2007-10-08
Tips -Beauty Basics
Despite the media coverage of makeover reality shows, the majority of Americans are not looking for extreme transformations. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, most of us want to look better, naturally, with 68-percent preferring a subtle change. And experts agree that looking your best could be accomplished at home for considerably less.
Dr. Linda Franks, a leader in the specialized skin care frontier, says “To get that timeless, healthy look you need to start with an appropriate skincare regime. Taking good care of your skin can stave off fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and even dry skin.”
Doctors say whatever your skin type, the key is to cleanse it gently. oAvoid hot water and use lukewarm instead, to prevent over-drying. oAnd throw in the towel – traditional washcloths are too abrasive for the face, so use your hands and fingers.
Sixty-eight-percent of women claim to have sensitive skin which means dry, tight, chapped or easily irritated skin. oMoisturize regularly.oAvoid harsh cleansers with ingredients such as fragrances, dyes and preservatives because sensitive skin is easily damaged and takes longer to recover.
If your skin is dry and easily irritated, don’t wash more than once a day. You may risk stripping the skin of its natural oils. oLook for non-irritating cleansing washes that are soap-free. oUse light, oil-free, water-based moisturizers to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier. oMake sure to choose a facial moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15, which protects against both UVB and UVA rays.
Skin sensitivity may also result from the third most common, non-surgical skincare procedure known as Microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a quick and easy, non-invasive procedure that helps to reveal healthier-looking skin by sweeping away dead skin cells.
Dr. Franks reveals that, following the treatment, the best way to avoid irritation is by opting for an ultra-gentle cleanser and moisturizer.oA new clinical study shows that PURPOSE gentle cleansing wash and dual treatment moisture lotion with spf 15 are compatible with this procedure.
How else can you obtain optimal skin health? Dr. Franks says, “Exercise opens up blood vessels to make skin look healthy and youthful. It’s so important for healthy skin.”
Regular cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow to the skin which assists in collagen production.
Maintaining muscle mass through exercise can also help anchor and support skin, keeping it taut.oAnd drink up! At least eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day are crucial for optimal skin hydration.
So before you sign on for an extreme and expensive makeover, just think back on some simple, beauty basics! You just might like what you see!
by :R. L. Fielding
Plastic Surgery.
BEAUTY BASICS AT FACE VALUE
Last year, more than eight-point-seven-million people underwent cosmetic procedures to enhance what nature gave them, or didn’t. But experts tell us that Americans may be jumping into invasive procedures too quickly.
Despite the media coverage of makeover reality shows, the majority of Americans are not looking for extreme transformations. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, most of us want to look better, naturally, with 68-percent preferring a subtle change. And experts agree that looking your best could be accomplished at home for considerably less.
Dr. Linda Franks, a leader in the specialized skin care frontier, says “To get that timeless, healthy look you need to start with an appropriate skincare regime. Taking good care of your skin can stave off fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and even dry skin.”
Where to begin? At the sink! Doctors say whatever your skin type, the key is to cleanse it gently. Avoid hot water and use lukewarm instead, to prevent over-drying. And throw in the towel – traditional washcloths are too abrasive for the face, so use your hands and fingers.
Sixty-eight-percent of women claim to have sensitive skin which means dry, tight, chapped or easily irritated skin. Dr. Franks advises moisturizing regularly and avoiding harsh cleansers with ingredients such as fragrances, dyes and preservatives because sensitive skin is easily damaged and takes longer to recover.
If your skin is dry and easily irritated, don’t wash more than once a day. You may risk stripping the skin of its natural oils. Dr. Franks recommends looking for non-irritating cleansing washes that are soap-free, moisturizers that are light, oil-free, and water-based to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier. Another tip—make sure to choose a facial moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15, which protects against both UVB and UVA rays.
Skin sensitivity may also result from the third most common, non-surgical skincare procedure known as Microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a quick and easy, non-invasive procedure that helps to reveal healthier-looking skin by sweeping away dead skin cells. Dr. Franks reveals that, following the treatment, the best way to avoid irritation is by opting for an ultra-gentle cleanser and moisturizer.
A new clinical study shows that PURPOSE gentle cleansing wash and dual treatment moisture lotion with spf 15 are compatible with this procedure.
How else can you obtain optimal skin health? Here are some other healthy basics to keep your skin looking its best:
Dr. Franks says, “Exercise opens up blood vessels to make skin look healthy and youthful. It’s so important for healthy skin.” Regular cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow to the skin which assists in collagen production. Maintaining muscle mass through exercise can also help anchor and support skin, keeping it taut.And drink up! At least eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day are crucial for optimal skin hydration.
So before you sign on for an extreme and expensive makeover, just think back on some simple, beauty basics! You just might like what you see!
by:Chris Spewock
Surgery Resource.
2007-09-03
Breast Augmentation Info.
Surgery Resource.
The field of cosmetic plastic surgery is a dynamic branch of medicine which continues to grow through modern innovation, technique and researches; this is because of the endless desire for physical perfection by man. Breast Augmentation for example, is now one of most frequently performed cosmetic plastic procedure in the world. The interest for breast enhancement by patients and surgeons alike, continue to evolve as newer methods with improved result are being develop. At present, more and more women undergo breast augmentation every year as the popularity of the procedure is increasing, especially among women in the entertainment industry.
Silicon shelled implants are commonly used for breast enhancement. This implant could be either silicon gel or saline-filled. The implants are used to augment the breast of an individual that lack breast tissue or volume that could be genetically predisposed or environmentally induced. The female breast tissue is primarily composed of gland and fat cells and in the past, surgeons tried to inject the breast with fat that was initially obtained through liposuction from other parts of the body. However, in this day of modern medicine, this is completely unacceptable and obsolete, with undesirable effects such as hardening of the breast due to calcification, etc.. Some women also do hormonal therapy, since some of the female hormone such as estrogen leads to increase in breast size, slightly, but not enough for the majority of women.
At present, the most common and accepted way to increase breast size is via breast implants placement. A breast implant is a sac of silicone elastomer that is either filled with saline or silicone, and is surgically placed under the breast tissue or chest muscle. Silicon oil injection, which used to be performed in the past for breast augmentation had been condemned locally and internationally, since the result are unpredictable and compounded by numerous complication such as extrusion, skin necrosis and infection. Do not allow yourself to be subjected in this kind of procedure, because of its risks and deforming results.
The selection of breast implant size or volume depends on multiple factors such as the proportion of the breast to body height and shoulder width, as well as the location of nipple/areola complex, and cleavage. And because the concept of breast aesthetics are constantly changing, there are many factors such as implant type, size, and incision site that should be considered to tailor the needs of each individual specifically. The incision for implant placement may be placed at various locations of the chest/breast area such as; under the breast or at the breast fold; around the nipple areolar area; in the armpit (axillary); and the latest, at the umbilical area via endoscopic approach. The resulting scars are thin and inconspicuous, especially at the armpit area. Each of this incision has its advantage and disadvantages that must be discussed thoroughly between the patient and surgeon.
Breast implant could be silicone gel or saline filled. Silicon filled implant was popularly used 12 years ago in the United States, until it was thought that it possibly causes autoimmune mediated health problems associated with leakage, that’s why saline implants is now used in most of breast surgeries. At present, silicone implants are now gaining momentum and recent studies had come out, proving the safe use of silicon breast implant in breast enhancement surgery. The advantage of silicone implant is that it is softer and appears more natural. However, leaks may be found in surrounding tissues. Generally, saline is a bit firmer, but it is without the supposed health risks because a leak is simply absorbed by the body.
The final breast size is mainly a personal decision by the patient. There are several ways to estimate the ultimate breast size. This would include the breast cup size, but this is an inexact estimate of the final size, since cup sizes vary with the bra manufacturer and how tight or loose the patient wears her bra, as well as how much breast tissue is already present. But describing the preferred cup size does aid the surgeon. The most accurate method of estimating the implant size is to fill a plastic bag with measured amounts of water or breast implant sizer that is place in a bra with the patient's estimated cup size. One can see with the bra on and covered by a sweater what the final result will approximate.
For more information on Breast Augmentation Surgery and Philippine Cosmetic Plastic Surgery you may visit www.philippinecosmetic.com or email us at peregrinovii@yahoo.com
Surgery Resource.
2007-04-20
Enhance Your Breasts

[By: Julie Walker.]
Many people take their breast skin health for granted. Just like our face skin, it needs to be kept as clean as possible. Second, the breast skin needs to be protected from sunlight and other environmental insults. Daily care for your Breast skin is one of the most important parts of maintaining your breast skin's health.
Your skin is not a smooth surface like a sheet of glass. On the contrary, your skin is more like a riverbed, full of little lumps, bumps, crevasses and holes. You can give these dermatological names such as fine lines, pores, etc., but at the end of the day the fact remains your skin is far from a flat, smooth surface.
What's more, your skin (including your breast skin) is a living, breathing part of your body and fulfils several major functions including temperature regulation, immune defence, protection from the external environment, etc., you will need to look after it if you wish to have it work at its optimal level and hope to have good, healthy skin into your late 70's and beyond.
Start to take extra care for your breast skin now with ANBES daily Breast Cleanser. Not only does it helps to let you achieve healthy glowing breast skin, its Pueraria Mirifica herbs furthers helps to firm up and enhance your breasts.
It is an all-natural cleansing milk that nourishes and rejuvenates your breast skin, while ANBES Premium Pueraria Mirifica extracts pamper and enhance your breasts. It gives you a gentle & yet thorough cleansing, leaving skin feeling soft, supple, fresh & comfortable. More information on the breast cleanser can be found at www.anbes.com/articles.
Surgery Resource:
2007-01-25
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction, or reduction mammaplasty, for those women with overly large breasts, can be a real life-enhancing option. This procedure not only gives you smaller, firmer breasts, but will also relieve you from the physical and emotional discomforts of having overly large breasts read more There are however certain criteria a patient must qualify to become a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. The guidelines are as follows:
Patients with pendulous breasts (this means that you have more glandular tissue than fat)
Patients that are thin (thin women tend to have more glandular tissue than fat)
Patients with excessively large breasts (liposuction normally only provides 30-50% reduction in size)
Patients before menopause (during menopause fat replaces glandular tissue)
If any of the above is your case you could be considered a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. However there are other secondary conditions that you have to consider before thinking you might fit the profile for breast reduction surgery. If you have diabetes, poor circulation, heart, lung or liver disease, smoke, have a family history of blood clots, take certain medication, etc., then you have to consult with a surgeon to make sure you can still be considered a good candidate for breast reduction surgery.
The surgery, called mammoplasty, will usually take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours, and depending on each individual case, it might extend one or two more hours. The case is done under general anaesthesia. During a mammoplasty, the surgeon makes an incision that is normally in a keyhole pattern: a circle around the aerola, and two incisions down the breast which will be closed to form one line. Fat and extra tissue is removed. The surgeon then repositions the nipple and areola to a higher position and removes excess skin from beneath the breast.
The scars extend around the nipple, vertically down from the nipple and under the breast. The scars fade with time but tend to be wide scars and are still visible.
Another technique to consider is the Breast Reduction by Liposuction.
2007-01-20
Nose Surgery Basics
Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, can correct many imperfections in the nose including a nasal hump or a deviated septum, and can also improve appearance by narrowing the tip or shortening the nose. Rhinoplasty is performed on about 350,000 American noses annually, making it the most common cosmetic surgical procedure.
How It's Done?
Rhinoplasty is usually performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with a sedative. After preparations and discussing the expected results of surgery, the surgeon begin by making incisions on the inside of the nose and in the shape of an inverted V on the middle column of tissue that separates the nostrils, called the columella. The skin is loosened from the tissue and pulled away from the cartilage and bone.
After that the actions of the surgeon will depend upon the desired results of the patient. To remove a nasal hump the surgeon will cut pieces of bone and cartilage from the bridge and use an instrument called a rasp to file down bone in the upper portion of the bridge. If the nose needs to be shortened, which means moving the tip up higher on the face, then a piece of the septum is removed. Many other aesthetic enhancements can be achieved by sculpting or removing pieces of cartilage that make up the nose.
The procedure described above is referred to as open rhinoplasty, meaning that an external incision is made to expose the tissue and cartilage to the surgeon. Less frequently a closed rhinoplasty is performed in which all incisions are made on the inside of the nose.
TechnologyAll of the instruments used to perform a rhinoplasty are standard surgical tools. Rhinoplasty is very difficult surgery to perform, and about 1 in 10 patients return to have a secondary surgery or enhancement, which can be even more difficult to perform. For this reason it is essential that you spend time looking for a qualified surgeon with experience performing rhinoplasty. Check more this topic at ... http://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1339/1330
Surgery Resource.
Breast Implant Procedures
Having nicely shaped, rounded breasts can make a woman feel sexier and confident, there is no doubt about that. However, with surgical breast enlargement procedures (such as breast augmentation and breast lifts) having a number of alarming side effects, more and more women are turning towards natural breast enhancement.
Post-operative effects of surgical breast augmentation can include a hardening of the breasts; infection; and (sometimes permanent) loss of sensation in the nipples. Implants may also leak or break, causing a change in the shape and feel of the breasts and a great deal of discomfort. And while the majority of the typical breast augmentation related problems can be treated, it often involves removing the implant (after waiting for any infection to clear) and replacing it with another meaning yet more invasive surgery.
There are many non surgical products and methods that claim to enlarge, enhance and lift your breasts such as creams; special bras; using weights and even, hypnosis.
However, more and more women are now turning to breast enlargement pills as a way of enlarging and enhancing their breasts. Breast enlargement pills can help women to enhance their breasts and gain breast size without resorting to synthetic hormones and risky, invasive surgery.
Most of these pills are herbal and made of natural products. These natural products can also have other benefits. Some claim that they can actually help with other health issues, such as protecting against breast cancer or stopping hot flushes, which is a real bonus!
However, when looking for natural breast enhancement, you should still research all the options thoroughly. For example, the internet has hundreds upon hundreds of websites claiming to sell breast enhancement programmes. Many of them are a waste of money and sell products which will never work, so research the different products, look at what the pills contain and the type of development work that has gone in to the products by the manufacturer, then make a decision from there.
Natural breast enhancement is a way to enhance your breasts with none of the risks involved with surgical procedures, but as with all products, needs careful research first.
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