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Archive for September, 2009

You May Have Laser Hair Removal Performed On Any Area Except For Around The Eyes

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Everyone interested in laser hair removal always wonders where all they can have the procedure performed. I found an answer on the website of a Miami plastic surgeon. He says, “Any area, except around the eyes.”

You Cannot Tan Two Weeks Prior To Laser Hair Removal

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

I was searching for things to avoid before receiving laser hair removal and ended up finding the website of a Miami plastic surgeon. His website says, “Do not tan areas for two weeks prior to treatment.”

Most Patients Who Have Ruptured Achillies Tendons Describe It As If Someone Has Hit The Back Of Their Calf Muscle

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

The patient will often describe the sensation that someone or something has hit the back of the calf muscle. Pain is suddenly present, and although it is possible to walk, it is usually painful. After reading this on the website of a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, I realized that I most likely have a ruptured achillies tendon.

By Viewing A Plastic Surgeons Before And After Photos You Can See How Well They Perform A Face Lift

Friday, September 25th, 2009

I went online searching for information on facelift surgery. I ended up on the website of a San Diego plastic surgeon “The best way to assess whether a particular surgeon’s facelift approach is consistent with your personal goals and taste, is to exam the surgeons before and after photographs, visit or talk with past patients, compare incisions styles, and recovery rates.”

A Plastic Surgeon Can Move A Portion Of Your Chin Bone Permanently Forward

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

I found my answer on a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon’s website. It says, “In an alternative method called sliding osteotomy, a portion of the chin bone is permanently moved forward.”

Most Breast Lift Patients Are Happy To Have Restored Breasts And The Realize The Scars Are Not As Big Of A Concern As They Had Thought

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

One of the things about a breast lift that scares me the most is the potential scarring. I wanted to know as much about scarring from the procedure as I could. I looked into it and ended up on the website of a Utah plastic surgeon. It says, “This is not to minimize the reality of a scar, but rather to suggest that most patients are very happy to have a nice, perky breast, and that in the end the scars are not as big a concern as they seem to be in the beginning.”

There Is No Implant Type The Is Best For Everyone

Friday, September 18th, 2009

I found this on a Dallas plastic surgeon’s website while looking around for information on breast augmentation surgery. “There is no one implant-type or type of augmentation that is best for all patients, just like there is not one type of house or car that best suit everyone.” It’s reassuring to know that even if my body may not be the body of a typical patient receiving a breast augmentation that my results will be the same.

Smart Lipo Uses A Laser To Disolve Fatty Tissue

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Many people have heard of the medical procedure known as liposuction, but rarely do they realize how the procedure is performed. I was once uninformed as well until I found the website of a Lansing plastic surgeon. It says, “A very new technique has been recently developed called “The Smart-Lipo” technique, which uses a laser to dissolve fatty tissue before the suction is done.”

When Receiving Laser Hair Removal, More Sensitive Areas Can Be Treated With Anesthesia

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Many people think that laser hair removal is a very painful procedure. This is more than likely because of the media. A Miami plastic surgeon’s website says, “Topical Anesthesia can be used for areas that are more sensitive.” Typically laser hair removal is not a painful procedure and that is not only with Miami laser hair removal, but with all laser hair removal.

With A Fat Transfer Overfilling Is Necessary

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

“As with collagen, “overfilling” is necessary to allow for fat absorption in the weeks following treatment.” I read this on the website of a College Station plastic surgeon. After finding this out about the fat transfer procedure I decided that it wasn’t as scary as I had previously thought.

Swelling And Discoloration After A Breast Lift Will Subside Over A Few Weeks

Friday, September 4th, 2009

I recently decided that I wanted to have a breast lift performed on me so I went online to find out what I can expect for side effects. In my search I found a Chicago plastic surgeon’s website. It had my answer and says, “Most swelling and discoloration will subside after a few weeks. There may be a temporary loss of sensation in the breast skin but this improves with time.”

With A Neck Lift, Both Sides Of The Face Are Treated To Keep A Symmetrical Appearance

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

I was looking for general information on neck lift surgery when I stumbled upon some information that caught my eye on an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon’s website. It says, “To hold the skin in its new position, strips of skin are cut away and the resultant opening is closed by drawing the edges together. The strips are removed in locations that will not be apparent after healing. Both sides of the face are treated to keep a symmetrical appearance.”

Side Effects From Laser Hair Removal Are Typically Not Severe

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

The one thing that was leaning me away from laser hair removal was the side effects. I was very worried that they would be severe and painful, but after finding a Laguna Beach plastic surgeon’s website I knew otherwise. It says, “Possible side effects of treatment include mild redness, local swelling, dry skin, mild tenderness, blistering, whitehead-like bumps and lightening or darkening of the skin. Symptoms may be present for a couple of hours to days after treatment.”