The Aesthetic Sense

Cosmetic Nose Surgery for Men

2012-07-07T13:25:00.000-07:00

Rhinoplasty: Cosmetic Nose Surgery for Men

Rhinoplasty

Looking back decades ago, cosmetic/plastic surgery is only reserved for women’s need and vanity. But as time goes by, men have adapted the procedures for appearance enhancement in order to build confidence and prestige. Cultures may have played important role in the acceptance on the essence of true beauty. We cannot blame most of the people because there are some who are really exceptionally beautiful (physically). We can’t help it but Wows in admiration for the gift of beauty that bestowed to them. Anyways, beauty is still on the eyes of the beholders.

Usually, guys who have pointed nose are considered handsome than those have mediocre or flat nose. We can’t change that mentality in a snap of our finger. However, with the present evolving technology, choices are given for you to look good. All the preference are present, the decisions are all yours.

Nose Surgery or Rhinoplasty has been introduced decades back. More technology and innovation on the procedure has been discovered. Risk is less perhaps because of these surgical improvements. All you have to do is to evaluation well for the pros and cons it may cause you. This is the reason why it pays to fully know the procedure of Rhinoplasty Nose Surgery. How long would take time to perform the procedure and how long could you recover there after. Any side effects and if they are, what and how risky? And most importantly, how much would be the cost involved in this procedure? If it’s within your budget, then why not undergo. Finally, why should you go through the procedure? Whether for reasons of need or want, there are so many men now opting to undergo this cosmetic procedure.

Why consultation is needed for cosmetic surgery?

In any course of action, initial consultation and discussion is a must. It is where the every detail is discussed and every aspect will be take cared of.

Why you want undergo the surgery? After that, part or aspect of your nose shall be done and what outcome are you expecting. Since this involves health and safety, the medical history of the patient shall be gathered. Is there any previous medical records, heart and blood related problems, allergies, and the like. This is to make sure that the patient is really qualified and fit to undergo the procedure. The surgeon will then present to the patient the details of the procedure and how it will be done. Through the aid of drawings and new technologies using computed imaging programs, the surgeon can demonstrate it well and in return the patient can visualize the whole process.

What is the age range for cosmetic surgery?

Fifteen (15) years old is the minimum required age for rhinoplasty / nose surgery. In females, it is younger, 13 years old. This is so because male body organs mature longer and never stop until they are older. As we have noticed, the age range (13-15) is young and critical. The outlook of the teenagers about beauty / physical appearance is bit shallow and sensitive, than that of the matured people. That’s why a thorough evaluation and surgical assessment must be given attention. There are instances that cosmetic procedure is not necessary (need over obsession).

How must is the cost involved in Rhinoplasty?

The Rhinoplasty procedure is quite expensive especially for average income earners. The cost is more or less $4000 up to $7000, depending on the package you availed if it includes the anesthesia, hospital accommodation and other facilities. This is so because most nose jobs are not covered by health insurance. Variation on the cost of the procedure depends on many factors such as but not limited to: the complexity of the surgery, the status of the surgeons (services of famous medical professions may command higher price), location (more practitioners’ means competitive prices).

How Rhinoplasty Procedure is done?

Either a General anesthesia or a local anesthesia is given to patient for Rhinoplasty. If sometimes differs depending on the patient’s preference and the complexity of the surgery itself.

The types of Rhinoplasty are:

Open Technique = this involves making incision across the skin between the nostrils. The internal structures of the nose can easily be worked on this technique. The swelling after the surgery will take a bit of time to subside.
Close Technique = this doesn’t require an incision on the outer tissues of the nose. The healing on this technique is quicker because the tissues are less disrupted.

Rhinoplasty aim to minimize scaring from the incisions done outside the nose that is why often times the cut is made inside the rim of the nostrils, the soft tissue are separated from the underlying structure. The cartilage and bone of the nose are then reshaped to get the visualized cosmetic results. The nostrils can be widened or narrowed according to need.

Operation Time for Rhinoplasty

The procedure is usually performed on an out-patient basis. The surgery is done on span of time of one up to two hours.

Post Operative Care for Rhinoplasty

The post surgery effect is not painful and if there’s any it very minimal. Discomfort may arise but it is controllable by mild analgesics. If there is external incision done, the nostrils stitches shall be removed between 3-5 days.

The swelling will gradually subside after several weeks. The swelling around the eyes can be reduced through cold compress. Recovery and healing depends on the individual ability of the patient but usually the nose will be healed within a few weeks. Numbness can be felt especially on the extensive surgeries. The nose will be sensitive so it is recommended to us sunscreen. The patient can go back to light work after a couple of days depending on the appearance.

Is there any Complications on Rhinoplasty

Unexpected health problems may arise after the operation especially on general anesthetic. It may be serious or benign. Some of the manifestations are: infection, scarring, numbness and unhappiness for unsatisfactory final result.

Most importantly good screening, qualified professional plastic surgeon performing the procedure, good facilities can minimize the risks in undergoing cosmetic or plastic surgery.

Cosmetic Surgery for Male

2012-07-07T13:19:00.002-07:00

Cosmetic Surgery and Men

Cosmetics Surgery

Nowadays, the aesthetic sense does not belong to the world of women alone. Men worldwide are now embracing health and beauty regimen. Males have changed their outlook and attitude towards physical appearance and beauty as a whole wherein this was reserved for females in previous years. The grooming market for males is growing every year. In fact, in America alone it reached for about $3.5 billion dollars. Some men need to look great as required in their professions and stature in life; while others want stay looking young and groovy as part of their pride and personality. The beauty routine and procedures that men patronize are: face, skin and hair products, pills, diet, exercise, cosmetic and plastic surgery. The drive of men to change and maintain their looks is increasingly escalating in statistics year after year.

Men’s Top 5 Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

The top 5 surgical procedures that usually men are undergoing are:

Nose Lift and Reshaping
Hair Transplant and Thickening
Eyelid and Eyebag Surgery
Liposuction
Breast Reductions

Male Cosmetic Procedures Statistics

Botox Injections = Fourteen Percent (14%)

Liposuction = Fifteen Percent (15%)

Eyelid Surgery = Fifteen Percent (15%)

Laser Hair Removal = Twenty Percent (20%)

Nose Jobs = Twenty Four Percent (24%)

Other Procedures = Twelve Percent (12%)

Men’s Body Improvement Procedures

Not all cosmetic surgery involves creation and reduction process. Since each of us possesses a unique beauty, some only need improvement and enhancement to look physical attractive. Cosmetic surgery has already gained name for hassle free and quick body fixing approach. However, take caution we must seek for the services of trained professionals.

6 pack abs (Pectoral implants)

Bulging pecs

Buttock enhancement

Male Cosmetic Procedures Costs

The cost of the cosmetic surgery is another important consideration. The difference of cost depends on the kind of surgery to undergo and the technology/ facilities for be used. The name and prestige of the surgeon also affects the cost. Famous professionals who have established names in the industry can demand more.

Here’s the estimated cost for some cosmetic procedures:

$2000 for Liposuction

$5000 for $10000 for Facelift

$300 for Botox Injections

$2000 for Eyelid Surgery

$3000 for Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)

How to Get the Best Cosmetic Surgery Treatment

There no assurance on the satisfactory results of the cosmetic procedures. The satisfaction still depends on the person who underwent the surgery. It is still important that the procedure is successful. But in order to achieve this, always remember these things:

Make sure to get the services of licensed surgeons, who are qualified, trained and specialized professionals who will carry out the surgery;
Always be ready and realistic on the outcome of the procedure
Risk in always present so make sure and be ready to accept the outcome
Always get yourself prepared before the surgery. Stop vices like smoking and drinking alcohol that will affect the procedure.
Keep yourself physically and mentally prepared as much as possible.
Be vigilant and vocal about any health problems and ongoing medication that may complicate the procedure.
You know your body more than anyone else. If you find yourself unfit for the surgery, think twice; don’t take the risk in undergoing this kind of elective surgery.

Wrinkle Zappers

2011-07-30T02:08:00.000-07:00

Wrinkle Zappers

Thin Skin

Dermatologists offer an array of in-office procedures that give even more dramatic results---and often can be combined with one or two other treatments in a single appointment.

Fine Wrinkles

For Fine Wrinkles

Peptides

These amino-acid compounds seem to help promote the growth of collagen and elastin stimulating fibroblasts --- the skin’s support structures that keep it smooth and youthful looking, Known for their role in wound healing and recognized for their ability to improve the appearance of photodamaged skin, most peptide products are also rich in antioxidants and topical nutrients.

Wrinkle-relaxing lotions

With all excitement surrounding injectables as wrinkle smoothers, there was bound to be creation of topical creams claiming to achieve similar results. Extensive testing shows that a lot or products help smooth out fine lines caused by smiling, frowning and other facial movements.

Retinol and retinoids

Retinoid or Vitamin-A based cream remain as top smoothers in the anti-aging arsenal. Now, advance formulations help prevent the red, flaky face that was the most common side effect. However, these products can increase sun sensitivity, so make sure to wear a sunscreen daily when using them.

Microdermabrasion

You used to have to go into a doctor’s office to get the full effect of this treatment, where dead skin cells are removed with tiny silicon or aluminum-oxide crystal blown against the skin using a handheld device and then sucked up with a small vacuum. But there’s a new generation of at-home alternatives that allows you to get similar results (smoother, more even-toned skin) with four weeks. Some products help improve skin’s clarity and are far less expensive than in-office procedures.

Laser and non-laser lights

New lasers stimulate collagen production. Toning with intense pulsed visible light (IPL or photorejuvenation) and radio-frequency waves can eradicate irregular pigmentation and broken capillaries as well as help tighten the skin

Deep Wrinkles

For Deeper Wrinkles

Botox

Approval of Botox for cosmetic use pushed demands for this muscle-paralyzing substance (purified botulinum toxin) to the top of doctors’ request lists. Two other versions, Myobloc and Dysport, also claim to work by temporarily paralyzing the muscles that create certain expression lines, thus smoothing wrinkles. However, it injected improperly, botulinum can cause paralysis of the wrong muscle, leading to drooping eyelids or other problems. That’s why it’s important to seek out a qualified doctor to have it done.

Collagen

Bovine Collagen (Zyderm and Zyplast) has been around for years and is still effective filler, but typically requires two allergy tests, two weeks apart, before injection. Now there’s human collagen which can be injected immediately, without an allergy test. All forms of collagen lasts only up to six months since they can eventually absorbed by the body. Permanent soft-tissue filler that is composed of part bovine collagen and part polymer beads, which help stimulates the body to produce its own collagen, is also considered. For this filler, however, there is the possibility of lumps forming underneath the skin after injection.

Your own fat

Fat is effective for filling in lines and making the skin look smoother. Using your body’s own fat as a filler avoid allergy concerns, but you have to have the fat withdrawn from your abdominal area, thighs or butt through a minimal liposuction procedure. It’s then injected into the skin, a procedure that takes about an hour. Self-donated fat can be stored for up to a year, so you can go back to refill sans the full procedure.

FAMI (Fat Autograft Muscle Injection)

Another fat transfer method, called FAMI (Fat Autograft Muscle Injection), involves injecting fat deeper into the skin---below the fat layer and into muscle. The benefits include longer-lasting results (several years as compared to the six to 24 months that your own fat lasts).

Hyaluronic Acid

This component of connective tissue has been found an effective filler for deeper lines (like ones that can be form around the mouth) not suitable for botulinum toxin; it also works well to plump up the lips. It goes by the names Restylane and Perlane have been used successfully in Europe for years and have been shown to produce longer-lasting results (up to a year, as compared with the six months that collagen lasts).

Looking Ahead

Injectable Line Filler

Noteworthy up-and-comers include a gel comprising microscopic spheres of calcium hydroxyapatite (a constituent of human bone). Currently used in Europe and South America, it offers the promise to a longer lasting solution for deep lines particularly those around the mouth.

Gene therapy

Chicago researchers are studying DNA to identify genes that change with age. They believe that treatment can eventually be developed to target the specific genes, helping to slow the aging process of complement existing procedures.

Wrinkles Treatment

A Patient’s Guide to Liposuction

2011-07-30T01:11:00.000-07:00

Guide to Liposuction

Liposuction

Among cosmetic procedures, liposuction is probably the most popular and commonly administered procedure today. Unfortunately, myths and misconceptions flood the marker, often causing unnecessary confusion and fear among people who are interested to undergo the procedure. In some aspects, money-making businessmen see this interest as a way to progress their business. On the other hand, prospective patients would greatly benefit from the host of information provided by full-fledged, licensed surgeons who help manage patients’ expectations. Feeling comfortable with the surgeon will enable patients to enter the experience of elective cosmetic surgery with confidence and enthusiasm.

Am I a good candidate for liposuction?

A healthy person is always the best candidate for any procedure. Ideally, he or she is not overweight, has good skin elasticity but has ”bulges” of excess fullness that refuse to disappear in spite of good diet and exercise. Areas often affected by bulges are the inner and outer thighs, hips, abdomen, knees, arms, neck and back. In men, the most common area is the dreaded “love handle” and back.

While being slightly overweight is not a problem, patients who intend to lose 15 pounds are advised to lose it prior to surgery. If skin is the proposed area (s) of liposuction is loose, it will subsequently hand. In this case, although liposuction may not be for you, you might be an excellent candidate for other body sculpting procedure such as a tummy tuck or thighplasty.

Apple Shape Body vs. Pear Shape Body

Will the irregularity or “cellulite” appearance of my skin improve with liposuction?

Like any other procedures, liposuction also has its limitations. If you’re after eliminating stubborn cellulite, this will not be achieved through liposuction. Liposuction is a sculpting procedure and pre-existing surface irregularities will not change. Bulges will disappear and contours will improve, correlating to an improved appearance both in and out of clothes. Once healing is complete, a significant change in the bodies becomes noticeable. The appearance of cellulite can be addressed by other procedures such as Mesotherapy.

Tumescent Liposuction

What is tumescent liposuction?

The procedure involves the introduction of a special solution into areas of ore-determined liposuction prior to extracting of fatty tissue. More to address the subject of convenience on the part of the patient, this technique allows a greater amount of fat to be extracted with minimal blood loss and reduced bruising and discomfort.

Where will my surgery be done and how will I feel afterwards?

All liposuction surgeries should be performed in an outpatient surgery center that is hospital-equipped and accredited. The procedure is done in the presence of a board certified anesthesiologist who will be at the patient’s side for the duration of the procedure. The anesthesiologist uses a special technique of general anesthesia designed to make the experience safe and comfortable. While patients are normally not bedridden after the surgery, three to seven days of rest are usually recommended, depending on the amount of liposuction performed.

Initial swelling subsides in about three weeks and contours are completely determined in a few months. For the first three weeks, patients usually wear a comfortable girdle-type garment under clothes that helps achieve final results more quickly.

As in other surgical procedures, safety is always or paramount importance, especially when considering elective cosmetic surgery. Liposuction surgeons normally insist on having a thorough review of the patient’s past and present medical history. It may seem laborious but it is very pertinent in preparation for surgery.

When selecting a surgeon, judgment is as important as skill. All surgical procedures must be performed with excellent judgment. Sometimes, there is a temptation to combine areas of liposuction simultaneously, leading to a riskier, high-volume liposuction. Combining too many different operative procedures involves a lengthier anesthetic time, which can also increase risk.

Belly, Buttock and Thigh Region

What will I look after surgery?

Commonly asked by any patient, surgeons normally provide the answers via the use of high-technology computer imaging. Through the magic of computer imaging, patients can visualize conservatively what they can reasonably expect in terms of an achievable outcome. Liposuction is a sculpting procedure. Ultimately, it is the skill of the sculptor / surgeon that will help achieve satisfaction.

The Key to a Healthier Body

While most people consider liposuction as a quick-fix to a leaner body, it is important to note that proper nutrition, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle are still one’s best bet to a better body.

Liposuction provides an interesting trend in cosmetic surgery; it’s also educational in the sense that if you’re simply considering liposuction as a body sculpting procedure, this can typically be achieved without cosmetic surgery in the first place: regular physical exercise and a total diet makeover can subtract years from a person’s apparent age while hiding excess skin flabs. In fact, there’s nothing that makes you look better than regular fitness and following an outstanding nutritional strategy.

On the food and diet side, that means avoiding all processed foods and eating only natural, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, organic meats and whole grains. It means giving yourself the nutritional supplements necessary to provide your body with all the vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and other phytochemicals necessary to keep you healthy from the inside out.

Lifestyle also plays a crucial role in acquiring a healthy body. Common vices such as smoking and drinking contribute to body aging.

Cosmetic surgery may be the shortcut, no doubt, but for the long haul, nothing beats diet and exercise for looking youthful, healthy and energetic. After all, it’s not just for looks; you are youthful, healthy and energetic when you eat right and exercise regularly.