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TODAY Show Features Breast Surgery Procedures

Two women who were both unhappy with their breast size shared with the TODAY Show’s Life Changers series how breast surgery helped them they achieve their ideal cup size.

Erica says she described herself as being in the “negative category” for breast size before getting a breast augmentation, while Jeanne, who was a triple D at only 4’9,” had a breast reduction.

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Both women chose to have cosmetic surgery to get their ideal breast size, a C cup.

Appearing on the TODAY Show about two weeks after their surgeries, Jeanne says that after surgery she saw her stomach for the first time in the shower. Erica, who chose silicone implants, says breast augmentation is something she’s always wanted to do and that she’s more than happy with the results.

The women’s surgeon, Dr. Steven Teitelbaum, says that there is more scarring with breast reduction than augmentation, although the scarring for reductions is less than it used to be and that surgeons have gotten better at shaping the breasts in reductions.

Is Liposuction Right for Me?

Are you on the fence about which fat reduction method to choose for yourself? There sure are a lot of them out there. Everyone’s needs and goals are different, and there are so many factors to consider. Already, many men and women have experienced liposuction with Dr. Will to be an excellent way to shed the unwanted inches and change their lives for the better. There’s no other tried and true method of fat removal that can instantly shape and contour your figure quite like liposuction.

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Tips for Treating Dark Under Eye Circles

under eye circlesWhether you’re battling seasonal allergies, sun damage or genetics, dark under eye circles can make you feel old, tired and unhealthy.

Fortunately there are a variety of treatment options on the market, which depend on the cause and color of your under eye circles.

Blue Under Eye Circles

Bluish under eye circles tend to get worse with age, but they can also be genetic. Thinning skin combined with a loss of collagen can cause bluish circles – especially in the morning. When you’re lying down at night, fluids accumulate and the veins underneath your eyes expand to hold more blood.

Over-The-Counter Treatments

  • Topical creams containing stimulating ingredients like caffeine can cause the blood vessels under the eyes to temporarily constrict, reducing the amount of pooled blood.
  • Hydrating creams that contain plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid can push the skin up and away from pooled blood.

Professional Treatments

  • Prescription-strength retinoids are an option for those suffering with chronic under eye circles. Retinoids bolster skin thickness and elasticity – while also slowing down the skin’s natural breakdown of collagen.
  • Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm can plump the skin underneath the eyes, concealing blueness. Results last for up to a year or longer, but routine treatments will be necessary to maintain results long term.

Brown Under Eye Circles

Brown under eye circles are common with Asian and African American skin tones. They can be due to a variety of factors such as natural hyperpigmentation (uneven skin tone), excessive sun exposure, genetics or chronic under eye rubbing.

Over-The-Counter Treatments

  • Skin brightening treatments that contain soy or citrus can lighten up dark under eye skin when used on a regular basis. However, it’s important to avoid hydroquinone (a natural skin lighter for scars and sun spots) because it’s too strong for sensitive under eye skin.

Professional Treatments

  • Chemical peels are an affordable and effective treatment for brown under eye circles. Generally speaking, they respond best to low-concentration TCA peels which cause the damaged outer layers of skin to slough off. More than one treatment may be necessary to achieve desired results.
  • For more dramatic enhancement, laser resurfacing techniques such as Fraxel can be used to destroy pigment cells – causing the skin to even out. Two or three sessions are usually needed before significant results are visible.

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Cosmetic Surgery for African-Americans on the Rise

cosmetic surgery for African-Americans More African-American women are embracing cosmetic surgery, according to an ABC News 20/20 cosmetic surgery special.

The program spoke with black women who have undergone breast augmentation and nose surgery and featured a Botox party in Beverly Hills attended by African-American women.

One guest, Phyllis Jackson, said that culturally she feels there is pressure from the community that “African-American women don’t need to have beauty enhancements.”

Linda Caradine-Poinsett, 50, said that despite the cultural stigmas, she chose to get cosmetic procedures that gave her bigger breasts and a smaller waistline.

“I think African-American women are still in the closet about having plastic surgery…(but) I think we’re doing it a lot more,” Caradine-Poinsett said.

The butt lift, where fat is removed from areas like the stomach and then injected into the buttocks to enhance and reshape it, is also becoming more popular with African-American patients.

One black woman told 20/20, “I’ve wanted my backside larger all my life. One day I just woke up and everybody was talking about butt, butt, butt. They’d had this surgery and that surgery.”

In addition to cultural attitudes, there may also be some scientific reasons why fewer black women turn to cosmetic surgery. For instance, one surgeon explained that darker skin has natural protective factors against the sun, so blacks often don’t have the same amount of wrinkling as those with lighter skin.

While the majority of cosmetic surgery patients are white, more minorities are embracing cosmetic surgery. A 2010 patient diversity survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery confirms evidence of the trend.

The survey reached out to African-Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Asians and found that half of respondents felt the popularity of cosmetic surgery had grown among members of their ethnic group in the last five years. In addition, blacks and Hispanics were more likely to indicate growth in popularity in the last five years when compared to other racial/ethnic groups.

Saved By Saline Implants: A Survival Story in the News

A surgeon on the west coast has spoken publicly about a dramatic story of workplace violence that left one of his patients with disfiguring scars and deflated breast implants.

Lydia Carranza was shot in the chest last summer during an incident that claimed the life of her co-worker, according to a story published in the Los Angeles Times. When a man opened fire in the dental office where Lydia worked, she was shot twice: “The bullet fragments were millimeters from her heart and her vital organs,” said Dr. Ashkan Ghavami.

According to a firearms expert interviewed for the story, what saved her life may have been the presence of Lydia’s saline breast implants.  Of course he goes on to tell readers they should not be getting “breast enhancements as a means to deflect a possible incoming bullet.”

Lydia’s surgeon is hoping her story will elicit a supply contribution from manufacturers of saline breast implants to help cover her reconstructive surgery.

Surgical vs. Non-Surgical: The Right Procedure for You

With so many great options available, narrowing down the right cosmetic procedure for your needs and lifestyle can be a challenge. To make the process a little easier, we suggest first considering some of the pros and cons of surgical verses non-surgical cosmetic enhancement.

Recovery Time

Generally speaking, most surgical options require a longer period of recovery than non-surgical. If you simply aren’t in a place to take several days off from work, then you’ll probably fare better with a non-surgical procedure that offers minimal recovery time (e.g., Botox injections, dermal fillers or laser skin resurfacing).

Longevity of Results

One of the biggest benefits of cosmetic surgery procedures is that they offer long-term (even somewhat permanent) results. Most patients may never have to go under the knife again – or only several years later to address new age-related changes to their face or body. When it comes to non-surgical procedures, most require regular upkeep (whether it be every few months or every few years) to maintain results long-term.

Type of Results

Are you hoping for a big unveiling of your new look, or would you like improvements to be a little more subtle? Most surgical procedures produce noticeable results, which will most likely be visible to friends, family members and co-workers. If that sounds like too much attention, you might want to consider a non-surgical option that produces gradual results instead.

Total Cost

With its widespread popularity, cosmetic enhancement has become more affordable over the past several years – but that doesn’t mean it’s cheap. In most cases, the more invasive a procedure is, the more expensive it will be. The total cost of cosmetic surgery will account for not only the surgeon fees, but also the anesthesia and surgical facility.

It’s important to keep in mind that most non-surgical procedures like Botox are less expensive upfront, but they may actually cost more in the long run as you continue with routine maintenance. It’s best to ask your cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist for advice if you aren’t sure which is best.

Liposuction Risks Decrease with Use of Local Anesthesia, Study Finds

liposuction with local anesthesiaA new study shows that liposuction done under local anesthesia produces less complications than liposuction done under general anesthesia, reports Medscape Today.

The review study found that cosmetic surgery that used general anesthesia, such as liposuction, and combining surgical procedures significantly increased the risk for complications in office-based surgery.

Published in Dermatologic Surgery, the study found that more than three-quarters of hospital transfers and two-thirds of deaths were associated with cosmetic surgery performed under general anesthesia. On the other hand, the researchers wrote, “Cosmetic procedures performed in offices by dermatologists under local and dilute local anesthesia yielded no reported complications.”

Researchers reviewed data of the statewide mandatory reporting of adverse events in office-based surgery in Florida (10 years of reporting) and Alabama (six years).

Local vs. General Anesthesia for Liposuction

The authors were most critical of liposuction performed under general anesthesia because when this common cosmetic procedure was performed with local anesthesia no deaths occurred.

“Liposuction under general anesthesia accounted for 32% of cosmetic procedure-related deaths and 22% of all cosmetic procedure-related complications,” the researchers wrote.

Local anesthesia is often used for liposuction because of its safety record and because it allows the patient to stay awake during the procedure and get back to a normal routine quicker.

However, the anesthesia that is used for liposuction often depends on the scope of the procedure. For instance, your cosmetic surgeon may use general anesthesia for liposuction when large volumes of fat are going to be removed. Local anesthesia is often used for a small amount of fat removal.

Understanding Liposuction Risks

Possible complications of liposuction include infection, irregular skin contour, delayed healing, excessive fluid loss, clots and damage to surrounding tissues. Most localized liposuction treatments have a relatively low risk for complications, but risks increase when large volumes of fat are removed.

Learn more about liposuction in Frederick, MD, and the Washington D.C. metro area.

Survey Shows Surgeons’ Liposuction Preferences

A new survey examined surgeons’ preferences for liposuction techniques and found that suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL), which is considered traditional liposuction, was the preferred method of fat removal for over half of respondents.

“In a field that is so rapidly advancing, it is essential to continually evaluate new technologies and methods to ensure that we maintain the safety of our patients,” said Jamil Ahmad, MD, lead author of the survey, which was published in the February issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

The preferred method of fat removal for the 492 survey respondents from most to least popular was:

  • Suction-assisted lipo (SAL) (51.4 percent)
  • Power-assisted lipo (PAL) (23.0 percent)
  • Ultrasound-assisted lipo (UAL) (20.9 percent)
  • Laser-assisted lipo (LAL) (3.9 percent)

Most of the surgeons who responded perform between 51 and 100 liposuctions per year, and those surveyed have the most experience with SAL, UAL and PAL.

The surgeons had less experience with laser-assisted liposuction (12.8 percent), mesotherapy (5.7 percent), and noninvasive devices (12.8 percent).

“Our survey found that ASAPS members tend to more frequently employ the fat removal methods that have the longest track records and the most data to support their efficacy and safety,” said Ahmad. “In the future, we may notice preferences shift as we see additional prospective data comparing techniques, and as we gain more experience with newer methods. These factors will also help us continue to improve safety-related standards of care.”

Dr. Will offers traditional liposuction and SlimLipo, a laser liposuction device, used in the Lifesculpt procedure to liquefy fat for easier removal.

“Patient care was incredible! We are so very happy our child was referred to Dr. Will. We appreciate the attentiveness given to his medical condition. Will highly recommend to others.”

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