December 29th, 2011 admin
Life is a series of quests, in a sense; we’re always in the pursuit of support, control, and improvement. While no amount of physical enhancement can address every need, each of these pursuits can get a boost from cosmetic treatments. For example, many of our recent Inland Empire eyelid surgery patients chose the procedure as a solution to a personal or professional problem. Drooping, puffy eyelids that appear “aged” can be a hindrance socially, romantically, and professionally. If a solution is available, why not take advantage of it?
Truth be told, this can be the case at any age. According to Dr. Christopher Zachary, chairman of the UCI Department of Dermatology, said that, “For the teenager reaching the age of majority, for the 20- to 39-year-olds finding a compatible mate and a job that they enjoy, for the 40- to 60-year-olds who can see their waning years approaching with the fear of losing their employment and of being alone and irrelevant, everyone wants to look their best.”
In other words, physical improvement – with our without cosmetic surgery – can be a lifelong process. And despite what some say, there is no shame in that. Looking your best can be an asset that helps one find a partner, move forward in a career, and feel good inside. It’s a healthy, worthwhile journey.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) released separate poll results that reveal the most popular cosmetic surgeries among age groups, as follows:
Teenagers
ASPS: Rhinoplasty (“nose job”)
ASAPS: Otoplasty (“ear pinning surgery”)
Young Adults
ASPS: Breast augmentation (for ages 20-39)
ASAPS: Breast augmentation (for ages 19-34)
Middle Age
Both polls: Liposuction (for ages 35-50)
The age groups known as “upper middle age” (40 and up) and those approaching senior status (51 and older) were also polled. The ASPS reported that the top plastic surgery procedure among those 40 and up was eyelid surgery – the same procedure we addressed earlier. At Magnolia Plastic Surgery, Dr. Carli has treated countless Inland Empire eyelid surgery patients – so we can attest to this statistic. Per the ASAPS, facelift surgery is reportedly the top procedure among those 51 and over, with eyelid surgery at a close second.
If any of the above procedures interest you, contact our Inland Empire eyelid surgery, facelift, breast augmentation, and body contouring surgeon today. Dr. Carli will be glad to meet with you.
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December 9th, 2011 admin
If you are unhappy with the results of your rhinoplasty procedure, you’re not alone. Many people find that the nasal refinement surgery they underwent failed to produce the results they were hoping for. However, it’s important to wait the right amount of time before considering revision rhinoplasty. This is because the final results may not be evident for many months. Before you decide you don’t like your “new” nose and want to revise it, however, please consider the following factors:
Healing - The surgery you chose to undergo causes trauma to the nasal tissues. It is normal to expect one side of the nose to heal faster than the other. At Magnolia Plastic Surgery, we tell patients that bruising and swelling are to be expected and may last a minimum of two weeks.
Swelling - Cartilage swelling, caused by scar tissue build-up, may cause the nose to look larger than it actually is, and should not be regarded as part of the final result. Keep your activity to a minimum for the first two to three weeks to ensure optimal healing of scar tissue. After six weeks, you can resume most normal activities.
Habits - Smoking and improper care of your treatment area can prolong the recovery process and lead you to believe your surgeon made a mistake, when in fact your own habits are at least partially to blame. Quitting smoking at least two weeks before and after rhinoplasty can ensure better results and faster healing. Following your surgeon’s post-operative instructions is also imperative if you wish to avoid revision rhinoplasty.
If all else fails, most surgeons recommend waiting a period of at least one year before requesting a revision rhinoplasty procedure. This will help you be more certain of your decision and ensure that the results of your first procedure are final.
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December 8th, 2011 admin
While we hear much more about breast augmentation surgery in the mainstream media, there are women who opt to have breast reduction surgery. There are many reasons behind this with some of the key factors being reduction of pain along with making the breasts more proportionate to the rest of the body. If you feel that you might be a candidate for this procedure, consider the following guidelines and questions below to be better informed before seeking consultation with a cosmetic surgeon.
Some of the tell-tale signs that your breasts could be disproportionate to your body to the point of needing reduction are skin deep – literally. Check your shoulders. Are there grooves there from pressure created by your bra strap? Also, is there any kind of rash or skin irritation under the breasts?
There are other simple but important factors that you can consider. Check your posture. If your shoulders stoop forward regularly, this could be to compensate for too heavy of a chest. Additionally, consider where you feel pain. If pain is chronic in your shoulder, back, and neck, this is another sign that you may need a reduction.
Other factors have to do with considering how difficult it is to find fitting clothes, assessing how active you are, and considering whether your self-esteem is affected by having disproportionate-sized breasts.
If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, you could consider undergoing breast reduction surgery. It is important to know ahead of time that changes in your appearance could take some getting used to once the surgery is complete. Understanding the risks, which are higher if you are overweight, and the recovery time, which takes about a week or two on average, are also important factors to weigh in on to determine if this is the right procedure for you.
Inland Empire breast reduction surgeon Dr. Carli is happy to answer any questions you may have. Call his office today to schedule a consultation.
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December 7th, 2011 admin
There is no question about increasing popularity of Botox ®. In 2010, it was once again the most popular non-invasive cosmetic treatment in the country, totaling 2,437,165 procedures performed.
Popular both for its ease of recovery time as well its effectiveness, Botox is especially sought after by women and men 35 years and older. However, there is another trend growing towards younger patients opting to undergo Botox injections. According to the Aesthetic Medicine News, patients between the ages of 19 and 34 accounted for 14 percent of the total Botox treatments performed in 2010.
This is an interesting statistic that shows that those who are already young are seeking treatment to make them look, frankly, younger. Doctors and plastic surgeons today debate the efficacy of Botox on younger patients; so far, there is no concrete evidence regarding just how young is too young. There are concerns among some in cosmetic medical circles that excessive Botox treatment too early could lead to muscle atrophy, thus speeding up the aging process rather than fighting it.
If you are interested in getting Botox treatments but do not know if you are the right age for it, the most important thing you can ask yourself is why you want the treatment in the first place. Botox is incredibly effective at smoothing the skin and flattening wrinkles because it temporarily semi-paralyzes the muscle contractions in facial areas. However, if you are a younger patient, just how deep are your wrinkles? In the mad dash to stay young forever amongst contemporary phobias about aging, we can sometimes distort just how severe our perceived flaws can be. So it is important to be honest with yourself, as well as to seek the opinion of your primary health care provider.
Another factor that is important to consider is that young faces are still developing. It is typically not advisable to seek cosmetic work on any area of our body that is still maturing, so if you are just barely leaving your teen years this is another thing to consider.
Again, while the damaging effects of Botox on too-young of patients is still only speculation, it is important that anyone considering the treatment seriously thinks about why he/she wants it done and just how deep the wrinkles and lines really are. If you are interested in Botox treatments but teetering in your decision due to questions regarding your age, Dr. Carli would be happy to assess your situation through a consultation in his Inland Empire office. Call today to schedule a time to speak with him.
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