
* Loss of muscle tone in the lower face may create jowls
* Loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw can make even a person of normal weight appear to have a double chin...
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Maybe you have been unhappy with your nose for as long as you can remember, or perhaps you are having difficulty breathing; either way, a rhinoplasty or nose reshaping may be an option for you.
A rhinoplasty can change many things about your nose, including your nose size (in relation to your face), nose width at the bridge, the size and position of the nostrils, and nose profile (by downsizing visible humps, bumps or depressions on the bridge).
A rhinoplasty can also reshape the nasal tip, improve the appearance of large, wide or upturned nostrils and correct nasal asymmetry. From a functional standpoint, a rhinoplasty can correct certain breathing difficulties such as those due to a deviated septum. Rhinoplasty is also an option for certain birth defects or noses that have been injured in car or sports accidents.
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Also known as blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, and gives a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes, making you look more rested and alert.
Beauty for life: Enhancing your appearance with eyelid surgery
Cosmetic eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, and give a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes, making you look more rested and alert.
Specifically, eyelid surgery can treat:
* Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision.
* Excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids.
* Bags under the eyes...
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It also may be that the face needs Mandibular (jaw) augmentation (jaw) augmentation or Malar (cheek) augmentation to balance out the features either in addition to chin augmentation. It is very common to have chin augmentation in conjunction with rhinoplasty, as well.
A qualified plastic surgeon can help determine your needs by examining your facial structure and photographs. Some surgeons even draw a graph on a photo of your face to measure the distances from each facial feature or utilize computer imagery to help portray the possibilities.
However, you mustn't rely on the accuracy of the surgical outcome when computer imaging is utilized. The image is only an approximation although it can be used to help convey your desires to your surgeon.
Are You A Candidate For Chin Augmentation?
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Today’s plastic surgeons offer a wide array of methods and materials to restore a smooth and youthful appearance to aging skin. Injectable treatments are one of the most popular methods, and fat is one of the most widely used materials.
Like other injectables, fat helps reduce or eliminate wrinkles. Fat comes from the patient’s own body, so there’s no chance of an allergic reaction. And fat can be used in higher volumes than most other injectable materials.
This means that, instead of merely eliminating aging lines and crow’s feet, fat injections can provide a fuller, more youthful face with high contours and smooth skin. Injections of fat into the deep layers of facial tissue can virtually eliminate the angular, thin appearance that often accompanies age.
If you're considering having fat injections, the following information will provide you with a good introduction to the procedure. For more detailed information...
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Also known as augmentation mammaplasty, breast augmentation involves using implants to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy.
Beauty for life: Enhancing your appearance with breast augmentation
If you are dissatisfied with your breast size, augmentation surgery is a choice to consider. Breast augmentation can:
* Increase fullness and projection of your breasts.
* Improve the balance of your figure
* Enhance your self-image and self-confidence
Also known as augmentation mammaplasty, the procedure involves using implants to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy.
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Many women seek breast reduction surgery because of oversized breasts, a condition that is medically known as breast hypertrophy. Breast hypertrophy typically occurs in both breasts and happens at puberty or soon afterward.
Sometimes the over-enlargement of breasts occurs during pregnancy, and then the enlargement persists. Although rare, the sudden onset of breast enlargement does occur.
Plastic surgery can treat these conditions. The cause of over-enlarged breasts is unknown. These articles provide information about the procedure and what makes a good candidate for breast reduction surgery.
Breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty) is a common plastic surgery procedure that was performed about 115,000 times in 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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At this point a hair transplant can only be performed by harvesting DHT resistant hair from the back of your own scalp, and then transplanting it into the balding areas, or hair can be transplanted between identical twins with the same genetic makeup.
In general, it is believed that hair transplanted from one person to another will be rejected unless anti-rejection medications are taken for life. The risk of taking these medications far out weigh the benefits attained from the transplant, however, scientists are currently researching ways to transplant hairs from one person to another without rejection.
Typically, men experiencing male pattern baldness will remain with a permanent wreath of hair surrounding the sides and the back of their head, this is where hair is harvested from for transplantation.
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