Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is done by qualified surgeons to visually improve any part of the body. Usually, many people undergo cosmetic surgery to better their appearance. It is also referred to as elective surgery, since the patient chooses to undertake surgery although it is not mandatory.
Cosmetic surgery can be broadly classified into body contouring, facial cosmetic surgery, non-invasive treatments, and facial rejuvenation. According to recent figures published by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, women were not the only ones undergoing cosmetic surgery. Men accounted for 11 percent of the total cosmetic surgeries performed in 2005.
Whether a patient is considering a face-lift, liposuction or breast implants, cosmetic surgery should not be viewed frivolously.
Many surgeons are of the opinion that certain factors in the patient's life could be influencing their decision to undergo cosmetic surgery, and they may choose to delay the operation until the patient has received psychiatric counseling. This is largely due to the fact that the results of cosmetic surgery are permanent.
It is preferable to choose a cosmetic surgeon who has a couple of years of training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, in addition to basic surgical training. Patients should opt for surgeons who specialize in the kind of procedure they are seeking. A good reference point is the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery [AACS], which promotes the practice of cosmetic surgery.
Since its formation in 1985, the AACS has become the leading representative of cosmetic surgery practitioners from a wide range of medical disciplines, including general surgery, plastic surgery, dermatological surgery, ophthalmology and otolaryngology.
Cosmetic surgery is being used to enhance various parts of body by men and women alike around the world. With the surgery becoming less complicated and more easily accessible, it is now also affordable for many people. .
Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Facial cosmetic surgery is the process of enhancing the appearance of the face through plastic surgery. Facial cosmetic surgery is done by qualified cosmetic surgeons to correct a part of the face that can be a cause of social embarrassment.
Facial cosmetic surgery can restructure protruding ears to complement the head and facial structure. Many facial cosmetic surgeons also practice facial implants to improve an area of the face or to bring uniformity on the face. Implants are commonly done on the chin, cheek and jaws.
Face lifting, or rhytidectomy, is another common facial cosmetic surgery that has appealed to many people who have wrinkles and sagging skin. Patients undergo face lifting to tighten and reposition the connective tissues and muscles on the face. They also trim the extra skin on the face to get better results. Face lifting drastically revives the freshness of the face. Another type of facial cosmetic surgery is the forehead lift...
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Cosmetic Surgery Resource Site Opens
The Cosmetic Surgery Directory, found at http://www.the-cosmetic-surgery-directory.com, is now open to serve the needs of a growing community of people who are looking for no-nonsense information about plastic surgery and a handy resource for locating a cosmetic surgeon in all 50 states. The directory also includes an up to date reference for news relating to plastic and cosmetic surgery.
This consumer-friendly website can be used as a central resource to answer your questions about cosmetic surgery including breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck, Botox, and more. The Cosmetic Surgery Directory will give you the information you need about each procedure so you can make an informed decision. The plastic and cosmetic surgeons in our directory are experienced board certified surgeons and use the latest cosmetic and plastic surgery technology.
All of...
Cosmetic Surgery Resource Site Opens
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The Liquid Facelift Has Arrived
Austin, TX (ContentDesk) April 21, 2004 -? Dr. Gregory Nikolaidis of Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is one of only a few select physicians in Texas chosen to use Sculptra, a product created by Dermik Laboratories.
Already commonly used throughout Europe, Sculptra is known as the "liquid facelift."
Patients are able to safely and non-surgically receive the benefits of traditional facelifts through the product's effect of plumping up the skin.During the Sculptra procedure, a patient is numbed with topical numbing cream and given a series of injections in the desired area.
The material used in Sculptra is lactic acid, the substance that is naturally produced by muscles during exercise.
This acid stimulates the skin to produce more collagen, thus producing a plumping effect.
Dr. Nikolaidis believes that "this product will transform the field of cosmetic surgery."
Unlike other fillers, such as Restylane and Cosmoplast, which last...
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The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com Launches Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site at LifeTips.com
Golden, CO (ContentDesk) January 30, 2006 -- LifeTips.com, together with The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com, announces the launch of the Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site on the LifeTips network. The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com site will be the exclusive sponsor to millions of potential clients in the LifeTips network. It is a pleasure to be adding such a formidable sponsor to the LifeTips network, said Byron White, President of LifeTips.com. The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com will really appeal to the wide LifeTips audience. Sample Cosmetic Surgery Tip* Paging Dr. Finance Your plastic surgeon wears many hats: counselor, cosmetic genius, and now loan officer. Many plastic surgery center Web sites offer payment plans and loans, while this may seem like one-stop shopping, both you and the surgeon need to be cautious with financing plastic surgery.
Plastic surgery financing typically is unsecured by collateral, so your surgeon stands to lose more if you default. Not that you plan to...
The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com Launches Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site at LifeTips.com
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"Extreme" Cosmetic Surgery -- Study Finds No Extra Complications with Combined Procedures
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) August 13, 2005 -- There is no denying the continued popularity of cosmetic surgery and procedures: Americans are very interested in looking the best they can. As technology and surgical procedures improve, elective surgery has become a viable option for more and more people. Often, when people begin to consider cosmetic surgery they become interested in several procedures that would mean multiple operations. Now, as highlighted in many television shows, news segments and magazine articles, more people opt to combine procedures into one operation, saving costs and healing time periods as well as seeing the final results more quickly.While multiple procedures in one operation saved time and money, it was important to determine if there were drawbacks. Traditional surgical thinking believed prolonged anesthesia could increase risks or complications, but definitive data did not exist.
Dr. Grant Stevens, director of Marina Plastic Surgery, began to study...
"Extreme" Cosmetic Surgery -- Study Finds No Extra Complications with Combined Procedures
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Preparing For Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
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Congratulations ? you've finally decided to take the next step and proceed with cosmetic plastic surgery. While this is an exciting time for you, we understand that you may also have some anxiety about the coming weeks.
To ensure your cosmetic plastic surgery experience is a safe and smooth surgery and recovery period, we've put together a few tips and strategies. From today until the morning of your surgery, use these tips to maximize your experience through careful planning.
Timing
Start by evaluating the amount of time you will need for your cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, and the amount of time you will need for recovery. Plan your surgery at a time when you social commitments are low, and you can take some time off of work. The key to a successful recovery from a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure is to take the needed time away, and relax as much as possible.
Stress will...
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New York Cosmetic Surgeon Gets Extreme Makeover
San Luis Obispo, CA (ContentDesk) December 3, 2005 -- New York-based cosmetic surgeon Dr. Mark A. Erlich uses new web-based technology by Etna Interactive to quickly and inexpensively maintain a before-and-after photo gallery of his patients.Dr. Erlich knew that his potential patients wanted to see his case results online, but the expense and difficulty of transmitting photos to his old webmaster discouraged regular gallery updates. With the new Photo Gallery management system from Etna Interactive, virtually anyone in the practice with the most basic online experience can maintain the before-and-after gallery in real time.During each of the last six years Etna Interactive has surveyed Internet users considering cosmetic surgery about what they hope to find at cosmetic surgery websites.
The most common answer is always before and after photos. Its technology makes it easy for staff in the cosmetic surgery practice to manage their own detailed gallery of before and after photos....
New York Cosmetic Surgeon Gets Extreme Makeover
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Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is done by qualified surgeons to visually improve any part of the body. Usually, many people undergo cosmetic surgery to better their appearance. It is also referred to as elective surgery, since the patient chooses to undertake surgery although it is not mandatory.
Cosmetic surgery can be broadly classified into body contouring, facial cosmetic surgery, non-invasive treatments, and facial rejuvenation. According to recent figures published by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, women were not the only ones undergoing cosmetic surgery. Men accounted for 11 percent of the total cosmetic surgeries performed in 2005.
Whether a patient is considering a face-lift, liposuction or breast implants, cosmetic surgery should not be viewed frivolously.
Many surgeons are of the opinion that certain factors in the patient's life could be influencing their decision to undergo cosmetic surgery, and they may choose to delay the operation...
Cosmetic Surgery
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The Race is On: Florida Residents Scramble to Secure Backup Generators
Chicago, IL June 1, 2005 -- While June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season, the race to secure an emergency generator is already underway and rounding the first turn. According to Jon Hoch, founder of Electric Generators Direct.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com), an online emergency generator superstore, Florida residents aren't waiting for a tropical depression to develop before purchasing a backup generator....
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First Travel Site to Combine Cheap Airfare Searching and Airline Seat Review/Ratings Capabilities -- LoveMySeat.com Becomes All-In-One Cheap Flight Search Destination
Boston, MA ((ContentDesk) July 19, 2006 -- With airline travel expected to hit record numbers this Summer, booking comfortable and enjoyable airline seats will prove a greater challenge to air travelers than ever before. Cheap tickets and discount airfare deals will be scarce this summer season, and when they do appear, they will definitely require that the air traveler beware. Jam-packed flights, however, dont have to mean cramped seating. With a bit of advanced research, airline travelers...
First Travel Site to Combine Cheap Airfare Searching and Airline Seat Review/Ratings Capabilities -- LoveMySeat.com Becomes All-In-One Cheap Flight Search Destination
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Plasma vs LCD TVs
For a layman, there seems to be no difference between a plasma and LCD TV. Both provide high-resolution, high-contrast images and both are flat, sleek and can be mounted on a wall. The difference lies in the technology that drives them.
Plasma TVs work with inert gases like xenon or neon, which are excited by electric pulses from specialized cells called pixels. This makes the gases glow. These glowing gases, in turn, produce the correct blend of red, blue and green light on the pixels....
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Crime, Sex and Power in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC (ContentDesk) May 19, 2004 -- Crime Scene and Investigation. Sex on Broadway. People of Power. What do these have in common? They are the names of three new walking tours about to hit Vancouver for summer 2004. A brand new company, Edge Tours Vancouver, will be running walking tours that replace history and architecture with true forensic crime cases, scandals, unsolved mysteries, sex tips, and the secrets to success of Vancouver's most powerful."These tours would be fun for...
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