By Roger Ancog

Liposuction surgery, which is also known as liposculpture suction lipectomy, is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure that removes fat from different parts of the human body. These excess fat deposits are normally those that could no longer be removed by diet or exercise.

Before you should consider liposuction surgery, it is important that you understand all the necessary information about liposuction before and after it is conducted. We all know that liposuction is one of the most popular methods in body reshaping. But not all of us know what methods are involved in liposuction surgery. It is critical for you to know what these methods are and to learn about their corresponding risks. Of course, it is equally important that you know the preventive measures that you can do to avoid these risks.

What actually happens during the liposuction surgery? Depending on the type of surgery that will be performed, local or general anesthesia will be administered. Then, a small skin incision is made on the body part where excess fats are to be removed. Afterward, through this incision, a hollow tube (suction tube) is then inserted, which, by its pushing and pulling action, assists in the breakdown of fats in the area, making these fats easier to remove. The fats that are broken down are removed by the use of a powerful vacuum pump or a large syringe.

As with any other type of surgery, aside from its natural side effects, there are also risks that are involved in liposuction. Some of these risks include allergic reaction to the medications or the materials that will be used, infection, damage to the skin, bleeding or blood clot, and uneven fat removal. Also, there is the risk of damaging the internal organs and tissues that are close to the area where the surgery will be performed. This usually depends on the volume of fat that will be removed from the area. One should be careful and vigilant in knowing these risks. Even those well-known forms of liposuction surgery are not without their corresponding possible complications. In the case of the tumescent liposuction (which is popular because it provides the lowest risks), when too much anesthetic fluid has been injected, patients suffer from pulmonary edema, wherein the excess fluids gather in the lungs, which, in turn, causes heavy breathing complications. Another form of the surgery, which is considered a revolutionary method in liposuction technology, is the laser liposuction. Here, when laser is being used too aggressively and very near the skin, it causes burns and the overlying skin can be damaged. These are some examples why it is important for you to employ a surgeon who has done these procedures a number of times already.

However, despite the risks, thousands of people still would like to undergo liposuction surgery. But who can blame them? There are a lot of people who are satisfied with the results after the liposuction. Usually, these are informed people who are aware of the limitations of what the surgery can do. One should know that it does not matter how much the liposuction cost is. What matters is that you are aware of what to expect and of the procedures and risks involved before, during, and after the surgery.

Have you ever known someone who has had repeated breast augmentations just to change her breast implant size? You probably do. It is the leading cause of patient dissatisfaction and the primary reason women go back for a subsequent surgery. So how can you make sure you get it done right the first time? How can you avoid the expenses and risks of changing your breast implant size? The first step is to take the decision seriously and to go beyond stuffing your bra with a rice bag while struggling with the decision.

It is surprising how patients have made this critical judgment in the past. One woman I know said she made the decision as she was going under anesthetic– “Just make them a C cup”, she told the doctor. With a decision this important, do you really want to make the decision anything less than completely sober? After all, you are going to be living with your breast size for a long time to come!

Unless, of course, you go back for another operation.

Consider the importance of the breast implant size decision–you are changing the shape of your body through surgery. If you were buying a new car, you would certainly take it serious enough to at least take a test drive, wouldn’t you? My guess is you would not even buy a new pair of shoes without trying them out first.

In recent months the industry has given rise to breast implant sizing systems. Getting it right means investing a breast implant sizers and wearing it for a few days or even weeks in your normal daily activities. The best way to choose your breast implant size is to experience what it is like to have larger breasts before you make the decision.

Like a larger, padded bra, a breast implant sizing system allows you to develop a real sense of how you will feel about your body after receiving breast implants. Some of the sizers are designed just for standing in front of a mirror, while others are designed to live with and wear for a while. By spending a few days out wearing various breast sizes, you will begin to know what breast implant size is right for you.

How can you avoid the biggest mistake in breast augmentation? Take the decision seriously, but have fun with it at the same time. Wear a breast implant sizing system to get results with which you will be satisfied.
By: Ned T James

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The most recent innovation in breast implant sizer technology is the Purlz Breast Sizing System. For women considering breast augmentation, Purlz are a welcome aide in choosing their breast implant sizes. Unlike other systems, Purlz look natural when worn within a bra. You can wear virtually any type of clothing when using Purlz and no one will know the difference except for your great new look!

What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is one of the most well known plastic surgery procedures. It is a fat removal cosmetic surgery operation which can be performed to remove fat from many different sites of the body including the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttock, arms and neck. Most often liposuction surgery is performed to remove excess fat from the abdomen and flanks in men and from the abdomen and thighs in women.

There are a number of different techniques for performing liposuction which include ultrasound assisted liposuction and tumescent liposuction. Your cosmetic surgeon should advise you on the various types of techniques available and recommend the most suitable one for you depending on your specific case. In general however liposuction surgery consists of making a small incision near the target area through which a narrow tube (cannula) is then inserted. Suction is then applied through the cannula to aspirate excess fat beneath the skin. The incision sites are carefully chosen to ensure that scarring is as inconspicuous as possible.

Liposuction can be performed under both local anesthesia and general anesthesia. In general the type of anesthetic chosen will depend on the extent of the liposuction surgery and the regions targeted. Smaller liposuction procedures can often be performed under local anesthetic but you should discuss the various anesthetic options which are suitable for you in depth with your cosmetic surgeon.

What is Smart lipo?
Smartlipo is a more recent and less invasive fat removal procedure than liposuction. The smart lipo procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and involves inserting a small cannula near the target body region through which a laser is then applied to break down excessive adipose tissue (fat cells) which are then naturally removed by the body’s natural waste removal system. Due to the usage of a refined laser the smart lipo procedure is also sometimes known as smartlipo laserlipolysis. Smartlipo can be performed on a variety of different body areas including the abdomen, thighs, hips, flanks, behind the knees, arms, neck, chin and face.

The Hurlingham Clinic situated in London is one of UK’s leading cosmetic surgery providers and specializes in both SmartLipo and liposuction. For more information on liposuction or smart lipo treatment The Hurlingham Clinic can be contacted on 020 7348 6380.
By Mike Piterson

Many people who are interested in cosmetic eyelid surgery tell their Doctor that they are interested in blepharoplasty but that they truly are not “vain.” They’re right! Most people are not looking at cosmetic eyelid surgery as a way to just look better. They realize that although cosmetic eyelid surgery does make the eyes look more beautiful, the appearance of the eyes conveys a deeper quality. The eyes express to those we know and meet something deeper about ourselves before we have a chance to communicate in other ways.

Once it is understood what makes a good candidate for cosmetic eyelid surgery, then it is easy to see who is not a good candidate. A poor candidate for cosmetic eyelid surgery is one who doesn’t truly feel energetic, vital, or interested and is hoping that the surgery will make them so. In other words, those who are hoping the eyelids can be brought into better harmony with who they are on the inside do very well with cosmetic eyelid surgery. However, those who hope the surgery will change who they are on the inside are not as good candidates.

Although cosmetic eyelid surgery is a relatively safe procedure, it is important to review the potential risks. The most dangerous complication from surgery is excessive bleeding after the surgery. The nerve that is responsible for eyesight could be potentially squeezed by excess blood and cause permanent loss of vision. By stopping any blood thinning medications two weeks prior to surgery the chances of such a problem are greatly diminished. Other potential risks of surgery include double vision, dry eyes, infection, a retracted or pulled down eyelid, asymmetry, undercorrection, overcorrection, and the need for more surgery. A brow lift has its own unique set of complications. These include tenderness along the hairline and weakness of the facial nerve. Fortunately, with good surgical technique such problems are rare.

One effect of surgery that is quite common is the formation of milia during the healing process. These are small cysts that can form along the incision line in the weeks after surgery. These cysts are hard to see with the naked eye but can be seen with a magnifying mirror. They are treated at first with simple observation since they usually resolve on there own and they are so difficult for anyone to see. If they don’t go away spontaneously after a few months, a Doctor can remove them in the office very easily.

For cosmetic eyelid surgery the simple answer is about two weeks healing time. The reality is there are so many factors that go into the healing process that in an individual’s case the healing time can vary. Some factors that affect healing are which procedures are performed, how easily the patient bruises, how well the eyelids are taken care of during the postoperative period, and how good of a healer the patient is.

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty causes bruising and swelling that starts soon after the surgery. The bruising and swelling will worsen the day after the surgery. Most patients will start improving on the third day after surgery and many patients feel comfortable driving on this day. Simple tasks around the house can be done as long as there is no heavy lifting.

Stitches will be removed by a Doctor between the fifth and seventh day after surgery. Patients who can work while still being bruised and swollen often choose to work after their stitches come out. There is no exact time when the healing stops. Rather it is a process that involves many stages. Most patients look very good after two weeks. Nevertheless, there is often a slight amount of swelling that can slowly resolve for even twelve months after surgery. Also, the hidden incision in the eyelid slowly loses its red color and becomes thinner. This process can take months to heal as well, but since the incision is hidden it is not an issue. Of course, if more surgery is performed then the healing process takes longer. A brow lift or surgery to remove the under eye bags will increase the healing time somewhat.

Dr. Daniel Ebroon is a board certified Oculoplastic Surgeon whom frequently lectures on the Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) procedure.

By Daniel Ebroon, M.D.

Surgically, plumping lips is not very complicated. One can either receive lip impants, inject collagen, or literally use a pump! However, lots of women want to avoid plastic surgery due to the costs, probability of malfunctions, and the permanent effects. Lip implants can look very unnatural. If you’ve every watched an entertainment news show, you’ve heard hosts tease celebrity with “fish lips!” Collagen is so risky because if you don’t like to results, it’s hard to undo. Swelling is also unattractive. Pumps can be very dangerous because they can cause bruises and blood boils! I myself, do not recommend surgical methods of lip plumping because there are so many better alternatives.

Lip plumping lip gloss and lipsticks are an economically, inexpensive, and temporary solution to fuller lips. Scientifically, they are also not very complicated. Lip plumpers work by hydrating lips in gaps that cause thinness and dryness. Cosmeceuticals, which is the name for the category in which lip plumping products, cellulite removers, and anti-aging products belong, are designed to fill in gaps. They all work by moisturizing with chemicals that work more effectively than water and regular lotions. They are safe alternatives to surgery.

So if you are thinking about getting surgery for thicker lips, think again! Lip plumping glosses and lip stick can give you similar results without harsh chemicals or expensive bills.

By: Andrea Brown

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If you have any of the following conditions you should research this surgery further as you could be a good candidate.

1.Excess or loose skin either hanging down from or obscuring the fold of the upper eyelids.

2.The upper eyelids appear puffy and the eyes look tired.

3.The lower eyelids are “droopy” and/or there is excess skin and wrinkles on them.

4.The eyes have extremely dark circles and “bags” under them.

Eyelid Lift Surgery in most cases can correct these issues provided that there are not other issues as well that need to be addressed. Your plastic surgeon would be able to tell you if you would need any other treatments as well such as Botox, fillers or chemical peels. This would depend on if for example you also had sagging of the eyebrows or something of that nature.

What Can I Expect?

You may be wondering what results you can expect from this type of procedure. Well, the main benefit is that after you are done healing which usually takes several weeks, you will appear more rested and refreshed. In time, the incisions will fade and be hardly noticeable at all. These results typically will last for a very long time but this will vary from person to person based on your lifestyle and hereditary factors. Also, the skin will still continue to age so eventually these conditions may start to appear at some point in the future. Most patients are happy with the results and their appearance but some do opt to have more improvements done as they age.

What Are The Risks?

There are thousands of people a year who have eyelid lift surgery and the vast majority never have any major complications. But as with any surgery there can be some risks involved including hematoma which is blood accumulating under the skin, infection, scarring, allergies, and damage to underlying foundations. Thankfully, these complications are very rare but you should still discuss all of these things with your surgeon or his staff.

If you feel that eyelid surgery would be a good option for you, find a qualified plastic surgeon and discuss your options. Also, make sure you follow your surgeon’s instructions and advice both before and after the surgery.

By: Sarah McCurdy

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