Archive for March 20th, 2009

posted by papatocs on Mar 20

Most everyone has heard of the term liposuction, which refers to the removal of fatty lumps from under the skin, usually around the stomach. There are a number of different ways of performing liposuction and different surgeons may offer a choice between traditional, super wet, tumescent, mechanical, ultrasonic and laser liposuction.

Until recently liposuction was seen as a procedure that only women had done when they wanted to rid themselves of excess fat under the skin or when they wanted to lose some weight around the middle. Nowadays, men are taking more care of themselves and more of them are going for liposuction.

Some men and women have bad eating habits that result in an excess of fat and men who want to look their best, may opt to have liposuction to remove unwanted fat. However, most surgeons will tell you that liposuction is not a long term solution for losing weight and it is far better to have a good diet and exercise regime before you decide you may need surgery.

Liposuction is a relatively straight forward procedure but it should not be seen as an alternative to diet and exercise and is usually undertaken where there is fatty tissue that is resistant to the normal methods. One thing that most surgeons will say is that it is not wise to have too much liposuction done at one time. If there is a lot of excess fat then this should be treated in stages to avoid any after effects.

If you are thinking of having liposuction then the first thing you should do is talk to your GP as he or she will know of any existing problems and whether liposuction should be used when a person has particular health problems.

Most people who are having liposuction for the first time want to know about the risks of liposuction. There are a number of different methods that surgeons will use to perform liposuction, a lot depends on the person and the type of problem they have. One way of removing unwanted fatty tissue is to inject an anesthetic into the mass, after which an incision is made and the fat drawn out.

A less painful means is known as power assisted surgery. Power assisted liposuction has been in use for around ten years and in this procedure the tube that is inserted to draw of the fat is assisted by extra power. This makes it much easier to shake the fat cells loose while leaving the remaining skin and tissue unharmed.

What type of liposuction you have depends on the individual and the amount of excess fat that needs removing. One of the latest methods for removing fatty lumps is the use of ultrasonic technology, which involves using ultrasonic waves to target the fat. Many people prefer this because it is less invasive with the use of ultrasonic liposuction and tends to leave the stomach much firmer and flatter.

Most people tend to react favorably to ultrasonic technology and it can work very well, however, you should ask the doctor which technique might be best for you rather than demand to have your liposuction undertaken in a certain way. Liposuction can be very expensive and may mean a stay in hospital so it is a good idea to check out how much various procedures cost before you take a decision

If you’re not satisfied with the way you look, then you probably need Liposuction or even a Tummy Tuck to get the body u always wanted.

posted by papatocs on Mar 20

Plastic surgery has many uses; surgeons use it when people have been badly scarred in an accident, or when a person has particular birth defects. Plastic surgery is also used for cosmetic purposes and this is what most people think about when they hear the phrase plastic surgery.

Until recently only well known celebrities or very wealthy women had plastic surgery that was designed to improve their looks or to help them stay looking youthful. There are different procedures that come under the umbrella term of plastic surgery.

Nowadays even teenage girls will save the money for a breast augmentation, especially if they hope to start a modeling career. Unfortunately some young girls are so desperate that they will travel abroad where breast augmentation can be had much more cheaply, but often leaves the person with complications.

Rhinoplasty is a form of plastic surgery that is undertaken for both medical and cosmetic reasons. Rhinoplasty refers to the changing or remodeling of a person’s nose. Sometimes this is undertaken when a person has an accident and they are left with an unsightly break in their nose.

At other times people will pay for rhinoplasty because they don’t like the shape of size of their nose. Rhinoplasty is a difficult form of plastic surgery as the surgeon has to be very precise in his or her calculations. Occasionally an operation goes wrong and the person has to go back for remedial surgery.

As people get older their facial muscles alter and skin drops and wrinkles. An increasing number of women now go for a face lift, where the loose skin is cut and taken up to make the person’s face smoother and more youthful looking. People have eye lifts and they have excess skin removed from under the eyes.

In America particularly, plastic surgery has become popular among increasingly younger groups and surgeons are vying for their business. You only have to do a quick internet search for plastic surgery and you will come up with pages of results.

Most websites do not give a cost breakdown for different procedures and you will generally have to call the clinic and speak to the surgeon or the secretary to get an idea of how much a particular procedure will cost. Most plastic surgeons will want to speak with the person and go through the procedure with them before they agree to undertake the operation.

Once you have spoken to the surgeon and had the procedure explained to you, the doctor may want to undertake some tests before surgery takes place. You should enquire whether the cost of the surgery also covers the cost of the tests or you could find that you are paying out more than you anticipated. Tests will generally include x-rays and blood tests and quite possibly a cardiology examination.

You will need pain medication following the operation and possibly some anti-inflammatory pills. In certain circumstances slight infections can occur and you may need antibiotics. When you are working out the costs of your operation you should include all these extras if you don’t want to over run your budget.

Plastic surgery costs are high and it is possible to get some procedures done much more cheaply if you go abroad, but you do need to make sure that the surgeon you book in with has the right qualifications. You should check what sort of accommodation you will have during your stay and whether that is included or is an additional expense.

Interested in Plastic Surgery or even Liposuction then you have come to the right place.