วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 19 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2551

Surgery Went Horribly Wrong - Kenny Roger's Plastic Surgery

Yet another case of a cosmetic surgery going wrong, and this time the celebrity under fire was Country Music star Kenny Rogers and his plastic surgery. Apparently, Kenny Rogers had wanted to get the lines from around his eyes removed which appear naturally due to old age. He had become more conscious about his looks and wanted to be able to match up to the upcoming generation of young music stars. So, at the age of sixty seven, he decided to go in for plastic surgery. But as the case lay, the surgeons gave him something extra apart from the treatment which was to include a major face lift and an eye job. After the operation, he told a good many people that this was not the look that he desired. The skin around his eyes had become extremely tight and it even seemed, at least to some, that his face would just tear apart if some excess pressure was applied to it. Even though many people around him, even his new wife, liked the way he now looked, he just did not want that new face any more. He felt that it was the height of artificiality and wanted the damage repaired. So now has hired a highly qualified team of surgeons to repair the damage and undo what has been done. Kenny Rogers himself told a few reporters that the surgery was driving him to the limits of madness because of the tightness of the skin around his eye lids and that he would make sure that they were fixed. Kenny Rogers has been a sort of patron of cosmetic surgery all throughout his life, but after this failure he admits that he will perhaps not go in for anymore treatments.

Too many people, this Kenny Roger's plastic Surgery seemed a debacle straight from the beginning. After the eye jobs and facelift, it seemed that Kenny's fore head had become too flat and artificial, almost with a plastic feel. Even though he seemed much younger, it was not the same Kenny Rogers any more. His whole appearance seemed odd and did not suit him at all. After all there is a grace in being old and famous and if people are hell bent on trying to hide away all those years behind a fake mask of plastic, it is indeed disgraceful. Ultimately, Kenny Rogers lost a good number of fans. This was the same Kenny Rogers whose voice was a household name in the eighties. With his soulful lyrics about the Wild West, and the fast life, he could move many an audience. Kenny Rogers has performed with most of the famous singers and country music stars of his time and even of the modern generation, even if he seems to lag behind a little when it comes to pop music. It is a totally different matter that he has been married many times, but his duets with so many stars are still remembered fondly. He once had that hard and rustic looking face which resembled the life that he sang about in his songs, the rugged life of the west but now with his youthful and clean face, all that seems to have changed. But it is a known fact that Kenny Rogers was often teased by coworkers in his early years about his heavy frame and weight. So from the start, he cared a lot about his appearance. As a matter of fact, he used to work out also to control his weight.

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Five Reasons Why Orange County Has Quality Plastic Surgery

Orange County - or at least parts of it - is often characterized as Beverly Hills South. Certainly there are some premium neighborhoods there: Newport Beach, Laguna Beach; Cota de Caza; Dana Point and others have housing that rivals much of Beverly Hills. But Orange County is much bigger than Beverly Hills, and its population includes many cities that are beautifully laid out with substantial homes perhaps a notch below the Beverly Hills category. The widespread affluence in Orange County leads us to our first reason why the plastic surgeons there have high standards.

1. Orange County is an area where appearance is important. If anything, it is more of a 'beach and tan' culture than West L.A. So many residents seek out cosmetic surgery; and there are many thousands of them who can afford it. Cities like Laguna Niguel; Irvine; Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo are home to thousands who will seek out cosmetic treatments such as liposuction and tummy tucks in order to meet the appearance standards of the community.

2. The large body of potential plastic surgery recipients who can afford quality care means that the plastic surgeons that open practices there and are successful are going to be board certified surgeons with first rate educations and experience. Orange County has a substantial number of first rate cosmetic care clinics that include plastic surgery along with a full range of spa services.

3. The hospitals in the area understand the importance of plastic surgery as a service. MemorialCare has five affiliated hospitals in Orange County; one of them is a children's hospital in Long Beach that provides reconstructive plastic surgery for children. If there's a specialty like that in the area, chances are that plastic surgery in general is going to be of high quality.

4. The aesthetic plastic surgery practices in Orange County recognize that it is not just the wealthy that seek out breast augmentation and facial treatments such as Botox. The prices for cosmetic plastic surgery aren't what they once were; most of the popular procedures are within reach of a middle class family with a healthy income. With the technology and techniques utilized by today's plastic surgeons, nearly every procedure from breast augmentation to liposuction can be an outpatient procedure.

5. Orange County's plastic surgery centers understand that theirs is a diverse market as well. One prominent plastic surgery center in the north county town of Brea is currently advertising for a surgical nurse, "bilingual a plus." Some of the Hispanic and Vietnamese communities in the County have families that can afford plastic surgery and seek it out. Facial tucks and liposuction are attractive services to the ethnic cultures in the County and the aesthetic plastic surgeons recognize that fact.

Mary Hart is a freelance writer specializing in Cosmetic & Beauty topics. Find information about all types of plastic surgery procedures including breast implants, breast augmentation face lifts, and liposuction. A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Resource.com is the place to locate a Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Three Tips on Finding the Right Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

When you talk about Minneapolis, it's good form to recognize its twin city St. Paul, on the other side of the Missouri River. St. Paul is the capitol of Minnesota after all; and even though St. Paul has always been in the shadow of its neighbor across the river, the area has come to be known as the Twin Cities. With 3.2 million residents in the area, Minneapolis/St. Paul is the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the country.

In a metro area of that size you are going to find quality medical services and certainly quality plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures if you know where to look. While we don't have a specific set of instructions for you, here are some suggestions on how to go about finding the plastic surgeon that will work for you.

1. The most famous name in medicine for Minnesota and perhaps for the country is the Mayo Clinic. Mayo has one of the finest medical schools in the country, opened in 1972. Located in Rochester, Mayo Clinic and its medical school are eighty miles from Minnesota, but many of its graduates gravitate to the Twin Cities area to open practices.

The medical school has a two year graduate program in plastic surgery, described on their web site: "Approved by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, this unique program offers one-on-one training in the outpatient setting, hospital and operating room." One of your options might be seeking out a Mayo trained cosmetic plastic surgeon.

2. The University of Minnesota's medical school has a plastic surgery program that covers the gamut of both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. The school is active in research and uses state of the art equipment to teach the fine points of breast augmentation, facial lifts and the other common procedures. One of the University's medical schools is in Minneapolis and many of its graduates practice there. Until 1972, Mayo's staff doctors taught at the school. The state's medical school also graduates its own plastic surgeons.

3. Minneapolis itself has a population of about 370,000, which makes it less than 15% of the metropolitan area. There are a number of affluent suburbs where you'll find well established plastic surgery outpatient clinics. Today, many people find that liposuction or such procedures as a tuck or facial lift work well as outpatient procedures. Many of the clinics have been in operation for twenty years or more. You won't find a lot of clinics offering the array of day spa treatments, which depending on your perspective may (or may not) be a refreshing fact.

Mary Hart is a freelance writer specializing in Cosmetic & Beauty topics. Find information about all types of plastic surgery procedures including breast implants, breast augmentation face lifts, and liposuction. A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Resource.com is the place to locate a Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Six Answers You Should Get When Selecting a Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Las Vegas is one of those towns where just about everybody is from somewhere else. It's been a maniacal boomtown for years and has been flooded by both service workers and professionals looking to put down roots. So the usual dynamic of long established social and professional infrastructures doesn't necessarily apply (except for the casinos). If you're interviewing potential plastic surgeons there, don't be surprised if they were born, raised and educated elsewhere.

One of the ways to look at choosing Las Vegas to have your breast augmentation or liposuction done in Las Vegas is to consider it a money-saving opportunity because the medical activity will keep you out of the casinos. But you're going to find "bargain" cosmetic surgery facilities there, just like any other professional service in a boom town full of tourists. Here are some queries to keep in mind.

On your initial phone contact:

• Is the doctor (or doctors) board certified? Further, is the certifying body recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)? That is the key question, as the ABMS is recognized by the AMA as the arbiter of medial certification organizations. The American Board of Plastic Surgery meets that standard. Many other certifying bodies do not.

• Is there a consulting fee? If the answer is no, that may or may not mean it's a bargain basement clinic. If there is a consulting fee, will it be applied to the surgery fee? That would seem to be the fair practice in a competitive market.

If you move to the personal interview stage:

• Will the doctor doing the interview be the person performing the procedure? That may seem obvious, but in some of the clinics that are high volume operations, the interview is basically a sales job. If that's the case, move on.

• Does the doctor discuss alternatives? You may be set on a tuck where liposuction would work as well or better. The doctor should discuss differing options on achieving what you want. Your job is to be sure what result you want - not what procedure you need. That's the doctor's job.

• Does the doctor describe the limitations of each procedure along with its benefits? Every plastic surgery procedure has a 'reality based' side you should be aware of. Botox and many other types of filler dissipate in relatively short order. Breast implants may break open, may harden, and will almost certainly have to be replaced or repositioned after a period of years. You shouldn't have to ask about these matters - they should be part of the presentation.

• If there is anesthesia involved, will the anesthesiologist be licensed and board certified? Once again, make sure the board is recognized by the ABMS.

Mary Hart is a freelance writer specializing in Cosmetic & Beauty topics. Find information about all types of plastic surgery procedures including breast implants, breast augmentation face lifts, and liposuction. A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Resource.com is the place to locate a Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Four Reasons Why the Best Plastic Surgeons Are Drawn to La Jolla

La Jolla has grown from a quiet beach town into a combination of a college town, beach town and residential choice of the highly affluent. The city has its own version of Rodeo Drive; La Jolla is not the first choice in San Diego County for bargain shoppers. The University of California at San Diego is located in La Jolla and has grown into one of the premier campuses in the UC system.

1. UC San Diego's Medical School operates a large Medical Center that not only serves La Jolla and surrounding communities, but also engages in research. The most recent development there is a series of techniques utilizing minimal invasive procedures that has come to be known as "scarless surgery." What that will mean for aesthetic plastic surgery procedures remains to be seen - but medical research in La Jolla is on the "cutting edge," so to speak.

2. Scripps Medical Center also has a large presence in La Jolla. The hospital and its staff surgeons offer aesthetic surgery procedures including breast augmentations and breast lifts; liposuctions; eye and other facial lifts; tucks; etc. Plastic surgeons in La Jolla who wish to affiliate with a hospital have the option of working through Scripps, which operates four acute care hospitals throughout the county and a number of clinics. It was founded in 1924 by Ellen Browning Scripps and is considered a prestigious institution.

3. We've all heard the real estate phrase "paying for the address." In the case of La Jolla's plastic surgeons, it pays to pay for the address. Patients seeking out quality health care are going to gravitate to physicians practicing in an affluent area. People in search of plastic surgery may well gravitate to La Jolla, knowing that cosmetic surgery specialists there are likely to be well trained, board certified plastic surgeons.

4. One of the important jobs that any cosmetic plastic surgeon has is acting as counselor to each potential patient. Everybody who seeks out an aesthetic surgical procedure wants to change the way they look - and believe that the change will make them happier. It is up to the surgeon to establish what the limits of a surgical procedure are. Patients seeking breast augmentations need to understand what impact the implants may have ten years hence.

People who want facial injections need to understand that Botox is going to dissipate and the procedure repeated on an ongoing basis. Aesthetic plastic surgeons practicing in a high-end and established community such as La Jolla are not going to be the high-volume operators who provide whatever the patient wants without discussion.

Mary Hart is a freelance writer specializing in Cosmetic & Beauty topics. Find information about all types of plastic surgery procedures including breast implants, breast augmentation face lifts, and liposuction. A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Resource.com is the place to locate a La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

วันพุธที่ 18 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2551

Mesotherapy-Lipodissolve? Why Do Spas Do It? Does It Work?

Mesotherapy, also called Lipodissolve is a highly advertised procedure that involves injecting microscopic quantities of natural extracts, homeopathic agents, pharmaceuticals and vitamins into the skin to dissolve fat. Proponents of Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve claim that these procedures can be used to eliminate cellulite, promote weight loss, treat aging skin and redundant (sagging) skin, and rejuvenate the hands and neck. Mesotherapy and lipodissolve are often promoted as an alternative to liposuction and laser liposuction for body contouring.

Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve injections are purported to target adipose fat cells, apparently by inducing rupture and cell death among adipocytes (fat cells). Patients are often led to believe that Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve is a fat melting procedure and can avoid the need for liposuction and body contouring surgery. Since many of our patients ask us about this technology and have many questions, we thought it was important to address the topic with some facts and research.

A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, states that Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve, in fact, is not effective.

(See: Effectiveness of Mesotherapy on Body Contouring. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 121(4):179e-185e, April 2008.Park, Seung Ha M.D., Ph.D.; Kim, Deok Woo M.D.; Lee, Min Ah M.D.; Yoo, Sang Chul M.D.; Rhee, Seung Chul M.D.; Koo, Sang Hwan M.D., Ph.D.; Seol, Geun Hye R.N.; Cho, Eun Young A.N)

Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve is traditionally performed in the US in Cosmetic spas and rarely by a physician despite the fact that fairly significant medications are injected into the skin during the procedure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have not approved the subcutaneous (below the skin) injection of medications commonly used in Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve.

There are multiple cocktails of medications used in Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve including: phosphatidylcholine, isopterenol, aminophylline, caffeine, L-carnitine, buflomedil, calcitonin, and others. The published scientific study was a randomized, prospective, clinical trial carried out on 20 women. A solution of aminophylline, lidocaine and buflomedil was used in the patient's thigh area.

The results showed no statistical evidence of loss of fat or improved body contour in the thigh area of these women. In fact, some women had larger thighs after the study.

Despite the many stories of significant fat melting by some cosmetic practitioners and spas as a result of Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve, the plastic surgery community does not feel this is an effective means of body contouring and is certainly no substitute for liposuction.

As with any planned surgical or non-surgical procedure, we recommend you consult with a trained plastic surgeon for advice and answers.

Dr. Brooke R. Seckel is a nationally and internationally recognized authority on Plastic Surgery and the treatment of facial aging. He performs all types of cosmetic, facial and breast plastic surgery, but his special interest lies in the field of non-invasive and non-surgical therapies to correct and prevent facial aging.

Dr. Seckel was founder and Director of the Lahey Center for Cosmetic and Laser Surgery in Lexington, Massachusetts. He was also the founder and first chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at The Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts, a large multi-specialty group practice hospital in the Boston area. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, The American Board of Neurology, and the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Association of Plastic Surgeons, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and was recently voted one of the "Best Doctors in America" by Best Doctors® Inc. Boston Magazine has also recognized Dr. Brooke Seckel as one of the "Top Doctors in Boston" in 2006.

Dr. Seckel has published over 100 scientific articles in the field of plastic surgery and authored the first book on cosmetic laser surgery in 1995 entitled "Aesthetic Laser Surgery". He also published, Facial Danger Zones, a book devoted to teaching surgeons how to perform facial surgery safely without injuring the facial nerves.

More recently, Dr. Seckel published Save Your Face - The Revolutionary 6-step Non-surgical Facial Rejuvenation Program which discusses, in easy to understand language, the causes and prevention of facial aging, and the revolutionary new non-surgical methods for facial rejuvenation.Dr Seckel's office is at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts, 978-369-4499 and he may be contacted at drseckel.com

Cosmetic Surgery For Breasts

Today there are so many options available in the cosmetic market which can change your appearance with help of surgery. Breast enhancement is a procedure which enhances the size of the women's breast in other words this surgery is customized to patients need to enlarge the size as well shape of a women's bust line. Today many women want to increase the size of their breasts because they feel that they are too small and with advanced customized surgery available this has become possible to help you achieve your desired goal and accomplish your personalized needs.

Breast enhancement is a well known cosmetic surgery procedure done by way of inserting either saline or silicone gel-filled implants which is placed behind the chest muscles. Breast lift should not confused with implants as the lift improves the sagging breast after weight loss or pregnancy, it uplifts the shape and contour giving a firmer look.

There are other options and easy methods available to increase the size rather then undergoing the trauma of surgery. Many women feel depressed because they feel that they do not look beautiful and sexy like others as their breast size is small. Instead of going for expensive surgery for breast enhancement they try to find out the alternative ways to enlarge and enhance their bust line. But the question arises whether these Breast Enhancement products are really that effective?

The answer to this question is Yes, today the science has advanced to such an extent that their are companies which assure producing safe and effective breast enhancement pills and creams which ensures to increase the size of the breast. Most of these products available for breast enhancement contains herbal ingredients such as fenugreek, saw palmetto, wild yam, and dong quai.

It is advisable before using these herbal products one should avoid taking caffeine and reduce the in-take of carbohydrates so that the product becomes more effective and safe. The combination of pills along with the cream will show positive results. The regular use of breast cream applied topically and massaged into the breast will stimulate breast enlargement.

By using regularly the breast pills and creams you will definitely have the fuller breasts though the enhancement products will gradually produce the desired results.

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Revive Your Natural Beauty With Cosmetic Surgery Facelifts

Physical beauty and handsome faces are not a joke in this day and age because some of the biggest stars of today have gained their stardom owing to their good looks. Therefore, with the latest developments in medical science, particularly for boosting beauty and grace, one can easily revive their inner, natural beauty with cosmetic surgery facelifts. Minor corrections using the knife or the laser can hide away several negative and unwanted facts about ones personality. According to a survey by an American university, just hiding the wrinkle lines on the forehead made a person look about five years younger. Furthermore, erasing away the lines from around the eyes and beautification of the eye lids added another ten to fifteen years! Can any one imagine that? So it is for no other reason but improvement of the human race that the field of cosmetic surgery has been developing over that past few years so rapidly and with more and more high standard clinics being opened with each passing day, getting an appointment with a well qualified and experienced surgeon is also not a mammoth task. Who knows, you might be living in the suburbs of a small town and there is one such clinic in your area. The field has a lot of potential for growth and development owing to the hectic lifestyles and work habits of the people coupled with their desire to look beautiful also.

Basically, cosmetic surgery facelifts tightens the entire facial skin to a certain limit, hence eradicating sagging and wrinkles in one go. The areas around the eyes, the forehead and sagging cheeks are the usual areas where old age is evident and merely by improving these areas, face value rises by several notches. Firm skin, well defined jaw lines and full cheeks given immense youth to a face, no matter how old. These days, there are so many treatments to perform a facial lift that a person who is interested becomes quite confused what to opt for. Some cosmetic procedures include Thermage face lifts which improves the look of facial skin using radio frequency. There is a thread lift in which face rejuvenation is carried out using threads on the face and in inner facial tissues. In this however a lot of care needs to be taken to hide the scars of the cuts made under the chin and on the hairline. Another extremely trendy procedure, especially popular in the UK is a nose job or medically speaking, Rhinoplasty. Moreover, there are face lift procedures which are not detailed but are used to correct minor problems and these are known as mini face lifts. The recovery period after a mini cosmetic face lift is about a week only. It provided very quick results with minimum down time. Basically, the whole idea is to hide the effects which age has on the skin and so with some of the cosmetic surgery face lifts a person can look several years younger. But why would anyone want a cosmetic surgery, well, the main answer is that the premature lines that appear on the face due to excessive exposure in the sun or stress lines due to work or even the lines and wrinkle which are there on a smoker's face can be easily and effectively removed.

Sheila Clinch specializes in writing beauty related articles which help you save money by avoiding costly mistakes. Find the best place to get cosmetic surgery - Beverly Hills cosmetic surgery, Pennsylvania plastic surgery or for many other top locations go to cosmetic surgery facelift.

Breast Enlargement Surgery - Potential Risks, Consequences and Recuperation

With the growing demand for larger breasts among woman, breast enlargement procedures have become better and safer. Like any other surgical procedure, there may be severe fall-outs of the operation and it is advisable to understand all the dangers involved before taking such a decision. The complications, though rare, may include:

* Furrows or ridges on the skin on the breast

* Implant damage causing leakage and flattening of the implant

* Displacement of the implant within the breast

* Capsular contraction, implying a painful condition where the breast hardens or becomes misshapen because of scar tissue formation

* Desensitization of tissue and skin on the breast and nipple

* Calcium deposition in tissue surrounding the implant

Mammograms and breast implants

It is a common concern with breast implants that they 'block' the view of underlying tissue when a woman undergoes a mammogram. As a result, mammogram results maybe inaccurate. Although these are unconfirmed findings, it is always safer to discuss such issues with your doctor before agreeing to an implant procedure.

Women, who have a family history that requires regular mammogram screening, should take a precautionary baseline mammogram preceding the operation. This precautionary measure is age-dependent and heavily influenced by family history. Often, if the situation doesn't demand it, women can proceed with the implant operation and continue to have regular mammogram screenings as required.

Duration of breast implants

Although an accurate expiry date cannot be tagged on every implant, statistics show that the range of implant duration varies between 6 months to 20 years. Following data from recent research, it is safe to assume that the average life-span of an implant is 16 years.

Removing your implants

There is no fixed reason for the removal of implants. You may ask your doctor to remove your implant whenever you wish it. Many women remove their implants because they are not happy with the results. However, the age at which the procedure was carried out also determines implant removal. Based on that age, it is possible that a woman will have her implants replaced or removed once or more times in her lifetime.

The duration for which the impant has remained in the breast can affect the size and shape of the breasts upon removal. If the implants have been enhancing the breast for several years, upon removal, the breast will probably sag and look droopy. The severity of these after-effects depends upon the kind and size of implant used. Many surgeons recommend a breast lift to combat the ill effects of breast implant removal.

Post-surgery and recuperation

This surgery is a major procedure and a patient generally requires someone to help with normal task for a few days after the operation.

The breasts are wrapped in a gauze dressing and the doctor will ensure you wear a either a surgical bra or an elastic band. These dressings must not be exposed to water, and drainage tubes may be placed into the surgical cuts to facilitate removal of fluid.

About a week after the procedure, the gauze bandage is removed and the patient is advised to wear a sports bra or a normal bra with no under-wire support. This is the instruction for several weeks following the bandage removal. Initially, as the breasts are taped into position, they tend to look hard and swollen. As the swelling reduces, gradually they start looking natural and feel more comfortable.

High arm movements should be restricted to avoid the stretching or displacement of implants. Any position higher than armpit level is a strict no-no after the operation, while the breast heals. Exercises, including aerobics are not allowed for a month after the procedure and you may even be told to stay off sexual activity for longer than a week following the procedure.

The sutures are removed within ten days and the healing process ensures that bruising or any swelling that remains disappears in the weeks following the operation.

Although, there will be some scarring, they are not a cause for any concern. After the breast tissue heals, the scars, initially pink in the months after the surgery, generally fade away and are not very visible.

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Is Liposuction For You?

It should come as no surprise to learn that liposuction is the most commonly performed procedure by cosmetic surgeons. Advertising is at saturation level, and now most people are familiar with the term and have at least a vague idea of what it entails. Because liposuction has become so well known, and generally with favorable reviews, it is little wonder that more and more people are finding the means to undergo this type of surgery. Liposuction used to be for an elite few, but now with more and more cosmetic surgeons specializing in this field, it has become widely available to all.

But who are all these people lining up for surgery and why are they doing it? More and more ordinary Americans, both male and female, are turning to liposuction to remove their unwanted fat areas. Sure, the rich and famous are there too, but with attractive financing terms being offered as an enticement to clients, liposuction is now within the reach of increasingly more and more working class people. Why they are doing it is obvious to anyone who has ever tried to spot reduce stubborn areas of fat.

Liposuction is however best suited to those people of normal weight who have areas of fat that seem impervious to all amounts of exercise. Doctor's stress that it is not weight reduction, and in fact the total amount of fat removed may only weigh a few pounds. What it does do, and do very well, is to sculpt the body into a more attractive shape. The target areas are usually the buttocks, hips, thighs, stomach, arms, breasts and neck. For anyone who has these problem areas, they know that even with drastic weight loss, certain amounts of fat always seem to remain.

Cosmetic surgeons will usually prefer one type of liposuction procedure over another. A good doctor will be proficient in all types and will be able to use whichever one is more appropriate for his client. It is not a case of one method suits all people. Tumescent liposuction is probably the most popular for surgeons and patients alike, as it is an outpatient procedure performed under a local anesthetic. This provides a far better outcome such as faster recovery, and much better cosmetic results. Because the patient is awake, he or she is able to cooperate with the doctor by changing positions which results in much better body sculpting. This type of liposuction also carries the least amount of risk, and if there are problems then they are usually able to be easily corrected.

Liposuction is also often partnered with other cosmetic procedures. Often some areas to be treated will have a better outcome if they are treated more traditionally, that is under the surgeon's knife. A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is one such area, which for example may be combined with areas of liposuction on the thighs and arms. Many women and men prefer to have it all over and done with at once, even though there may be a little longer recovery time. Usually for multiple procedures the surgeon will also offer some sort of discount, which can be an attractive incentive for some. It becomes apparent when looking at all these issues how important it is to have confidence in your surgeon's abilities to be able to perform not just one type of procedure but many.

There is little doubt that liposuction techniques are going to continue to be improved upon over the next few years. Already ultrasound is being used to great advantage particularly when there are large areas of fat to be removed. At this stage though, ultrasonic liposuction is proving to be much more expensive because of the need for costly, complicated equipment. It does however offer many advantages, but along with these come some added risks which need to be carefully examined before making a final decision.

Liposuction can shape your body close to perfection, if you do it right the first time. Find out where to start!

วันอังคารที่ 17 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2551

Using Botox For a Chemical Brow Lift

Botox is now the most well known injectable cosmetic facial treatment and is phenomenally effective at reducing undesired lines of facial expression, particularly in the forehead and eye area. The temporary paralysis effect of Botox works by reducing muscle pull on the overlying skin. Since lines and wrinkles form on the face from the pull of muscle that runs perpendicular to the line or wrinkle, this provides a strategy for where to place Botox injections. In the glabellar frown wrinkles (the now famous number 11s!), which are the number one facial area for Botox injections and the facial area from which the initial clinical studies for FDA approval were done, injection into the brow depressors (corrugator and procerus msucles are the main ones) is an effective approach.

Coincidentally, and with a simultaneous positive cosmetic result, paralysis of the brow depressors leaves the brow elevator muscles unopposed. In so doing, a minor brow lift is obtained in many patients. As the eyebrows are elevated by the vertical-running frontalis muscle, the lack of any down pull by the depressors allows this muscle to raise the eyebrows to some degree. Multiple clinical studies have shown that modest brow elevation occurs in the range of 1 to 3mms. This may sound like a modest amount, but in the face this can be a make a real observable difference.

Brow elevation with Botox can be done for the inner brow, outer brow, or both. It all depends on where one places the injections. As the most common area for Botox injections is in the glabellar area, only an inner brow lift will result. To create a more complete eyebrow lift, the outer brow depressors must be paralyzed as well. This means injecting out on the side of the brow to weaken the downward pull of the orbicularis oculi muscle. Injecting both inner and outer brows can create a 'chemical' brow lift which appears within seven days after the injections. You can see that an artistic eye in conjunction with the patient's input, is key in getting a result that the patient sees as both desireable and pleasing.

I have found that brow lifting with Botox works best in female patients who do not have thick forehead skin or heavy brow tissue. It seems to be less effective in males although this probably dose-related as it is well known that larger muscles needs higher doses of Botox to be effective. While Botox only lasts 4 months or so, their non-surgical aesthetic benefits are worth it for many patients.

Dr Barry Eppley is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana at Clarian Health Systems. (http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com) He writes a daily blog on plastic surgery, spa therapies, and medical skin care at http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com

Why Seek a Botox Alternative?

There are many reasons that women (and men) seek a Botox alternative when planning their skin care and rejuvenation efforts. Each reason may be personal to the woman in question although there are a few common reasons that are fairly widespread.

1. Price

One reason that many women decide to seek a Botox alternative is price. Botox is expensive and must be maintained. This means more expenses month after month and year after year in order to keep the youth that Botox treatments promise. There are many products on the market that offer the same beauty benefits of Botox and cost much less money.

2. Convenience

Another common reason that women prefer Botox alternatives is convenience. In order to receive Botox injections you must make an appointment and take time out of your day, often during the busiest parts of your day in order to have the injections made. Other treatments offer ease and convenience because they can be done in your home each morning and/or evening.

3. Less risks

Some women prefer non-invasive procedures for their anti-aging efforts. This means that instead of Botox injections they prefer topical applications that can be done at home and without the help of professionals. The other beauty in avoiding invasive procedures such as Botox, cosmetic surgery, and chemical peel treatments is that you avoid the longer recovery that some of these treatments require as well as some of the painful bruising, swelling, and redness.

As if the reasons above to seek a Botox alternative are not enough there is the added benefit of no or at the very least fewer side effects in many of the optional treatments. This is particularly true when compared to Botox, which carries some significant risks for those who elect this particular treatment option.

4. More rapid recovery

Many women equate fewer side effects to safer procedures and a more rapid return to normalcy. We want results but we do not want to risk our health and well being for the sake of a few laugh lines-not that there aren't some risks we consider very acceptable to get rid of them. We prefer to minimize the risks whenever possible so that we are able to enjoy the beauty we restore.

5. Anti aging effects'

Finally, savvy women prefer to treat the causes rather than the symptoms. If we can fight aging on a cellular level and really find the key to turning back those signs it will be a much more effective manner of treatment than simply paralyzing the muscles for a quick but temporary fix. Women prefer to find products that are filled with antioxidants and address the problem of aging skin rather than those that only treat the visible indicators.

So there you go.

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Liposculpture Cost - Whats the Price of Liposculpture?

When it comes to the liposculpture procedure and the costs associated with it, the concept is fairly similar to that of liposuction. The process is determined based on the amount of fat that needs to be removed as well as the region of the body from which that fat will be removed from. In general though, the liposculpture procedure will be slightly more expensive than that of the standard liposuction technique, but in return the recovery period will be much quicker and the swelling, bruising and pain associated with a liposuction will be minimal. The reasons for this is simply for the fact that an ultrasonic vibration is used to remove the stubborn fat cells from their firm grip on other cells in the affected region

As for the prices associated with liposculpture, one can expect to pay around $1,300 per arm if the procedure is performed there, or about $2,700 if the procedure is performed on the lower abdominal region. These prices are basically only for the professional fee so you will also need to take into account any other forms of anesthetic that may be used as well as the cost of using the facility in which the procedure will be performed.

Make sure that no matter what, you choose an experienced surgeon to perform the procedure. By making sure your surgeon is experienced and that he or she is certified by the Board of Plastic Surgeons, you will also be able to ensure that the outcome of the procedure will be much better. Never trade experience for a cheaper price since you are getting what you paid for. If you want to save some money on the procedure it is suggested that you check out the other surrounding cities because a simple one hour drive from your current location can mean a 10% or 20% cheaper price simply because the cost of living may be cheaper there.

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Fat Transfer to Face - Fat Transfer Recovery Time

When it comes to augmenting the face in a manner to make it more even or distinguished, you can opt to go in for an implant augmentation in which a silicon implant will be used and it is not considered to be permanent. Furthermore, the implants have the ability to migrate making the whole procedure worthless. In some regions of the face, the silicon implants can even cause bone deterioration. The recovery time for implants is also a like trivial process in which even the slightest mistake can cause the implant to migrate. Instead of having to deal with all of this, why not just ask for a fat transfer procedure instead.

For a fat transfer type of facial augmentation, the surgeon will simply find a donor location and then using a similar technique to that of liposuction, the donor fat will be removed. This removed donor fat is then placed in a centrifuge as a means of refining it and finally is gets ran through a screen to remove any impurities. Once the surgeon has this pure fat, he or she can then begin to inject it into the region of the face that needs the augmentation.

This injection process is done in thin layers starting behind the muscle groups and then working forward. There is not even really a recovery time unless you count the fat donor area which will be the only place with swelling and bruising.

After this initial fat transfer, you will then be scheduled for several more visits over the next couple of months since the body will naturally absorb about 65% of the transferred fat. The recovery time is relatively short and the results are almost instantaneous which means you will not have any bandages or wrappings to worry about and you can get back to your life quicker.

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Difference Between Tumescent and Ultrasonic Liposuction - Why You Need to Know

Looking to have liposuction done? Then you may have begun your search for the best procedures. Likely, you have come across various terms for liposuction, such as lipoplasty and suction-assisted lipoplasty. These are all the same thing; tumescent liposuction. Any other terms that have the name ultrasonic in it are different. So what is the difference between tumescent and ultrasonic liposuction? They both provide the same results, but in the matter of getting there - they are driving two different vehicles.

With tumescent liposuction, you will not have to undergo any anesthesia that will put you to sleep. You can stay awake the entire time and you will be able to move at the dermatologic surgeon's request. During this process, the areas of your body that will be liposuctioned will be injected with a cannula - a thin long rod that is ¼ inch in diameter - and salt water or tumescent fluid is placed in the areas that will be suctioned.

It all depends on where you have the procedure done that will determine how it will be conducted. Some people use salt water and others use tumescent or a small amount of anesthetic drugs to help minimize the amount of bleeding during the process. Are you still asking "What is the difference between tumescent and ultrasonic liposuction?" Read on.

Ultrasonic liposuction is a more popular method of liposuction that is used by many people. The reason for its popularity is that its said to have less bleeding and pain involved. Unlike the tumescent liposuction method, there isn't really that much cutting of the skin either. There are two types of ultrasonic liposuction procedures available; internal and external. External is what most people flock to the most. This uses external paddle-like instruments that are placed in the areas that need the liposuction. These instruments then generate ultrasonic waves (meaning high-pitched noise), which cause the fat to loosen. There is also a lot of vibrations that help to make this happen. Most of the time, the fluid pumped in before hand is water because it acts as a better medium for the ultrasonic instruments. Afterward, the fat is vacuumed out through a cannula.

What is the different between tumescent and ultrasonic liposuction? Well, with the external ultrasonic liposuction, the use of a cannula, which is a thin rod that is used to inject fluids into the area; it also stays in the skin throughout the process until being attached to the vacuum. The cannula is used to vibrate the fat to cause it to loosen, so that it will be easier to suck through the tube. First and second-generation cannula rods were much smaller, but had issues with overheating. Today they come with metal jackets that keep them cooled by the water that was injected, but in result, these are much bigger since most of the space is taken up by the jacket.

So the main difference between the two is the use of ultrasonic instruments.

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How Breast Enhancement Surgery Can Threaten Your Life

Thanks to Baywatch, a show where women with size DD breasts have strutted their wares on the beach, the eyes of a lot of women were opened to the idea that breast implants are gorgeous to have. Along with the success of the TV show came the increase in the number of women who had their breasts redone and improved.

There is really nothing wrong with having your boobs done. In fact, this type of procedure is helping a lot of women find confidence and happiness, especially those who had to give up their breasts due to cancer and tumor growths. However, having breast implants is a serious matter. You need to carefully consider if this is what you truly need and desire for before going under the knife. It is not to be acted upon on impulse, like having a tattoo or having your body pierced.

In order to help you come up with an informed choice of whether to pursue your double D dreams, read on and learn about the problems that you can have from having a boob job.

Surgical Risks

Just like any type of surgery, breast enhancement procedures carry a wide variety of complications. Some can be mild, like bruising or a little pain and numbing here and there; while other troubles can be lethal such as thrombosis, infection, skin necrosis, internal hemorrhage and anesthesia-related problems. Some experts also say that majority of women who have had breast implants require additional surgical procedures within five years. There have also been speculations that about 70% of women who had breast implants for cosmetic reasons undergo further surgeries to remove their implants in a few years.

Localized Problems

Many comedians have used the local complications and problems of breast enhancement procedures as part of their acts. These things may sound or look hilarious on stage or on television, but if you were the one who experienced such ill-effects, you surely wouldn't find them funny.

The most common breast enhancement surgery complications include capsular contracture, pain and numbness of breasts, and scarring and contraction of breast walls due to the implants. Some researchers claim that up to 70% of women who had breast implants experience severe complications from the procedure within two years.

If you have not had any problems with your implants within five years, do not rejoice yet. According to studies, a lot of women experience leaking, rupture, deflation and deterioration of implants within 10-15 years. Another problem with the leaking or rupture of silicone gel implants is that there is no way of removing the silicone substances that leaked out of the implants, especially if it took too long to discover that there is a problem.

Nipple discharge, chest discomfort, decline in sensation of breasts, and change in the volume and shape of the breasts are also some of the complications that women who have implants may deal with. In the US, and in many parts of the world, reconstructive surgery is not covered by medical insurance so you better be sure that you have money for reconstructive procedures once you have decided to have breast enhancement surgery.

Systemic Complications

Although there are no studies to definitively conclude that breast implants can cause systemic complications, there have been many cases where women with implants end up having autoimmune diseases and other chronic illness. Connective tissue disorders and autoimmune diseases that are linked to breast enhancement procedures include fibromyalgia, human adjuvant disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and Sjogren-Larsson syndrome.

If you want bigger and fuller breasts, there are other means which do not require going under the knife. Exercising your chest muscles, wearing breast-enhancing brassieres, and even using breast augmenting topical creams, such as Clevastin, can help you achieve your desire for a shapelier and bigger-looking chest. For more information about Clevastin, visit http://www.clevastin.com/

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Liposuction - How Does it Compare With Exercise and Diet?

Liposuction came to the market back in the 1980's and since then it has grown in popularity. Back then many thought that they would never again have to exercise or watch what they ate because tit could all be sucked out of the body with liposuction. But is that true? Is liposuction really an alternative to exercise and diet? Glad you asked! Absolutely not!

We're much smarter today. Most of us understand the liposuction is a very useful solution but that it's not a replacement for exercise and diet. We understand that liposuction is a tool in helping us to achieve our overall desired weight and body shape but it is not a stand alone solution.

Liposuction like any surgery has risks associated with it. There can be minor complications such as a reaction to the anesthetic, heavy bleeding, brown spots, prolonged swelling, or irregular body shape. There can be more serious complications including shock, fluid in the lungs, burns, bowel perforation, skin tissue death, and infection. And there can even be death, although rare it does happen.

Combine that to exercise and diet with no side effects. The worst thing that might happen is a strain or a sprain. Plus exercise and diet have long-term benefis. Liposuction can be long term but then it must include exercise and diet, otherwise one's likely to find themselves back where they started.

Liposuction should be considered if exercise and diet have not managed to bring the results that were desired. This is especially true in those stubborn areas such as the butt, abdomen, thighs, or knees. So if you've used diet and exercise to get to your target weight but you need help in one or more of these areas liposuction can permanently remove the fat and improve the contour of the area.

Liposuction is an option for healthy individuals but it's not for all. If you have heart disease, are diabetic, or have any other medical issues you need to discuss this with your surgeon who will then decide whether you are a candidate for the surgery. If you are overweight your skin will not be firm and the elasticity will be poor which means you won't be an ideal candidate for the procedure, until you use diet and exercise to tone and strengthen, for a much better surgery outcome.

Your surgeon will likely ask you to quit smoking in advance of your surgery. That's because smokers heal a lot slower than non-smokers because of restricted blood flow, and so to give you the best chance at excellent results and fast healing, it's a very common request from surgeons.

Your surgeon may also put you on an exercise program and diet for three to six months, and then have you return for a re-evaluation to see if you are a better candidate at that time. The reason for this is as mentioned before - liposuction is designed for troubled spots, so the closer you are to your goal weight the better success for your surgery and the more toned you are the better success.

Liposuction does basically what its name says - it goes in and sucks out fat cells. There's no question that this works. However, it is not designed to replace healthy weight loss and weight maintenance through the use of diet and exercise.

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Is Botox Safe?

There have been several recent stories in the new media that call into question the safety of Botox. Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time. Botox, produced by Allergan corporation, is marketed under the names Botox and Botox Cosmetic. First approved by the FDA for medical uses, such as cross eyes and facial spasm, Botox was recently approved for use as Botox Cosmetic to reduce the wrinkles between the eyebrows.

In February 2008, the United States Food and Drug administration put out an early communication indicating it was researching several reactions to Botox which mimicked botulinum toxin poisoning. The reactions cited occurred with the use of Botox for medical reasons and in doses which are much higher than those used for cosmetic purposes. In a response, the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive surgery, reiterated that the concerns were raised for large doses and did not occur in cosmetic applications. Given that this procedure is the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed according to the ASAPS survey, and the lack of serious reported consequences, it is likely that the procedure is quite safe.

What are the side effects of Botox?

As with any medication, there are side effects. According to the prescribing information of the medication supplied by the manufacturer and approved by the FDA, the most common side effects with Botox Cosmetic are

· Headache

· Respiratory infection

· Flu syndrome

· Blepharoptosis (eyelid droop)

· Nausea

· Pain in the face

· Redness at the injection site

· Paresthesia (numbness)

· Muscle weakness

As with any medication, there is always a chance of allergic reaction and the physician administering the medication should be prepared to deal with this potentially life threatening condition.

Who should be careful with Botox?

All people should be careful with the medication. Special care should be taken in people with other neuromuscular conditions or previous reaction to the medicine. Administration should be by a licensed, experienced, and trained professional with direct physician supervision if not done by a physician personally. The medication can spread for approximately one centimeter from the area injected and cause muscle paralysis in unwanted areas. This can lead to eyelid droop with brow injection, difficulty swallowing with neck injections, and difficulty talking and drooling with lip injections.

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Liposuction - What Are the Risks and Benefits?

Liposuction is a popular surgery and it can be very beneficial to many and women especially if the problem area is the butt, thighs, or stomach. You might be surprised to learn that there are more benefits than just the loss of fat. Patients are considering this procedure more and more often.

As with every surgery there are also risks that you should be aware of. Let's look at what you should know about the risks and benefits of liposuction.

Risks of Liposuction

Occasionally patients experience the following risk factors, and may or may not require intervention. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms it's important that you consult with your surgeon. If you have prolonged swelling, heavy bleeding, a bad reaction to the anesthetic, irregularities in body contour, brown spots on the skin, see your surgeon.

The following complications occur but rarely and require immediate medical intervention. If you have infection, shock, fluid in the lungs, skin tissue death, skin burn, blood clots, perforation of the bowel, or long-term nerve damage report to your local hospital's emergency.

The chance of developing one of the risk factors increases if you have too much fat, if you aren't properly monitored after a surgery that removes more than 10 pounds of fat, if you have had multiple surgeries, or if your overall health is poor.

Always choose a surgeon that is experienced in liposuction. This significantly reduces your risk of complications. Make sure you are in good health and tell your surgeon of any medical conditions that you have had previously or have now that he/she should be aware of. Your surgeon can decide if they are relevant. Follow your surgeons directions carefully and don't do anything strenuous for several weeks after your surgery, and until you have the okay of your doctor.

Benefits of Liposuction

The physical benefit of liposuction is obvious. It's the loss of excess pounds and the re-sculpturing of the body. It will change what you wear and how you feel about yourself. You can achieve the look you want and get the curves you've always wanted.

Mental benefits are often overlooked but they are as important and the physical benefits. Once you achieve the body you want your self-esteem goes up. You not only look better but you feel better about the way you look.

In this way, liposuction can be a bit of a boost to start your own regime of exercise and diet to maintain your figure.

That's it - now you know the six things you should know about the risks and benefits of liposuction. Always do your research into beauty and cosmetic procedures and find out all your options so that you can make an informed decision.

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Liposuction - What You Should Know

Liposuction is a popular surgery these days, and it can be very beneficial to men and women with fat deposits. If you've been thinking about liposuction, here's you should know about this procedure.

What Is Liposuction?

If you sort of know what liposuction is but don't quite fully understand, you aren't alone. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that will remove fat cells using specialized suction equipment. It was first done back in 1974 and since then the surgery has seen significant improvements.

Who Should Consider It?

If you are thinking about liposuction you need to be realistic about what it can do for you. There's no question that some people see dramatic results, not everyone does, and sometimes it's not immediate. The success of the treatment depends on your skin's elasticity, you weight, age, and overall health. Liposuction isn't for anyone with a weak immune system, heart disease, or diabetes.

You are a good candidate if your weight is normal and your skin's elasticity is good, but you have trouble areas such as the thighs, butt, or tummy. Ask lots of questions from your surgeon, and even ask to see before and after pictures of patients who have had liposuction done.

Types Of Liposuction

Most people don't realize that there is more than one type of liposuction procedure. All use a cannula wand to remove the unwanted fat. Ultrasonic assisted liposuction also called UAL, uses sound waves to liquefy the fat before removing it. LipoSelection uses the same concept but it doesn't disturb the tissue. Tumescent liposuction has large quantities of anesthetic injected into the area being treated. Power assisted liposuction, called PAL, uses a motor powered cannula, which lets your surgeon use smaller movements, which are a lot more comfortable.

Risks And Benefits

Every surgery has its risks, liposuction complications are actually quite rare. They might include nerve damage, infection, negative reactions to anesthesia, and seizures, Your risks will be minimized with a proper pre-surgery examination. Adverse side effects can include bruising and scarring. The benefits needs to be balanced with the risks.

Cost

How much your procedure will cost depends on where you live, who your surgeon is, and the type of liposuction procedure. Treatments can range from $1500 to $8000 for your total cost. It is rarely covered by insurance, but many surgeons do offer financial plans.

Choosing A Liposuction Surgeon

You should take some time choosing a liposuction surgeon to make sure you get the best in your area. Start by learning about the different surgeons in your area. Set up a consult appointment with at least 2 surgeons. Ask lots of questions, ask to see before and after photos of the surgeon's work, and find out just how many liposuction surgeons he/she has done. The success of your surgery and your health really do lie in the hands of a qualified surgeon.

So in conclusion, these are just some of the things you should know about liposuction. Like with any procedure it pays to do your own research and to find out all you can about your various options so that you can make a more informed decision.

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You'll Have to Get it Yearly Once You Start and Other Cosmetic Surgery Myths

Have you ever had anyone try and talk you out of cosmetic surgery simply because they have bought into some of the myths that are floating around out there? If so, then you should know that you are definitely not alone. There are many people who are really misinformed when it comes to a variety of cosmetic procedures. If you end up feeling as though you have received false information about the surgery that you are looking to have, then you should simply save your final verdict until you have the time to talk with a professional who can give you all of the right answers.

Some people will buy into the fact that absolutely anything and everything can be fixed with a cosmetic procedure. This is definitely a myth that you should never buy into. Depending on the area that you are working with and the level of the issue or deformity, there may not be a way to correct it one hundred percent even when you have the most talented and experienced surgeon.

Another myth is that you can never breastfeed once you have breast implants put into place or that you will have to have them removed when you want to have a child that you will breastfeed. As a matter of fact, unless there is some sort of underlying issue or problem with their breasts to begin with, breast implants are completely safe to have while breastfeeding. In addition to that, when they are put in place correctly, you will never have an issue producing plenty of milk for you baby either.

One unfortunate myth that many misinformed patients believe is that liposuction is a form of cosmetic surgery that can be used as some sort of weight loss tool. The truth of the matter is, you can use liposuction to remove some excess fat, but it can never take the place of the amount of weight that you can lose while following a proper diet and exercise routine.

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Facelift Surgery - An Operation Based on the Problem

Besides patient misconceptions about what a facelift really is, patients are also unaware that there are different types of facelift procedures today. As part of a basic concept of 'matching the solution to the problem', a facelift procedure should match the degree of anatomic facial aging, age of the patient, what recovery a patient wants to go through, and how much they want to pay for what type of result. All of these considerations go into the decision as to what type of facelift should be done.

Today, facelift operations go by a lot of different names that are primarily marketing in origin. Essentially, facelifts may be dividied into two types, limited and full facelifts. The most popular and marketed facelift today is the limited facelift. It goes by a lot of different names such as short scar facelift, lifestyle lift, MAC lift, quicklift and numerous others, but in the end they are all really the same operation from a patient's perspective. A limited or 'mini-facelift' is a scaled-down modification of a full facelift where the incision (scar) is restricted to in front of the ear only and the amount of skin raised up and ultimately trimmed off is confined to in front of the ear and down into the jowl area only.

In many cases, liposuction of the neck is done with the limited facelift. This produces a nice change in the jowl and upper neck area that needs only a very short recovery. (less than a week) It can often be performed under twilight anesthesis as an outpatient procedure. It is best used in two types of patients, younger patients who have early signs of aging with only small amount of neck and jowl issues and the older patient (who really needs a full facelift for the best result) who does not want to go through a full facelift or, for medical reasons can not go through a full facelift...and is willing to accept as a trade-off a result that is less than that of a full facelift. In other words, someone who is willing to accept some modest facial improvement with limited downtime, costs, and risks of complications. When done with other procedures, such as blepharoplasty and chemical or laser skin peels, the results from a limited facelift are even better.

A full facelift still remains as the gold standard to which any lower facial procedure must be judged, whether that be a limited facelift, threadlift, or a non-surgical 'liquid' facelift. The best results in the patient with more advanced facial aging will always come from a full facelift. A full facelift is where the incisions (scars) run in front of and behind the ears for a more extensive lifting of the neck area. Once can not expect a limited facelift to produce the same result as a full facelift. Full facelifts, while sounding more ominous and extensive, do not require a significantly prolonged recovery. They add a few days to the social recovery aspect (up to 10 days to look socially good) but do not require weeks of recovery as many patients think.

Dr Barry Eppley is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana at Clarian Health Systems. (http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com) He writes a daily blog on plastic surgery, spa therapies, and medical skin care at http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com

Breast Enhancement - Tips For Going Natural

It is not uncommon that many of us over time become unhappy with certain aspects of our physical appearance. As a result of which women chose to enhance their breast size and shape. Of course there is a lot of pressure in society to always look our best. No one likes the feeling of being unattractive.

Even if you go out to the movies you are faced with beautiful looking actors who seem to have everything perfect. One thing you must remember though is that these folks have many props to help them out. They have special make up artists and costume people to make them look their best.

Many women also find after pregnancy that their breasts begin to change and often times not for the better. There is also the desire to retain ones youth and this can be a major motivating factor.

What all this adds up to is the lowering of any individuals self confidence and as mentioned no one likes to not feel attractive. When it comes to breast enhancement you do have options.

The most well known of course is by going through surgery. Although this is the most well known it is also the most expensive and this of course makes it challenging for many people. Beyond that there can also be complications and risks involved.

As a result of which many women are opting for natural breast enhancement products so as to avoid surgery. There are numerous products available such as dermal fillers and breast injections. Along with this there are also various lines of clothing. Additionally you can take herbal supplements and apply creams to boost your breasts naturally.

Herbal breast enhancement supplements can mimic real hormones and bring about tissue growth in the breast area. If you do chose to go with supplements never order them unless you can speak with a real person and also check that the ingredients are listed on the site and with the FDA.

No matter what you chose to do, do so wisely and give it enough time to make sure you get the best results.

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A lot of women are choosing to enhance their breasts in order to improve their self esteem. Everyday as you know we are faced with images of perfection from magazines and newspapers. As a result of which there is tremendous influence to look as good as you possibly can. Many women because of this become discontent with their breast size and shape.

Since this has happened the industry of breast enhancement has increased in popularity over the last few years and continues to grow. There are varieties of products on the market which are promoted to help you achieve your goal of breast enhancement. One of the most popular methods involves surgery.

In this case implants are used and placed in your body. There challenges to this method due to complications that can occur. One such complication is that the implant becomes hard over time, in some cases it has also been known to rupture which can bring about a very painful experience.

There is also the question of scarring. The biggest issue that a lot of women would fear is that the outcome does not match their expectation. Surgery is expensive and the notion that you may not get exactly what you want is a troubling one.

There are other methods of course that do not involve surgery. Some of the most popular in this case is to use herbal supplements. The herbal supplements use natural herbal ingredients which can help boost your breast size.

In summary I am of the opinion that if you really want to enhance your breasts, then you should chose surgery as the very last option. If you are going to take supplements make sure that the ingredients are listed on any site that sells them.

Make sure also that those ingredients are listed under the FDA's Gras list, as this list reports on ingredients which are generally regarded as safe, this way you will at least have some official guide so as to protect your health.

Lastly if you are taking any medications always consult with a medical professional first relative to the ingredients in the supplements to make sure that there will be no adverse reactions.

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Understanding What a Facelift Is

I would have to say that one of the biggest misconceptions on the part of patients in plastic surgery is in understanding what a facelift is. On a near daily basis, I explain to potential patients, much to their surprise, that what they envision a facelift to be it is not. Most patients have the perception that a facelift involves the entire face, from the scalp down to the neck. And they envision weeks of horrid facial swelling and bruises. These images are further fostered by what they have seen on the internet and on TV.

In reality, however, this is not what a facelift is. A facelift is a rather poorly named surgical procedure. More accurately, it should be called a neck or neck-jowl lift for this is what it actually does. A facelift affects only the lower third of the face and does nothing for the upper and middle thirds of the face. It helps re-create a sharper neck angle and gets rid of those saggy jowls. When a facelift is done in isolation, there is no bruising or swelling around the eyes or the rest of the face! Many times, however, patients wants a more complete facial improvement and then simultaneous procedures involving the eyes, nose, or mouth may be done with a facelift, the effect of which is to more closely mimic the images that patients originally imagined a facelift to be.

When I do a facelift only, patients do have a head dressing and surgical drains for the first night after surgery. However, these are removed the next day and replaced with a small chin strap that they wear for the rest of the week. Patients may shower and wash their hair the next day. Short of bending over or strenuous exercise there are no specific activity restrictions. Recovery is really of a social nature, rather than that of a physical one. There is virtually no pain and only some mild tenderness around the ears. You really will look pretty from a facelift only procedure in seven to ten days.

Undergoing a facelift should not be viewed, therefore, as a scary or arduous undertaking. Most patients will tell you that it was a lot easier than they had imagined. Many times patients will want a more complete amount of facial improvement and surgery on the eyes (blepharoplasty) would be the most plastic surgery procedure done with a facelift. This is because most patients feel that the eyes and neck are their top two facial aging concerns they want improved.

Dr Barry Eppley is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana at Clarian Health Systems. (http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com) He writes a daily blog on plastic surgery, spa therapies, and medical skin care at http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com

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Cosmetic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss

Congrats! You've taken off the pounds! Now, it's time to think about getting some plastic surgery done.

Does that sound drastic? Most people who go through massive weight loss, whether through successful dieting or other changes get a plastic surgery done to get their body back into a more natural shape. Then, you can have a whole new you, thin and trim!

So, why do people get cosmetic surgery after massive weight loss, and what can be done? Let's look at some of the trouble spots and solutions.

*The "Spare Tire" Around Your Belly Has Turned Into a Deflated Tube

After massive weight loss, you may find that your once round belly has now become a layer of flab that hangs over your belt in a way you would prefer it didn't. This is when plastic surgery can help.

An abdominoplasty (AKA tummy tuck) in this area can greatly help in getting your belly back into shape. After that, it's all about push-ups, and you are on your own for that!

*Your Breasts Hang Down Past Your Belly Button

Lots of women want bigger breasts, but nobody wants giant, deflated balloons hanging from their chest. This is what often happens after extreme weight loss.

There are two solutions - Breast reduction, or breast augmentation. Breast reduction gets rid of the extra tissue and restores your chest to a normal size. If you are happy with the breasts, but just don't want them swinging so low, a little breast augmentation can make them perkier and more natural-looking.

The extra boobs can also be troublesome for men who have lost a lot of weight. For this, breast reduction is recommended. Get rid of the extra breast age and you don't have to be shy about shedding that shirt when you go for swimming.

- Your Butt Looks like A Deflated Inner tube.

It may sound funny, but it's not funny at all when it happens to you. After losing a lot of weight, many people find themselves with a lot left over in the place they want it least - the behind.

Don't worry, plastic surgery can help! The solution to this common problem is a "butt lift." It sounds like a hip hop dance craze, but it's actually a simple plastic surgery procedure that tucks in and removes tissue in the posterior region. It works like a face lift or body lift, simply adjusting the tissue underneath to give back a natural shape to your butts.

- You've Got The Hollow Cheeks Of Someone Who's Been Stranded On A Desert Island Living On Whatever They Can Catch With Their Hands

Often, after massive weight loss, you will have the hollow-cheeks starvation look. The cause is loose flesh and extra leftover tissue that doesn't know where to go.

Plastic surgery can help, by offering a minor face lift. This is standard procedure after massive weight loss. Raising the tissue underneath the skin will help your face look natural and healthy.

By the way, these cosmetic surgery solutions are not only cosmetic; they are also good for the overall health of your body. You will have firmer muscles, less loose tissue, and little trouble with rashes and other ailments caused by massive weight loss.

Let plastic surgery help you get your body back into the shape you want. If you have had a massive weight loss, the next step is to talk to a plastic surgeon and see what they can do for you.

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Plastic Surgery - The Final Step After Extreme Weight Loss

Plastic Surgery after Extreme Weight Loss - Get Your Body Back Into Shape

It's wonderful to lose all those pounds and even more wonderful to have the body you've always wanted! What a relief to lose all those pounds! There are lots of great ways to lose serious pounds, and they leave you feeling like a new 'You'. "Extreme Weight Loss" means losing 100 or more pounds at once. Another word for it is "Freedom!" At the end of each extreme fat loss plan is the final step - Plastic surgery to take care of those leftover trouble spots.

Those leftover spots can be much bigger than you imagine. After extreme weight reduction, you are left with extra skin and fatty tissue hanging around lots of places where you don't want it. The worst areas for leftover tissue are the abdomen (the body's number 1 trouble spot for ANYTHING!), neck, thighs and butt. Plastic surgery targets these areas.

Lift It Up

You have heard of a face lift. How about body lift? It's not as dramatic as it sounds. The body lift works mostly on the abdomen, thigh and behind, but can also remove any excess skin or fat that is hanging around on your body.

The body lift removes excess tissue and also gives the tissue that remains a boost. This makes the shape of the overall body look natural after extreme weight loss. The goal is to get it just the right, so you can't tell there was ever any excess fat at all.

There are some other lifts that can come in handy after extreme weight loss. These include neck lifts, which target areas of excess skin around the neck. This excess skin can cause problems such as rashes if it isn't taken care of. There are also thigh lifts and arm lifts that target specific areas.

The basic idea of any lift is to raise the tissue underneath so that it looks more natural.

Don't Forget the Face Lift

After you lose a lot of fat, a face lift is always a good idea. Even if it is only a minor operation, it can work wonders to remove any trace of all that extra fat that you just said goodbye to.

One of the biggest problems after extreme weight loss is that the cheeks have a caved-in look. All that extra fat is gone, but you are left looking like you were just rescued from a desert island and you haven't eaten in two weeks. Nobody wants to look like they are starving!

A good face lift after extreme weight loss doesn't have to be huge. The idea is just to raise the tissue and get your face back to its natural shape.

Working on the Breasts

You usually hear about people seeing the plastic surgeon to add more onto their breasts. But, after extreme fat loss, you will want to get rid of those giant, drooping breasts. Look at some "before and after" pictures, and you will understand!

After extreme weight loss, most women get breast reduction work done. Some men do, too! This can be a big problem for men. Man-boobs are embarrassing, when you are overweight, but after the extra fat comes off, you definitely don't want them hanging around.

The problem is that after extreme weight loss, the breasts are not only big, but irregular in shape. Breast reduction simply restores your breasts to their natural shape.Some women also choose breast augmentation. After losing a lot of fat, breasts are often droopy and saggy. Breast augmentation can make them perky and more natural.

Finally - The Butt Tuck

The idea between the "butt tuck," or "butt lift," is to restore some contour and shape to your behind. After losing a large amount of fat, the butt hangs off your backside like a deflated inner tube. Plastic surgery can restore the shape and muscle to your behind, making it more shapely and natural.

The first step is to talk to a plastic surgeon. At your consultation, ask lots of questions and find out what your plastic surgeon thinks is best for your body. After you have taken off the pounds, the next step is to get your body back into its natural shape.

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The Truth About Plastic Surgery Abroad

If you choose to undergo a cosmetic surgical procedure such as breast augmentation, a face lift, or liposuction, why travel to another country rather than having the procedure performed at the major medical center in your city?

Why endure all the hassles and inconveniences of foreign travel? You might be surprised to learn that there are a number of reasons why plastic surgery travel is easier and more advantageous than you think!

With an elective cosmetic procedure rather than one that is deemed medically necessary, it is highly unlikely that your insurance company or Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) will pay the cost of your chosen procedure, leaving you to assume all costs.

Due to the high cost of living in America, the same procedure, performed by top-quality, board-certified surgeons costs a fraction of what it would cost in the United States.

You'll also find that travel arrangements to a fully accredited, state-of-the-art medical center that specializes in elective cosmetic procedures are safe and easily accomplished.

In fact, one of the ways you can determine whether or not the foreign facility you're considering is of impeccable quality is its assistance in making your experience uncomplicated, personalized, even pleasant!

For example, when you're searching for a medical facility in a foreign country, look for a facility that provides you with individualized consultation from the moment you contact the medical center until your procedure and post-surgical care are complete and you are ready to depart for home.

An essential part of travel to a foreign country is having the emotional peace of mind that pre- and post-op hotel arrangements have been made for you, all airline schedules have been provided to you, visa and passport details have been accomplished, your surgery date has been confirmed, local travel arrangements are complete, and you have a detailed total cost list covering your entire stay.

Your itinerary should be easy to understand, and you should work with a representative of the medical facility that is fluent in your own language.

These are the services and benefits that are characteristic of a medical facility that you can trust to provide you with the best, most pleasant experience, combined with superlative medical and nursing care.

The issue that prevents most people from choosing travel to another country is the anxiety and uncertainty about the details of the trip itself and being alone in a foreign country with a different culture and language.

Yet when plastic surgery travel is arranged in complete detail with an expert Patient Coordinator, it will seem as if your trip is more of a holiday than an ordeal!

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Face Lift Surgery - How Do They Work?

If you're considering a face lift, it's important to know there are several different kinds you can choose from, though all fall under the category of cosmetic surgery.

Some of the types we'll examine include: mini lift; mid-facelift; s-lift; and the traditional face lift.

Mini lift

The mini lift is a term often used by surgeons to describe a procedure that's less invasive than the traditional, full facial lift. This type of surgery is nicknamed 'the weekend lift' because many times patients have this procedure on a Friday and return to work (with no visible side effects) on Monday.

The mini lift is generally done on a smaller area of the face than a conventional lift. Its goal is to the same - to improve the loose skin on the neck and to reduce the appearance of jowls -- but the result is usually less dramatic than that achieved with a traditional lift.

For a mini lift, the lower part of the patient's face is numbed and the doctor makes an S-shaped incision from near the ear (where the sideburns would be) and toward the hairline. During the 1-2 hour surgery, the doctor tightens the connective tissue found underneath the skin, removes any excess skin and uses small sutures to close the incision.

Mid-face lift

For this type of plastic surgery, the surgeon makes one tiny incision just above the patient's ear and inside the mouth. Using an endoscope (a tiny camera that lets the doctor see the surgical area) the surgeon is focused on tightening sagging skin in the area of the cheekbones, so the fats pads in the cheeks are pulled up and over the cheekbones to tighten the skin.

The S-lift

The S-lift is designed to focus on the lower part of the face, or roughly the lower third. It's designed to smooth out the jowls and neck area. The local anesthetic is injected into an area just near the ear for this surgery and then the surgeon separates the skin from the tissue under it. When the skin is lifted, the tissues and muscles lying underneath are tightened. This kind of cosmetic surgery takes much less time to perform than a regular lift and the recovery time is shorter as well.

Traditional face lift

With the many other forms of facial surgery available these days, many women choose these less invasive and simple procedures over the traditional facial lift. But for the woman who wants her whole facial skin lifted and tightened, the traditional full lift is still a popular option.

During the 2-4 hour operation, the surgeon makes an incision that will usually go from the hairline at the temple to the earlobe hairline area. The skin is separated from the fat and tissue underneath and the doctor might suction out or trim excess fat. The tissue under the skin is tightened.

The skin is pulled back over and any excess skin is trimmed or a laser is used to remove it. As with all other facial surgery procedures, the area is closed with tissue glue, sutures or stitches.

So there you have it.

Deciding to get a facial lift is a multi-faceted decision, one not to be taken lightly. Understanding the options is crucial to making the right decision.

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Affordable Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

A hub of medical advancements India is one of the most preferred destinations for receiving Plastic Surgery as well. The country has evolved as one with high advanced medical facilities and quick for serving the patients requirements. Plastic surgery in India is a lucrative deal as the country provides emergent solution to patient's desire for quick and satisfactory results and hence is known as one of the latest inclination handling patients world over.

A pointed nose or prominent cheekbones or fuller lips are commonly associated with beautiful face but healthy and glowing skin tops the list. To this desire of attaining youthful skin, science has found solutions and thus now it is possible to correct and enhance all the features of human face. A surgical sub- specialty, Face Lift is a scientific blessing to the modern world.

Are you professionally associated with fashion or television world or just a common person disgusted with the lines getting more visible on your face? Plastic surgery is the right answer to all your queries for enhancing your face as it provides a permanent and satisfactory solution.

With the presence of high technological advancements and best practitioners of the world receiving Cosmetic Surgery in India has become a lucrative deal. The best aspect is the low cost of the surgery offered by the country. The efficient medical services provided in the country are provided at comparatively lesser prices from the countries in the West and thus is preferred by people from round the world.

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Latest News On Breast Implants

There have been several recent reports and within these findings there has been one specific observation that most implant surgeons will choose to follow. It is with respect to synthetic breast implants and the texture of the silicone implant.

Most breast enlargements are performed for cosmetic reasons, the US and UK markets estimate the ratio is 80% cosmetic and 20% reconstruction after varying operational procedures; one such operation is cancer removal.

Breast implants can be made of natural body tissue or synthetic (man-made) materials. There are two popular choices of insertion; one is of a silicone bag (prosthesis) under the breast (submammary) or under the breast and chest muscle (subpectoral). This prosthesis expands the breast area to give a fuller breast (increased cup size), give a better contour, and give more cleavage.

Natural Tissue implants are for those who need reconstruction surgery, as opposed to the Synthetic Breast Implant. Natural Tissue Implants are aided by taking tissue from either the back or stomach and then moulded to suit the need. The Synthetic however is a firm silicone shell, with more and more offering the textured surface to lessen the risk of hardening, deforming and rejection.

There are several new forms of silicone implants. There are those that consider the new forms of a jelly like silicone as opposed to the original styles of the fluid silicone; often just salt-water. There has been much speculation recently about the occasional wrinkle caused by the firmer silicone implant. So the jelly like and saline implants are most preferred.

In 1998, the UK government commissioned an Independent Review Group to look at the available evidence about the risks of silicone breast implants and publish a report based on its findings. The group found no evidence that silicone implants pose a risk to women.

The purpose of the jelly and salt-water is because of their likeness to the normal breast tissue feel. As with all implants the result is of the supreme importance. The surgeon will suggest what type and what type would be suitable. Although... There are an increasing quantity seeking other choices.

The eventual size of the breast is mainly a personal decision by the patient. Cup size 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. Describing the preferred cup size does aid the surgeon, but it also helps to look at pictures or photos to show the physician the needed final look.

You may not be able to have breast implant surgery if:

1. you are under 18 years old,

2. you are pregnant,

3. you are breastfeeding,

4. you have malignant or pre-malignant breast cancer that has not been fully treated, or

5. you have an active infection anywhere in your body.

To conclude our brief study, it is clear most breast implants are performed to make the breasts larger. However, implants can also be used to make drooping breasts firmer and to even out unequal size or unevenly shaped breasts. Yet there is no specific medical advantage of breast implants, they can have great psychological benefits and help to improve self-esteem and confidence.

Mr. P. Booker Health Care Professional

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Cosmetic Surgery Facelifts - Readying The Self For Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is a dream chased by so many that they spend years saving for a procedure that will give them, quite literally, a new look. In all these years of preparing financially for the operation, what many neglect is the mental preparation. Having dreamt about the surgery for this long, prior to the big step they get nervous and scared.

Though normal, because the procedure ultimately involves removing and tinkering around with your body parts, there are some pointers that may help reduce the nervousness before the big day:

Preparation

Both the mind and the body must be completely at ease and comfortable with the idea of the operation before you proceed with it. If not, you will only get more anxious as the surgery approaches and the ride may not be smooth.

The 'How to' and 'What to do' before the operation

The surgeon in charge of you will hand out several pamphlets to you containing information you should know about the procedure you are about to undergo. Read up on as much as you can, so that you know the process like the back of your hand and nothing remains that can surprise you or scare you.

Don't be shy to ask for more information from the doctor either. Though some questions may seem inane to you, they are still important and you deserve answers on what you are facing and what to expect. Doctors will not refuse your queries, and it is natural for you to have questions. Makes notes if you feel like while speaking to your doctor, so that you are able to reread his answers at a later date to understand them better and relax enough to feel not-so-anxious about your upcoming surgery.

Post-surgery preparation

Because you will feel the need for support immediately after the surgery, it is advisable to have somebody close to you receive you after your surgery and arrange to take you home. It is even better if the person is around for a few days after the procedure, taking care of you. The person in question need not be your partner, but should be a strong and capable person, and able to deal with stressful situations that you may find yourself in. It has to be your choice regarding who you want around you at a sensitive time such as after the surgery.

You may even begin preparing your house for your recuperation period - health food, with less salt, munchies for hungry times, pillows, magazines to while away time, movies, and the all-important icepacks.

Eve of the surgery

Since this is the moment of maximum stress, you may feel ill or irritable. Lack of sleep is also a common issue. Some people even develop high blood pressure due to stress.

You must deal with this effectively. Deep breathing or meditation techniques are helpful, as is a light-hearted funny movie. Pamper yourself and let the tension melt away from your body.

Post-operative care

With all the stress and excitement building up before the surgery, it is normal to feel drained, or even depressed after the operation. The scarring that remains while the body heals from the operation will not be any help in lifting your spirits. It is best to always keep in mind that the scarring is temporary, while the beautiful you will not be so.

It is traditionally seen that the first three days following the surgery are the lowest period in the patients recovery period, especially if the operation was carried out under general anesthesia.

Yet, once the swelling subsides, and the new you emerges form beneath the scars and bandages, your buoyant self should soon return.

All those years of saving finally seem worthwhile, and you can start life anew with bubbling confidence and zest for the life ahead.

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