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Get The Total Effect

February 18th, 2012

Q: Is there a treatment to achieve a long term reduction in signs of aging like wrinkles, lines and creases?

Two treatments come to mind immediately – Active FX™ and Deep FX™. Both of these laser therapy treatments eliminate moderate to deep lines and creases due to factors including aging, sun damage and acne scars. CO2 laser resurfacing allows for dramatic, long-lasting results with only minimal downtime. Downtime prior to these innovative treatments was an average of six weeks.

In comparison, patients only need about 3-7 days of recovery time following an Active FX™ treatment or Deep FX™ procedure depending on several factors including the intensity of the settings used. Both treatments focus on the three T’s: tone, texture and tightening. Results typically last for years.

Active FX™ involves applying a high-energy beam of laser light that interacts with the skin’s surface, causing the upper layer to gently peel off and regenerating a layer of new, healthy skin.

Active FX™ is becoming a popular treatment for patients because benefits persist after long term follow-up; patients see superior results in the reduction of deep wrinkles; different settings in laser intensity allow for treating milder indications and shorter downtime; and darker skin tones can be treated safely and effectively on the correct settings.

Deep FX™ is similar to Active FX™, but produces even more dramatic results by penetrating deeper into the skin to correct more prominent wrinkles and scars. It is necessary to access the deep layers of the skin to reduce fine lines, deep wrinkles, and texture irregularities because the causes of these signs of aging develop within the deepest layers of the dermis.

Benefits of Deep FX™ treatments include a dramatic improvement in wrinkles, scars, folds, skin tone and texture. The procedure also stimulates new collagen formation and plumps the skin.

TotalFX™ is a fractional treatment that optimizes the results of Active FX™ and DeepFX™ by combining the two procedures. ActiveFX™ treats the upper layer of skin via a large laser  beam to remove unwanted pigmentation, promote new skin regeneration and improve fine lines and texture. DeepFX™ completes the “total effect” by using a narrow laser microbeam to distrub columns of tissue located in the deep layers of the dermis. The body then heals the channel, stimulating immediate new collagen growth which serves to improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars and fine lines.

TotalFX is administered in two steps. The DeepFX™ treatment is applied first, followed by ActiveFX™. Total treatment time lasts about 30 minutes, though it can vary depending on the area being treated.

During the procedure, patients often feel a warm sensation as the laser is applied. Immediately following treatment, the skin will be warm, and will appear to be sunburned. 
As the skin heals, patients will begin to notice an improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, scars, pigmentation, tone and texture. In most cases, they will continue to see improvement for up to six months following the procedures.

To get your total effect contact Chicago cosmetic surgeon Dr. Steven Dayan of SDMD.

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All About Breast Implants

February 12th, 2012

A larger or more even breast size. Increased self-confidence and self-esteem. New curves. New lift. Breast implants continue to grow in popularity with women in the Dallas area due to all of these reasons and many more, and in 2008, breast implant surgery surpassed liposuction for the first time as the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States.

Women choose to have breast implants for a variety of personal reasons: to increase their overall breast size, to balance the size and shape of asymmetrical breasts, to revive sagging breasts due to aging, child bearing or breast feeding, not to mention breast cancer patients who are looking for a new silhouette post-treatment. Regardless of your reasons, there are a variety of breast implant options and choices for women to consider.

Dallas-area women who are thinking about having breast implants can choose from both saline implants (filled with a salt water solution, these implants are more rippled in appearance, but on the other hand, saline can be safely absorbed by the body in the event of a rupture) and silicone implants (filled with silicone gel, silicone implants are smoother and softer and also tend to look more natural).

Likewise, women have some options for implant placement – breast implants can be inserted under the natural breast tissue (known as sub-glandular placement) or under the pectoral or chest muscles (sub-muscular placement). As a general rule, sub-glandular breast implants tend to look high and tight and allow for more natural movement and the procedure is less painful and involves less recovery time. On the other hand, the edges of the implants can be visible, particularly with women who have thinner skin, a lower percentage of body fat and less natural breast tissue.

Sub-pectoral breast implants, then, often produce more cleavage as well as a more natural look, but this breast implant procedure entails more recovery time since the pectoral muscles are actually separated to insert the breast implants. In addition, sub-pectoral breast implants will make future mammograms for women more challenging since they reduce the number of views of the breast that can be taken.

In addition, women have a variety of options as they look for a cosmetic surgeon, but it’s important to find a cosmetic surgeon in Dallas who you are very comfortable with, who has ample education and experience, who has a strong specialty in breast implants and who can share a variety of success stories, recommendations and photos from former patients. Some cosmetic surgeons work in hospitals, but more and more work in private clinics, which allow for more privacy for patients.

All in all, as women start to consider breast implant options, they should engage in some detailed research and take some time to find the best option to fit their individual priorities, lifestyle, budget and overall needs.

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It’s All About the Booty

February 10th, 2012

Summary: Wafer thin used to be a popular look in the world of celebrities, but things are changing and GROWING! Take a look around… big butts are in. If you don’t have one naturally, don’t worry: implants might be your new best friend.

Celebrity Backsides

Kim Kardashian claims she didn’t. Nicki Minaj won’t say either way. Countess Vaughn is out and proud about hers. What are we talking about? Butt implants, of course!  In other words, big booty’s! Implants aren’t just for breasts anymore. As the backside takes Hollywood by storm, more and more women are seeking out buttock augmentation to increase the size of their booty. If you want to look amazing, round, full, and famous, you’ve got options, girl!

Implants Are the Answer

Products have come out recently to temporarily give you a lifted, bigger backside. Unfortunately, it is basically like sticking a pillow down the back of your pants. Besides, who wants a temporary fix when a permanent one is so highly effective! No one wants to take their butt off at the end of the night. Or more embarrassingly, have some grab at it and get a handful of foam. Buttocks implants make your butt bigger, the same effect breast implants have on the chest, and they can give you a rounder look that appears more natural and feels better to the touch.

Basic Facts

What doctors refer to as “gluteal implants,” you will refer to as a beautifully bigger butt. Your buttock implant consultation will take many factors into consideration. Every cosmetic surgery is tailored to your specific desires and individual story. In the case of butt implants, ethnicity is deeply considered. What may be desirable for a Caucasian woman may not be the same as what may suit an African American or Hispanic woman. This is why the implants come in all shapes and sizes. The ones you select will ultimately be decided by how big you want to go. Buttock implants are not like breast implants in this way: they are solid silicone instead of gel filled pouches. Because of how much pressure you put on your backside when sitting, the safest bet was to make the implants unable to be popped.

You Know You Want To

You know that you want to have an amazing backside, and making yours bigger may be the key to getting that celebrity look. Below is a list of the Hollywood bums that most requested by cosmetic surgeons:

  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Pippa Middleton
  • Jessica Biel
  • Britney Spears
  • Shakira
  • Beyonce
  • Eva Mendes
  • Eva Longoria
  • Jessica Alba
  • Many others…

These women are beautiful, rich, famous, and have another thing in common: a round, beautiful shape. If you want all of these things and more, butt implants are your best option. They are a permanent cosmetic fix and will give you the look you most desire.

Ask Your Doctor Today

Miami Butt Augmentation procedures have seen a recent boom in popularity due to a climate shift in Hollywood about what is considered sexy. It is very important that you make sure your cosmetic surgeon is a professional with a lot of experience with this form of implant. Discuss things with your doctor like average healing times, risks and complications, potential side effects, and how much experience he has performing butt implant procedures. Asking to see before and after pictures is a fantastic way to see what kinds of results are possible with this and other cosmetic surgeries. The better equipped your doctor is, the better equipped your backside is soon to be.

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Brow Raising Anti-Aging Procedures

February 3rd, 2012

The brow area can age dramatically because it is situated at the top of the head and is most affected by gravity. A brow lift can correct loose skin and lax muscles in the brow area.

Brow Lifts are Anti-Aging Cosmetic Procedure to Correct Skin and Muscle Laxity

As gravity takes a toll on the skin, it often starts at the top and works its way down, which is one reason the brows can age faster than other parts of the face. A brow lift, however, can tighten, reposition and support the brow, making your whole face look more youthful, but still very natural.

A brow lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is performed under general anesthesia to address issues including aging, excess skin and lax muscles and tissues in the upper face region. The key to achieving a natural and long-lasting result is to address tissue migration in two directions: both vertically (raising and supporting the tissue there) and at an outward angle, to prevent a surprised look. This two-pronged approach creates an effective and natural result for both women and men interested in brow lifts; it maintains the position and shape of the brows. The eyes look more rested and alert, crow’s feet are softened and the creases in the forehead diminish.

A brow lift is a surgery that must be carefully customized to the individual patient, addressing both the horizontal and vertical lines that have developed after years of living, talking, sunning, laughing and more. In addition, a brow lift can be performed in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures (including an upper eyelid surgery or face lift) or on its own.

Good candidates for brow lifts should already be in overall good health, so make sure you discuss any issues you are currently experiencing or medications you are taking with your cosmetic surgeon. Likewise, it is always important to have reasonable and realistic expectations about any cosmetic procedure. If you are considering a brow lift, you should schedule a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic surgeon in Dallas who can examine your brow and facial structure and determine the best options for you. This will also give you the opportunity to learn more about the cosmetic surgeon and his or her background, experience and style.

The brow lift procedure itself generally takes from one-and-a-half to three hours and involves general anesthesia. During an open brow lift, the cosmetic surgeon will make incisions behind the hairline where they can easily be hidden, and then tighten muscles and tissue around the brow, removing excess skin. During an endoscopic brow lift, often popular with younger patients, the cosmetic surgeon ill make one incision at the top of the forehead and two around the temples (within the hair), allowing tightening of the supporting structures and tightening of the frown muscles; skin is not removed, but is repositioned. Finally, a modified endoscopic brow lift combined the previous two options, with a few larger incisions in the temporal region to allow for skin tightening.

Following a brow lift, patients will have a bandage on the head for the first 24 hours or so, and will likely experience some swelling, tightness and bruising. Most people can resume normal activities within five to seven days after surgery.

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Chin and Cheek Implants: Longer Lasting Results

February 3rd, 2012

Summary: In some cases, patients want to achieve a permanent alteration to their face that leaves them looking younger forever. When this is the desired result, chin and cheek implants are often used because of how long they last.

Implants are a Great Choice

Chin and cheek implants are a great way to permanently alter the appearance of your face. Injectables, fillers, and even face lifts can sometimes have only temporary effects- but much like a breast implant which can enhance your bust for decades, chin and cheek implants can improve the look of your face indefinitely. In life we don’t necessarily always want to commit to huge changes… but when it comes to having a more balanced, fuller, more youthful looking face, most of us want to sign up for something that will last for the long haul.

Step by Step

A typical facial implant procedure is routine and follows a few easy steps:

  • Anesthesia: Anesthesia is almost always administered during a cosmetic procedure for your own wellbeing. Your doctor will recommend whether an intravenous sedation or general anesthesia is best for your particular case.
  • The Incision: Incisions made for a chin implant may be made inside of your mouth, or they may be made externally right below your chin. For cheek implantation, most often the incisions are made internally. This will depend on where the implant will be resting in association with the jaw and cheek bones, however. Doctors will discuss this with you before your procedure.
  • Closing Your Incisions: Your surgeon will close your wounds using absorbable sutures or stiches that will then be removed a few weeks after your surgery.  This is a critical part of the recovery process.
  • Results: Your amazing results will be able to be seen almost immediately, but your final results will be visible only after the swelling from the procedure has gone down.

Most procedures follow these 4 easy steps. Discussing the process with your doctor will help you to know exactly what will be happening to you when you go under the knife. This conversation is particularly important if you are being put under with a general anesthesia.

Things to Consider

The downside of permanent implants is the risks and side effects associated with general cosmetic surgery. Any time you introduce anesthesia of any kind into the mix, you run the risk of some major complications. Those are so rare, however, with the perfect cosmetic surgeon. An A+ cosmetic surgeon will help you reduce the side effects that may occur with an implant surgery. Side effects like bruising, scarring, swelling, bleeding and infection are often unavoidable, but will be mild or minimal with the right care. Most patients of chin and cheek implants believe that the temporary downside is nothing compared to the amazing permanent results achievable with an implant procedure.

The Good Outweighs the Bad

Benefits of an implant over injectables, fillers, and lifts are overwhelming in those scenarios where patients know what they want and know they want it forever. Younger patients who have a few mild lines and wrinkles often love the temporary effects of products like Restylane and Botox, but women who have hit the age where fullness of the face has been lost and sagging is starting to occur, permanent implants work wonders. Your final results will be a fuller face and a more youthful look that will stand the tests of time.

To learn more about chin and cheek implants visit Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Dayan.

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