Wednesday 12 February 2014

Rhinoplasty Surgeons Toronto Need to be Tactful but Honest Too

I think that out of all the features on the face the nose is the one which has led to more jokes and teasing than any other. This teasing often starts in the playground and can seriously damage the self-esteem of a child until he or she is made to feel that they have no choice but to have rhinoplasty surgery as soon as they are able to. This is often a sad thing as sometimes the child is just that, a child and has not yet realised that their appearance is not the be all and end all of everything.

Rhinoplasty surgery Toronto, and other places, is widespread among 13-19 year-old patients, simply because the nose you were born with is the nose you will have for life. While other parts of the body can change given time or lifestyle habits, the shape and structure of your nose changes the least. The skin does thicken and the cartilage can lose its support, but for the most part, the defining features remain constant throughout life. Adolescents who are approaching adulthood oftentimes turn to rhinoplasty before and after being teased to get a new start or a fresh look as they embark on milestones such as high school graduation or the start of college. 

Rhinoplasty surgeons Toronto, or wherever, have a responsibility to be tactful when they meet a client for the first time but they also need to be honest and tell them the risks as well the realistic expectations they should aim for. Rhinoplasty Toronto, and everywhere else in the world is a plastic surgery procedure for correcting and reconstructing the form, restoring the functions, and aesthetically enhancing the nose, by resolving nasal trauma (blunt, penetrating, blast), congenital defect, respiratory impediment, and a failed primary rhinoplasty.

Preparing for rhinoplasty surgery

Your surgeon will explain how to prepare for your operation. For example, if you smoke you may be asked to stop, as smoking increases your risk of getting a chest and wound infection, which can slow your recovery. Don’t have the operation if you have a cough, cold or sore throat because this can increase your risk of infection and bruising – reschedule it for after you have recovered. If you have any concerns, contact your surgeon for advice.

The operation is usually done under general anaesthesia. This means you will be asleep during the operation. Sometimes you may need to stay in hospital for a night or two. You will be asked to follow fasting instructions. This means not eating or drinking, typically for about six hours before the operation. However, it’s important to follow your anaesthetist’s advice as some may allow sips of water up to two hours before the operation.

Your rhinoplasty surgeons team will discuss with you what will happen before, during and after your procedure, and any pain you might have. At your consultation, your surgeon will examine your nose and measure its shape and size and take photographs before and after to compare the results of the surgery.

Tuesday 4 February 2014

There are Minimal Risks Involved with Cheek Augmentation Surgery Vancouver

These days plastic and cosmetic surgery are everyday occurrences, both elective and those for things such as reconstruction after accidents or illnesses. Although these procedures are carried out all the time people need to remember that there is always a risk when surgery is involved, no matter how small. The good thing is that the risks involved with such things as cheek augmentation surgery Vancouver, or wherever, are minimal.

The cheek augmentation procedure Vancouver, and in all the other places, is one which is becoming more and more popular these days as a way to continue looking young. The shape of your face and the balance of your features rely on your facial skeleton and the soft tissues that lie over it. A lack of aesthetic balance of your facial features is attributed to inadequate tissue development, a concern that can be corrected with facial implants, a form of cheek augmentation surgery.

Facial implants for the cheek, chin, and jaw are designed to permanently enhance your facial skeleton three dimensionally. Made from solid biocompatible materials like medical-grade silicone, they give sharper definition to your bone structure so that you can enjoy an improved aesthetic harmony of your features.

Cheek augmentation procedure is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is intended to emphasize the cheeks on a person's face. To augment the cheeks, a plastic surgeon may place a solid implant over the cheekbone. Injections with the patients' own fat or a soft tissue filler, like Restylane, are also popular. Rarely, various cuts to the cheekbone may be performed. Cheek augmentation is commonly combined with other procedures, such as a face lift or chin augmentation. Cheek implants can be made of a variety of materials. The most common material is solid silicone.

Risks

As with any surgery there is a risk of infection, postoperative bleeding, formation of a blood clot, and severe swelling. Asymmetry is a risk with all forms of cheek augmentation Vancouver, and elsewhere. This can occur due to uneven resorption, implant displacement, or shifting. This shift can happen due to swelling, trauma or scarring. Although a temporary loss of sensation is common, an extended loss of sensation can occur with any surgery, especially cosmetic plastic surgery.

Some people are lucky enough to have a fantastic bone structure and for these people the idea of cheek augmentation surgery is ridiculous. My mother is one of these lucky ones and although she is now in her seventies, I must admit that thanks to her great cheekbones she looks at least ten years younger.

The sad news is that her children do not seem to have inherited this amazing bone structure, nor I must admit many other of her great qualities! This means that at this moment my sister is seriously considering going for a cheek augmentation procedure Vancouver and is looking into the various options. She is also looking for a reliable surgeon who will be able to guide her as also one who will point out any negative points and risks involved.