During the actual treatment you should be very comfortable, feeling only some mild pin pricks or stinging. Most patients are impressed at the ease of these treatments. If you are experiencing significant discomfort during the session please advise the plastic surgeon as there are often other remedies to ease any pain you might be feeling.
After the session a small amount of swelling and redness in the treated area is normal and to be expected. Typically the majority of this reactivity will be gone within several hours but on occasion can persist for several days. Bruising can occur. If you are susceptible to bruising or on blood thinners, please let your provider know prior to the treatment so extra precautions or recommendations can be made. Bruising will not affect the end result but can take up to 10 days to resolve when significant.The Anatomy of a Wrinkle
The fine lines that begin to appear between your brows (glabellar lines) as you age are actually the result of muscle movement over time. You may have heard the age old "wearing your emotions on your sleeve," but really, you wear your emotions on your face. When you're angry or annoyed, you brow scrunches together. Beneath your skin, your facial muscles contract, causing a pleating of the overlying skin, or 'frowning'.
After years of wrinkling, those glabellar lines start to linger longer and can become more pronounced. For women, whose faces tend to be more animated than men's, and whose skin is typically more delicate, these lines may appear exaggerated and more permanent.
As with any surgical procedure, it is important that anyone considering a plastic or cosmetic procedure do their research and consult with a qualified and skilled Plastic Surgeon. Be sure to have all your questions answered and you fully understand the chosen procedure prior to having the surgery. There are numerous websites out there that provide good information about cosmetic surgery. The best one I have found is lookingyourbest.com. This free website offers a wealth of detailed and accurate plastic surgery information and even offers a free service to help those desiring plastic surgery locate an experienced and qualified specialist in their area.
There are several procedures available to help your wife see a difference in her skin condition, and procedures that can help treat fine lines and wrinkles. These two issues and related, but can be treated differently. Red skin and “blotchy” skin problems are usually treated with laser skin resurfacing and IPL (Intense Pulse Light Waves). There are several different types of laser treatments, and we will examine a few here:
Photoderm Laser/Photofacial/IPL- This light source laser effectively treats many concerns on various parts of the body including red blotchiness or blood vessels, irregular pigmentation, fine lines or general sun damage of the skin! There is relatively no downtime with this procedure.
Active FX Laser – This laser treatment can be utilized for everything from fine lines to the not-so-fine lines! Sun spots to sagging skin! This non-ablative laser produces similar results to ablative lasers, such as the CO2, without the downtime associated with them. Below is a before and after photo that illustrates the results of this laser treatment.
Fraxel Laser – This laser is a new approach to "resurfacing" the skin with many of the benefits of an ablative laser but virtually no downtime. This laser treatment eliminates old epidermal cells (brown spots or age spots) while penetrating deep into the dermis to improve fine lines, wrinkles and general skin discoloration. Your skin will be softer, smoother, fresher, with improved quality, tone and texture. Stretch marks and scars can also be successfully treated with this laser. Below is photo depicting the before and after results of a Fraxel Laser Treatment.
These are just a few of the many laser treatments available for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation. New York Dermatologist Dr Karyn Grossman recommends learning more about Laser Skin rejuvenation before electing to have a laser treatment.
Fine lines and wrinkles can be treated solely with laser skin rejuvenation, however there are other alternatives and depending on your skin condition, and other factors, one of these procedures may be right for you.
Lipotransfer - By removing fat from one area of the body where it is not wanted and injecting it into other areas where it is needed, you can achieve a soft filling effect unlike any other filler substances. By storing some of the fat and injecting it periodically, your enhanced appearance will be consistent. Fat can be used to plump up lips, fill in the nasal labial folds or the hollows of the cheeks, to "create” cheekbones and plump up hands.
Filler Lift - Dermal fillers such as restylane, Juvederm, Botox and Sculptra are commonly used in cosmetic dermatology as an instant esthetic treatment. A dermal filler injection is one of the few procedures to provide immediate improvement or enhancement of appearance with little or no down-time. There are many different fillers available today. However, it is not uncommon for physicians to suggest the use of one product for the treatment of multiple areas of concern.
As always, before choosing to have any procedure it is recommended you research your desired procedure(s) and locate a skilled, experienced and qualified specialist such as a cosmetic dermatologist. Be sure to schedule a consultation and have all your questions answered.
There are several websites out there, and alot of them have accurate , in depth information. One excellent site I have discovered for researching both surgical and non-surgical plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures is Lookingyourbest.com. Here you can not only find procedural and safety information, but they also offer a free service to help you locate the right plastic surgeon for your procedure. Remember, Taking the proper steps and understanding all this is involved with any procedure can mean the difference between a positive experience and a nightmare.
So i went to our family doctor and i asked him what i could do to help my son with his nose. He told me to go on line and look up Rhinoplasty and you will be able to find the doctor you feel will be the best one for you and your son. So i did and i found this plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, California. I deiced to make an appointment to have my preliminary consultation. While I was there I was able to ask question to see his work that has been done on other patients. I was really amazed what the doctor has done on the other patients.
My son is happy and he can go play with his friends, he has his self confidence back.
So I went to the computer and i looked up neck lift surgery. Through the research i was able to find this plastic surgeon in San Francisco, California. She was able to get her question and concerns answered by the plastic surgeon. She was able to see before and after pictures of others who have had the procedure done.
My friends face and neck looks wonderful. She is glad the she had the procedure done.
An exciting new procedure is now available which treats a combination of aging changes in facial, neck and upper chest skin. IPL or “Photo Facial” has recently gained widespread popularity in the USA. This is primarily because of its more dramatic results than Microdermabrasion or chemical peels and the fact that it is non-invasive and can usually be performed with no patient down time. The Photofacial is considered by many to be the most useful recent advance in cosmetic treatments for the skin.
- Red, broken capillaries
- Areas of redness (and sometimes flushing)
- Blotchy pigmentation
- Lines and wrinkles, due to a loss of collagen in the second layer of the skin
I then thought I would do some research on the internet for information about cheek augmentation. I then found several plastic surgeons who could help me. I then found this plastic surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. I was able to make my initial appointment and have my question and concerns answered. While i was talking to the doctor i felt amazing so i wanted to see before and after picture.
It has been 6 months and I feel great. I have my cheeks and i have a better look to my face.
So I went to the internet to find a plastic surgeon that could help get my lips like that. I have found a plastic surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. I was able to have my question answered with my first appointment.
I had a lip augmentation done. I now have those sexy lips and the volume in them. My husband love my lips. I am glad that i went to have this procedure done.
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