Cosmetic Surgery
Growing numbers of men are joining women in opting to have facelifts, tummy tucks, hair transplants and other cosmetic surgery. Most cosmetic surgery is done to enhance a persons features or correct disfigurement. With children, the most common procedure corrects a cleft lip or cleft palate. With adults, facelifts, removing baggy skin around the eyelids and remodeling the nose are popular. Among women, liposuction and breast augmentation are popular.
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- Q What are cosmetic surgery and procedures?
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Dr. Stuart Linder, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryCosmetic surgery can be either invasive or non-invasive. The non-invasive procedures include: Botox, chemical peels and injectables (Juvaderm, Radiesse, Hyaluronic Acids). The invasive surgeries include breast implants, tummy tucks, liposuction,... Full Answer
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- Q What factors should I consider when having multiple plastic surgeries?
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Dr. Stuart Linder, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryWhenever you're considering having multiple plastic surgery procedures, several factors need to be taken into consideration. The first factor is the length of surgery time under general anesthesia. The second important consideration is the... Full Answer
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- Q How do I make sure that my multiple plastic surgery procedure is safe?
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Dr. Stuart Linder, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgerySafety is the most important consideration of any plastic surgery procedure. At no time should a patient's safety be at risk while undergoing multiple operations. As with any plastic surgery procedure, it is important that the following factors... Full Answer
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- Q Can plastic surgery improve my psychological well-being?
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Dr. Stuart Linder, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryWhile plastic surgery can do many things for your outward appearance, it cannot fix the problems in your life. Every day people come to me and request procedure after procedure, chasing some illusion of perfection that simply doesn't exist. They become... Full Answer
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- Q What new advances may occur in cosmetic surgery?
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Dr. Stuart Linder, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryAt this time, new advances may include specialized approaches and procedures. Stem cell research has led to the use of stem cell fat grafting to facial and body parts (breasts). New minimally less invasive facial rejuvenation procedures will reduce... Full Answer
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- Q What should I know about plastic surgery complications before my surgery?
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Patients at increased risk for side effects from plastic surgery include those who are overweight, have had a recent injury, or have ever had a disorder of the heart, lungs, or central nervous system. Individuals who have ever had cancer, genetic blood... Full Answer
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- Q Is counseling necessary before plastic surgery?
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Dr. Erik A Hoy, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryA detailed conversation of the risks and benefits of a surgical procedure is a mandatory aspect of every preoperative planning session for any surgery. However, as many plastic surgeries are wholly elective surgeries, there is another layer of... Full Answer
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- Q Can plastic surgery become addictive?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineWe've all seen pictures of them; they're people who treat cosmetic surgeries like they're massages. The more they have, the better they claim to feel. Any way you slice it, these people have more plastic than an in-debt college student. Yes, it's... Full Answer
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- Q What should be done to minimize bruising due to botox and dysport?
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Dr. Patricia K Farris, DermatologyThe best way you can prevent bruising is to avoid anything that thins your blood. This includes drinking alcohol, vitamin E supplements, aspirin, ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. You should discontinue these medication two... Full Answer
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- Q What is a natural treatment for bruising and pain after cosmetic surgery?
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Burke Lennihan RN CCH, Integrative MedicineSinecch is a natural product that was shown in two research studies to reduce swelling, bruising and post-op pain after facelifts and liposuction. Sinecch is based on Arnica, a well-known natural remedy for bruising, but it uses a much higher... Full Answer
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