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Thursday, 29 November 2018

Tips and tricks to better prepare for plastic surgery

Plastic surgery is performed on an elective basis. This means that the patient has time to prepare, unlike with surgical procedures performed on an emergency basis. Appropriate preparation is essential for the success of plastic surgery and a smooth recovery process.

Each stage of the process of improving your aesthetic appearance with the help of plastic surgery plays an important role in the end result of the procedure. So the pre-operative and post-operative stages are just as important as the operation itself.

In this article, we will discuss a few tips and tricks to better prepare for plastic surgery that will help you make sure you maximize the results.

General recommendations to follow before plastic surgery

Each patient is different, and we all have different preferences and lifestyle options. But before plastic surgery, most experienced plastic surgeons will recommend a similar conduct for their patients. The pre-operative recommendations are made to promote healing and to help the patient avoid complications that could be prevented.

Choose a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet

This might seem like something very general and not overly important before plastic surgery, but diet is actually one of the most important factors when considering the speed of your recovery. A body that receives all the nutrients it requires will heal faster and better compared to a body on a strict diet or struggles with an excess of calories. A healthy and balanced diet and practicing physical exercise regularly before surgery can contribute to the success of your operation and also help you sustain the results of your procedure for longer.

And since we have mentioned lifestyle choices, now is a good time to talk about smoking. Many patients don’t understand why their plastic surgeon asks about smoking even from the first meeting. Smoking can considerably delay the recovery process and also trigger other significant complications such as wound opening and even skin or fat tissue necrosis. Smoking should be ceased or considerably reduced at least four weeks before undergoing plastic surgery to promote healing. The components of tobacco have adverse effects on blood circulation and can complicate the operation.

Get all the information you need about the procedure

During the preoperative consultation, the surgeon and the patient discuss at length to determine the motivations and expectations of the patient. The precise surgical recommendation is set by the cosmetic surgeon, and he sets the objectives in terms of results. In other words, it is during the pre-operative consultation that the patient finds out most if not all of the details about the procedure and what to expect in terms of results. Getting all the necessary information is recommended to help you better manage the pre-operative anxiety and lower the intensity of the post-operative stress that can occur. It is important to know that in the case of many plastic surgery procedures, the results that are visible immediately after are not the final results. It can take three months and up to a year to notice the final results of the procedure. This is the reason why patient must prepare with patience even before undergoing the procedure.

Having plastic surgery is the dream of many people who spend years saving for a procedure that will literally give them a new look. During all these years, there is a tendency to prepare financially for the operation and to neglect the mental preparation.

After dreaming of surgery so long, fear sets in before the big event happens. Although this is normal, there are some tips that can help reduce anxiety before the big day and being fully aware and informed of what is going to happen at all times is an important one.

I always tell my patients that an informed patient is a patient ready to undergo plastic surgery. Even if some questions sound silly, don’t hesitate to ask them. You deserve answers about what you are going to face. You may want to write down some of the answers you may want to read later to help you understand them and be less afraid.

Prepare for the post-operative stage

It is recommended to have someone with you after your surgery. There should be someone who will take you home and if possible stay with you for a few days after, just to take care of you and help you with the chores around the house. What many patients don’t know or fully understand is that after a major plastic surgery procedure such as a tummy tuck, breast or buttock implant surgery, there will be a certain level of pain and discomfort for at least a few days. This means that chances are you won’t feel like yourself or eager to resume your daily activities as soon as you get home after surgery. Moreover, the plastic surgeon will recommend moderation and even to avoid certain activities that can put you at risk of developing complications or unnecessary pain. For example, after breast surgery it is advised to avoid significant arm movement, lifting heavy objects from the floor, and even stretching the arms to open or close the door of a car. Not following these recommendations might cause pain that could otherwise be avoided.

It will also be helpful to prepare your home for your recovery period. These include healthy foods stocked in the fridge, pillows, magazines to pass the time, movies for entertainment, and so on. Knowing that you have everything taken care of before driving to the medical facility will give you some peace of mind and make you feel more relaxed before the surgery.

Your plastic surgeon will tell you how much time you need to take off from work after plastic surgery. The time-off from work is dependent on the type of procedure you will have and the type of job you do. For example, if you are having a buttock augmentation and you work in an office, chances are the plastic surgeon will advise you to take at least two weeks off. During the first weeks following butt surgery, it is not recommended to sit or rest on the buttocks, so if your job requires you to sit in a chair for eight hours a day, you should take a long holiday before returning to work. At the same time, if your work requires a considerable level of physical activity, your plastic surgeon will probably advise you to resume it 4 to 6 weeks after surgery if the procedure was a complex one.

Secret of a good preparation for plastic surgery

Some call it a trick, others a well-kept secret. What I am talking about is keeping a positive mind frame during all stages of the procedure. Visualize the beautiful results that will be achieved with the help of your plastic surgeon. Be positive when talking about the procedure you will undergo. Morale plays an important role when it comes to many aspects of our lives, and plastic surgery is no different. Being positive can help you have a shorter recovery process and achieve more satisfactory results after your plastic surgery procedure.

Conclusion

With all the stress and excitement accumulating before surgery, it is normal to feel drained or depressed before or after plastic surgery. This is the reason why pre-operative preparations are essential to help you feel better after surgery and have good morale even before the procedure is performed.

There are certain instructions that will be given by your plastic surgeon, and they often cover all the details about the patient’s conduct before the surgery. Preparing the house for your return home, having a balanced and healthy eating and living regimen before the surgery, and finding out all the information about the procedure will help you feel prepared to undergo plastic surgery that will take you one step closer to having the body you have always dreamt of.

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Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Contouring the body with surgery

Many women are very conscious about how their body looks like. For some women, the results they get after diet and exercise are enough. There are also some who are still not satisfied with their bodies even after they have gone through changes. In cases like this, surgery can help better contour the body.

Surgery can be done to get results you can’t get with diet and exercise. There are some pockets of fat that can be very stubborn. These can be very difficult to remove even if you watch what you eat and exercise. One way to get rid of fat pockets is through liposuction. This kind of surgery is a minimally invasive surgery that results in a small scar.

Liposuction surgery can help contour the body by removing the excess fat in targeted areas of the body such as the abdominal area, thighs, arms or back. Not all of the fat will be removed, but enough will be eliminated to make sure the patient ends up with a flattering body shape.

Liposuction surgery may seem simple, but patients should carefully choose the surgeon that does it. If not, then it is possible to remove too much fat in a certain area that makes it look very unnatural. Some surgeons who rush into removing all the fat they can get out of the body may also end up causing dimpling or ripples on the skin because of the fat that is abruptly lost.

Aside from liposuction, the body can also be contoured by making use of implants. Breast implants and buttock implants can be used to obtain beautiful curves of the body. When the breasts and buttocks are augmented, it can also seem like the waist is very small. The use of implants can help make the curves of the body more obvious and sexy.

Body lift surgeries can also be done to improve the contour of the body. If the patient is already content with the size of the breasts and the only problem is sagging, then a breast lift procedure can greatly help. Lift procedures are not only limited to the breasts. Body lift procedures can also be done in the center or lower part of the body. This kind of procedure tightens the skin and removes all the other excess for a better silhouette.

Body lift surgeries are especially useful in patients who have lost a lot of weight. Due to their weight loss, fat from their body is also burned, and this results in lots of excess skin. The presence of excess skin doesn’t only look unpleasant, but it also feels uncomfortable. Excess skin can also be heavy, and because there are folds, it can be a place where bacteria can thrive.

The different body contouring surgeries available today don’t work against losing weight naturally. It is there to help improve the results of weight loss that the patient worked hard for. It also helps boost the confidence of the patient so they can love their body even more.

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Thursday, 22 November 2018

Medication and diet after plastic surgery

Plastic surgery is a safe and efficient method to correct some body or facial imperfections or to improve the aesthetic appearance of one or multiple features of the body. Nowadays more and more people resort to plastic surgery to get rid of emotional or physical complexes or to get the body shape they have always dreamt of.

Today, plastic surgery has become more affordable than ever, and it is also easy for patients coming from different economic backgrounds to find the means and methods to finance their plastic surgery procedures.

Plastic surgery is now so sought after also because in a vast majority of cases the results achieved are permanent. However, there is always a condition to sustain the results and to avoid complications. In many cases, it is following the plastic surgeon’s recommendations when it comes to medication and diet after plastic surgery.

Post-operative care and plastic surgery

When it comes to plastic surgery, the pre- and post-operative instructions and care are essential for the success of the procedure and also a good method of avoiding unwanted complications. After any type of plastic surgery, it is especially necessary to give special care and attention to healing and the maturation of scars.

The evolution of a scar depends on several factors:

– Position of the scar: Surgical incisions positioned in certain parts of the body heal better or faster than others;

– Skin quality and genetics: Patients have different abilities to heal;

– Nature of the wound and the surgical technique of suture: Particular care must be taken in closing the incisions and in the quality of the chosen suture threads;

– Occurrence of a complication during the cicatrization process: Hematoma, local infection;

– Special risk factors such as smoking, hormonal condition, diabetes;

– Care of the scar post-operatively;

– Sun exposure.

By choosing a talented and board-certified plastic surgeon, you can control some of these factors just by following his recommendation; however, not all the elements described above can be prevented. The post-operative care phase is therefore essential and an integral part of the surgery.

Here are some examples of post-operative care instructions:

– Dressings of good quality

The quality of the dressing is an important element in the comfort of the patient and makes it possible to keep a clean wound, thus limiting the macerations and the risks of bad scarring. In case of complications, it is necessary to react quickly and to change the therapeutic strategy by adapted dressings. It is not always useful to change a dressing often to avoid unnecessary manipulation except in certain locations where it is necessary to avoid maceration. These dressings contain less glue and often avoid allergies and redness around the wound.

– Hydration of the scar and massage

Once the surgical wound heals, there is often a significant part of dry skin with peeling skin. We must therefore apply a daily moisturizer with a specific cream, which can incorporate sunscreen for open air areas. This care is systematically proposed. The application of the cream also relaxes the scar with a massage. Make sure to ask your plastic surgeon’s recommendation before using any products or lotions on the skin.

– Care against hypertrophic scars

All scars go through a so-called hypertrophic phase where they become red, thick, and scratchy. This stage occurs between two and six months after the procedure. The first step of care is the massage of the scar with a special scar cream that will be recommended by your plastic surgeon. Massaging softens the area and decreases local inflammation.

The application of silicone gel dressings has been proven to offer good results. A sticky silicone tape is attached to the scar 24 hours a day, which keeps the scar stay in a humid environment and reduces its inflammation. Depending on the mode of application, this also allows to exert a permanent pressure on the wound whose mechanical action is as useful as a massage. A compression garment may also be suggested by the plastic surgeon to be worn non-stop or just during the day.

– Avoidance against sun exposure

A high protection cream is essential to be used for at least a year after surgery to avoid exposure of the scar to the UV rays that may cause dyschromia (color abnormalities).

Medication after plastic surgery

Aside from the special care that is mandatory for the scars to heal well, there is also medication treatment prescribed by your plastic surgeon to reduce the discomfort and pain. Most plastic surgery procedures entail side effects, and the most common of them all are discomfort and pain that can be experienced a few days after the procedure.

During plastic surgery, the tissues of the body can be stretched, sectioned, and many other types of traumas can occur. When the surgical trauma only takes effect on the skin, the level of pain and discomfort is minor. But when considering complex procedures such as the tummy tuck or breast and buttock augmentations, we are talking about major surgical trauma. During these procedures, it is often that multiple structures of the area to be corrected are injured.

For breast augmentation with implants, for example, the skin is sectioned, but also the muscles of the chest if the implant is inserted into a submuscular position. If a subglandular placement is preferred, then it is the mammary gland that goes through the surgical trauma. Generally speaking, the more extensive the plastic surgery procedure, the more intense the pain can be after the procedure.

Many patients don’t mention experiencing pain after plastic surgery because in most cases it is just a discomfort. The sensations can be of numbing, tension or pressure that is felt in the areas treated with plastic surgery. But again, each patient has a different level of tolerance to pain. It is recommended to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon even during the pre-operative consultation to give him an idea about what pain medications to prescribe for you during the recovery period.

Aside from pain management pills that can be just simple analgesics, the plastic surgeon might also prescribe antibiotics to be taken for five days after plastic surgery. This is a common practice, especially when it comes to major procedures where the patient is at risk of developing an infection. After butt enhancement procedures, it is recommended to take antibiotics as the area is sensitive to bacteria accumulation and could lead to infections.

Diet after plastic surgery

Moderation is the keyword when it comes to the eating regimen after plastic surgery. Diet is important both to ensure the patient gets a fast and smooth recovery but also as a method to sustain the results of certain plastic surgery procedures for longer.

As a rule of thumb, any considerable weight fluctuations that occur after plastic surgery can alter the aesthetic results achieved and even make necessary additional procedures to be performed. This is the reason why your plastic surgeon will emphasize on the need for you to have a balanced and healthy eating regimen after plastic surgery.

Your diet should contain plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains as this will help you with the intestinal transit after surgery. Constipation can often occur afterwards, so your diet should contain enough fibers. Freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juice are a good option if you find it difficult to include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Moderation is essential when considering your eating regimen after plastic surgery. You should avoid overeating, but also diets that are too strict and don’t give you all the nutrients that your body needs to restore and recover after surgery is not advised either.

Conclusion

The post-operative care that includes diet and medication is important for the success of your procedure in the long run and can also help you have a short and smooth recovery process. It is important to pay attention to the surgical incisions and follow the plastic surgeon’s recommendation for a good cicatrization process. Pain medication and antibiotics will be prescribed after most types of plastic surgery to help the patient fight the discomfort and the infections that might otherwise occur.

Diet after plastic surgery should be balanced. Strict diets, as well as overeating, should be avoided both immediately after plastic surgery but also in the long run to help you sustain the results for longer.

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Tuesday, 20 November 2018

What surgeries can be combined?

Cosmetic surgery can alter the appearance of the body and improve it to the preferred physical appearance. Many men and women are conscious of how their body looks, and so they find ways on how to improve it. Surgery is an effective way, but those who want it should first think things through because surgery is an invasive procedure.

There are lots of cosmetic surgeries available today, all thanks to technology. There are even surgeries that combine different kinds of procedures in one session. Combining surgeries is not new, but the difference in today’s combined surgeries is through the use of various technological advances to help make sure the combined surgeries are safe for the patient.

Combined interventions can also be known as packages. These let you save on the cost of two different surgeries done at the same time. By combining surgeries, you can undergo anesthesia once and recover at the same time from two surgeries. Recovery may be more challenging because there are more areas worked on, but it is doable.

There are different combined surgeries available today, and the most common of them all is the “Mommy Makeover” surgery. This surgery isn’t only limited to mothers, but it is usually preferred by women who have just given birth. This combined procedure usually involves a breast lift or augmentation and a tummy tuck. The surgery aims to bring back the former body of the mommy before they had the child.

There are also some surgeons who combine a tummy tuck with a liposuction procedure. The tummy tuck procedure will produce a flatter tummy, and the liposuction procedure will further enhance that. The liposuction procedure can be used to remove fat to prevent the formation of a muffin top appearance.

The butt lift procedure can also be combined with a tummy tuck. With these two, the silhouette of the body is altered and a curvier one is achieved. Liposuction can also be used in order to accentuate a lifted butt. The waist can look smaller when the liposuction procedure is done, and this helps accentuate the newly lifted buttocks.

Although combining procedures are usually done, there are still some cosmetic surgeries that should not be combined. Breast and butt surgeries don’t mix well because one is on the front side of the body and the other is at the back. It would be very difficult to find a resting and sleeping position the body can rest in during the recovery period.

Before you go for a combined procedure, you should know there are risks involved. Each surgical procedure already has its own risks, and having multiple ones add to the list. Make sure the surgeon who does the procedure is highly experienced when it comes to multiple surgeries. The recovery may also be more challenging with combined procedures because there are more areas that are worked on.

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Thursday, 15 November 2018

I want to be hot again: Plastic surgery for the new mommy

After giving birth, some new mothers consider using plastic surgery to erase specific physical marks that pregnancy leaves on the body, especially on the abdomen and breasts.

A woman’s body goes through severe changes during pregnancy. Each woman is affected differently by pregnancy. Some women are left with extra weight that they find difficult to get rid of, and even the ones that jump back to their initial weight discover that the appearance of their breasts and the tummy is no longer the same.

If you want to be hot again, there are several plastic surgery procedures that target new mothers.

Aesthetic imperfections that can be noticed after pregnancy

The skin on the breasts and the tummy can stretch too much, creating stretch marks. The tummy can lose its tonus and firmness and become saggy. The breasts can look deflated and lower on the chest wall after pregnancy and breastfeeding. After one or multiple pregnancies, a woman sometimes encounters certain physical changes that can make her less confident in her sex appeal. Some people are considering cosmetic surgery to correct their body imperfections that occur after pregnancy and childbirth.

It is often the breasts and the tummy that are invariably affected by pregnancy. The breasts enlarge due to the preparation for milk production and then engorge during breastfeeding. The tummy stretches over pregnancy due to the increasing size of the uterus. There are new mothers that struggle for months and even years to lose the extra pounds they put on during pregnancy, only to notice that their bodies still don’t look the same before pregnancy.

It is only natural for a woman who had one or multiple pregnancies to desire to feel hot and sexy again. To correct the aesthetic imperfections that occur after pregnancy and childbirth, there are plastic surgery procedures that can be performed. Often they require a package of surgeries, performed separately or combined in one operation. This package can be found in the list of services of many plastic surgeons nowadays, and it is called the “Mommy Makeover.”

Candidacy for the Mommy Makeover

For starters, a responsible and experienced plastic surgeon would recommend you to wait until your family is complete and you don’t plan any new pregnancy before scheduling your Mommy Makeover. If the patient plans to have one or more children after the procedure, the aesthetic results achieved with the Mommy Makeover can be altered and additional procedures might be required again after a new pregnancy.

In other words, if you want to look hot again after having children, it is better to wait for the body to recover naturally for at least six months after breastfeeding and consider the operation from there. Even if you have already given birth, your body is still undergoing major transformations for the next few months, whether you choose to breastfeed or not. It is necessary to allow a few months (preferably a year) to allow your body to get back to a shape and size closer to the one you had before getting pregnant.

Your candidacy for the Mommy Makeover will be assessed depending on the general health and emotional condition and other preexisting illness that can be present. Moreover, when scheduling your Mommy Makeover, you need to keep in mind that there will be a few days or even weeks when you will find it difficult to take care of the children all by yourself, especially if you have to drive shortly after the surgery.

Mommy Makeover overview

The most commonly requested and performed procedures after childbirth are firstly, the tummy tuck to correct the sagginess of the belly and the distention of the muscles of the abdomen that can cause the unsightly appearance of the tummy. Second, liposuction is done to eliminate localized pockets of fat that were resistant during your weight loss process after pregnancy, and third, the breast lift with or without implants.

Tummy tuck after childbirth

When a tummy tuck is performed after one or more pregnancies, it has three main goals: getting rid of fat accumulated on the tummy, restoring skin tension, and strengthening the muscles of the abdominal wall. Under general anesthesia, it can be carried out in 3 stages: liposuction on the abdomen and the flanks, the removal of the excess, sagging skin and fat tissue, and fat transfer to the hips. When all of these steps are performed, it is called the Hourglass tummy tuck and provides superior aesthetic results compared to the traditional abdominoplasty.

The desires of most patients are to get a flat and firm tummy after abdominoplasty, but many patients don’t understand that the classic method doesn’t involve performing liposuction to reduce the thickness of the adipose tissue on the abdominal wall and the flanks. So the patient is often left with a flatter abdominal area, but no definition for the waist. A responsible plastic surgeon will tell you that if you undergo a tummy tuck with no lipo and you have a considerable layer of fat on the tummy, it will still be present after the procedure. During a traditional tummy tuck, the plastic surgeon will make an incision, lift the skin and fat tissues up to the rib cage, suture the abdominal muscles to strengthen them, and then pull down the skin and fat tissue and cut the excess on the inferior part of the abdomen. So if the tissues on your abdomen were thick, your tummy would be flatter than before, but the layer of fat will still be there.

When we perform the hourglass tummy tuck in the Mommy Makeover package, the patient will enjoy an improved body shape and beautiful curves, aside from a flatter and firmer tummy.

Liposuction after childbirth

Liposuction is another procedure that is frequently included in the Mommy Makeover package, and there is a simple reason behind this: during pregnancy, most women put on more weight. Even if the weight loss process occurs after childbirth, most new mothers find it difficult (if not impossible) to get rid of all localized fat deposits. Also, fat accumulation in different areas of the body, but especially in the abdomen, can cause a pretty unsightly appearance of the body.

Liposuction is often performed on the abdomen and the flanks, but it can also be done in other areas of the body such as the thighs, back, and even the chin. This procedure is associated with few risks and is generally safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited medical facility.

Breast enhancement after childbirth

When it comes to the aesthetics of the breasts, many changes can occur during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Often, the new mother is left disappointed by the new appearance of her breasts that could be saggy, smaller or too big compared to how they were before getting pregnant. Plastic surgery offers multiple solutions when it comes to improving the appearance of the breasts, but probably the most commonly performed procedure in the Mommy Makeover package is the breast lift.

Breast lift after pregnancy and breastfeeding has the purpose of lifting the breasts higher on the chest wall and making them look fuller and perkier. When this procedure is performed, the plastic surgeon will excise a part of the skin and fat tissue and re-center the mammary gland in a more natural position. The scars after the breast lift can be significant if the patient has a considerable level of breast ptosis, but at the same time for minor sagginess, the patient can be left with just one periareolar scar that will be barely visible within a year from the surgery, if no complications occur and the cicatrization process goes smoothly.

The breast lift or mastopexy can be performed with or without implants, depending on the recommendations of the plastic surgeon and the desires and expectations of the patient. The procedures included in the Mommy Makeover package can be performed all at the same time or in separate stages, depending on the complexity of each procedure. For example, if the tummy tuck entails the removal of a considerable part of tissue and the operation will last for many hours, the plastic surgeon will advise you to schedule the procedure at a later time.

Conclusion

Pregnancy leaves marks on a new mother’s body, and not all of them are easy to cope with. For example, the saggy skin and loss of tonus of the abdominal muscles can cause a real complex for mothers after childbirth. Despite losing all the baby weight and keeping active, the excess skin that resulted after the overstretching of the belly can be impossible to get rid of. This is where plastic surgery comes to help the new mother look good again.

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Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Surgery for a curvy body

A woman’s curves define her silhouette. A sexy silhouette will involve having accentuated curves at the breast and buttocks area. The abdominal area is also slim, which further accentuates the other curvier parts. Some women are born with this. Others work hard in the gym and watch what they eat in order to achieve it. For some, diet and exercise can be enough, but there are some who just can’t get their curves to the size they prefer. In order to achieve a curvier body, surgery may be needed.

Cosmetic surgery can help provide you with a curvy body. It can accentuate the size and shape of the breasts and the buttocks, as well as slim down the midsection, arms and thighs. In order to achieve a curvier body, different kinds of surgeries can be done. This will depend on the area that you need to alter. In some cases, a combination of surgeries can also be done in order to achieve a curvy body.

To achieve a curvy body, a liposuction procedure can be done. Liposuction can sculpt the body to produce a slimmer waist. Having a slimmer waist can help give the illusion of curvier buttocks and larger breasts. By removing the fat found in the tummy area or the back, the waist can be improved.

The fat that has been removed from the midsection can also be used to accentuate the buttocks further. This procedure is called a Brazilian butt lift. This kind of surgery involves the transfer of fat from the midsection or from any other area in the body to the buttocks. This provides two benefits for the patient. The first benefit is a slimmer waist and the second benefit is curvier buttocks. The augmentation produced by the Brazilian butt lift surgery is also more natural looking than other buttock augmentation procedures.

Aside from transferring fat to the buttocks, implants can also be used to augment it. Buttock implants come in different sizes, and these are capable of producing round and plump buttocks for a curvier body. The implants can also help shape the buttocks into a more flattering shape. When the buttocks are bigger, it also seems like the waist is slimmer and more slender.

Some women can achieve the curvy body they are dreaming of by simply going through one cosmetic surgery. On the other hand, there are some women who need work on not just one part of the body but several areas. They need to undergo different surgeries in order to achieve the body they are aiming for.

When you think you need to undergo multiple types of surgeries, it is first best to ask your surgeon if combining such procedures is possible. Some procedures can be combined while there are some that can’t. It is also important to have a consultation with your surgeon so you can really determine what kind of surgery you need. They may also suggest which procedures are best for your body.

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Thursday, 8 November 2018

The ABCs of gynecomastia

Boys and men naturally don’t have breasts similar to that of a woman. They have a flatter chest, which helps make them look more masculine. In some men and boys, the chest may seem to grow and resemble that of a woman. When the breast grows in size due to the enlargement of the breast tissues, it is called gynecomastia.

There are different signs and symptoms of having gynecomastia. Its presence is also affected by different factors that cause the levels of estrogen in the body to increase and testosterone levels in the body to decrease. Although this condition is not life-threatening, it can bring a negative impact on the confidence of the person who has it.

Gynecomastia produces enlarged breasts, but not all breast enlargement in men can be considered as gynecomastia. Some are known as pseudogynecomastia. This can be differentiated with real gynecomastia through a physical exam and blood tests done by the doctor. Gynecomastia can also be treated in various ways such as hormone replacement therapy and surgery.

Signs and symptoms of gynecomastia

There are a few signs and symptoms related to gynecomastia. Aside from the appearance of having breasts instead of a flattened one, there can also be swelling of the breast gland tissue. This also adds to the size of the breasts. Aside from this, breast tenderness can also be felt.

For those who already experience pain, swelling, tenderness and the presence of discharge on their breasts, it is best to see a doctor to find a remedy to their condition. Gynecomastia may appear transitionally in male newborns or those who are going through the puberty stage. Once their hormonal levels stabilize, the breast won’t continue to grow.

Gynecomastia vs. pseudogynecomastia

When male breasts are enlarged, it doesn’t always mean that it is due to gynecomastia. It is also possible that they have pseudogynecomastia instead.

In gynecomastia, the enlargement of the breasts is due to the enlargement of the breast tissue as well as the breast glands. On the other hand, in pseudogynecomastia, the enlargement of the breast is due to fat alone.

In people who are overweight, the fat cells increase in number and are enlarged, which is why the breasts appear to be bigger. Through diet and exercise, the fat cells can be burned and the enlarged breasts can flatten once again, but it is possible there will be sagging skin.

Causes of gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is not a life-threatening condition, which is why there is a lack of intensive research about what really causes it. It can also occur normally during several stages in life.

The main reason why it occurs is due to the hormone estrogen. This hormone is considered a female hormone, and when increased, it can enlarge the breast gland tissues. When a male has a hormonal imbalance and there is more of the female hormone estrogen, gynecomastia can be observed.

Newborns can possibly have gynecomastia because the estrogen hormone from the mother is still in their blood for some time after birth. Similarly, boys at the pubertal age can also develop gynecomastia because the body is still working on balancing out the hormones.

If gynecomastia occurs during the newborn and pubertal stage, there is a high chance it will resolve on its own. The body just needs a couple of years to balance out the levels of hormones. If it doesn’t, then it is best to consult with a physician.

Gynecomastia can also happen in older or aging men. This is also attributed to the shift in the hormone levels. Once a man ages, the level of testosterone decreases in the body. Age isn’t the only factor that affects the hormone levels in the body. Hormone levels can also be affected by various medications and diseases.

Dangers of having gynecomastia

Although gynecomastia is not a life-threatening condition, there are still dangers associated with it. It can negatively affect the person who has it emotionally, psychologically, and socially.

Most of those who have gynecomastia may feel ashamed of their condition and won’t talk to their family or friends about it. Gynecomastia is a medical condition and those who have it can feel pressured or confused as to why they have it.

It is important that they receive support and understanding from their family in order to help them go through their condition. This is especially true for teenagers who are experiencing it.

Even adults can feel depressed about having this condition, but it is more important to consult with a doctor and even a psychologist to help out with the situation. Gynecomastia can negatively affect the confidence level of those who have them. It is enough to push them to isolate themselves because they don’t want to be noticed because of it.

Diagnosing gynecomastia

Whether you think you have gynecomastia or pseudogynecomastia, make sure you consult with your family doctor. They can help make the diagnosis and then think of treatment plans that are well-suited for each patient.

The diagnosis of gynecomastia will usually involve physical and blood laboratory tests. In the physical diagnosis, the patient will be asked to lie down on their back with his hands clasped at the back of his head. The doctor will then lightly pinch the breast to try to find a rubbery disk-shaped mass under and around the nipples and areola. When this is absent, doctors may conclude that the patient has pseudogynecomastia.

To confirm this, blood can be drawn from the patient and tested for specific hormones. Laboratory results will show an elevated level of estrogen and a lower level of testosterone in the blood for patients who have true gynecomastia.

Treatments for gynecomastia

Even if gynecomastia isn’t life-threatening, there are still many who try to find ways on how to treat it. Treatments should be made only under the supervision of doctors. For those who have gynecomastia during the pubertal stage, no treatment would be necessary because it typically goes away on its own after a couple of years. Some treatments for gynecomastia would include the following:

– Use of gynecomastia shirts: Gynecomastia shirts are compression shirts that can be the first step in dealing with gynecomastia. It can be worn under the shirt to make it less obvious. It is not really a treatment for the condition but a way to make the condition less obvious. With it, the breasts are compressed to make them look flat. This is a good treatment for those who are very conscious about the size of their breast. This is good for teenagers who are concerned with the appearance of their breasts.

– Hormone therapy: With gynecomastia, testosterone levels are lower than usual. Hormone therapy is an effective way to replace the testosterone that is lacking in men who have gynecomastia. There are also some medications used to prevent the formation of estrogen in the body. Older men who produce less testosterone can also undergo this kind of treatment.

– Breast surgery: It is also possible to remedy gynecomastia through surgery. During surgery, the excess breast tissue can also be removed to decrease the size of the breast. It is a great way to shape the breast to a manlier figure, but patients should still make sure that they do something about the cause of their gynecomastia to prevent it from happening again.

Prevention of gynecomastia

Many people are afraid of surgery and are looking for other natural ways on how to treat gynecomastia. Big breast tissue cannot be reversed, but there are natural ways on how you can prevent the gynecomastia from worsening or happening in the first place.

To do so, you first need to take a look at your diet. Foods may also contain estrogen and testosterone. You should limit your intake of estrogen-rich foods and instead consume foods that are rich in testosterone.

Foods rich in estrogen include dried fruits, peas, beans, flax seeds, soybeans and many others. Similarly, men should take in testosterone-rich foods such as beef, pork, chicken, nuts, avocados, salmon, and many others.

Conclusion

Gynecomastia is a condition in men where the breasts grow in size. This can negatively affect the confidence of men. There are a few causes of having gynecomastia, but most of it is due to its effects on the different hormones, namely estrogen and testosterone.

In some cases, the enlargement of the breasts is not really due to gynecomastia but other causes. This is known as pseudogynecomastia. In order to diagnose if the patient has true gynecomastia, doctors can perform a physical exam as well as a blood exam on the patient. Once it is diagnosed, doctors can help make a treatment plan that is suited for you.

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Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Should I get a liposuction or a tummy tuck?

A common problem area in the body is the midsection. Lots of people wish to have a flat stomach, but it can be very difficult to do so. Some people need surgical intervention in order to achieve the tummy that they want. There are different procedures that can be done in order improve the appearance of your tummy. You can get a liposuction or a tummy tuck procedure.

The procedure you are to go through will depend on the body you have. Liposuction is done to remove the fat, which look like bulges in the tummy area. This pocket of fat is sucked out of the body through the use of a tube called a cannula. The liposuction procedure is a less invasive procedure that only needs a small incision. This incision will provide an opening where the long cannula can be inserted.

The liposuction procedure is best for those who have good skin and muscle elasticity. With this, even if the fat that is removed, it wouldn’t cause loose skin or a sagging appearance in the tummy. The tissues and skin can still tighten after the procedure. Most of those who go through the liposuction procedure are those who just want to make themselves look good with the same clothes they used to wear. Liposuction doesn’t drastically change the dress size that a patient wears. The patient would just fit better with the clothes that they already wear, but they may also drop a size.

One thing to note about the liposuction procedure is that it doesn’t remove the excess skin in the tummy area. It also doesn’t get rid of the stretch marks or the loose appearance of the tummy due to the abdominal muscles. It can just alter the amount of fat in the abdominal area.

The tummy tuck surgery, on the other hand, is the procedure that should be chosen when a patient needs to deal with excess skin. If a patient has lost a significant amount of weight, there is a great chance there would also be lots of loose skin. The skin will be physically removed through the tummy tuck surgery.

In addition to dealing with the excess skin, the muscles in the abdominal area that split apart due to the sheer size of the stomach can also be repaired. The muscles can be sutured together to produce a tighter fit. The split muscles can also be present in women who got pregnant. Due to the growing uterus, the abdominal muscles can be negatively affected. Suturing it will make sure there is no pouch-like structure that appears on the tummy.

Although the tummy tuck surgery can remedy excess skin or split muscles, it is a more invasive procedure compared to liposuction. It involves creating an incision across the abdomen. Both procedures can help with achieving a flatter tummy, but they deal with different causes. If the problem in your tummy is due to fat, a liposuction procedure is best, but if it is due to excess skin or stretched muscles, then a tummy tuck would be best.

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Thursday, 1 November 2018

Stuffing the bra? Try plastic surgery

Breast augmentation has become one of the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures. It is the only efficient and effective solution to improve the aesthetics of the breasts by adding volume to them in a safe and permanent manner. We live in a society led by certain beauty rules or standards. The need to be integrated into society and play by its rules is perfectly normal and something that people have been doing since the beginning of time as it appeals to a basic need, the need to feel included, to be a part of something bigger. Women with small breasts resort to plastic surgery to feel more feminine, have more sex appeal, and get a general boost of self-confidence.

The lack of properly developed breasts that are in harmony with the woman’s anatomy can lead to considerable emotional complexes. This is the reason why many teenage girls stuff their bras so their breasts look bigger. Later on in life, some women choose bras with silicone paddings or other types of enhanced bras. Now you can forget about all these artifices and just get plastic surgery to improve the appearance of your breasts.

Small breasts and emotional complexes

Once we hit our teenage years, most of us begin to realize the importance of how a beautiful appearance is perceived. Young women are highly influenced by the perception of their own physique during this time in their lives. Not having breasts that are sufficiently developed can lead to feeling unattractive, unwanted, and not enough of a woman. These feelings can make a teenager avoid contact with people and even refuse to engage in activities such as swimming or going to the beach.

The teenage years are an important period in our lives. Our personalities develop and take shape during this time. We start practicing seduction techniques and first love might be experienced as well. But the emotional complexes that can occur as a result of small breasts can lead to a lack of self-esteem that can impact teenagers on multiple levels.

Developing breasts is not only a sign of femininity but also showing that the girl has matured into a woman. Underdeveloped breasts can also be perceived as a sign of remaining a child.

Plastic surgery can be performed to improve the appearance and volume of the breasts for patients of any age in case of a breast reconstruction after trauma, 18 years old for saline solution implants or fat transfer, and 22 years old if the patient desires to get silicone implants. These recommendations are made for the safety and well-being of the patient, so it is important to take them into consideration when looking to undergo a breast augmentation.

After breast augmentation surgery, the reactions can be surprising; most patients will feel more self-confident even before the bandages come off. The changes in the patient’s attitude are visible even before the initial results of the procedure are fully noticeable.

At a psychological level, the breast augmentation procedure has just as a strong of an impact as on the physical level. Women confronted with small breasts can be shyer and lack self-confidence before breast augmentation. The breasts have always been a symbol of femininity, desired by men and celebrated in paintings, sculptures and other works of art. So not being in line with beauty models that have always been quite demanding in terms of breast appearance can cause women to go through an emotional struggle on a daily basis.

The demand for breast augmentation is on the rise year after year. This is not an isolated phenomenon as it doesn’t happen only in the United States but all over the world. At the same time, it is not a phenomenon that will die soon as the people’s need to be beautiful has been around since the beginning of time, and plastic surgery only offers affordable means to achieve that.

Undergoing a breast augmentation can lead to an increase in self-esteem and also can help the patient be more involved in the social and professional field.

Breast augmentation surgery with implants

The breast augmentation procedure aims to improve the volume of the breasts by introducing implants in a pocket inside the breasts. With the help of this prosthesis, we can achieve a volume of the breasts that is in harmony with the rest of the dimensions of the body. Breast implants are available in a wide variety of shapes and dimensions, and they have a silicone shell that comes pre-filled with silicone gel or can be filled during the plastic surgery procedure with saline solution.

Generally speaking, the breast augmentation surgery is performed with the patient under general anesthesia and usually lasts no longer than an hour. When it comes to the surgical approach, there are different options as well. The incision used to insert the implant can be positioned in the inframammary fold (under the breasts at the union of the breasts with the chest), around the edge of the areola, and in the axilla. Most often the first two incision types are preferred as they allow the plastic surgeon better visibility.

The implant can be positioned either under the mammary gland, the pectoral muscle, or in an in-between position called the dual plane. The decisions about the type of implant and surgical approach will be made by the patient together with the plastic surgeon during the pre-operative consultation. Keep in mind that the surgeon’s recommendation and following his suggestions is essential for the success of your breast augmentation surgery and to avoid unwanted post-operative complications.

Shortly after the procedure, the breasts will have a normal and natural consistency, texture and feel. Post-operative pain and discomfort can also be experienced by some patients, but their intensity is low and can be easily managed with pain medication prescribed by the plastic surgeon. The patient is advised to take some time off for work as rest is recommended for the first few days. Moreover, it is important to avoid significant arm movement and intense physical exercises during the first two weeks after the procedure to allow the implants to settle. If you have small children and are the main caretaker of the family, make sure to ask a friend or a family member to help you with the chores around the house for a few days after the procedure.

100% natural breast augmentation

No, we are not talking about pills, creams or other magic potions here. The 100% natural breast augmentation method is also provided by plastic surgery, and it is possible with fat transfer. As the name suggests, the patient’s own fat tissue is used to augment the breasts. The procedure starts with liposuction on the donor areas which are usually the abdomen, flanks and thighs. Once the required amount of fat is collected, it goes through a complex purification process. The healthy and pure fat cells are transferred to the breasts with the help of special syringes. There are no considerable incisions to be left behind that will be proof of your plastic surgery procedure. The incisions performed for liposuction are no longer than 3 to 4 mm and are barely noticeable after they heal.

To make sure there is an improvement in the size and shape of the breasts, the plastic surgeon must collect a significant quantity of fat. This is the reason why it is not uncommon for plastic surgeons to ask the patients to put on weight before a fat transfer procedure.

A fat transfer to the breasts can’t get you from an A bra cup size to a D, but it can add half a cup and up to a cup size to your breasts, depending on your current anatomy. The procedure involves few and minor risks and provides permanent results with the condition of maintaining a stable weight after the procedure with no considerable weight fluctuations over the years.

Conclusion

Stuffing the bra is a common practice for teenagers who have small breasts and continues to be a preoccupation for women who are confronted with breasts that are too small compared to their anatomy. Women with small breasts can feel less attractive or feminine and tend to be shyer and more withdrawn. The only safe and effective solution for breast augmentation comes from plastic surgery in the form of implants or fat transfer.

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