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More Rested Look After Eye Lid Surgery For Men

There are two kinds of eyelid surgery- Upper blepharoplasty or the double eyelid surgery Lower blepharoplasty or the eye bag removal surgery After the cosmetic surgeon has fashioned the perfect fold or got rid of the excess bags beneath, it is common knowledge that the area will swell a bit or might even bruise. After all, cosmetic surgery is not really natural for the body. The body will have to go through a healing process to return back to normal. How does one get a more rested look after eyelid surgery? First, common sense dictates that sufficient rest must be taken by the patient. Not just for eyelid surgery patients but for all kinds of surgeries. The body has just been under the knife and needs to replenish all the energy lost during the process. Second, if the doctor advised any form of medication, the patient must follow it to the letter. The doctor knows best and must have recommended a particular form of medicine to quicken the healing process and possibly prevent any infect

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Healing Process

For cosmetic eyelid surgery the simple answer is about two weeks. The reality is that there are so many factors that go into the healing process that in an individual’s case the healing time can vary. Wblepharoplasty healing hat affects healing time? Some factors that affect healing are which procedures are performed, how easily the patient bruises, how well the eyelids are taken care of during the postoperative period, and how good of a healer the patient is. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty causes bruising and swelling that starts soon after the surgery. The bruising and swelling will worsen the day after the surgery. Most patients will start improving on the third day after surgery and many patients feel comfortable driving on this day. Simple tasks around the house can be done as long as there is no heavy lifting. Stitches will be removed by Dr. Ebroon between the fifth and seventh day after surgery. Patients who can work while still being bruised and swollen often choose to work after

Vaginal Tightening - Your Own Designer Vagina

Vaginal Tightening - The no surgery way to a Designer Vagina For the woman who has everything - Jimmy Choo shoes, Gucci Handbags and the latest Prada designs now comes Vaginal Tightening at a fraction of the Harley Street surgical version. For women who've experienced childbirth, vaginal muscles tend to expand during the delivery, the result can often be weak, loose, vaginal muscles. It's the scenario that every woman dreads. If she asks her partner if it "feels the same" as before she had the baby he'll nod, unwilling to tell her that, urm, well, it's not as it used to be. A comment like that would be tantamount to saying her bum looks big. He just daren't go there. I was that woman, after giving birth to a super 8 lb baby girl, no stitches; I was thrilled that I quickly managed to regain my figure. My breasts were firm and rounded, engorged with milk. No one ever tells you how incredibly sexy large breasts feel and as an AA Cup holder, it felt lovely to

The Bad Side Of Eyelid Surgery

In 2005, blepharoplasty or cosmetic eyelid surgery was listed as the third most popular surgical procedure among men and women by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Over 230,000 operations were performed in the United States alone. In the United Kingdom, the same procedure proved to be even more popular. A similar survey showed blepharoplasty was the second most popular surgical procedure for both men and women with an increase of over 50 percent in the number of cases from the previous year. “Cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever. Moreover, it is no longer just for the rich and famous. More and more people everyday are opting for plastic surgery to improve their looks and hopefully their lives,” according to an article in the web page of the Hilton Head Regional Medical Center in South Carolina. In blepharoplasty, fat, excess skin, and muscle are removed from the eyelids to lift drooping upper eyelids and reduce puffy eye bags that form under the eyes. Up

Top Reason Why People Get Cosmetic Surgery

Coping With Life Changes Lots of things in life come our way that we don't expect some are positive, and some are negative. We may be dealing with a major lifestyle change, such as divorce or the death of a spouse. We may be about to get married. These and many other types of lifestyle changes prompt people to consider cosmetic surgery as a positive and restorative choice. There are as many stories as people, and we may have a story of our own that motivates us at some point in our life to think about cosmetic surgery. Your Body After Childbirth We may identify with the young mothers who come to plastic surgeons complaining about the changes in their breasts and tummies. Childbearing takes its toll, and exercise and dieting can only do so much. Today's fashions emphasize breasts and tummies, and if the breasts are saggy and our tummy skin is wrinkled, then we may want to do something about it. Extra Fat and Excess Skin Although we may exercise and eat right, but no matter what

Eyelid Surgery Lifts Tired Eyes and Confidence

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 on the upper can impair vision, making the procedure a medical necessity. Another reason for this procedure is the desire to create a "double eyelid." Those born of an Asian ethnicity often lack an extra crease, which can be created with blepharoplasty. During the procedure, incisions are made near the lash lines or crease so any scarring will blend in naturally. On the upper lid, the loose s

Nose Job Without The Knife

What is a Nose Job Without Surgery? A nose job without surgery involves using injectables such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, or Radiesse® to shape and contour the nose. This is a relatively painless procedure that can be performed in just minutes. Radiesse is injected into predetermined areas of the nose to help camouflage the humps and bumps. Dr. Simoni, a Beverly Hills rhinoplasty specialist, says that some patients are afraid it will make their nose look bigger, but, on the contrary, it simply evens out the nose and makes it look like one smooth line. Candidates for Non Surgical Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) A nose job without surgery is an excellent option for patients who want a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure and who are looking for fast, satisfying results. Unfortunately, those with major nasal deformities and those who are looking to significantly reduce the size of their nose are not candidates for the non-invasive nose job. For these patients, surgical intervention is necessary. Non-surg

Eye Lid Surgery Can Improve Vision and Appearance

Eyes are the windows to the soul. We've heard this over and over again through the years, but what does it really mean? The only way a phrase can become trite and cliché is if it has a serious basis in truth. Consistently, study after study has shown that eyes are the first things we notice about people's faces when we meet them for the first time. A rough, haggard life can lead to rough, haggard looking eyes. This can not only affect how others see into your eyes, but how your eyes see the world. Fortunately, there is help available through minor plastic surgery. Eye lid surgery, or blepharoplasty as medical professionals refer to it, is a simple procedure that can restore years to your face. In this relatively safe and easy procedure, surgeons can reshape and remove excess tissue from the eye lids. One of the most common variations of this procedure is when excess tissue is removed from under the eye, eliminating 'bags' commonly associated with prolonged lack of sleep

Facelift, Browlift and Eyelid Lift Can Give Your Face a New Lease

Many patients decide to get a facelift , brow lift or eyelid lift to make the skin regain more of a youthful look. If done correctly, you face can look fantastic and you will experience minimal pain within the process. As many individuals age, they notice little things in their skin that can cause them to look aged. Since most people want to look their best, they may want to correct these imperfections for a variety of reasons. Plastic surgery procedures can help some individuals regain more self esteem and can also help people feel better about themselves. Since more and more individuals are getting divorced, they may want to look their best while trying to find a mate. Many people also feel a bit of age discrimination in the work place and may feel like a more youthful look will help them advance in their career. More and more individuals are considering facelifts, brow lifts and eyelid lifts. Brow lifts and eyelid lifts can lift drooping eyebrows caused by aging. You can also remove

Double Eyelid Surgery For Mono-Lids - What's Wrong With Natural Beauty?

Frequently discussed is the matter of double eyelid surgery. Many people want it, and just as many think it's a horrible idea. Coming from the latter camp, I've always wondered why people would undergo surgery to change something that really isn't wrong in the first place. I love my single lids. They gives me more of a canvas for eye makeup. I'm used to them. They're a part of me, and I would never change them. Many asian pop music stars become so-called "Americanized", which pretty much seems to entail breast implants and double eyelid surgery. I'm not going to get into implants here since I don't want to break my keyboard out of anger, but monolids are something unique that should not be changed. Growing up, I actually used to resent having single lids. I eventually realized that double lids wouldn't do anything for me other than putting yet another hole in my pocket, right next to the one that makeup regularly enlarges. Living in America, al

Eyelid Surgery - Small Change, Big Impact

Although eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) treats only a small area of the face, it has a dramatic impact on facial appearance. Dollar for dollar, blepharoplasty surgery has the best value of almost any facial plastic surgery due to the way we humans interact, eye to eye contact. Everything about our eyes is seen by others. The eyes do create a perception of how we look and feel to others....and there is very little we can do to hide their appearance. The eyes show age more than any other body part due to smiling, squinting, frowning, sun damage , and heredity. As we age, we lose the crisp upper eyelid crease that conveys an open, welcoming appearance. As the eyelid skin loses its elasticity, the eyelid begins to fall, eventually even resting on the lashes. With the excess droopy skin, some fat is also lost creating a deflated appearance in some. Upper eyelid surgery helps restore a natural, youthful appearance by removing skin through an incision in the eyelid crease. In some cases, fat

Blepharoplasty - Risk and Rewards of Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty is generally considered a cosmetic procedure that most insurance companies will not pay for the procedure, however, if your eyelids are encroaching upon your field of vision, the procedure may be covered as "medically necessary" surgery. This surgery requires approximately 1 week of recovery time before normal daily activities can be resumed, and because this is a surgical procedure, it is important that patients be in good health and free of any infections prior to undergoing this procedure. The difference between before-and-after photos can be quite dramatic, and people generally appear much younger and more refreshed after surgery. Blepharoplasty procedures are performed by surgeons with specialized training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, and they are most commonly performed in outpatient facilities or in private professional offices. The surgery helps restore a more energetic and youthful appearance, and is an excellent procedure under local injecti

Eyelid Surgery Costs - Get a Great New Look at an Affordable Cost

Eyelid reduction (or Blepharoplasty) can make you look younger instantly; many people however do not consider eyelid surgery , as they think the cost is prohibitive.However you can now get this surgery at a cost that may well surprise you. The look you have always wanted has now fallen in price by around 70% in recent years, due to the growth in medical tourism. Eyelid surgery that costs about $6,000 in the US and £3,500 in the UK is available in India for around $1,000, which represents a huge cost saving and the treatment is still world class. Many people are taking advantage of the reduction in world travel costs, to travel to countries such as India and have eyelid reduction surgery. At the same time, they can also have the holiday of a lifetime with the savings made. Today, medical tourism is a multi billion pound industry and India is the world leader. Medical tourism packages are providing world class surgery at a fraction of the cost of surgery in the US or Europe, due to lower

Eyelid Surgery - Special Considerations For Older Plastic Surgery Patients

In 2007, the eyelid lift was the number one cosmetic procedure of the 55 and older crowd. That age group also accounted for nearly 50% of all the people having the procedure. Now, cosmetic surgical procedures certainly aren't just for the older crowd anymore. Men and women in the 30s and 40s are turning back the years as well. However, because their skin still has good elasticity, they can use the non-invasive methods to regenerate their skin. As you get older, your skin loses elasticity and surgical techniques are the only way to truly get rid of the wrinkles and tighten the skin. While surgical cosmetic work is common in people 55 and older, this means that the surgeon and the patient have to take more precautions. Here are some of the special considerations for older patients seeking an eyelid lift: 1. Overall health - This is not to say that everyone seeking plastic surgery that is less than 55 is in perfect health, but the chance of having certain health issues is increased w

Eye Lid Surgery - Know What to Expect and Get the Results You Want

Eyelid surgery is one of the quickest and easiest cosmetic surgery procedures out there. The risk of complications is small. Still, before you get the work done, you should make sure that you know what to expect after the operation. Your eye lid surgery can be a success or a failure, depending on how well you follow your surgeon's post-surgical instructions during the recovery process. Most people are happy with the results of their cosmetic surgery. The key is for you to know exactly what to expect and what to do after your procedure. After Your Eyelid Surgery - What You Can Expect In order to raise your droopy eyelids, remove excess tissue or get rid of the bags under your eyes, your doctor will make a series of tiny incisions. Making sure these incisions heal correctly is your number one job after the operation. For the first two days or so after the operation, your incisions will be covered with ointment to keep them from scarring. The point here is to prevent swelling or bruis

How Does Laser Scar Removal Work?

During laser scar removal, a laser beam will be targeted at the scarred area. This can lead to dramatic results, as the laser takes away layers of skin to reveal healthy skin and smooth the area with the scar. There are several different kinds of lasers that are commonly used for scar removal, but all of them work in basically the same manner. These lasers are also used for laser skin resurfacing, which is essentially the same procedure without the goal of removing scarring. The laser chosen for your procedure will depend on your skin type and the kind of scarring you want removed. More severe scarring will require the use of more intense lasers, but this also increases the risk of side effects. Your doctor will determine which laser is right for your individual situation. Different types of lasers penetrate the skin to different depths. For the laser scar removal procedure, you will wear special glasses to protect your eyes from the laser beams. After the skin is treated with an anest

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery - Best Surgeons Anywhere

Well-Qualified Surgeons Available You may want to begin your search by looking in the yellow pages or browsing the internet. Here you will find many names cropping up; each with specialized knowledge for performing cosmetic eyelid surgery in Dallas. Why is this important? Because people today are very particular about their appearance and since age does not discriminate, the need to get cosmetic eyelid surgery Dallas should lead you to the surgeon best suited to you and your needs. The operation, known as blepharoplasty, which is performed by an oculoplastic surgeon is not considered a major procedure. It requires the removal of unwanted skin as well as re-contouring the fat pocket protuberances. The end result will be rejuvenated eyes and a younger look to an otherwise aged appearing face. Your first step will be to consult a cosmetic surgeon in Dallas who should have certification from recognized associations. That surgeon should be familiar with eyelid surgery which affects the uppe

Tummy Tuck - Why This Procedure is Taking the World by Storm

The tummy tuck is the thing to do these days. As plastic surgery gets cheaper, easier and safer, everybody's getting rid of that gut. It used to be a luxury for movie stars and models, but now it's something any American can afford and enjoy! Why is the tummy tuck (or "abdominoplasty" as it's clinically known) so popular? Why has this cosmetic surgery procedure spilled out of Los Angeles and flooded the nation? We All Sag The number reason why everybody wants to get tucked is because we need it! One of the surest things in live (along with death and taxes) is the fact that your belly will keep growing long after your body stops. It may be because of the food we eat, our lifestyle or just plain genetics; but no matter what causes it, it's got to go. Abdominoplasty effectively gets rid of the gut. It Works! Unfortunately, no matter how you diet or exercise, there is a tiny pocket of flab that just won't vanish. You can do amazing things by exercising and eat

The Hidden Costs of Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery can give you a great new younger look in a very short period of time. A lot of people don't consider this procedure because they think that it is expensive. If you look into the procedure you might be surprised at the low cost of this cosmetic surgery. Medical tourism has resulted in lowering the cost of eye reduction surgery by as much as seventy percent over the past few years. The eyelid reduction surgery that will cost you around six thousand dollars in the U.S and thirty five hundred pounds in the U.K. will only cost one thousand dollars in India. The treatment is comparable and the cost is significantly lower. A great number of people are taking advantage of this cost savings to travel to India and have the surgery and a great vacation at the same time. The low cost of travel has made it possible people to travel to places where surgery like eye reduction surgery is lower. Medical tourism has become a many billion pound industry and places Ind

Is Getting a Tummy Tuck Something You Should Think About?

There are many women who are interested in having a firmer midsection. So, they start eating healthier and exercising profusely. In earlier times, women would hide a problematic midsection behind a corset. However, corsets were painful and restricting. Now, women have more choices than ever before as to what they can do about their midsection. An option that some women might decide to have is a tummy tuck. In order to seriously begin considering getting such a procedure, it is important that women have a better understanding as to who makes an ideal tummy tuck candidate. The right candidate for a tummy tuck will, most importantly, be a woman who is already at a healthy weight for her body frame. This procedure does include a bit of fat reduction, but it is mainly meant to tighten loose skin and muscles, especially on a woman who has had a couple of children. When a woman has decided that she might indeed be a successful candidate for this procedure, then it is important that she take t

Laser Scar Removal Benefits

People want laser scar removal because they are tired of looking at their scarring. Scars can seem ugly and hard to hide. In fact, most people would choose not to have their scars if given the choice. However, scarring is unavoidable, because it's the body's natural response to injury. If you have assumed that your scarring is here to stay, or tried miracle creams to magically get rid of them, you may be interested in laser scar removal. Using lasers to remove scarring is an effective way to minimize the appearance of scars you once assumed were permanent. If you have acne scarring, then you understand the benefit of getting rid of your scars. You're in luck, using lasers to remove a scarring is particularly effective against scars caused by acne. This type of scarring is not usually as raised as other scars, making them easier to remove. This is good news if you are one of the millions of people who have suffered from acne. Permanent scarring caused by acne can be an every

Large Breast Implants - Are Big Breasts Implants the Right Choice?

The question you need to ask yourself before you get cosmetic surgery is what are the effects surgery will have on you. Many women are looking to get larger breast, and implants are becoming more popular than ever today. We all strive for perfection but there can be some consequences when you choose breast augmentation surgery. A popular breast implant size is a D cup and most women choose this size. You have to think of the effects that a large size breast implant will have on your body. It can cause you great discomfort to your back, and to other parts of your body. We envy all those movie stars that we see that seem to have a perfect body, and perfect breast size. The truth is that many of them have had breast implants and that is why they look so perfect. You need to make sure that if you are thinking of having surgery that you understand what is involved. You want to consider that when you get breast surgery that you will draw a lot of attention to yourself. Also you have t

Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery to Improve Vision

Eyesight is one of the most important senses for our elderly population. Good eyesight allows them independence and freedom to drive themselves to activities and appointments as well as to read, sew, do puzzles or watch television. When eyesight deteriorates with age, so does their independence. Not all eyesight loss is unavoidable and a procedure called blepharoplasty can help. The skin around the eyes is the most delicate and naturally thin. As we age, this skin stretches and the eye muscles weaken. This process happens slowly for some and doesn't affect every day life. For others, the situation is more serious. Drooping eyelids can compromise vision by up to 50% or more. Some blepharoplasty patients claim that before eyelid surgery, their eyelids felt heavy and they felt tired even after eight or more hours of sleep. Many never realized that their vision was compromised until having an eye exam. If the above describes how you're feeling these days, perhaps it's time to m

Eyelid Surgery - Why a Laser Eye Lift is Better Than Eye Cream

Modern eyelid surgery can rejuvenate the eyelids and remove tired eyes, bags under eyes, eye hoods, dark circles and eye wrinkles with much less down time and fewer complications than ever before. New laser eyelid surgery is faster with less bruising and no change in eyelid shape after surgery. Expecting an eye cream to remove eye bags is like putting an aspirin on top of your head to cure a headache. What is also new is that the laser is used for eyelid surgery and a visible incision on the lower eyelid is no longer required. The new technique is called transconjunctival blepharoplasty meaning the incision for the lower eyelid surgery is made on the inside of the eyelid-thus no visible scar and no change in eyelid shape. What Can Modern Laser Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty Achieve? Remove Eye Hoods and Tired Eyes - As our eyes age loose skin develops on the upper eyelid and the tissue falls down over the eye lashes. This is called Dermatochalasis, but is commonly called eye hoods o