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Cosmetic Surgery: How Young Is Too Young?

October 8, 2009 · 2 Comments 

More and more, society places a high value on physical appearance. While good looks have been admired and coveted for thousands of years, in recent history the emphasis on physical attractiveness has increased. So much of what we are influenced by is what –and who– we see in movies, television, magazines, and even on the Internet. And the people we see in the media are becoming more and more perfect, with airbrushing and stylists and “starve yourself to perfection” diets. If you’re not perfect, you don’t fit.

Unfortunately, most of us were not born perfect. For many people, this can be a painful reality to face, especially if that person has a particular feature they’re not happy with. And nobody is affected more by concerns about their physical appearance than teenagers. Teen self image is especially delicate, and teens are particularly prone to feeling unhappy with the face (or body) they see in the mirror.

Cosmetic surgery can be a good option for those who are unhappy with their current appearance. But for teenagers, the line between an appropriate procedure to improve self image and an inappropriate procedure can be blurry. How young is too young for cosmetic surgery? How can you tell if your teenager is ready?

When determining if a patient is the right age for cosmetic surgery, doctors look at it from two angles– the effect the surgery will have on the patient physically, and the effect it will have emotionally.

Physically, the minimum age for cosmetic surgery differs from procedure to procedure. For some procedures, such as Rhinoplasty (nose job), patients can receive the surgery at a fairly young age. For Rhinoplasty, the minimum age of potential patients is 13 or 14 for girls, and 14 or 15 for boys. Another popular procedure, Otoplasty, which reshapes deformed ears or pins back protruding ears, can be performed on patients as young as four years of age.

There are many procedures, however, that are not appropriate for people who are not fully grown. Many of these are popular procedures that shape the body. Liposuction, for instance, reduces the amount of fat in the body. This is inappropriate for teenagers, as many people lose their “baby fat” at 17, 18, and even 19 years old. Another of the most-requested procedures that is generally inappropriate for teens is breast augmentation. Unless the procedure is used to make breasts more symmetrical, it is not recommended that girls under 19 or 20 undergo the procedure, as their breasts are still growing.

In addition to concerns about growing and changing bodies, surgeons must also look into a potential patient’s mental state. Are they emotionally ready for this life change? Many teenagers have a difficult time being consistent about what they want, and sometimes their gripes about their appearance are tied in more deeply with their self-esteem than with their physical attributes.

Plastic Surgeons recommend that before performing any procedure on a teenage, it is necessary to ensure that their concern about cosmetic surgery is real and consistent.

 

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Will Inner Thigh Liposuction Give You Shapelier Legs?

September 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

With liposuction, stubborn fat deposits on the inner thigh is no longer a problem. However, you have to determine if you are fit to undergo such a treatment. You should also know the ins and outs of the procedure so that you can make an informed decision regarding the operation.

Inner thigh liposuction removes cellulite along your inner thigh. These are the fat deposits in the connective tissues of the skin which spill over and make the skin appear like ripples. They look like dimples or even like wrinkles. It cannot be easily removed, even though one goes through exercise as well as diet.

Females are more susceptible to the condition because of their biological skin structure. Also, thin women might have the possibility to develop cellulite deposits that become visible when the skin is pinched. Read more

The Dangers of Liposuction Explained

September 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Like any invasive method, liposuction has its share of disadvantages, risks and dangers. Though considered as minimally invasive, one should also take note of the dangers of liposuction. The risk would be minimized if a experienced and qualified surgeon would perform the operation, using tumescent anesthesia in an outpatient setting. Even though these conditions may be met, there is still a small margin of error, so accidents are still possible. One should be aware of these before undergoing such a procedure.

Below are some of the dangers and risks of liposuction:

1. There are common after effects after the procedure. One will surely experience some soreness, fluid drainage, swelling, bruising, pain as well as numbness on the affected area. This depends on the kind of procedure involved, as well as the person’s own capability to recover. One might endure this for a few weeks to several months. This is normal and not life threatening though. Read more

Facts That Matter About Liposuction On Love Handles

August 27, 2009 · 2 Comments 

Weight loss is one of the most talked-about topics today. Because of this, there are already several weight loss methods and training techniques coming out in order to reduce unwanted fats. But for those who don’t have the patience for it, liposuction can be the only option. This is a surgical cosmetic procedure to remove excess fats usually around the waist area. This section is also referred to as love handles. Many people prefer the liposuction on love handles because it’s a faster and easier method.

Liposuction is performed by inserting a tube-like instrument called cannula into the incision on the area. The location of the incisions is determined by knowing where the fat deposits in the body are. Or sometimes the patient instructs the surgeon which areas should be scraped off from fats. The cannula is connected to a suction device. You can now imagine how the liposuction on love handles is being set up for you. Read more

Low Cost Liposuction

August 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

How much does liposuction cost? It’s no secret that a good cosmetic surgery can cost a couple of thousand Dollars. Since these kinds of aesthetic surgeries are not covered by health insurance, a cosmetic surgery like a liposuction is out of reach for most people. Because of Read more

Laser Assisted Liposuction

July 17, 2009 · 3 Comments 

Laser liposuction is a quick and modern way of surgical fat removal. The high energy of the laser is melting the fat cells. Compared to the traditional method where a needle is sucking out the fat cells, the use of the laser has some advantages.

The surgeon uses a cannula to remove the fat under your skin. It is inserted under local anesthesia and as soon as the heat of the laser has melted the fat cells they get removed through the cannula.

A short laser liposuction can be finished within a half hour. However, if you want to remove a larger amount of fat or if you want a laser liposuction on larger areas or different areas, then it can take up to two hours until finished.

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