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Fad Facelifts By: kassiermdembowski
This groundswell of interest in fad facelifts is a result of the sophisticated marketing efforts of those surgeons who promote these neuveau facelift operations.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-10-18)
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Rhinoplasty, A Complex Operation Simplified By: delilarjpaulus
Summary: Rhinoplasty is the most difficult and challenging operation in all of cosmetic surgery. The anatomy of the nose is complex and varies greatly on an individual basis. Much of rhinoplasty is done under the cover of the skin, and the operating surgeon must understand how the changes made in the underlying structures will look when the skin shrinks down upon them.
Rhinoplasty is the most difficult and challenging operation in all of cosmetic surgery. The anatomy of the nose is complex and varies greatly on an individual basis. Much of rhinoplasty is done under the cover of the skin, and the operating surgeon must understand how the changes made in the underlying structures will look when the skin shrinks down upon them.
The internal anatomy of the nose consists of a pair of comma shaped tip cartilages, one on each side, a pair of upper cartilages, and a pair of bones at the top. The nasal septum, which divides the nose down the middle is made of both bone and cartilage. The soft tissues of the nose may be thick or thin. The width of the nostrils is determined by soft tissue. With the exception of the nostril width, the soft tissues cannot be changed, and must be allowed to shrink down onto the bony and cartilaginous skeleton which is revised during rhinoplasty.
A lengthy pre operative consultation is required between the surgeon and the patient in order to determine to what degree the patient desires for a change in the appearance of the nose can be accomplished by the surgery. The operation generally requires two to three hours to complete. The patient is most often under a general anesthetic (asleep) administered by an anesthetist, so that the patient is not aware of what goes on during the procedure. Many rhinoplasties are done through an open tip incision across the base of the nose, which allows the tip cartilages to be exposed and modified. Some rhinoplasties are done with no external incisions, by the so called closed technique, and changes are made in the bones and cartilages from the inside.
Nasal tips may be excessively round (bulbous) or wide. Some tip cartilage may need to be removed from each side, or the two tip cartilages may need to be sewn together in the middle to narrow the tip. The profile of the nose may be too high or there may be a ump?over the top of the nose. The height is reduced and/or the hump is removed by sliding a chisel along it or by using various filing devices called rasps. Some noses are excessively wide, which is corrected by a controlled racture?along the junction of the sides of the nose with the cheeks. If the nostrils are too wide, a small wedge is removed from the base of each, and sutures are placed to close the gap. If the nose or the nasal septum is deviated, this can be corrected by removing the deviated portion of cartilage, and/or sculpting the septal cartilage back into the midline.
When the surgery is complete, a molded splint is placed on the nose for a week. When the splint is removed, the change is the profile is generally noticeable, but swelling on the front view persists for several weeks, and a little bit of it lasts several months. One must be careful not to bump the nose for about a month.
Even the most experienced surgeon occasionally has to go back and ouch up?a rhinoplasty surgery, if things do not settle as expected. Secondary rhinoplasties are usually done in the operating room, but under local anesthesia, and take just a short time to accomplish.
Most patients experience a major improvement in their appearance, and also in their self esteem. For more information on Rhinoplasty please visit us online at http://www.nvpsaz.com/face/rhinoplasty-nose.
Martin Bell, MD, FACS
Steven Gitt, MD, FACS
North Valley Plastic Surgery
Phoenix, Arizona.
www.nvpsaz.com(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-10-17)
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Lots Of Options To Whiten The Teeth By: Jay Edwarding
Your consultant is the best individual to judge whether you need to use teeth whitening bleach or any other process to whiten the colour of your teeth.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-10-17)
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Thyroid Problems And Their Symptoms By: Paul Johnson
Can weight loss pills really help you get to your ideal weight?(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-10-17)
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Body Contouring In The Post Bariatric Patient By: kelly15501
When weight loss isn’t enough, patients seek the expertise and skill of Phoenix Plastic Surgeons and Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons to make the contour difference!
Like many bariatric patients, Andrea lost a hundred and twenty pounds after having gastric bypass surgery. She incorporated a healthy diet and worked out on a regular basis, and for the most part, was with her results, except for one thing he saggy skin hanging on her lower abdomen.
No matter how much she exercised, this flap of skin was not going to go away. In many ways, this took the joy out of the progress she had made and she began to focus on the negative aspects of her unpleasant body contour.
No matter what your age, patients who have undergone bariatric surgery such as laparoscopic gastric band or gastric bypass often lose excessive amounts of weight and have extra skin which hangs uncomfortably. This overhanging or draping skin can cause discomfort, embarrassment, rashes and hygiene problems.
As the director of a successful bariatric clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, I have had many patients share the disappointment they feel with their end result. They have worked so hard to get where they are and now it is almost impossible to enjoy the reward of all the effort and life changing choices they have made.
Arizona Weight Loss Solutions has referred many of its patient to Dr. Steven Gitt and Dr. Dominic Heffel of North Valley Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgeons in Scottsdale and Plastic Surgeons in Phoenix, that have done many Post Bariatric Procedures. Andrea was referred to Dr Heffel and had a consult which was followed by a panniculectomy with a tummy tuck.
The panniculectomy is the surgical procedure that removes the large apron of skin that hangs from the abdomen. This is the most common procedure that bariatric patients discuss or ask about. In many cases this procedure is often covered by insurance for the bariatric patient due to health conditions that are created by the heavy flap of skin.
The tummy tuck portion (abdominoplasty), Andrea paid for, ut of pocket?since it was considered a cosmetic procedure. This procedure includes tightening the abdominal muscles, which is similar to creating an internal corset which produces a flatter abdomen and shapelier waistline.
Andrea dropped in for a visit recently and was ecstatic about her results. I was truly impressed with what I saw卬ot only did she look great, but I think the most important difference was in her air of confidence and attitude. The loud?that seemed to hang over her was completely non existent along with the air of negativity that seemed to govern her life, even after the weight was gone.
It was as if she had come full circle and I was thrilled for her. The biggest reward I get in my profession has nothing to do with me, but rather the hard work and commitment I see in our patients each and every day. Choosing bariatric surgery is not the easy way out as some would think, but rather a difficult journey that often does not end at a weight loss goal.
I am a proponent of being the best you can be and if after having lost your weight you want to make your body look better, I believe that is a decision only that individual can make. I can only share what I have seen and the positive results and impact it has on our patient抯 lives.
Andrea is not the only patient that has had this type of success and gone on to explore other options. Each person has their own likes and dislikes based on their individual body form, size and weight loss, and I applaud them for taking the next step to allow the true person inside to emerge.
Hard work and a little help can go a long way to bring out a new attitude and a better you!
If you are a Post Bariatric Patient who has experienced excessive weight loss and now wants to explore options to help improve those results then go to http://www.nvpsaz.com/body/post-bariatric to learn more.
Morgan Cooper, Bariatric Program Director Arizona Weight Loss Solutions 480.991.6877 www.azwls.com
Steven Gitt, MD, FACS
North Valley Plastic Surgery
Phoenix, Arizona
www.nvpsaz.com(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-10-17)
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The Fundamentals Of A Detox Diet By: Jamie Hanson
such popular way is following a Detox diet. Perhaps most of you already know what a detox diet is. B ...(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-10-16)
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No More Dieting – Real Ways Of Losing Weight By: Jhon Perkson
If like me you have been on lots of diets and are still looking for the one that is precisely for you it may well be time to revolutionize your approach to weight loss. Most diets that guarantee fast weight loss simply don’t work and there are a number of reasons for this. Firstly the majority of quick weight loss diets do nothing to educate people concerning the long term changes that need to be made to eating habits and lifestyle to make weight loss lasting.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-10-16)
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Weight Loss Programs That Really Work – You Can Be Slim Now By: Jhon Perkson
If like me you have been on lots of diets and are still looking for the one that is correct for you it may possibly be time to transform your approach to weight loss. Most diets that guarantee fast weight loss clearly don’t work and there are a number of reasons for this. Firstly nearly all quick weight loss diets do nothing to educate people regarding the long term changes that need to be made to eating habits and lifestyle to make weight loss lasting.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-10-16)
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Dieting And Losing Weight – Right Ways To Start Losing That Extra Pounds By: Jhon Perkson
Diet and weight loss. The correct diet is essential if you need to lose weight and it will be unachievable to lose weight if you are eating the incorrect foods. There are lots of distinctive types of diets that you can select from if you desire to lose weight but it is worth remembering that a good number diets don’t work and can lead to yo you dieting.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-10-16)
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Right Ways To Start Losing Weight By: Jhon Perkson
Diet and weight loss. The correct diet is essential if you would like to lose weight and it will be difficult to lose weight if you are eating the incorrect foods. There are lots of diverse types of diets that you can pick from if you need to lose weight but it is worth remembering that a large amount diets don’t work and can lead to yo you dieting.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-10-16)
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