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Does Cosmetic Surgery (including tummy tuck) Affect Future Pregnancies?

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 by GDSEO

Are you interested in cosmetic surgery on your body, but are unsure what the future holds for you?  No matter what your age, women looking to have cosmetic surgery on their body always want to know how their bodies will be affected in the event that they get pregnant.  Here are some of the main body cosmetic surgeries and how they affect future pregnancies.

A breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures.  Women who have previously breast fed, those whose breasts have changed due to gravity, and those whose breasts have changed due to aging might be looking to enhance the size and shape of their breasts.  But if there is any possibility of a future pregnancy, you should know how it will affect you.  Breast implants should not affect future pregnancies when placed under the muscle.  If implants are placed under the breasts, breast feeding should not be affected, either.  However, the enlarging on your natural breast tissue due to pregnancy may change the look of your breasts.

A pregnancy will affect your body.  With each pregnancy you endure, you will gain weight as the baby grows.  Because of this, your body will change.  Your pelvic bones will rotate, your muscles will stretch, and you will gain new pockets of fat.  If you are considering getting liposuction before pregnancy, you need to weigh its worth.  Liposuction can give you confidence to proceed in life.  However, it might be a temporary fix.  After you have children, you might need to have a liposuction procedure done again.  With this said, liposuction will not affect future pregnancies.  It is not bad or harmful to you or your child.

A tummy tuck, like other cosmetic surgeries, should be carefully considered, when thinking about a future pregnancy.  A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, giving you a smoother, firmer stomach.  Because a tummy tuck creates a firm stomach, you will see a reversal of the procedure during a post-surgery pregnancy.  If you do proceed with a tummy tuck then get pregnant, you and your child will still be safe.  It does not negatively affect you or the baby.  However, the tissue in your stomach will stretch out again, recreating the stomach you had before the tummy tuck.  Again, it is important to note that a tummy tuck does not affect your ability to have a child.  After your pregnancy, however, you might need a second tummy tuck.

All of the available body cosmetic surgeries change the look of your body.  Likewise, a pregnancy will alter the way your body looks.  A pregnancy changes your breasts, your stomach, and your hips.  If you want a cosmetic procedure on your body, but are not close to the stage of child bearing, you should go through with the procedure.  Gain the self-image you want and gain confidence.  Body cosmetic surgeries will not affect your pregnancy in a negative way.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Botox

Friday, August 17th, 2012 by GDSEO

Having a well-developed understanding of a procedure before it is performed is an essential aspect of surgery.  To help you reach an educated decision about Botox, there are some frequently asked questions available.

Because of the constant use of facial muscles to smile, shout, and for other expressions, the next frequently asked question pertains to the effects of such expressions.  What can be done for crow’s feet and other lines?  Well, of course, Botox is the appropriate answer.  To smooth out any problem areas on the face, Botox can be injected, taking away frown lines and crow’s feet.

How long does Botox take to become effective?  Botox starts working about five days after the treatment.  Botox is a medicine that needs time become effective.  When it works, the muscles are relaxed, giving your creases the chance to smooth out.  After about one to two weeks, the creases should be smooth.

A concern of a lot of patients is pain level.  Botox can cause minimal discomfort.  However, your physician may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream.

Botox is a brief procedure.  There is no need to block off days on your schedule.  The entire process takes only ten minutes.  And, no downtime is required.

Another frequently asked question about Botox is the side effects.  Though no downtime is required, common side effects are temporary eyelid droop and nausea.  A thorough list of side effects will be discussed with the physician, but some of the less common side effects include infection, localized pain, swelling, inflammation, redness, tenderness, bruising, and bleeding.

The goal of Botox is to reduce or remove the lines in the face, while keeping a young and fresh look—a natural look.  The great thing about Botox is that your facial appearance will not drastically change.  The effects of Botox are noticeable, but you will not look like you have gone through an appearance altering surgery.  The effect of Botox is to reduce the frown lines between the brows, allowing you to express emotion without creases.

The best frequently asked question is saved for last  Is Botox affordable?  You should be able to keep smooth looking skin, crease free, for an affordable price.  And with Botox, you can do just that.  In fact, Botox is one of the low-entry-cost facial aesthetic procedures in America, according to an American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery survey.  It is compared to teeth whitening, hair coloring, and chemical peels.

If you are looking for a quick fix to facial creases at an affordable cost, Botox is the right choice for you.

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Why Should I Use Botox?

Friday, June 22nd, 2012 by GDSEO

Are you tired of lines appearing when you raise an eyebrow?  Do you want smoother looking skin?  If you are not please with your facial appearance, Botox can remedy your insecurities.  A non-surgical procedure, going through a Botox Cosmetic treatment is a simple way to smooth out those deep lines between your brows that inevitably develop over time.

You don’t have to feel bad every time you look in the mirror.  If you feel as though your appearance needs a little boost, look to Botox to give you a quick and easy assist.  Botox relaxes the facial muscles that promote facial lines.

You don't have to feel bad every time you look in the mirror.

Botox is a purified protein that relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles.  The effect is a rejuvenated appearance.  Botox has an active ingredient derived from bacteria, much like penicillin is derived from mould.  Botox is a prescription-only medicine, making the only method of injection from a qualified medical professional.  But don’t worry, Botox is fast, simple, and minimally invasive.  There is no recover time.  And, within days, the results take effect, giving your face and relaxed and flattened effect.  Once the injection is complete there is no discomfort, however local anesthetic cream or ice is available.  You should use Botox if you want to rid your face of lines.  It is used in a wide variety of treatment application.  Treating facial imperfections gives you the confidence to go about your day, smiling, laughing, and squinting, without fear of unwanted facial lines.  Get smooth skin in the matter of minutes.

Botox can treat a variety of facial lines.  Crow’s feet are the lines and wrinkles around the eyes.  If making facial expressions is embarrassing to you, Botox can give you the confidence you need.  Glabellar lines are frown lines and furrows between the eyebrows.  You shouldn’t be timid in expressing your emotions.  If you frown and notice unwanted lines, a Botox Cosmetic treatment can quickly smooth out those unwanted lines.  Botox can also treat forehead furrows, lines, and wrinkles.  If your forehead is full of what feels like crevices, a Botox treatment is a quick cure.

Don’t let your facial expressions depend upon the lines on your face.  Be confident in your ability to express yourself.  Be the life of the party, entertain your guests, and have a good laugh.  Allow Botox to give you the proper boost of confidence you need to feel at ease.

Botox is a great way to boost your confidence, without the recovery time of other cosmetic procedures.  In fact, there is no downtime needed.  Return directly to work following your treatment.  Carry on with your life, knowing that within days, the results will take effect.  Say goodbye to your facial wrinkles.  Botox will relax and flatten out those unwanted lines.  And all of the confidence in the world is yours, with minimal discomfort. Botox is available to you, so take advantage.  Allow this cosmetic treatment to support your desire for smoother looking skin.  Get a Botox Cosmetic treatment and say hello to your new shining, confident personality.

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Liposuction & Botox Just Some of the Cosmetic Options for the Neck

Friday, December 31st, 2010 by editor2

neck liftsWhile there are a wide variety of cosmetic treatments for the face — from face lifts to Botox — there have been less options for the neck in the past. But that’s changing, according to a recent article in the New York Times, that finds these days more options do exist to improve the appearance of the neck area.

While traditionally used on the body, liposuction may be an option for necks with too much fat, especially if the person has elastic skin that can bounce back afterward.

For those with neck “bands”, injecting Botox in the neck muscle can make them less conspicuous in a patient with great skin tone, according to Dr. Rod Rohrich, chairman of the plastic surgery department at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. However, like for wrinkles on the face, Botox results last about three to four months and will require upkeep.

For others, a neck lift remains the best and long-lasting option. It may involve one or both of the following procedures:

  • Cervicoplasty to remove excess skin
  • Platysmaplasty to remove or alter neck muscles

According to the Times, surgeons report that men seem to get more isolated neck lifts than women. “Usually with women, they are getting a face- and neck lift,” said Dr. Felmont Eaves, the president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. “In men, we don’t have exact statistics, but it’s pretty common to see them come in just for the neck.”

“There’s no way a man’s neck, with all that tissue hanging down, can be graceful,” said Dr. Phil Haeck, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, who has done two neck-only lifts for every three face lifts in his practice this year.

Learn more about neck lifts at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery in Arlington, Texas.

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Predicted Cosmetic Surgery Trends for 2011

Friday, December 24th, 2010 by editor2

2011 cosmetic surgery predictionsCosmetic plastic surgeons from around the country weighed in on upcoming trends in cosmetic surgery, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) put together a list of  2011 cosmetic surgery predictions based on the surgeons’ feedback.

Facelifts, injectables, and body contouring are three of the procedures where they are predicting growth.

As the economy improves, the demand for facelift surgery will increase, as those who have been putting off the surgery may be more likely to get it in 2011, according to the society.

Already the most popular non-surgical procedure according to ASAPS’s 2009 statistics, injectables (such as Botox, Juvederm and Restylane) will continue to grow in popularity as they evolve and new products become available on the market.

Body contouring procedures will also be on the rise as more obese people may turn to weight loss surgery given the health dangers of obesity. That will lead to an increase in body contouring cosmetic procedures to tighten and remove excess skin after dramatic weight loss.

The society also predicts that more patients will be seeking “posterior body lifts, buttock lifts and surgical and nonsurgical buttock augmentations to shape and augment their buttocks” thanks in part to celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Beyonce who have made it a “must-have accessory.”

The society sees change ahead in fat reduction techniques. While liposuction will remain the standard in surgical fat reduction, new non-surgical techniques will continue to be developed, including freezing, zapping and lasering fat, as possible alternatives to surgery.

Unfortunately, the society also sees consumers looking for bargains on cosmetic procedures. Procedures, such as “discount injectables” bought overseas and cosmetic procedures performed by untrained practitioners will lead to an increase in cosmetic surgery “horror” stories. Always research your cosmetic surgeon to ensure he or she is well-trained in cosmetic surgery.

Read the full list of predictions at surgery.org.

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Study Finds Botox Improves Patient’s Quality of Life

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 by editor2

In addition to smoothing wrinkles, Botox may also improve your quality of life and your self-esteem, according to a new of the  study published in the journal Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Steven H. Dayan, of the Chicago Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, conducted the study on 100 participants who received either Botox injections or a saline placebo for facial wrinkles between the eyebrows, on the forehead and around the eyes.

Participants took a quality of life enjoyment and satisfaction questionnaire before the injections and two weeks and three months after the injections.

The researcher found that Botox injections result in improvements in quality of life and self-esteem. Those who were treated with Botox showed statistically significant improvements in answers to many quality of life questions, including those pertaining to physical health, mood, overall life satisfaction, body satisfaction, self-consciousness, self-worth, appearance, weight satisfaction, attractiveness and sense of well-being. Additionally, increases in overall self-esteem and appearance-, social- and performance-related self-esteem were observed in those who received Botox.

The study also revealed that patients who received Botox for the first time demonstrated a greater improvement in quality of life and self-esteem when compared to participants who had previously received Botox.

“The findings in this study ask us to think much differently about Botox treatments,” says Dr. Dayan. “We have long known the physically enhancing benefits of Botox treatments, but to now have data that indicates Botox also improves one psyche, self-esteem and quality of life is very significant. The question now has to be asked is if getting Botox makes people feel better about themselves, could this translate into them being more productive in their professional lives and happier in their personal lives?”

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Mature Faces Turn to Less Invasive Procedures, Reports WSJ

Thursday, October 14th, 2010 by editor2

Mature womand and man smilingThe Wall Street Journal online reports that older workers are increasingly considering minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures to help them look younger and stay competitive in the current economy.

Statistics compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) show that for those in the 51-64 age range, the number of facelifts dropped from over 75,000 in 2008 to just under 55,000 in 2009. On the other hand, for this same age group, the number of Botox procedures jumped from 672,840 in 2008 to 734,751 in 2009.

“If you are a woman who has to come back to work full-time or a man who isn’t going to be able to retire any time soon, you’ve got to look like you can compete,” says Wendy Lewis, a New York–based plastic surgery and skin care consultant. “And if you are working in a field like media where everyone is really young, you don’t just want to look good for your age, you want to look good, period.”

Overall stats from ASAPS showed that the number of facelifts in the U.S. dropped 29 percent from 2008 and eyelid surgeries declined 23 percent during the same time frame. On the other hand, Botox and Dysport injections rose 3.8 percent from 2008 to 2009, with 2.6 million injections performed last year.

Less invasive procedures not only have less recovery time compared to surgery, but they also generally cost less than cosmetic surgical procedures. However, Lewis does point out that minimally-invasive treatments can be overdone. “There is a point at which you are going to have a better result and spend less money if you just have a facelift,” she says. In addition, there are some problems that can only be fixed by surgery, such as sagging jowls. A cosmetic surgeon can help select the best procedures to address a patient’s concerns.

Advanced Cosmetic Surgery offers a number of non-surgical procedures, including Juvederm, Radiesse, and CO2 Laser Resurfacing.

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Cosmetic Surgery Market to Double in Size by 2017, According to Report

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 by editor2

Woman receiving a facial injectionThe cosmetic surgery, facial aesthetics and medical lasers market is expected to double in size by 2017, exceeding $3 billion, according to a new reoprt from medical device and pharmaceutical market research company iData Research.

The aesthetic laser and light therapy markets for skin resurfacing, hair removal and laser lipolysis will be the fastest growing segments, according to the report, and the market for botulinum toxin-A drugs, such as Botox, is estimated to grow to $543 million by 2017.

“Allergan has had a monopoly on botulinum toxin A drugs since 2002, but now faces competition from Dysport by Medicis as well as other new competitors expected to enter the market,” said Dr. Kamran Zamanian, CEO of iData. One of those future competitors may be a botulinum toxin called PurTox by Mentor. PurTox is now in Phase III clinical trials in the U.S., according to Mentor’s website.

The use of botulinum toxins is also expected to increase due to an increasing number of therapeutic treatments, such as upper limb spasms, neck malpositioning and certain types of eye muscle disorders. The FDA is also currently evaluating Botox as a treatment for severe migraines.

“A growing number of doctors are looking at the therapeutic potential of Botulinum-A. There are more cosmetic procedures performed using Botulinum-A than therapeutic, however therapeutic procedures use higher doses of the drug, therefore these two markets are similar in value,” said Dr. Zamanian.

The report, titled “Markets for Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Aesthetics and Medical Laser Devices 2011,” states that the U.S. market for injectables is valued at almost $860 million. The three-report series includes data, analyses, and competitor profiles for botulinum toxins, dermal fillers, breast augmentation implants, liposuction aspirators, laser/light devices, and microdermabrasion.

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MSNBC Reports on Rise in “Beauty Bandits”

Sunday, August 8th, 2010 by editor2

A strange cosmetic procedure trend has been reported at msnbc.com: one in which the patient gets cosmetic procedures and never pays.

One case recently in the news was a woman, nicknamed the “Beauty Bandit”, who received over $3,000 worth of Botox and dermal fillers in a Fort Lauderdale cosmetic dermatology center and then disappeared after saying she had to get cash at an ATM.

The suspect was arrested recently and is just one in a line of “cosmetic criminals” who undergo beauty treatments and then leave without paying, according to msnbc.com. Others such crimes have been reported in Newport Beach, Calif.; Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; Brisbane, Australia and Kenton, England.

A spokesman for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Jeff Karzen, says that from talking with their doctors, it’s a problem that’s occurring from coast to coast.

Some surgeons speculate it’s the bad economy and the perceived “necessity” of procedures like Botox that are the motivating factors behind these crimes.

“Botox is no longer a luxury,” says Dr. Jon Grazer, a Newport Beach plastic surgeon who was hit by a beauty bandit last year. “It’s something people have to have, and if they can’t afford it because of the economy, I think it’s going to push them to get it by whatever means they can.”

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Samir Pancholi says that  it’s happened three times at his cosmetic surgery practice in Las Vegas. He recounts: “The first time, it was a woman in her 50s who came in and got treatment, then said, ‘My purse is in the car, I’ll go grab it and be right back.’ Then she was gone.”

These “beauty bandits” have forced some cosmetic centers to change payment rules—one now requires all new patients pre-pay.

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U.K. Now Treats Chronic Migraines with Botox

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 by editor2

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A few months ago a blog post explained Botox’s potential to work as a migraine treatment, and now the U.K.’s drug regulator has become the first in the world to approve Botox for the use of preventing chronic migraine headaches, Allergan announced last week. While best known as a cosmetic wrinkle treatment, Botox can now be used on migraine patients in the U.K. who have headaches at least 15 days a month, including migraines on 8 days.

Allergan’s clinical trial PREEMPT (Phase III REsearch Evaluating Migraine Prophylaxis Therapy) involved almost 1,400 adults with a history of migraines and who experienced 15 or more headache days of which at least 50 percent were migraine or probable migraine during a baseline 28-day period. At the end of the period, patients were randomized to receive either Botox injections or placebo.

Patients in the Botox group averaged 8.2 fewer migraine days by week 24 following treatment, which was significantly greater than the change from baseline observed in placebo treated patients of 6.2 days.

Lee Tomkins, director of Migraine Action, said, “We have been following these studies really closely and the evidence is really pretty solid. These people spend half their lives in pain. Even if they get half the attacks, it can really improve their quality of life.” Migraine Action says one in seven people in the UK suffer from migraine, affecting twice as many women as men.

The U.S.’s Food and Drug Administration is likely to decide this month whether the product can be sold for migraines, Aaron Gal, a Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. analyst in New York, said in May.

Botox is still the most popular minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ most recent statistics, which showed that the procedure was performed 4.8 million times in the U.S. in 2009  for cosmetic purposes. 

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