Posts Tagged ‘Abdominoplasty’
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
The tummy tuck procedure is also called as an abdominoplasty. For various reasons, the abdominal skin, muscles and fascia in one’s midsection can become stretched out and unattractive. Pregnancy and weight fluctuations are often the culprits, not to mention aging skin which has lost its elasticity.
The entire inner girdle of rectus muscles, another name for the stomach muscles, can become stretched out. This inner girdle is what holds all the internal organs in position. A sleek midsection needs both removal of the outer folds of skin, and a tightening of the inner girdle, as well.
This surgery is done by a plastic surgeon and takes several hours to perform. It is done in a hospital and usually requires a one or two night stay. The area that is focused on is the skin between the pubic bone and the navel. There will be an incision horizontally from one hip to the other directly above the pubic region. The navel will most likely need to be repositioned into the appropriate location during the surgery.
Drains will be placed during the surgery in order to remove the fluid that collects. At times the drains will be left for several weeks and the patient will need to learn how to empty them. A compression garment will be worn initially that will both support the healing area and constrict it to reduce the amount of fluid collected.
As with any surgical procedure, there are occasionally risks and complications. Individual healing responses will differ depending on the person. At times, excess fluid may not have drained adequately and the physician may need to extract it using a syringe.
Other problems that might occur include infection, hematoma, which is the collection of blood under the skin’s surface, and numbness and tingling in the abdomen area. Smoking has been proven to hinder the healing process so it would be wise to quit well before the surgery. If one has diabetes or obesity issues, complications with healing are more likely to occur.
When healing from an abdominoplasty, it is important for the patient to strictly follow the surgeon’s instructions. Taking it easy, getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of water and adhering to a healthy diet will all aid in an easier recovery. Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be curtailed until the physician gives his or her okay. Walking around the block and other mild exercises, however, will both aid in recovery and encourage the patient’s mood.
ArrivaCostaRica.com is the primary web site for information about plastic surgery and dentistry in Costa Rica. See www.arrivacostarica.com
Tags: Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Many Costa Rican hospitals and clinics have received certification that puts them on par with U.S. medical centers, a move that national competitiveness authorities know will boost this country’s profile as a prime destination for medical tourism.
Following a six-month review process, the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Facilities (AAAASF) has certified several private surgical and ambulatory centers, such as UNIBE hospital, And top JCI accredited hospitals, or soon to be accredited, include CIMA Hospital, Hospital Clinica Biblica, and La Catolica Hospital.
“The international accreditation of health services allows us to position ourselves among countries such as the United States, where patients are looking for certified qualified,” said Dr. Jorge Cortés, president of the Council for the International Promotion of Costa Rican Medicine (PROMED).
The vast majority of Costa Rica’s medical tourists come from the United States, whose population in many cases lacks affordable health care. Many procedures here are as little as one-third the cost, or less.
Nearly 13 percent of the medical tourists who visit Costa Rica seek cosmetic surgery procedures, while another 35 percent come for dental work, according to a study by the Competitiveness Ministry. In the U.S., insurance companies are beginning to catch on, offering to chip in for travel packages to this Central American country. For more information, go to www.arrivacostarica.com
Tags: Abdominoplasty, Botox, Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, breast enlargment, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Surgery, Collagen, Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgery, Crowns, Dental Implants, Dental Veneers, Eye Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Porcelain Veneers, reconstractive surgery, Restylane, teeth whitening, Tummy Tuck, Vibroliposuction, Vision Surgery, wrinkles
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
As the new leader in plastic surgery and dental care, Costa Rica offers price breaks of more than $20,000 for common procedures. Travel costs for such procedures are very low, only $158 round trip from Miami for a 2 hour ride, For a complete overview of costs for everything from tummy tucks to face lifts, and dental implants and crowns, along with the very best doctors and dentists in Costa Rica, go to http://www.arrivacostarica.com
Tags: Abdominoplasty, Botox, Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, breast enlargment, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Crowns, Dental Implants, Dental Veneers, Eye Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, facial surgery, fillers, gastric bypass, Laser Eye Surgery, lasik eye surgery, Lasik Surgery, Liposculpture, Liposuction, Nose Job, Porcelain Veneers, reconstractive surgery, Restylane, Rhinoplasty, teeth whitening, Tummy Tuck, Veneers, Vibroliposuction, Vision Surgery, weight loss, wrinkles
Posted in Abdominoplasty, Acne Scar Treatment, Acne Treatments, Age Spots, Aging Hands, Arm Lift, Artefill Treatments, Astigmatism surgery, Autologous fat transplantation, Bicep and Tricep Implants, Birthmark Treatment, Blepharoplasty, Body Contouring, Body Sculpturing, Bonding, Botox, Botox Injections, Brachioplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Breast Enlargement, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Surgery, Bridges, Broken Blood Vessels, Broken Capillaries, Brow Lift, Brown Spots, Buttocks Augmentation, Buttocks Contouring, Buttocks Fat Grafts, Buttocks Implants, Buttocks Lift, Buttocks Microfat Grafting, Buttocks Reduction, CO2 Laser, Calf Implants, Caps, Cellulite Treatment, Cheek Implants, Chemical Peel, Chin Implants, Chin Improvement, Collagen, Collagen Injections, Corrective Ear Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgery, Crowns, Dental, Dental Implants, Dental Veneers, Dentures, Dermabrasion, ER Yag, Ear Correction, Ear Surgery, Endoscopic Brow Lift, Enlarged Pores, Excimer, Excimer Laser, Eye Surgeon, Eye Surgery, Eyebrow Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Eyelids Removal, Facelift, Facial Flushing, Facial Peel, Facial Plastic Surgery, Facial Rejuvenation, Facial Treatments, Fat Injection, Fat Transfer, Fine Lines, Flankplasty, Forehead and Brow Lift, Fotofacial IPL, Fractional CO2 Laser, Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Freckles Treatment, Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Gynecological Endoscopic surgery, Gynecomastia, Hair Loss Treatment, Hair Micrograft, Hair Replacement, Hair Transplant, Hair removal, Hand Rejuvenation, Hand Surgery, Hyper pigmentation, Hyperopia surgery, IPL Intense pulsed light, Intense Pulsed Light IPL, Jaw Reconstructive Surgery, Juvederm, Laser - Dermatology, Laser Acne Treatments, Laser Birthmark Removal, Laser Brown Spot Removal, Laser Eye Resurfacing, Laser Eye Surgery, Laser Fine Line Removal, Laser Hair Reduction, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Hand Rejuvenation, Laser Keratosis Treatments, Laser Lip Enhancement, Laser Liver Spot Removal, Laser Mole Removal, Laser Pigmentation Treatments, Laser Rosacea Treatment, Laser Scar Treatment, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Laser Spider Vein Removal, Laser Stretch Marks Removal, Laser Sun Damage Treatment, Laser Sun Spot Treatment, Laser Surgery, Laser Tattoo Removal, Laser Toning, Laser Varicose Veins Removal, Laser Wrinkle Treatments, Lasik Surgery, Leg Veins Surgery, Lip Augmentation, Lip Embellishment, Lip Enhancement, Lip Injections, Lip Lift, Lip Reduction, Lip Rejuvenation, Lipectomy, Liposculpture, Liposuction, Liver Spots Treatment, Long Pulsed nd Yag Lasers, Lower body lift, Male Breast Reduction, Mastopexy, Micro Hair Restoration, Micro Hair Transplant, Micro Lipoinjection, Micro Pigmentation, Microdermabrasion, Microsurgery, Mini-Facelift, Mole Removal, Myopia Surgery, Nasal Surgery, Neck Lift, Neck Liposuction, Nose Job, Nose Surgery, Obesity Treatment, Oral Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orofacial Pain Treatment, Orthognathic Surgery, Other Procedures, Otoplasty, Pectoral Implants, Peel, Peelings, Periodontal Surgery, Permanent Eyeliner, Permanent Fillers, Permanent Makeup, Pigmentation, Pigmented Lesions, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Platysmaplasty, Porcelain Crowns, Porcelain Veneers, Port Wine Stains, Presbyopia Surgery, Q Switched Nd Yag, Radiance, Radiesse, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Redness treatments, Refractive Laser Surgery, Restylane, Rhinoplasty, Rhytidectomy, Rosacea Treatment, Saline Breast Implants, Scalp Lifting, Scalp Reduction, Scar Treatment, Sclerotherapy, Sculptra, Silicone Breast Implants, Skin Discolorations, Skin Laser, Skin Laxity, Skin Rejuvenation, Skin Texture Improvement, Skin Tightening, Spider Veins Removal, Stomach Banding, Stomach Stapling, Stretch Marks Treatment, Submental Liposuction, Sun Damage treatments, Sun Spots Treatment, TCA Peel, TMJ, Tattoo Removal, Teeth Implants, Thigh Reduction, Thigh lift, Tooth Bonding, Tram Flap Surgery, Tumescent Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Ultrasonic Liposuction, Uneven Pigmentation, V beam Laser Treatment, Vaginal Rejuvenation, Varicose Veins Removal, Varicose Veins surgery, Vascular Lesion Treatments, Vein Lasers, Vein Surgery, Vein removal, Veneers, Vibroliposuction, Vision Surgery, Wrinkle Fillers, Wrinkles Removal, costa rica | No Comments »
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose, has become a mecca for plastic surgery and dental patients. With experienced doctors performing affordable cosmetic surgeries, as well as dentists offering very low prices with amazing dental work, more people are discovering Costa Rica as the best place to refresh their look.
The low cost and state-of-the-art facilities are attracting thousands of medical travelers each year. Here is the main web site for plastic surgery and dental prices in Costa Rica - www.arrivacostarica.com
Tags: Abdominoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, breast enlargment, Breast Implants, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Surgery, Dental Implants, Dental Veneers, Eyelid Surgery, Facial Rejuvenation, gastric bypass, Laser Eye Surgery, lasik eye surgery, Liposculpture, Nose Job, Plastic Surgeon, Porcelain Veneers, Restylane, Rhinoplasty, Tummy Tuck, Vibroliposuction, Vision Surgery, wrinkles
Posted in Abdominoplasty, Acne Scar Treatment, Acne Treatments, Age Spots, Aging Hands, Arm Lift, Artefill Treatments, Astigmatism surgery, Autologous fat transplantation, Bicep and Tricep Implants, Birthmark Treatment, Blepharoplasty, Body Contouring, Body Sculpturing, Bonding, Botox, Botox Injections, Brachioplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Breast Enlargement, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Surgery, Bridges, Broken Blood Vessels, Broken Capillaries, Brow Lift, Brown Spots, Buttocks Augmentation, Buttocks Contouring, Buttocks Fat Grafts, Buttocks Implants, Buttocks Lift, Buttocks Microfat Grafting, Buttocks Reduction, CO2 Laser, Calf Implants, Caps, Cellulite Treatment, Cheek Implants, Chemical Peel, Chin Implants, Chin Improvement, Collagen, Collagen Injections, Corrective Ear Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgery, Crowns, Dental, Dental Implants, Dental Veneers, Dentures, Dermabrasion, ER Yag, Ear Correction, Ear Surgery, Endoscopic Brow Lift, Enlarged Pores, Excimer, Excimer Laser, Eye Surgeon, Eye Surgery, Eyebrow Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Eyelids Removal, Facelift, Facial Flushing, Facial Peel, Facial Plastic Surgery, Facial Rejuvenation, Facial Treatments, Fat Injection, Fat Transfer, Fine Lines, Flankplasty, Forehead and Brow Lift, Fotofacial IPL, Fractional CO2 Laser, Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Freckles Treatment, Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Gynecological Endoscopic surgery, Gynecomastia, Hair Loss Treatment, Hair Micrograft, Hair Replacement, Hair Transplant, Hair removal, Hand Rejuvenation, Hand Surgery, Hyper pigmentation, Hyperopia surgery, IPL Intense pulsed light, Intense Pulsed Light IPL, Jaw Reconstructive Surgery, Juvederm, Laser - Dermatology, Laser Acne Treatments, Laser Birthmark Removal, Laser Brown Spot Removal, Laser Eye Resurfacing, Laser Eye Surgery, Laser Fine Line Removal, Laser Hair Reduction, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Hand Rejuvenation, Laser Keratosis Treatments, Laser Lip Enhancement, Laser Liver Spot Removal, Laser Mole Removal, Laser Pigmentation Treatments, Laser Rosacea Treatment, Laser Scar Treatment, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Laser Spider Vein Removal, Laser Stretch Marks Removal, Laser Sun Damage Treatment, Laser Sun Spot Treatment, Laser Surgery, Laser Tattoo Removal, Laser Toning, Laser Varicose Veins Removal, Laser Wrinkle Treatments, Lasik Surgery, Leg Veins Surgery, Lip Augmentation, Lip Embellishment, Lip Enhancement, Lip Injections, Lip Lift, Lip Reduction, Lip Rejuvenation, Lipectomy, Liposculpture, Liposuction, Liver Spots Treatment, Long Pulsed nd Yag Lasers, Lower body lift, Male Breast Reduction, Mastopexy, Micro Hair Restoration, Micro Hair Transplant, Micro Lipoinjection, Micro Pigmentation, Microdermabrasion, Microsurgery, Mini-Facelift, Mole Removal, Myopia Surgery, Nasal Surgery, Neck Lift, Neck Liposuction, Nose Job, Nose Surgery, Obesity Treatment, Oral Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orofacial Pain Treatment, Orthognathic Surgery, Other Procedures, Otoplasty, Pectoral Implants, Peel, Peelings, Periodontal Surgery, Permanent Eyeliner, Permanent Fillers, Permanent Makeup, Pigmentation, Pigmented Lesions, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Platysmaplasty, Porcelain Crowns, Porcelain Veneers, Port Wine Stains, Presbyopia Surgery, Q Switched Nd Yag, Radiance, Radiesse, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Redness treatments, Refractive Laser Surgery, Restylane, Rhinoplasty, Rhytidectomy, Rosacea Treatment, Saline Breast Implants, Scalp Lifting, Scalp Reduction, Scar Treatment, Sclerotherapy, Sculptra, Silicone Breast Implants, Skin Discolorations, Skin Laser, Skin Laxity, Skin Rejuvenation, Skin Texture Improvement, Skin Tightening, Spider Veins Removal, Stomach Banding, Stomach Stapling, Stretch Marks Treatment, Submental Liposuction, Sun Damage treatments, Sun Spots Treatment, TCA Peel, TMJ, Tattoo Removal, Teeth Implants, Thigh Reduction, Thigh lift, Tooth Bonding, Tram Flap Surgery, Tumescent Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Ultrasonic Liposuction, Uneven Pigmentation, V beam Laser Treatment, Vaginal Rejuvenation, Varicose Veins Removal, Varicose Veins surgery, Vascular Lesion Treatments, Vein Lasers, Vein Surgery, Vein removal, Veneers, Vibroliposuction, Vision Surgery, Wrinkle Fillers, Wrinkles Removal, costa rica | No Comments »
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Joan Scott thought she was doing the right thing when she took her daughter Anita to a California dermatology clinic, to help clear up some skin problems. More than $10,000 later, she realized what a mistake she made. She could have had everything done for $600 in Costa Rica, and they have the very latest laser equipment and technology. Costa Rica is just two hours away from Miami and is the primary destination for laser procedures. The main web site is http://www.arrivacostarica.com/skin_specialists.htm
Tags: Abdominoplasty, Botox, Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, breast enlargment, Breast Implants, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Surgery, Collagen, Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgery, Crowns, Dental Implants, Eye Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, facial surgery, fillers, gastric bypass, Laser Eye Surgery, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery, Restylane, Vision Surgery, wrinkles
Posted in Acne Scar Treatment, Acne Treatments, Age Spots, Aging Hands, Artefill Treatments, Birthmark Treatment, Botox, Botox Injections, Broken Blood Vessels, Broken Capillaries, Brown Spots, CO2 Laser, Cellulite Treatment, Chemical Peel, Collagen, Collagen Injections, Dermabrasion, ER Yag, Enlarged Pores, Facial Flushing, Facial Peel, Facial Treatments, Fat Injection, Fat Transfer, Fine Lines, Fotofacial IPL, Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Freckles Treatment, Hair Loss Treatment, Hair removal, Hyper pigmentation, IPL Intense pulsed light, Intense Pulsed Light IPL, Juvederm, Laser - Dermatology, Laser Acne Treatments, Laser Birthmark Removal, Laser Brown Spot Removal, Laser Eye Resurfacing, Laser Eye Surgery, Laser Fine Line Removal, Laser Hair Reduction, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Hand Rejuvenation, Laser Keratosis Treatments, Laser Lip Enhancement, Laser Liver Spot Removal, Laser Mole Removal, Laser Pigmentation Treatments, Laser Rosacea Treatment, Laser Scar Treatment, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Laser Spider Vein Removal, Laser Stretch Marks Removal, Laser Sun Damage Treatment, Laser Surgery, Laser Tattoo Removal, Laser Toning, Laser Varicose Veins Removal, Laser Wrinkle Treatments, Lasik Surgery, Liver Spots Treatment, Long Pulsed nd Yag Lasers, Microdermabrasion, Mole Removal, Peel, Peelings, Permanent Fillers, Pigmentation, Pigmented Lesions, Q Switched Nd Yag, Radiance, Radiesse, Redness treatments, Restylane, Rosacea Treatment, Scar Treatment, Sclerotherapy, Skin Discolorations, Skin Laser, Skin Laxity, Skin Rejuvenation, Skin Texture Improvement, Skin Tightening, Spider Veins Removal, Stretch Marks Treatment, Sun Damage treatments, Sun Spots Treatment, TCA Peel, Tattoo Removal, Uneven Pigmentation, V beam Laser Treatment, Vaginal Rejuvenation, Varicose Veins Removal, Wrinkle Fillers, Wrinkles Removal | No Comments »
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
An evolution has occurred in health care. Overseas health care can lead to price breaks of more than $40,000 for procedures like knee replacement surgery or heart bypass surgery. Insurance companies and employers who provide their own insurance, have learned they can save between 50 percent and an incredible 90 percent on major medical claims, according to Gil Clark, president and CEO of ArrivaCostaRica.com, the primary portal for health savings in Costa Rica. Because of lower costs of medical supplies in Costa Rica, as well as a lower cost of living, prices are driven down compared to American providers.
When it comes to dental, high costs are very common. Dental coverage involves out-of-pocket expense, and the low prices and state-of-the-art dental offices in Costa Rica has proven very popular for patients and insurance companies alike.
Compared to the U.S., Margie Cardot, 49, learned of the huge savings in Costa Rica from her Blue Cross Blue Shield provider. With their encouragement, she wasted little time in getting on a plane for a short ride to San Jose for some of the best dental work of her life. The resulting dental work and cost savings was phenomenal and well worth the trip.
She had 6 crowns and a bridge replaced, along with a root canal and fillings. The dental work would have easily cost her $8,000 out of pocket back home, but she paid just $2,250 after insurance.
In another case, Morris Stewart of Shenendoah, Virginia. would have spent his entire $10,000 deductible allowed through his insurance policy if he had his leg surgery performed earlier this year near his home. For this reason alone, Stewart, 61, had planned to wait until age 65 and became qualified under Medicare before undertaking the surgery.
But, upon reading about medical tourism in the insurance company’s annual report, the retired businessman flew to Costa Rica and paid about $3,700, including all travel expenses. He even flew for free, using frequent flier miles.
Stewart was very pleased to discover that the quality of care and attentiveness of the doctors far surpassed anything he could have expected in the U.S.
“When you read the credentials and resumes of the doctors, you become convinced of their qualifications and wonderful care you will receive” he said.
Because of Costa Rica’s prominence in medical travel, it has become a major destination for medical and dental procedures of all kinds.
“People have come to understand that the top hospitals in Costa Rica are as good as any hospital in the U.S. or anywhere in the world” says Gil Clark, President and CEO of ArrivaCostaRica.com, the country’s main web site for doctors and low prices in Costa Rica.
Many insurance companies underwriting and providing group health insurance plans to employers, have started offering medical tourism as part of their health benefits package. Hundreds of employers throughout the country are now offering medical tourism packages, and patients are combining great vacations with their medical procedures.
The unknown can be a legitimate worry, say professionals who have worked overseas with major health care systems.
And, of course, the average patient has no real way of comparing hospitals on a worldwide basis. But, according to Clark, insurers are dedicated to inspecting and approving only the best hospitals, mostly JCI-accredited hospitals, before including them in their medical tourism packages.
Liability concerns are quickly being over come as employers continue to offer overseas health care options at an increasing rate to their plans.
Many employers, as wells, are learning that providing overseas medical options for high priced medical care in the U.S., is a welcome cost-savings approach for their companies.
For more information about medical procedures and costs in Costa Rica, visit www.arrivacostarica.com (more…)
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Brenda, who works as an airline stewardess, recalled, “When I found out how much work he needed, I went to the internet,”. Costa Rica came up immediately when I checked for the best price. “I checked out four clinics and hospitals in Costa Rica and found very positive comments everywhere”. (more…)
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Monday, September 7th, 2009
You may have several cosmetic surgery or procedure options to enhance or restore your appearance. Talking with your doctor can help you choose the option that best fits your needs.
Common cosmetic procedures
- Laser resurfacing uses a laser light to heat, damage, or destroy the upper layers of the skin. This can tighten the skin or cause new skin to grow. It is typically used to remove or improve the appearance of wrinkles, brown spots, shallow scars (from acne, surgery, or trauma), and sometimes, the appearance of small veins. Lasers also can be used to remove unwanted hair. Tattoos are removed with surgery or a laser that breaks down the color into fragments. These fragments are removed by your immune system.
- Chemical peel uses a chemical solution to remove the top layers of skin, allowing new skin to grow. It is most often used to remove wrinkles, superficial skin growths, shallow scars, pigment changes in the skin, and other skin problems.
- Dermabrasion uses a fine wire brush or a diamond wheel with rough edges to remove the upper layers of the skin, allowing new skin to grow. It may be used to treat acne scars and wrinkles around the mouth or to treat an enlarged nose (rhinophyma) caused by rosacea (facial inflammation and redness).
- Collagen and other filler injections are used to smooth wrinkles or pitted scars in the skin. They are also used to make the lips fuller. When injected under the skin, a filler raises or puffs up that area. This goes away with time.
- Botox injections use a protein that weakens the muscles of the face to reduce wrinkles. The effect is temporary, lasting 3 to 4 months on average.
- Sclerotherapy reduces or removes the appearance of small varicose veins and spider veins. In sclerotherapy, a chemical is injected into a vein to damage and scar the inside lining of the vein, which causes the vein to close.
- Electrolysis permanently removes unwanted hair such as facial hair. In electrolysis, an electric current is applied to the hair root, which heats and destroys the hair follicle. Hair is not able to grow back in this area.
- Medical tattooing uses tattoo ink to change the look of a medical problem. For example, it can be used after breast surgery to create the look of a darker nipple and areola. Medical tattooing can also be used to darken white skin patches (vitiligo) and scarred skin.
Common cosmetic surgeries
- Face-lift (rhytidectomy) removes excess skin and fat and tightens the muscles to smooth the face. Improvement is especially seen along the jawline and in the neck.
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) removes excess skin, fat, and muscles from the eyelids to correct drooping eyelids and remove bags and puffiness. Surgery may be done on the upper and lower lids.
- “Nose job” (rhinoplasty) reshapes the nose by removing or rearranging its cartilage and bones. Rhinoplasty is done to change the appearance of your nose, improve breathing and nasal function, or achieve a combination of both.
- Breast enlargement (augmentation) places an implant under the breast tissue or the chest muscle to make the breast larger.
- Breast reduction removes excess breast tissue and skin to reshape and lift the breast. Women may seek breast reduction to change their appearance, reduce back pain, and reduce limitations of activities caused by large breasts.
- Liposuction uses suction to remove stubborn fat that has not gone away with a healthy weight loss diet and exercise. For women, this can be on the outer or inner thighs, neck, upper arms, belly, knees, and hips. For men, this can be on the waist, belly, neck, breasts, or back. The purpose of liposuction is to reshape the area rather than to reduce body weight. If you are trying to lose weight, it is not a substitute for exercise and a balanced diet. If you regain weight after having liposuction, the fatty bulges that were removed may return.
- “Tummy tuck” (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal area and tightens abdominal muscles. When a large weight loss or several pregnancies leave behind extra folds of skin, some people use this surgery for a flatter, smoother stomach. As with liposuction, the purpose of a tummy tuck is to reshape the area rather than to reduce body weight.
- Varicose vein surgery removes large varicose veins. During varicose vein surgery, an incision is made over the varicose vein, and the vein is tied off and either left in place or removed.
- Hair transplantation surgery reduces the appearance of bald spots or hair loss by moving hair from one part of the head to another.
Although death is very rare after liposuction, a tummy tuck, or any cosmetic surgery, it can happen. If you are having a large amount of fat removed, are obese, have more than one procedure done at the same time, or have health problems, your risks go up. You may be watched closely for several hours or overnight after liposuction or a tummy tuck. Staying in the hospital is sometimes best.1
ArrivaCostaRica.com is the primary web site for information about plastic surgery and dentistry in Costa Rica. See www.arrivacostarica.com
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Cosmetic surgery leaves no scars.
Many men and women considering cosmetic surgery often have the misconception that there will be absolutely no scarring after their cosmetic surgery. While cosmetic surgeons work as hard as possible to place incisions in unnoticeable locations, when an incision is made or when skin is removed, it is inevitable that a scar will develop. By choosing an experienced, specially trained cosmetic surgeon, patients can make sure that incisions are made as small as possible and concealed by the natural curves of their bodies.
Cosmetic surgery is dangerous.
Cosmetic surgery is a medical procedure and as with all surgeries, there are risks associated for every patient. Recovery times vary, but dangerous is not an accurate word to describe some of the fascinating procedures cosmetic surgeons perform on men and women of all ages every day. Patients should choose a board certified surgeon with adequate experience and training in the type of cosmetic surgery you are considering.
Shopping for the lowest price on a procedure is the best way to find a cosmetic surgeon.
Cosmetic surgery yields permanent physical results and is serious business. Searching for the lowest price cosmetic surgeon in your area is not the best way to choose a cosmetic surgeon. Patients considering cosmetic surgery should find a cosmetic surgeon who is honest with them about the cost, risk, and results of their procedure. Cost must be considered, but it is more important to have a safe procedure performed by a gifted surgery that produces magnificent results.
All cosmetic surgeons are the same.
While cosmetic surgeons may share similar backgrounds, their skill level, experience, and training varies widely. During your initial consultation you should ask your potential cosmetic surgeon about his background and why he’s the best choice for your particular aesthetic goals.
Cosmetic surgeons only perform breast surgery.
While some cosmetic surgeons concentrate on just one or two specific procedures, many cosmetic surgeons provide patients with a wide array of cosmetic surgery options such as:
• Abdominoplasty
• BOTOX®
• Arm reduction
• Liposuction
• Facelift
• Rhinoplasty
Recovery from cosmetic surgery is very painful.
Most cosmetic surgery patients find that the recovery period from cosmetic surgery is not nearly as painful as they thought. People who are considering cosmetic surgery, but are wary of the pain associated with the recovery, should schedule an initial consultation with a cosmetic surgeon in their area. During an initial consultation, your cosmetic surgeon will inform you of exactly what you can expect before, during and after cosmetic surgery.
ArrivaCostaRica.com is the primary web site for information about plastic surgery and dentistry in Costa Rica. See www.arrivacostarica.com
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Women aren’t the only ones who care about their bodies. Though men are less open about it they, too, want to look and feel their best. Most men develop loose skin after a significant weight loss or gastric bypass surgery. Aging, too, can cause the skin to lose its elasticity, and result in sagging skin.
Tummy tuck surgery, formally known as abdominoplasty, can be performed as a full, partial or extended abdominoplasty. The closer you are to your ideal weight, the better results you can expect. A cosmetic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery should perform your abdominoplasty.
A full tummy tuck involves incisions from the pubic area
A full tummy tuck involves incisions from the pubic area up to each hip, and vertically to, and around the belly button. The skin flaps are separated from the muscle, and then the muscle connective tissue is sutured to bring it closer together, flattening and tightening the muscles. Liposuction may be done at this point if there is excess fat. The skin flaps are then pulled snugly to fit the abdomen, trimmed to fit around the navel and to remove excess skin, and sutured. Lastly, drains are placed to reduce fluid buildup, and will remain in place for a few weeks, until swelling goes down and healing is nearly complete. Surgery can take up to five hours, and is done under general anesthesia.
Partial tummy tuck is similar to its full counterpart, but involves only the abdominal area below the level of the navel. The incision above the pubic bone is shorter, not extending all the way to the hip, and there is no need for the vertical incision, as the skin above the navel will not be displaced. The procedure is similar–liposuction may be done if there is excessive fat, and the lower abdominal muscles tightened by suturing. The skin is pulled down and trimmed off, then sutured closed. Drains are needed to reduce fluid buildup, which remain in place until swelling begins to resolve. Surgery takes about two hours, and is done, usually, under general anesthesia. ASPS has animated both procedures to give you a better understanding.
An extended tummy tuck reaches beyond the abdomen to the sides, above the hip, to remove those precious love handles. The incision extends beyond the hip, and an additional procedure, liposuction, can be done to remove excess fat. Aside from including an area that extends to the sides of the abdomen, the procedure is not much different from a full-abdominoplasty.
ArrivaCostaRica.com is the primary web site for information about plastic surgery and dentistry in Costa Rica. See www.arrivacostarica.com
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