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1. All Eyes on You: Blepharoplasty June 23, 2008 Blepharoplasty is commonly known as eyelid surgery and is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries in the United States. This procedures help to remove excess fat, tissue, and skin from around the upper and lower eyelids to correct the drooping and puffiness that can make you look older. Contrary to popular belief, it will not remove wrinkles like crow’s feet, lift your brows, or correct dark circles. Eyelid surgery also will not make you look like another heritage, so it can be used to correct Asian eyes but will not remove evidence that a person is Asian. Usually, eyelid surgery is done in ... (read more) Author: karen fairham

2. Blepharoplasty Primer June 16, 2008 Eyes are a prominent facial feature. It is the surrounding skin, rather than the eyes themselves, that conveys emotion. The tissue, muscle, fat, hair and lashes all contribute to the wide array of expressions. Age, sun exposure and hereditary factors all contribute to wrinkles, deep lines and puffiness around the eyes. The aging process can cause unwanted changes in expression, causing us to look permanently fatigued and older than we really are. These changes in appearance can cause emotional distress and sometimes even visual impairment. An eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty in Dallas , is... (read more) Author: D.J. Verret

3. Blepharoplasty and brow lift questions answered June 12, 2008 Do you have difficulty seeing because of sagging eyelids? Do you think your eyebrows are down at your ankles? Simple surgical procedures can fix those problems and give you a more refreshed look. Blepharoplasty (eyelid reshaping surgery) and brow lift surgery can be used to help removed excess skin, reposition the brow, and give the face a brighter, more awake look. In this segment, questions about blepharoplasty and brow lift will be answered. What is a blepharoplasty? According to Stedman’s medical dictionary, blepharoplasty is defined as any operation for the correction of a defe... (read more) Author: D.J. Verret

4. Blepharoplasty June 10, 2008 Blepharoplasty or eyelids lift surgery is often welcomed procedure for women and men between the ages of 40 though the 60’s. Often the procedure is performed in conjunction with a face lift or brow lift (forehead lift). Upper eyelids are usually treated to eliminate excess tissue by skin excision, tighten the muscle in the eye lid area, and remove fat pockets. Lower lids are performed to eliminate the three fat deposit bags (medial, middle and lateral) and reduce wrinkles. Blepharplasty with Dr. Blau One of the beauties of the blepharplasty procedure is that the surgery can be prefo... (read more) Author: Marcia Henin

5. Blepharoplasty, Eye Bag Surgery : Asia's Cosmetic Medical Tourism June 10, 2008 Eye bag Removal /Blepharoplasty Unlike the Browlift, the effects of blepharoplasty procedure are more localized to the eyelids. The skin surrounding the eyes, is the area where the first signs of aging sets in. Usually, as early as 2nd to 3rd decade of life. Skin redundancy, fat protrusion in the periorbital area, wrinkled drooping layers of the skin on the eyelids, and sagging eyebrows gives the face a tired, sad or angry expression. Surgical procedure that address this issue in the eyelid area can brighten the face and restore a more youthful appearance by removing loose, sagging sk... (read more) Author: Dr Rino Lorenzo

6. What is Breast Reduction Surgery? June 08, 2008 Women with oversized, sagging breasts often suffer from a variety of medical problems including: • Severe headaches • Neck and back pain • Skeletal deformities • Limitation of physical activities Social embarrassment, however, is perhaps the greatest factor for most women who choose breast reduction surgery as a solution to their problem. Breast reduction, also called “reduction mammaplasty,” removes excess fat, glandular tissue and skin for breasts that are more proportionate to your body, alleviating much of the physical and emotional discomfort that occurs with overly large... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

7. How to Pick the Best Facelift Technique: Understanding Your Options June 08, 2008 If you are considering a facelift, you've probably been doing research for a while, or at least long enough to know that doctors do not always mean the same thing when they say facelift. You've probably also been bombarded with a number of brand names for special variations on the procedure, such as the Lifestyle Lift, the Quick Lift, or the S-Lift, even the One Hour Magic Lift. But what are these variations and how can you decide which might be the best procedure for you. Facelift Basics The first thing to understand is that a facelift is really directed at the lower part of the face, the... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

8. Abdominoplasty May 29, 2008 A shapely, well-toned abdomen is something most people yearn for. We eat right and exercise, trying to achieve a flat stomach. But time and gravity can take its toll on our abdominal region. Even those with an otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop a stomach that protrudes or is loose and sagging. The most common causes of this include: • Pregnancy • Aging • Significant fluctuations in weight • Heredity • Prior surgery An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery removes excess fat and skin. And in many cases the procedure restores weakened or separated muscles creati... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

9. Forehead Lift, Brow Lift, Browlift ; Cosmetic Procedures Affects Self Esteem May 29, 2008 Brow lift Significant number of patients that comes to our office presents with concerns about the aperance of their upper face. They commonly complain that they are often told that they look tired, sad or even angry when they don’t feel these emotions. This people usually attribute this negative emotional state with the appearance of their upper eye lids and will usually request for upper blepharoplasty. This false perception of psychological pessimism of the face is due to the appearance of the upper eye lid which is affected by the brow position. The eyebrow which is a distingu... (read more) Author: Dr Rino Lorenzo

10. From Makeup to Surgery: Tips for Making your Eyes Look Their Best May 24, 2008 From 70s kitsch paintings of Mexican kids to anime heroines to Bugs Bunny in drag, caricatures of youth and femininity commonly exaggerate the eyes. Eyes represent youth and sexiness. If you want to look your best, you absolutely have to pay attention to your eyes. Eye Makeup There are many different ways to apply eye makeup to give yourself a great look, and you can find numerous tips from people telling you this look or that look is the best, but really there are two main tips to eye-catching eye makeup. • Harmony--in applying makeup to your eyes, make sure you aren't just picking your ... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

11. Operation Smile May 24, 2008 Dr. David R. Broadway, plastic surgeon in Denver, Colorado is a volunteer member of a team of dedicated, credentialed medical professionals who donate their time to a program called Operation Smile. To date, the number of health care professionals trained and taking part in the program is in the thousands. What is Operation Smile? Founded in 1982, by plastic surgeon Dr. William P. Magee Jr. and his wife Kathleen S. Magee, nurse and clinical social worker, this international program has provided facial surgery services to correct deformities in over 100,000 children and young adults a... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

12. Looking tired or having problems seeing - learn about options for treatment May 21, 2008 Are you tired of looking tired? Do you have difficulty seeing things that are above you? You may benefit from a blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery. Blepharoplasty refers to any surgery on either the upper or lower eyelid designed to alter the appearance of the eyelid. This can be for cosmetic or functional reasons. As people age, the forehead descends and with it, the upper eyelid. This can lead to difficulty seeing certain areas. This descent can also lead to a tired look. The aging process also effects the lower eyelid, creating unsightly bags under the eyes. Blepharoplasty can correct both o... (read more) Author: D.J. Verret

13. Facelift Procedures are Numerous May 19, 2008 The facelift is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures performed today. And as our population continues to age, the numbers will only continue to increase. What you probably don’t know is that the technology and methods used to perform facelifts are better and less invasive than ever before. The classic or usual type of facelift performed for many years is also known as a rhytidectomy. This is the procedure most people are familiar with. It uses a long incision that goes from behind one ear up around the head behind the hairline ending behind the other ear. It is used to re... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

14. Eyelid Surgery May 05, 2008 Eyelid surgery is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure known as a blepharoplasty or eyelid lift. It rejuvenates the appearance of the upper eyelid, the lower eyelid, or both. The almost magical results of eyelid surgery open up the eyes and reduce or eliminate undereye bags and wrinkles. The surgery makes you look and feel younger and more alert. Conditions that Eyelid Surgery Treats The types of problems that blepharoplasty addresses are: • Baggy, drooping, or excess skin that hangs over the upper eyelid. (If this impairs your vision, the procedure may be covered by your insura... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

15. Blepharoplasty/ Eyelid Surgery Philippines: Affordable Cosmetic Plastic Surgery April 28, 2008 A blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is commonly a cosmetic and aesthetic surgery which improves on a person’s tired look as a result of excess folds of skin on the upper eyelids, bags around the lower eyelids and drooping eyebrows. Basically the procedure takes out excess skin, fat and muscle. When it is performed with the goal of improving vision, it then becomes reconstructive in nature. As we go through life and accumulate additional years, the effects of gravity, loss of skin elasticity, sun exposure and daily stress all leave their marks. Realistically, eyelid surgery or blepha... (read more) Author: edwin paul Magallona

16. Remove Your angery Scowl with a Brow Lift April 24, 2008 Brow lifts can remove years from your face, doing away with perpetual scowls, an angry appearance or simply a tired, haggard look. It’s not uncommon for people who have vision problems to need a brow lift due to the eyebrow drooping so low as to obscure the vision. Several incision techniques (or their variations) are used, depending on the judgment of Dr. James Barber, to lift the forehead area up and sometimes raise the hairline along with the brow area. The most commonly used methods are: • Coronal • Endoscopic • Subcutaneous An in-depth discussion with Dr. Barber will give you detaile... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

17. What is Ethnic Rhinoplasty? April 04, 2008 Ethnic rhinoplasty is a specialized cosmetic practice that takes into account the variety and diversity of patients when planning and completing a rhinoplasty, or reconstructive nose surgery. Ethnicity and aesthetics Until recently, most plastic surgeons worked primarily with a single ethnic group. The diversity of different ethnic groups has often been left behind in the development of ethnic rhinoplasty. Ethnic rhinoplasty takes into account a variety of factors, from condition of the skin to the size, shape and placement of the nose creates natural looking, beautiful results for every... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

18. Cosmetic Surgery Statistics - Rising Consumer Interest April 03, 2008 It’s official – interest in cosmetic surgery continues to climb as technological advancements make procedures more accessible, more affordable and safer than ever before. Cosmetic surgery is no longer reserved for the wealthy or famous – most cities are inundated with plastic surgery centers offering everything from body contouring procedures like liposuction and breast augmentation to facial rejuvenation procedures, laser hair removal, eyelid surgery, chin and cheek implants, and other innovative enhancement procedures. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) [http://w... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

19. Fill in the Lines with Restylane April 01, 2008 In 2003, the injectable filler, Restylane, was approved by the FDA for use. Up to that point, most of the common – and popular - injectable fillers available were collagen-based. Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that works along with keratin in our skin to provide strength and elasticity. Collagen levels decrease as we age, which causes our skin to wrinkle. Until 2003, the only fillers available were collagen-based and created from the by-product of animals. A skin test is required for using collagen, and this can be a major inconvenience for some people. Restylane contains non-a... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

20. Evolution of the Facelift March 31, 2008 To most people, a facelift is just a facelift. In its generic sense, it can be used to describe any cosmetic improvement given to anything from a public building to a person to a political platform. To most people, a facelift is just a facelift. In its generic sense, it can be used to describe any cosmetic improvement given to anything from a public building to a person to a political platform. However, to cosmetic surgeons, a facelift can mean any of a number of things, all of which are constantly changing. If you are considering a facelift, it is important to understand the developmen... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

21. Breast Reconstruction for Breast Cancer Patients March 14, 2008 While breast cancer is a very difficult challenge to face, mastectomy surgery is not as limiting as it once was, thanks to modern technology. Certain cosmetic surgeons like Orange County’s Dr. Domanskis offer state-of-the-art breast reconstruction to help women who’ve been affected by breast cancer to regain their feminine shape. Women who have had a mastectomy or double mastectomy are often put through emotional turmoil when faced with the prospect of losing one of the traditional symbols of femininity and childbearing. Experienced cosmetic surgery practices offer breast cancer patients... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

22. What is a blepharoplasty? March 06, 2008 Blepharoplasty refers to any surgery which is used to correct a cosmetic deformity of the area around the eye. It may be used to remove excess skin of the upper eyelid which can result in vision improvement or simply remove the bags around the lower eye. Blepharoplasty can be performed on either the upper or lower eyelids or both at the same time and either the left or the right side or both at the same time. Indications for upper eyelid blepharoplasty are several. Excess upper eyelid skin can produce a cosmetic deformity or can sometimes interfere with vision. To determine if excess uppe... (read more) Author: D.J. Verret

23. How Long Do Injectables Last? March 05, 2008 Injectable treatments are the most popular form of cosmetic treatment in use today. Botox injections alone account for almost 40% of all cosmetic procedures practiced in the US last year, and injectable treatments as a whole represent half the treatments performed. In addition, they have become five times more popular since 2000, and their popularity shows no signs of diminishing. The main reasons for the popularity of these treatments is their noninvasive nature, requiring no surgery, no recovery time, and have virtually no risk of serious side effects. In addition, they provide signif... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

24. It's in the Eyes, Guys March 04, 2008 As you age, you may begin to notice changes around your eyes. Many men are now turning to cosmetic surgeons for blepharoplasty procedures to correct aging eyes. Besides having a strong handshake, one of the most important rules for introductions is looking the other person in the eye. Whether you’re meeting someone at a party or a potential employer, or something in between, eye contact is toward the top of the list of important steps in showing confidence. And because New York City is often where the country looks to for pointers in business and culture, why not stare back at them with ... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

25. Eyelid Surgery Lifts Tired Eyes and Confidence February 20, 2008 The eyes have been called the windows to the soul, but what if time has caused the curtains to shut? As you age your skin looses the elasticity it once had during youth, causing bags to develop beneath the eyes. These fatty deposits can make you look old and haggard, even if you don't feel that way on the inside. Blepharoplasty, or an eyelid lift, can rejuvenate a tired look, giving you back the former sparkle of youth. Eyelifts can be performed on either or both the lower and upper lids. While surgery on the lower is most often for cosmetic reasons, sometimes excessive drooping skin... (read more) Author: A Aaronson

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