Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Eyelid Surgery- Is it For You?

Your eyes can be the first place to show the signs of aging. This is because the skin in the eyelids is quite thin and subject to the stress and strain of the daily routine. For some, this results in always having a tired or unhappy look. Others will see fattiness or bags in the lower lids that are inherited and are visible at a young age.

With our advanced techniques, including eyelid lifts and eyelid rejuvenation or blepharoplasty, most people will not realize that you've had eyelid surgery. What people will notice is that you appear younger and more vibrant. No one procedure or technique can address all concerns. Depending on the nature of the problem, lower eyelid surgery can be done using a scarless approach, which addresses the excess fat or heaviness in the lower lid. It can also be tailored to improve eyelid support and reduce skin excess.

Remember, just as it it remains with all surgery procedures, it is important to learn all you can about your chosen procedure prior to having that surgery. Consulting with a skilled, qualified plastic surgeon and performing research are two very important steps to take when considering any plastic or cosmetic surgery procedure.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Cosmetic Dentistry Surrounds Us

Im missing a tooth - what can I do?
You can replace a missing tooth or missing teeth with a dental implant or implants or a dental bridge. Your smile can be fully restored to its original state. A bridge can be used while using the neighboring teeth as the support structure while a porcelain restoration will replace the vacant space. Dental implants are a viable option as well. Dental implants are posted directly into the jawbone. Once the post has bonded to the bone, it can act as a new, solid support for a natural looking, porcelain restoration. For more questions about dental implants or dental bridges contact Brevard County Dentist - Dr Glen LoSasso.




If you are in search for a dentist in Las Vegas - check out Dr Blasco. Dr Blasco, DMD is a dental expert and can help you acheive the look you have been waiting for. He is a cosmetic dentist as well as an implant dentist devoted to healthy smiles. He has been in the business for over 20 years. He offers all aspects of dentistry including dental implants, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening and more. He is located in Las Vegas, NV.




I don’t want to wear braces but I want my front teeth straighter - what are my options?
There are several options available to help your front teeth without the use of wired braces. Invisalign, Lumineers,porcelain veneers, dental bonding, dental crowns, dental bridges, or even a combination. You really need to schedule a consultation with a dentist in your area to determine if braces or any of these options work for you. Dr Bell can help . Hes a dentist in Texas that specializes in cosmetic dentistry.

Bigger, Easier, Better - LookingYourBest.com Reaches for the Next Level

LookingYourBest.com, the nationwide reference guide to a Who's Who of America's Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons, offers more than just a bold new look with its comprehensive re-tooling. It offers an enhanced experience.

A glimpse at the new look of LookingYourBestThe first aspect of the new LookingYourBest.com that will surely catch the eye is the new layout and color scheme. The old, sterile layout with its pastel colors blending out to the window's edge has been supplanted by a sharp, clean page set against a rich chocolate tone, with deep rose accents and a commanding presence. In all the site wears a more focused, sophisticated feel that visitors are sure to appreciate.

The visual changes, however, belie the underlying metamorphosis that now makes it even easier to seek out doctors and procedures by multiple criteria. A simplified menu and site structure are two of the keys to the improved ease of use, despite the addition of even more data than before. LookingYourBest has long been an excellent source for finding and comparing professionals in aesthetic medicine, both locally and nationally. Now, the search function in both the gallery and surgeon areas has been simplified and visitors are treated to informative videos and 3D procedure animations to further enhance their search.

There's an important difference in the underpinnings as well, though a casual visitor may not even notice. Nevertheless, by streamlining the site's code, the programmers at LookingYourBest have sought to improve what is often the most important aspect of a web site; browsing speed. The new LookingYourBest.com loads faster and is more intuitive than ever.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Your Skin and Vitamin C

Ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation is the major culprit in photoaging. UVA is present throughout the year. It can pass through the windows of your home, office and car, and it damages your skin by penetrating into its deeper layers. Unfortunately, UVA protection is not available in all sunscreens, and even those that contain screening agents for UVA do not offer total protection. Vitamin C to the rescue! According to an article published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, studies have suggested that vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant for UVA and ultraviolet B (UVB), making it a useful addition to your daily sunscreen.

Humans cannot synthesize vitamin C. They must ingest it, and body mechanisms limit the amount that can be absorbed and delivered to the tissues. The skin only receives about 8 percent of any vitamin C that is taken orally.

Current topical products for the skin containing specially formulated vitamin C now can provide additional protection for your skin. And, unlike most sunscreens, once vitamin C gets into the skin, it cannot be rubbed or washed away. Topical vitamin C can even be used to treat sunburn. Researchers have suggested that vitamin C can increase collagen synthesis, a reaction that is important in wound healing. It also appears to be useful in reducing fine wrinkling. It is recommended that you consult with a skin care specialist prior to starting a skin care regimen.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Eyelid Lift Surgery - Atlanta, GA

Does the person staring back at you from the mirror look old and tired? It can be enough to drive a soul to research ways to turn back the clock. Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid lift surgery, removes extra skin that droops over the eyes and makes us look tired and aged. It doesn't stop the aging process, but can turn the clock back rather nicely. Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi, a board certified plastic surgeon, performs eyelid lift procedures in Atlanta, GA.

As we age, our skin loses its elasticity and starts to wrinkle, puff, and droop. If the skin around the eyes puffs and sags far enough it can impair your vision. As such, removing some of the skin from around the eyes can improve your vision in addition to giving you a more youthful and alert appearance. Discuss your goals with Dr. Davoudi. Dr. Davoudi most often performs blepharoplasty in Atlanta as an outpatient procedure.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Breast Feeding And Elongated Nipples

Elongated nipples are usually the result of prolonged breast-feeding, but may be an anatomical variant in some women. The elongated nipple (or papule, in medical terms) can be a source of embarrassment to some women. The nipples show through bras, even with padding. A simple procedure to reduce the length or projection of the nipple is available. This procedure involves removing a strip of outer nipple skin. The inner breast ducts are allowed to telescope in, and when the skin edges are then sewn together, the nipple protrudes far less.

The procedure can be done under a local anesthetic with or without intravenous sedation, and is often done at the same time as a breast augmentation. The scar that results is located at the base of the nipple and is hardly noticeable. Sutures are self-absorbing, making post-operative care simple and relatively painless. Incisions heal in a week or so, but the nipples may be a bit sensitive for several weeks. Long term sensation of the nipple is rarely affected. Patients are usually very satisfied with the results of this simple procedure.

It is recommended that anyone considering a plastic surgery procedure so their research prior to having the chosen procedure. Plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures, carry with them some level of risk, the same as any surgery. Consult with a skilled, experienced and qualified plastic surgeon and learn about your chosen procedure through research. There are many great website on the internet, my personal favorite is Lookingyourbest.com -a free site that offers up an in depth and accurate library of plastic surgery information, and the website even as a free service to help you locate the right surgeon in your area.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Breast Reconstruction Options

The circumstances of individual patient can help to decide what is the best method of breast reconstruction that can be used. The goals of breast reconstruction surgery are to re-create a breast which matches the opposite breast, or in bilateral cases, to reconstruct two breasts to the patients’s desired size. During Breast reconstruction surgery. the nipple and areola are also reconstructed. It is recommended that one consult with a plastic surgeon prior to a mastectomy procedure. This allows the Surgeon and his team to plan a treatment that is best suited for each patient, even if the patient decides to wait to have reconstructive surgery at a later time.

Immediate breast reconstruction occurs when reconstruction of the beast is done at the same time as a mastectomy. The immediate reconstruction method has the advantage of usually saving the patient from undergoing at least one subsequent operation, and this has been proven to provide significant psychological benefit, as the patient never has to experience the total loss of a breast.

Delayed breast reconstruction is a beast reconstruction surgery performed at a later date. The Surgeon may recommend this method for some women, especially if radiation to the chest area is required after the mastectomy. Delayed reconstruction is appropriate for some because radiation therapy following breast reconstruction can increase complications after reconstructive surgery.