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May 5th Article

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Increase in teens getting plastic surgeries

It is predicted that 350,000 teenagers will undergo some form of plastic or cosmetic surgery in 2008. While the percentage increase is nowhere near the growth rate among adults, many physicians (and plastic surgeons) are concerned about the explosive growth. The top plastic surgery procedures performed on teenagers are nosejobs/rhinoplasty, breast reduction, surgery to reshape ears and skin procedures to minimize acne scars. Many of these are vaild surgeries and appropriate to perform on teenagers, but many physicians are concerned that teens are thinking about their body image and improvements younger and younger each year. Article continued

Questions to ask during first visit

During you first visit, you should expect to fill out your medical history for your prospective surgeon to review. He/she will initially ask you a series of questions, but most of the first visit should be you asking them a number of important questions. This list of questions are pretty standard and highly recommended. Article continued

How to choose a plastic surgeon

Anyone with a medical degree and a valid license to practice medicine can call themself a plastic surgeon - that is a fact. Do you want someone specializes in hip replacement doing your breast augmentation or performing your facelift ? How do you make sure the doctor is really a plastic surgeon and not a doctor just performing plastic surgeries ? Article continued

Plastic surgery recovery times

It is important to note that these are typical recovery timelines - each patient's healing time will vary.

Breast Implants - 7 to 14 days Eyelid surgery - 5 to 10 days Liposuction - 5 to 14 days Nosejobs - 5 to 10 days Breast Reduction - 10 to 14 days Tummy Tuck - 10 to 14 days Facelift - 10 to 14 days

Realistic plastic surgery expectations

Everyday plastic surgeons have prospective patients come into this office with pictures of famous people saying how they want to look like them. A good plastic surgeon's first priority is to level with the person about realistic expectations. If a person is looking for perfection, they are bound to be disappointed... there is no such thing as perfection. Article continued

Plastic surgery consultation fees

There is much debate about plastic surgeons that charge upfront consultation fees. Prospective patients are frequently turned off to find out that a surgeon might charge them a consultation fee when inquiring about breast implants, liposuction, facelifts, etc. But there is a saying "you get what you pay for". Many top surgeons charge a fee (usually the amount is credited if you have the procedure) to prevent people from just 'kicking the tires' before the are really ready to have a procedure. Article continued

The most popular age for liposuction

Liposuction and liposculpture are a very common plastic surgery procedure to remove fat that otherwise is very difficult to lose. There are certain areas of the body that retain fat more such as the stomach/abs, buttucks, thighs and more. Women seem to have a harder time slimming down these areas via exercise than men, so it is not surprising that of all liposuction procedures performed each year, 75% are on women. But what age is the most popular to have liposuction ? Article continued

The most popular age for breast implants

Breast implants continue to be one of the top plastic surgeries performed each year in the United States. It makes sense because it is a part of the body that no matter how much you exercise or eat right, you are really only dealing with genetics. That being the case, thousands of women opt for breast implants or breast augmentation. But what is the most popular age to have breast implants ? According to procedures performed in 2005, 28 was the most popular age of women, but as you'll see in the list below - the mid 20's to mid 30's really accounts for most of the breast implants being performed. Article continued

Acne after plastic surgery ?

You are way past puberty and only occasionally have an acne flare up, so why is acne very common post plastic surgery? The most likely cosmetic surgery procedure to result in an mild acne break out is Breast Implants. In fact it is usually very tiny pimples that appear on your breasts (specifically in the cleavage area) usually around 3 week posts surgery. Article continued

Are your Breast Implants making noises?

What an odd short-term side effect of breast implants - a very quiet, almost swooshing, noise (others' call if more like a gurgle). It is very common to experience after implants/augmentation for the first couple of weeks. The first thing to be assured of is that NOTHING is leaking. So what is making these sounds? And why do I only hear them sporadically? Article continued

What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?

Maybe you've heard or read about this relatively new procedure called a Mini Tummy Tuck. Not surprisingly (due to its' name) it is a less extensive surgery than a traditional tummy tuck. Ideal patients for a mini tuck are people who have a small amount of excess abdominal skin (most often due to child birth). Article continued

Breast Implant surgery and Alcohol

One of the most important pre operation and post operation instructions is to lay off alcohol for at least 1 week before and after surgery. Alcohol has a blood thinning effect, and during any surgery there is blood loss involved - especially with breast implants. There may also be other food restrictions to follow and avoid; garlic is another food that is recommended to avoid. Also remember to never drink while still on any of the pain medications prescribed.

Resuming sex after liposuction

Besides the health factor from liposuction, looking good is just as important to most women. You have a new body, one that you no doubt will be proud of and want to share it. But what is the recommended timeline for resuming sex. Article continued

Liposuction results in bigger breasts?

So you've recently undergone a liposuction cosmetic procedure and you're thinking 'do my breasts look bigger'? Maybe they just look bigger because everything else is smaller ? If you've thought this, you are not alone. Article continued

Breast Implants - When can I go back to work?

Like any surgery, recovery time varies from patient to patient due to age and physical condition and genetics. But there is an median average when it comes to when most people feel well enough to return to work. Article continued

Pain Medications

We all know that any surgery, no matter how minor, will result is some amount of pain and discomfort - but it's considered a small price to pay for a lifetime of results. The most commonly prescribed pain medications today are darvocet, demeral, vicoden and over the counter Tylenol. Article continued

Returning to work after liposuction

Just like any plastic/cosmetic surgery, follow your doctor's advice and how you feel when deciding to return to work or school. However, the average return time is much more predictable with liposuction that say breast implants or a face lift. Article continued

Most Popular Plastic Surgeries

How costly are breast implants?
Breast implants are not covered by health insurance. The pricetag will vary greatly depending, like everything else, on where you live. Breast Implants in Boston will normally cost more than say Texas. The average procedure will cost around $7,000 (including anesthesia). You should also be weary of a physician who will charge for an initial consultation. In the long run, the cost of breast implants is well worth it. Were that not the case, implant popularity would not continue to soar. Breast implants article continued...

What is liposuction?
A common misconception is that liposuction is a weight loss procedure. Liposuction is defined as surgery to reshape your body's contour. A new phrase (or name) Liposculpture is gaining popularity for this procedure. Liposuction or liposculture involves removing packets of fat that otherwise cannot be removed or burned off by exercise. Liposuction article continued...

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Plastic Surgery:
Surgery to remodel, repair, or restore body parts, especially by the transfer of tissue as defined by The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. The most common plastic surgeries are liposuction, breast implants, facelifts, botox, dermabrasion and tummy tucks. Plastic surgery is growing in popularity; plastic surgery was originally mostly for women. But men are electing to have plastic surgery at a rapid growth rate. Any plastic surgery should always be performed by a board certified plastic surgeon. Read the latest plastic surgery articles to make sure your prospective surgeon is current.

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