“Should I, or shouldn’t I?” I hear this question a lot from people who are not really sure they should have a cosmetic procedure. Is plastic surgery “OK”? Is cosmetic dermatology the right thing to do? Obviously it’s a personal decision. But with all these women — and men! — asking the question, it’s clear people need help thinking through this whole “changing my appearance” thing.

One woman told me she hasn’t gone out in shorts since she was a teen. Even around the house she wears “long shorts” only. Why? Leg veins. Now, I see a lot of women with significant leg veins wear shorts. Maybe they care, but they just wear shorts anyway. This woman’s veins are the tiny starbursts only visible up close. What’s the difference?

Well, they bother her. They make her self-conscious. Just enough to make her change her behavior, and avoid shorts. The truth is, everybody has different tolerance levels about leg veins, facial or bikini hair, fat bulges, or too-early signs of aging.

Now, right up front, we do have to address a problem that exists outside the individual. No question: We live in an appearance-conscious, image-consuming culture, and maybe the culture itself isn’t quite… right. Often, the prime value isn’t inner beauty, or even health (take sun-tanning — it’s BAD for you!).

But even if you “get” the undue pressure from media images, you’ll still have to deal with their impact on how you feel about yourself — it’s where we live. We each make our peace with the pressures on our lives. So it’s essential to be clear about our motivations.

I’ve often said cosmetic procedures, medicine and products are really not about the wrinkle, hair, spots, fat — whatever — but about self-confidence and self-esteem. So, if you find yourself feeling dissatisfied with some part of your physical presentation, the first step is a little self-quiz. If you’re repeatedly focusing on, say, the loosening skin on your neck, ask yourself: How do I feel about myself aside from that? If I did something about my neck, would I be expecting that change to improve other issues?

Obviously, it won’t. It will simply make you feel better about how your neck looks — which can improve your self-confidence around your appearance. The trick is in knowing who you are, and having reasonable expectations. Your essential worth, of course, doesn’t lie in your appearance. Are you someone who is always there for colleagues and friends? Who makes people laugh? Gets the job done? Knows how to ease a tricky situation? These are the things people will remember about you, not how you look.

Still, this doesn’t make it wrong to want to improve your appearance. And that brings up the common question: Is it right to spend money on a cosmetic procedure? Well, “afford” is a relative, personal term. One client kept stuffing her closet with new clothes and shoes. She sold most of it off to a consignment store when she realized that Fraxel laser treatments would make the cosmetic change she really desired, rejuvenating and toning the skin on her face and neck — which would actually free her from the nagging concern with how she looked.

Bottom line, you’ll have to make the call, but it’s no more “wrong” to spend money on a cosmetic procedure than on anything else relating to your appearance.

In muddling through the “should I” question, the most important thing is to find professionals you can really trust. But how do you know you can? Well, start by choosing a practice with caring people, who emphasize listening to your concerns, telling you all your options, helping you think things through, and building a long-term relationship.

Nowadays there are great alternatives to more expensive, invasive surgical procedures. A cosmetic dermatologist who specializes in these alternatives can help you choose what’s right for you, from surgery through laser, laser liposuction or microdermabrasion, to collagen, Restylane or Botox. Maybe all you need is a botanical facial peel, or just skin-care products.

Once you understand what cosmetic procedures can — and can’t — do for you, your choice will be easier. You know you will not be perfect. Ever. And that’s a good thing, because — let’s be honest — perfect isn’t all that interesting.

James Fairfield
http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/should-i-or-shouldnt-i-deciding-whether-to-have-a-cosmetic-procedure-681706.html

Reasons for Breast Surgery

The decision to undergo breast surgery is a distinctly personal one. Many women choose breast augmentation surgery for cosmetic reasons, such as enhancing the contours for a woman who feels that her breasts are too small, creating a balance of symmetry when breasts are different shapes, revitalizing breasts that may have sagged, or restoring the breast shape after the loss of volume after childbirth. In other cases the reasons stem from women wishing to return to their old selves after the loss of a breast from cancer treatments or mastectomies. At the other end of the equation are women who wish to have breast reduction surgery. Women with very large natural breasts may experience chronic back problems due to the weight on their chest, and in some cases the best remedy is breast reduction surgery. This type of breast surgery is not only limited to women. Some men who have excessive breast tissue in their chests choose to have breast reduction surgery in order to flatten their chest.

Managing Expectations for Your Breast Surgery

No matter what your reason is, once you have made that initial decision to undergo breast surgery you still have a number of other important decisions to consider. First and foremost, you need to find a reputable doctor with whom you are very comfortable. This will be the most crucial part of your research process since you will want everything to go perfectly. Speak frankly with your doctor about your expectations to ensure that you both understand what you want and what you hope to achieve from the procedure. Your doctor should give you a thorough explanation of what will occur during your surgery and will inform you on how best to prepare. Understanding breast surgery recovery will make it much easier to take care of yourself and your breasts during the post-operative period.

If you choose to have breast reduction surgery, be sure to tell your doctor about your reasons for having the surgery and inquire about the possibility of your insurance helping you with the expenses. If you are undergoing the surgery for aesthetic reasons, be very clear about the breast shape you hope to achieve once the surgery is over and you have completely healed. In the event that you want breast reduction surgery because you are experiencing back problems, you may want to work with a chiropractor in addition to a plastic surgeon. This can help you achieve a breast size and shape that looks great and helps alleviate back pain.

As with any kind of surgery there are possible complications to be aware of. A common condition is the tightening of the scar and tissue surrounding the implant which makes the breast feel hard. Other problems may include temporary loss or gain of sensation in the nipples and excessive bleeding. These conditions can be managed or fixed with follow up visits. Prior to your breast augmentation surgery discuss these potential problems with your doctor so that you fully understand the risks and what can be done if they occur.

Considering Your Choices for Breast Augmentation

For patients about to undergo breast augmentation surgery there are a number of options to consider. Begin by researching the shape and size of the breasts you would like to have. Some surgeons suggested collecting magazine clippings during your research. This gives the surgeon a starting point for recommending the right type of implant to suit not only your wishes but your body’s anatomy. Breast implants are designed with a solid rubber silicone shell and filled with saline or silicone and are either a round shape or a more natural teardrop shape. The decision for what shape you prefer will then lead to choosing the type of incision your surgeon will use. The three most common incisions are done on the bottom of the breast in the natural crease, around the areola, or in the armpit. The other option is entering through the navel. Your surgeon will advise this decision based on what type of implants and where he feels there will be the least amount of scaring. The implant will be placed either just under the breast tissue or below the chest muscle in a pocket made by your surgeon.

The breast augmentation surgery will take around two hours. Once the breast implants are in place your surgeon will stitch up your incision or use a surgical tape. After your surgery you can expect to be up and moving around in 24 to 48 hours, but you may feel tired and a little tender and have some bruising around the nipple and areola. In about 10 days you can expect the stitches to come out, and in 3 to 5 weeks your swelling will be gone and you can start enjoying the new you.

Diane Goettel
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/choosing-the-right-breast-surgery-for-you-132213.html

“Should I, or shouldn’t I?” I hear this question a lot from people who are not really sure they should have a cosmetic procedure. Is plastic surgery “OK”? Is cosmetic dermatology the right thing to do? Obviously it’s a personal decision. But with all these women — and men! — asking the question, it’s clear people need help thinking through this whole “changing my appearance” thing.

One woman told me she hasn’t gone out in shorts since she was a teen. Even around the house she wears “long shorts” only. Why? Leg veins. Now, I see a lot of women with significant leg veins wear shorts. Maybe they care, but they just wear shorts anyway. This woman’s veins are the tiny starbursts only visible up close. What’s the difference?

Well, they bother her. They make her self-conscious. Just enough to make her change her behavior, and avoid shorts. The truth is, everybody has different tolerance levels about leg veins, facial or bikini hair, fat bulges, or too-early signs of aging.

Now, right up front, we do have to address a problem that exists outside the individual. No question: We live in an appearance-conscious, image-consuming culture, and maybe the culture itself isn’t quite… right. Often, the prime value isn’t inner beauty, or even health (take sun-tanning — it’s BAD for you!).

But even if you “get” the undue pressure from media images, you’ll still have to deal with their impact on how you feel about yourself — it’s where we live. We each make our peace with the pressures on our lives. So it’s essential to be clear about our motivations.

I’ve often said cosmetic procedures, medicine and products are really not about the wrinkle, hair, spots, fat — whatever — but about self-confidence and self-esteem. So, if you find yourself feeling dissatisfied with some part of your physical presentation, the first step is a little self-quiz. If you’re repeatedly focusing on, say, the loosening skin on your neck, ask yourself: How do I feel about myself aside from that? If I did something about my neck, would I be expecting that change to improve other issues?

Obviously, it won’t. It will simply make you feel better about how your neck looks — which can improve your self-confidence around your appearance. The trick is in knowing who you are, and having reasonable expectations. Your essential worth, of course, doesn’t lie in your appearance. Are you someone who is always there for colleagues and friends? Who makes people laugh? Gets the job done? Knows how to ease a tricky situation? These are the things people will remember about you, not how you look.

Still, this doesn’t make it wrong to want to improve your appearance. And that brings up the common question: Is it right to spend money on a cosmetic procedure? Well, “afford” is a relative, personal term. One client kept stuffing her closet with new clothes and shoes. She sold most of it off to a consignment store when she realized that Fraxel laser treatments would make the cosmetic change she really desired, rejuvenating and toning the skin on her face and neck — which would actually free her from the nagging concern with how she looked.

Bottom line, you’ll have to make the call, but it’s no more “wrong” to spend money on a cosmetic procedure than on anything else relating to your appearance.

In muddling through the “should I” question, the most important thing is to find professionals you can really trust. But how do you know you can? Well, start by choosing a practice with caring people, who emphasize listening to your concerns, telling you all your options, helping you think things through, and building a long-term relationship.

Nowadays there are great alternatives to more expensive, invasive surgical procedures. A cosmetic dermatologist who specializes in these alternatives can help you choose what’s right for you, from surgery through laser, laser liposuction or microdermabrasion, to collagen, Restylane or Botox. Maybe all you need is a botanical facial peel, or just skin-care products.

Once you understand what cosmetic procedures can — and can’t — do for you, your choice will be easier. You know you will not be perfect. Ever. And that’s a good thing, because — let’s be honest — perfect isn’t all that interesting.

James Fairfield
http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/should-i-or-shouldnt-i-deciding-whether-to-have-a-cosmetic-procedure-681706.html

It is not abnormal to have a slight curvature in the penis. In fact, most men have their penises curved slightly towards one side. It is nothing out of the ordinary, and in most men, it does not hamper the man from performing penetrative sex. However, in some people there is a condition called as Peyronie’s disease. Men suffering from this disease have very large curvatures of their penises, so much so that penetrative sex becomes a difficulty for them. It is in this case that penis curves need to be surgically corrected.

Any deviation of the male penis from the straight position can be termed as a penis curve. The penis is a highly flexible organ, and due to this it can curve in any position. It can be tilted to the right or to the left, or even upwards and downwards. Even among people with penis curves, there are different extents of curvatures.

The human penis is about 5.5 to 7.5 inches long on an average when erect. Of course, there are men with penises on both sides of this scale. The main bulk of the penis is a spongy tissue called as the corpus cavernosa. The corpus cavernosa contains of two channels of spongy tissues which run through the length on both sides of the penis. In healthy men, both the channels of the spongy tissues grow equally and the penis becomes straight. However, if for some reason, one channel of the corpus cavernosa grows more than the other, then it would lead the penis to get inclined on the other side.

This generally occurs during injury. In men who suffer accidents on one side of the penis, the spongy tissues on that side may not grow properly. This would lead to a droop on the other side. Even wearing tight underwear may cause irreparable damage to the penis and cause it to gain an unnatural curve. Men who indulge in very hectic sexual intercourse could damage their penises. One example of this is the wrong use of the woman on top position. This position has the possibility of the penis coming out often and this could tear some of the ligaments. Anal sex is also responsible for penis curvatures.

The above are some of the mechanical factors that cause penis curves. However, penis curves can also be caused due to biological factors. The Peyronie’s disease is one of the most important causative factors. Peyronie’s disease is a condition in which a scar develops on one side of the penis without any apparent reason. This stops the growth of the penis on that particular side and hence the penis begins to droop on the other side. In small children, there could be penis curves due to inexplicable reasons. These are congenital defects, which must be corrected in the younger days itself. Contrary to popular belief, masturbation does not cause penis curves. However, if there is an injury during masturbation – as might happen when a young boy experiments with his penis in his early pubertal days – then penis curves could develop in the future.

Generally speaking, a moderate penis curve poses no problems to men. Penises that are curved can be used quite effectively for sexual penetration, and does not pose a problem to either partner. There is also no relation whatsoever between penis curves and impotence. Penis curves are just a cosmetic problem, and they do not interfere with the reproductive system of the male in any way.

Nowadays, penis curvatures are mostly treated by surgical methods. This is a corrective tissue surgery and hence it needs to be performed at the hands of a very skilful surgeon. If the curvature of the penis is caused due to a scar retained by an injury or due to Peyronie’s disease, then the method employed is to inject the scar with Verapamil. This drug causes the scar to heal itself. Healing the scar in most cases corrects the curvature of the penis.

Men are also increasingly using natural herbs and their extracts for the treatment of their curved penises. The efficacy of these herbs is still being checked into by leading pharmaceutical companies of the advanced countries, and most of them have yielded positive results. The immensely popular Ayurvedic preparation known as Shilajit is one of the effective alternative methods in use. Other herbs which have shown promising results are Panax ginseng, Ashwagandha and Ginkgo biloba.

Curvature of the penis to an extent is a very natural male phenomenon and may not need correction at all. In fact, several tailors would design the trousers in a way to accommodate the curved penis. Hence, it is not much of an issue. The penis curvature would need a correction only for cosmetic reasons – though women actually have no issue with curved penises – or for medical reasons, such as if the penis is very highly curved for penetrative sex. Otherwise, the best method is to let the penis be as it is for it will pose no problems either now or in the future.

Read more about the Penis Curve and other Secret Sexual Issues at http://www.mysecrethealth.com

Dr.Anna Hardy
http://www.articlesbase.com/sexuality-articles/men-secret-health-issues-part-vi-101124.html

Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck

Man has always been amused by the way our Creator had conceived the human body. This could be appreciated in the works of eminent artist and sculptures, particularly during the renaissance time. The human body with its curves and contours as we portray it in our mind should be complete and flawless. However, nothing in this world is created with inestimable beauty. As we witness the changes that our body would undergo through time. In particularl our abdomen, this would be skin laxity, fat deposits at the middle and lower abdomen and protrusion of the abdominal musculature. This is brought about by multiple interrelated causes; such as ageing, pregnancy and massive weight loss.

The abdominal transformation that we incurred through time could be address by abdominoplasty or commonly term as tummy tuck. Abdominoplasty can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it would not necessarily change your looks to match your standard, or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon. Prospective patient that are good candidate for this procedure are men and women with large fat deposits and / or loose abdominal skin that would not respond to diet and exercise. This procedure will particularly benefit women who, through multiple pregnancies, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond the point where they can not return to normal. Loss of skin elasticity in older patients, which frequently occurs with slight obesity, can also be improved. Tummy tuck can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen and also tighten lax and / or excess skin.

Tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure that can be performed on an inpatient or outpatient basis using general or regional anesthesia. The procedure does produce a permanent scar that usual extends from hip to hip. A horizontal incision is made at the lower abdominal area, from hip bone to hip bone along the “bikini” line, just above the pubic area were the resulting scar could be concealed by clothing. A second incision is made to free the navel from surrounding tissue. Initially, the surgeon gently separates the skin and subcutaneous fat from the abdominal wall, and the abdominal muscle and fascia are tightened with plication sutures to lessen the protrusion. The excess skin and fat are removed then flap is closed by layers of sutures. A tube drain may be left in place for several days. A mini or partial tummy tuck is used to remove fat deposits near the navel, the incision is much shorter and the navel may not be moved, although it may be pulled into an unnatural shape as the skin is tightened and stitched. This procedure is sometimes conducted endoscopically. In which a small incision is made near the belly button and excess fat is removed through it. A complete tummy tuck generally takes about 2 to 5 hours.

An elastic bandage is applied following the surgery to help prevent swelling and give comfort to the patient. In some cases, drainage tubes are inserted for the first 2 to 3 days to help remove excess fluid. There is the possibility of infection following any surgery. However, when done by a qualified plastic surgeon that is trained in body contouring, the results are generally quite positive. Nevertheless, there are always risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with this procedure. Your surgeon will likely prescribe you with antibiotics to avoid infection in addition to any pain medication. Swelling, bruising and numbness are normal after the surgery and will subside in a few weeks to months. Patients are encouraged to begin walking right away even it they can not stand upright. Stitches are removed in 5 to 10 days, after which a support garment is used in place of the dressing. Healing from a tummy tuck is slow since this is major surgery. Most patients return to normal activity within 4 weeks. Exercise is encouraged after the initial recovery period to help tone the muscle. The scar is permanent but will fade in 6 to 9 months.

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Dr P Lorenzo
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Another copy is allied to injury to the strength of plastic surgery patients. Interestingly, even although laser procedures are usually regarded as being one of the most unsafe structures of plastic surgery, as greatly as 20 percent of all operations are conceded out with this structure surgery. The recovery manage lasts for 10 liveence plus the first 48 hours when face is burned.

This unfussy, but operative example once again proves that people who conclude to have a plastic surgery fold to objectively apprehend all latent strength risks and long time consequences for their strength to be apprehendd in the imminent after the surgery.

probable consequences of a plastic surgery comprise abnormal affection rhythm, head spoil, affection assault, stroke, blood clots, airway obstruction, temporary paralysis, and demise. Other complications also comprise permanent loss of sensations and skin demise.

vacant even expand then this, when it comes to discourse about long time adverse things on strength, women who have had a plastic surgery in the elapsed are very possible to require one in the imminent not just to keep the figure, but because there is no way back and location only worsens as time flows. They limp strength, time, money, but importantly, they limp own individuality and uniqueness.

The quiz that remnants unanswered is how far can plastic surgery go? Are there any confines to self transformation? The controversy first swept across the world when a Swedish surgeon had amputated the limbs of two absolutely strengthy men, who, in their language, had suffered from a health form commonly known as apotemnophilia.

The patients later on claimed that while birth they had desperately dreamt of living as amputees and felt psychoreasonally uncomfortable in own bodies. Even although any surgery of a similar kind has been banned in the hospital, where Robert Smith worked, the operative legislature against such acts is still only to be conceded in the imminent. The quiz is where the longing for self modification tops and the longing for disability starts? And is there actually a difference between the longings for self transformation at the cost of loosing self and a longing for disability?

Even although cosmetic surgery has traditionally come to denote non-therapeutic structures of varying appearances, cosmetic concerns are the very ones that constitute a longing of some people to have an amputation.

The exhibit trend to regard the body not as something given by nature, but barely as means for self expression of own individuality. Even although patients who are seeking cosmetic procedures now are not usually regarded as being mentally ill, yet I cultivate to sponsor the regard of many physicians that plastic surgery violates the vital principles of medicine – to not do injury to own body.

It should be expand sharp out, that in the immediate quest for happiness through self transformation patients, who are seeking cosmetic surgery, contain near the same paradox as those people longinging to have their body parts amputated.

Both groups of people are seeking to find the way to their authentic self or at slightest as they picture themselves to be. Both, patients longinging to have their body part amputated and those in require of face transformation, are seeking beauty as an end in itself – so, is there essentially a difference between the two but, perhaps, in a way they perceive own beauty? I still longing to suppose that there is.

We are glad to consume own self and interchange it with an artificial one that does not live in certainty.

So, is there any reason behind the judgment to make a plastic surgery at all?

Alan Tang
http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-issues-articles/understanding-the-other-side-of-cosmetic-surgery-139591.html

The cosmetic surgery industry has in the past been patronized by women looking to turn back the hands of time and the signs of aging that have visited their face and body. Many have opted for one of the most popular surgical procedures available – the facelift and procedures such as breast enlargement, liposuction and tummy tuck surgery.

Not surprisingly men are now getting in on the game as we move into a period where looking good has become acceptable to both men and woman. Indeed many now see aging as unacceptable and don’t take the topic lightly.

Skin ages at a different rate and this can be dependant on a variety of factors; genetics, sun damage, smoking, poor diet and many other influencing environmental factors.

Patients seeking facelift surgery are commonly aged between 40 and 70 years of age but some as young as 16 are opting for other forms of cosmetic surgery such as Rhinoplasty (nose surgery). Many are now turning to non surgical procedures such as Botox and dermal filling as young as their mid to late twenties in order to keep the signs of aging at bay.

It’s quite acceptable for us to get up in the morning, take a shower, style our hair and apply make-up, this is a social norm. Adding plastic surgery or non surgical procedures to this list does not make us vein, it just means we want to look after our appearance and in an age where looking young is in and anything else just not acceptable, this is certainly important.

There are of course certain questions you should ask yourself in case you are opting for surgery for the wrong reasons. Going under the knife in order to win over someone you whom you find attractive may be an unreal expectation.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK such as breast augmentation you should seek an accredited surgeon who is registered with BAPRAS or BAAPS to ensure this plastic surgery runs smoothly.

james wilkinson
http://www.articlesbase.com/plastic-surgeries-articles/cosmetic-surgery-a-cultural-phenomenon-683188.html

Every year millions of men and women all over the world partake in some form of plastic surgery in attempts to enhance their beauty. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were 10.2 million cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States in 2005, an increase of 11 percent from the year before. Where’s the defining line between a little uplift (say a dose of botox or a minor eye lift) and a serious, health concerning addiction with plastic surgery? The money basically speaks for itself.

Some individuals spend upwards of 500,000 a year on cosmetic surgery. While plastic surgery has always been a popular industry, television shows like “Vanity Insanity” “The Swan”, “Extreme Makeover” and “Doctor 90210” have contributed to the sudden increased interest in this form of surgery.

There are many ways to become addicted to plastic surgery. Some people choose to undergo surgery to become sexier while others do it to rejuvenate themselves and appear younger. Some of the most popular types of cosmetic surgery include eye lifts, botox and, of course, breast enhancement. Millions of people are willing to put their lives at risk in order to look more beautiful.

Most plastic surgeons are highly qualified in their practices. Researching a surgeon and getting references is a critical element in the success of your procedures. So if you are thinking of going under the knife, do your homework first. Also, like other addictions (alcohol, drugs etc) cosmetic surgery is a sure way to put yourself in debt. Make sure you know what you’re doing. Get reliable information from CosmeticSurgeryInsider.net.

Angela Ayles is the editor of CosmeticSurgeryInsider.Net, an unbiased website outlining the risks and rewards involved with cosmetic surgery procedures.

Valerie Copeland
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/when-cosmetic-surgery-becomes-an-addiction-98019.html

It has of course always been acceptable for women to enhance their appearance whether it be by way of makeup or the odd surgical touch-up. In more recent years it has begun to be acceptable for men to make the odd little improvement and look after their skin to combat the signs of aging and fatigue.

In an increasingly competitive job market men are turning to cosmetic surgery to give them the edge over the competition. It used to be the case that men were passed over for certain promotions due to looking too young and inexperienced but it seems that the tide is changing with those who are fresh faced and youthful seemingly being more successful.

plastic surgery being undertaken by men has risen by 9% since 2000 and this climb appears to be continuing with increasing speed with more and more men realising that it is ok to give their appearance a little overhaul.

Even more popular are non-surgical procedures such as Botox and dermal fillers (lines are plumped out from within by injecting safe and tested filling agents into the sunken area). These minimally invasive procedures have risen by 40% in the last 8 years.

For those of a little older persuasion it may be necessary to turn to procedures such as Blepharoplasty to remove lower eye bags caused by fatty deposits. Increasingly men are also turning to procedures such as the facelift in order to cure sagging contours caused by loss of elasticity as a result of depleted collagen stores in the skin.

For some it may seem necessary to lose a certain amount of weight in order to appear more healthy and successful. Men in these cases are then turning to liposuction in order to remove pockets of unwanted fat that exercise and a healthy diet can not remove.

Whatever procedure men turn to it is certainly becoming more acceptable to care about your appearance if you are of the male persuasion.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK such as facelift surgery you should seek an accredited surgeon who is registered with BAPRAS or BAAPS to ensure this plastic surgery runs smoothly.

james wilkinson
http://www.articlesbase.com/plastic-surgeries-articles/cosmetic-surgery-the-battle-of-the-sexes-696512.html

It’s probably no secret that men in increasing numbers are undergoing elective plastic surgery. Cosmetic plastic surgery is a growth industry, and men are becoming a significant factor in that increase. Just as an example, the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Surgery reports that as of March 2007 there was an “astonishing” 91% increase in men receiving non-surgical facial plastic surgery since 2000. Botox injections are the most sought after non-surgical procedure among men.

Liposuction was performed on over 53,000 men followed by over 45,000 rhinoplasty (nose) procedures and 33,000 eyelid surgeries. About 13% of all plastic surgery patients are men according to the American Society of plastic surgeons.

Given this trend, there would seem to be a need to introduce some sanity into the plastic and cosmetic surgery picture for men in the light of the all too frequent, obsessive quest for the knife among women reported incessantly in the media.

Here are a few tips concerning plastic surgery which are specifically applicable to the males of our species.

The Face

1. Facelifts have a tendency to produce a feminizing effect in men. However, there are several less drastic procedures that actually can yield better results, namely chin liposuction, forehead lifts and neck lifts. Since male temperments seem to be less patient with the time frame required for recovery from plastic surgery, these smaller procedures are better accepted.

2. Chemical peels, of course, are non-invasive and can eliminate fine lines and blotches, which often make men, as well as women, look older than their years.

Liposuction

1. Try as one might, in many cases no amount of intense gym work on abs or love handles will rid the body of unwanted fat deposits. Liposuction can easily dispense with these imperfections. Not only that, liposuction can work beautifully in removing fatty breast tissue, helping to sculpt the abs to a profile not seen since the patient was a strapping youth.

2. Best results are obtained from liposuction when men discipline themselves to continue working out regularly. This minimizes the chances of reappearance of localized fat deposits. Avoidance of alcohol for at least three to five weeks following surgery is also highly recommended, and there is no better time to stop smoking. Smoking can hinder the desired outcome in any cosmetic surgery procedure.

Implants

1. Pectoral and calf implants can present problems. Among other things, they have a tendency over time to migrate.

2. Again, the preferable route is liposuction around these areas to allow pectoral and calf musculature to appear to be more distinct.

Overall, men, unlike women, seek less involved plastic surgery yielding an improved masculine look with less time spent recovering. So in terms of their bodies, temperament and objectives, men are quite different from women in the way they approach plastic surgery. The long and the short of it is that masculinity must be preserved at all costs.

Robert G. Knechtel
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/sane-plastic-surgery-for-men-statistics-and-a-few-tips-160702.html