Cosmetic And Plastic Surgery

A brow or forehead lift is most often done to raise drooping eyebrows and smooth out wrinkles and creases on the forehead and between the eyes. The tissue of the forehead and brow can sometimes sag down over the upper eyelid to such an extent that the eyelashes and eyebrows meet. Wrinkles or “corrugations” in […]

Liposuction is a technique that uses suction to improve body contour by removing excess fat from specific areas of the body. Liposuction of excess fatty tissue of the face can be done at the same time as other procedures on the face, using the same incisions, or independently. Liposuction is most often used on the

What is a chemical peel? The procedure After the treatment How effective are chemical peels? What Is A Chemical peel? A chemical peel is the application of an acid to the skin to achieve a controlled burn to the top layers of skin. Chemical peels are used to remove fine lines, especially around the mouth

What is dermabrasion? The procedure After the treatment How effective is dermabrasion? What Is Dermabrasion? Dermabrasion uses a power-driven sanding wheel that looks somewhat like a dentist’s drill to remove the topmost layers of skin. Dermabrasion was first developed to smooth the pitting caused by acne scars, but the technique can also be used to

What is laser resurfacing? After the treatment How effective is laser resurfacing? What Is Laser Resurfacing? Lasers can be used to create a controlled burn of the most superficial layers of skin and achieve the same results as chemical peels and dermabrasion. Laser resurfacing offers greater control of the depth of the burn and more

Implants of several materials can be injected into the face to fill in wrinkles. Collagen. Collagen is the protein that makes up the white fibers of skin, tendon, bone, cartilage, and other connective tissue. Injections of bovine collagen (that is, collagen from cows) are used to fill in wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. Collagen

In recent years, several new surgical technologies have been adapted for use with cosmetic surgery. These technological advances promise cosmetic procedures for the future that will be safer, less painful, and more effective. Lasers. Lasers (intense beams of light) are currently being used very effectively for facial resurfacing and eyelid surgery. Laser incisions are sterile, and they cauterize

Here are some frequently asked questions related to cosmetic surgery for the face. Q: What does cosmetic surgery cost? A: The cost of a procedure will depend upon local rates for the surgeon and the surgical facility. Facility costs include an anesthesiologist, nurses, medicines, and many other factors. A physician should discuss cost and payment with

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to cosmetic surgery for the face. Realistic expectations are the key to satisfaction with cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic procedures for the face can alleviate some of the most visible signs of aging. They cannot restore youth or guarantee happiness. An open and honest relationship between

The word plastic comes from the Greek word plastikos, meaning to mold or give form. Plastic surgery makes it possible to mold or reform parts of the human body in order to heal or correct deformities caused by injury, disease, or birth defects. Cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is a branch of plastic surgery concerned with improving physical appearance.

Here are definitions of medical terms related to cosmetic surgery for the face. Blepharoplasty: A blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape (plasty) the upper and lower lids of the eyes. A blepharoplasty is performed to correct a sagging upper lid that can sometimes interfere with vision and a puffy, baggy lower lid. Botulinum toxin: Botulinum toxin

The skin begins to age when the body stops growing in late adolescence, but the effects of aging don’t show until mid-life. As we age, skin cells replace themselves more slowly, and the thick underlayer of the skin, the dermis, begins to thin. The network of elastin and collagen fibers that allows our skin to