An Aging Face? Rhytidectomy To The Rescue!

With constant breakthroughs in medical research, the average life span of the average American has increased from forty-nine in 1900 to seventy-seven in 1998. With more and more people making use of alternative medicine therapies like yoga, herbalism, diet-based therapy, etc. a person need not be 50 to be termed as old. The ‘new’ old is 30 in this health conscious time and age. In this frenzied race against time, a younger body has to have a younger face to go with it. Where is the fun in feeling younger by years if you aren’t looking younger?

Beauty creams can only get you this far. A more long term benefit is what is assured by most doctors after a cosmetic surgery. Rhytidectomy, or ‘face lifts’ as they are popularly known, rhinoplasty, chemical peels, injectables like Botox®, etc. are some of the procedures that are available not only to the rich socialite but also to the working mom and to the septuagenarian who wants to remarry.

Rhytidectomy is the most popular procedure patients opt for when it comes to improving looks. The elastic tissue of the skin weakens with age, resulting in deepening lines around the mouth and between the eyebrows. Factors like hormones, skin type and texture, exposure to intense climatic conditions, etc. are just a few of the factors that affect the aging process. Rhytidectomy involves an operation to eliminate wrinkles and tighten the skin from the neck and the face. However, while this procedure remedies the effects of aging, it does not halt the aging process. This is an important point to remember. In ideal cases, the benefits can last from 5-10 years.

At our centers at Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, the best cosmetic surgeons are available to assist you in your efforts to have a younger face with a rhytidectomy procedure. Accompanying procedures like cheek and chin augmentation, rhinoplasty and otoplasty are also provided at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California.

Choosing The Wrong Place- A Common Mistake:

The rising popularity of plastic surgery, especially with the increase in reality shows and soaps that showcase the benefits of plastic surgery, has called for an increase in demand for specialists who can provide exclusive expertise in this branch of medicine.

A proliferation of unqualified plastic surgeons is one of the main issues that official boards try to prevent. Beverly Hills, California, is held to be the Mecca of plastic surgery; but in this bevy of surgeons, specialists, and consultants, it is important to remember that a trained and certified surgeon is what matters. This is where a certifying body like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), proves useful.

A cosmetic surgeon’ credentials, experience, etc. have to be attested. Recommendations from friends, acquaintances and even your general practitioner may seem to be trustworthy, but are essential to be followed upon and considered carefully. Or else post surgery scars may be the least of the problems that you might have to face if your surgeon lacks the credentials.

Our qualified and experienced surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles can guide you through procedures like Rhinoplasty, breast reduction and augmentation, tummy tucks and nose and face lifts with ease. Our sincerity and legitimacy is guaranteed as we are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Is Plastic Surgery Right For Your Teen?

With shows like “The Swan”, “Extreme Makeover” and “MTV I Want a Famous Face”, the reach that cosmetic surgery has over people has grown wider, embracing impressionable minds as young as 12. These teenagers form a growing section of the clientele that plastic surgery attracts. And it’s not only disfigurements like protruding ears, asymmetrical breasts and acne problems that have these youngsters running for a ‘Knife- style’ change.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, noted that procedures like breast augmentation, reduction mammoplasty, rhinoplasty and liposuction too are popular amongst this group. A survey by the ASPS also reported a surge in the figures from 2000 to 2005 from about 306,000 to 333,000.

Parents are advised to evaluate for themselves their progeny’s need for cosmetic surgery, especially if their children are below 18 years of age. Stable emotional maturity on part of the teenager is a required quotient that the parent has to ensure. The parents as well, have to understand the implications of cosmetic surgery at such a young age, and are advised not to allow their child to under-go cosmetic surgeries for the sole purpose of societal and filial acceptance. Reconstructive surgeries like nose- reshaping, correction of disfigurements, etc. are good reasons for taking recourse to plastic surgery.

Schedule a visit today at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California. Our experienced team of doctors will provide you with an unbiased opinion on your teen’s suitability for availing our services.

Confidence, Health And Plastic Surgery:

With the increasing options that cosmetic surgeons and clinics provide patients with, there is a shift noticed from the application of cosmetic surgery for purely aesthetic purposes to re constructing and correcting congenital deformities. Breast reconstructions, Otoplasty, correcting asymmetry in pectoral muscles in men, etc. are some of the reconstruction procedures that are provided at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California.

The boost in self esteem that such procedures provide is very noticeable and can turn out to be beneficent. According to a survey carried out in the UK, 97% said that the biggest motivating factor for cosmetic surgery is ‘to have more confidence’. Such studies show that being rich and famous need not be the norm when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Anyone desiring a plastic surgery can consider having one with the proper resources and means at their disposal.

Improved health conditions are a natural result of cosmetic surgery. With the patient looking and feeling better, there is a motivation for maintaining his body shape. Reconstructive surgeries like hand surgery, skin grafting, etc. too are options available to those seeking to treat conditions sustained due to accidents and help greatly in the healing process.

Patient testimonials which we receive at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, are our constant motivators in providing you with first end services to help you in the process of building up your personality and confidence along with improving your health.

Enhance Your Natural Beauty With Plastic Surgery:

Plastic surgeons are a class apart from the rest of the more technical forms of medicine. Their genius is based on their ability to mould, shape and sculpt a patient’s body or features. Ancient Indian and Egyptian practitioners to Demi Moore, it sure has been an illustrative journey for this not- so- young branch of medicine.

Pop culture along with the paparazzi, has led to an increase in the demand for more and more people embracing this option for purposes of improving their physical appearance. Essenza Di Wills, Shiseido, Clinique, etc. are just a fraction of the brands forming the market which has sprung up in recent years catering to the appeals of the new age men. Men, who don’t hesitate to revamp their image and physique. Women, it seems, are no longer the sole promoters of cosmetic surgery procedures.

Procedures like rhinoplasty, breast reduction and augmentation, face and nose lifts and tummy tucks, are most of the common procedures patients opt for. While smashing results are expected by patients of cosmetic surgery, one of the main issues that have to be remembered is the practicality of the surgery. It is important to evaluate the options that are available to suit your particular features. Ethnic features, hereditary inheritances, geographical environment, etc. too have to be taken into consideration and the ramifications of each have to be considered and dealt with appropriately.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, we are constantly innovating ourselves. The extra effort that needs to be put in to enhance your natural beauty is always something our teams of certified doctors are continually working upon.

Botox® - One Injection Which Won’t Make You Cry:

A neurotoxin protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum is what is rumored to be used by Victoria Beckham, Cindy Crawford and Meryl Streep to look flawlessly beautiful. Sounds corny, doesn’t it? Not really. The protein in question is what is commonly known by its trade name- Botox®.

Used to paralyze the muscles underlying facial expression by blocking nerve impulses, Botox® is used by many to achieve a more toned and smooth look Areas between the eyebrows, the outer corners of the eyes, the depressors of the lower lip and neck muscle bands are where Botox® is usually injected. The resulting effects include reduction of frown lines and creases in the forehead, removal of crow’s feet and muscle tautening in the neck. Besides reducing the ravages of time on your face, this wonder protein also is found effective in reducing excessive sweating, relieving muscle spasms in the neck and eyes and migraine headaches.

According to recent ASPS statistics, of all the non surgical procedures available in the branch of medicine called plastic surgery, Botox® is the most popular among men and women and with good reason. While plastic surgery entails bruises, swellings, stitches and scars and a long recovery period, a Botox® treatment is quickly done in 10 minutes. The results are noticeable within twenty-four hours. The cost of a Botox® treatment is also considerably less expensive.

With such obvious advantages, its small wonder that this injectable has so many dedicated followers. At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California we offer Botox® treatments among other injectable options like Collagen®, Restylane® and Radiesse®. With experienced and certified doctors available at our facilities in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills administering to your requirements, crying over this particular injection is a guaranteed no no.

Medical Tourism:

Medical tourism is a growing business in recent years. A surgical procedure combined with a relaxing vacation paints a picturesque dream. Travel agencies offer help in hotel arrangements, plane tickets, and even tickets to theaters and restaurants, in their specially designed ‘surgery packages’ for the medical tourist.

Patients’ running to distant shores for plastic surgery treatments is due to a number of reasons, the main one being undoubtedly the price. Cosmetic surgery may be offered in exotic settings in Thailand, India, South Africa, and closer home, in Colombia, at one-tenth the price in the United States and Western Europe. But what the medical tourist has to remember is the possible risks that such countries can pose to personal health and healing, as well as the credibility of the doctor. While exotic countries have may have a lower cost of healthcare services, what a Westerner has to reflect upon are factors like the climate, food, language and public amenities among others. Tropical locales are notorious for diseases like dengue, malaria and hepatitis which are not prevalent in Western countries.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons [ASPS] points out a necessary reminder that in case of an injury or an issue of malpractice, an American cannot appeal to U.S. health and safety laws as they generally do not extend overseas. The West, while no doubt a costlier option is by far a safer option when it comes to plastic surgery. At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, we make sure our services meet the standards set out by boards like the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. [ABPS] and the ASPS.

With the wide range of plastic surgery services we provide at some of the best rates in the industry, you don’t need to head to distant shores to look and feel your best. The Plastic Surgery Institute of California located in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California is the only destination you need to head to.