By Sandra Tyler
13 Mar, 2015
Botox, Misc, News & Blogs
botox, brotox, enhancement procedure, face lift, facelift, freeze face, lifestyle lift, wrinkles
Ladies, you may be surprised to know what men talk about on “guy’s night out,” besides women and sports — “Brotox,” also commonly known to the rest of us as Botox (botulinumtoxin A). The long-time cosmetic enhancement procedure, often linked to women, has now reached a wide group of men who desire to appear more youthful. The number of men undergoing Brotox has gone up 10 percent from last year, but why? Amid fear of competition with younger folk in the workplace and in their personal lives.
“Any man’s afraid he’s gonna get bumped by somebody younger in business or personal life too. I think once he gets over the stigma of it being something feminine, I could see more men being drawn to it,” said an unidentified man.
A multitude of men are currently making more appointments to “freeze” time and hold onto their eternal youth through this age defying treatment, but does the “freezing” effect work? Botox injections contain the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that can block signals from the nerves to the muscles so the muscle can no longer contract, preventing the onset of wrinkles when injected. The treatment is used on forehead lines, crow’s feet, or lines around the eye, and frown lines. However, men and women, should note wrinkles caused by sun damage and gravity do not respond to Botox injections.
The Botox procedure takes only a few minutes, with no anesthesia required. Patients will start to see results anywhere from three to seven days when the procedure begins to take effect. It is advised to avoid alcohol at least one week before treatment, and to stop aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications two weeks before treatment in order to reduce bruising associated with Botox.
Men have begun to adopt a more open attitude toward cosmetic procedures and have become more aware of the treatments available to them, as the age range of men being treated has widened. The BRO culture has fostered recent trends like the Hipster beard transplant, and now Brotox. The desire to climb the career ladder and keep up with the “younger-looking” has become the crucial reason why men opt for Botox — it’s surgery-free. Now, both men and women, vie to be the youngest and most desired of them all.
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Kim Kardashian is boosting plastic surgeons’ bottom lines.
Two doctors’ organizations have tallied up the cosmetic procedures performed last year, and butt augmentation skyrocketed — as did a controversial surgery to reshape women’s genitals. Meanwhile, old-fashioned breast enlargement, still the most common cosmetic surgery, took a dip.
Surgeons say stars who celebrate their cabooses are fueling the surge, but critics contend it’s medical marketing that has convinced some Americans they need posterior padding at the cost of thousands of dollars and physical risks. Click Below to read more.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/butt-augmentation-labiaplasty-rise-plastic-surgeons-say-n312996
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By Sandra Tyler
04 Mar, 2015
News & Blogs
Affordable lift, bankrupt, Cosmetic Surgery, Dr David Kent, facelift, lifestyle lift, mini facelift, Neck Lift, plastic surgery melbourne, shuts down
http://www.wsj.com/articles/lifestyle-lift-shuts-down-most-of-its-business-considers-bankruptcy-1425340363
Lifestyle Lift is calling it quits??
Lifestyle Lift, often featured in infomercial-like advertisements claiming to allow consumers to “look as young on the outside as you feel on the inside,” specializes in less-invasive facelift procedures that require only local anesthesia and short recovery periods. With promises to clients it can remove wrinkles, frown lines and sagging skin in just a matter of an hour. If you were planning to stop by one of the company’s centers on Thursday you are likely met with locked doors and few answers.
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Very few models are born with all five of these areas, and many require a little tweak here or there to naturally give them the look they want. The following represent what makes a model a top model:
1. More chiseled jawline. This can be accomplished through injectable Juvaderm ultra plus, Radiesse filler, or a permanent jaw implant.
2. High defined cheekbone. This can be accomplished through injectable Voluma, Juvaderm ultra plus, or a permanent cheek implant.
3. Masculine square chin. This can be accomplished through injectable Juvaderm ultra plus, Radiesse filler, or a permanent chin implant.
4. Slender lower cheek. This can be accomplished through a buccal fat pad reduction, without any visible incision.
5. Slightly fuller lips. This can be accomplished with injectable Juvederm ultra.
Whether you’re a male model, or working towards a male modeling career, these five areas are sure to bring you to the height of your career.
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By Sandra Tyler
03 Mar, 2015
News & Blogs
bullying, challange, Cosmetic Surgery, fat shaming, lipo, liposuction, melbourne florida, overweight, plastic surgery, weight loss
In past weeks the media has refocused its attention on bullying to discuss fat shaming and its growingly popular retort, fat acceptance. Recently, Oprah’s program “Where Are They Now” featured a father who pressured his daughter into undergoing weight loss surgery, claiming he would love her more if she were skinny.
As a plastic surgeon, “fat shaming” is a major cause for teens visiting my office. The patients and/or their parents come in looking for a fast fix to alleviate the pain associated with this phenomenon. Typically liposuction is the option they hope for. However, my response is always the same. “Let’s deal with the global weight issue first.” I encourage them to try and empower themselves by improving their health before simply undergoing surgery. The only gain I want to see for my patients is in self -esteem.
Bullying is always wrong, but in my opinion, so is “accepting a state of overweight.”
Parents must diligently work to remain the guardians of their children’s self–esteem and that begins with body image. Unfortunately, we live in a society where success is often equated with the size of one’s waistline. We cannot legislate or police how people feel. However, we can encourage the youths of this generation to take control of their bodies.
If you are ready to challenge yourself to move toward improved health, wellness and enjoy a better body image, the power is yours. Your only gain will be in self-esteem and your only loss will be in weight.
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A recent Time Magazine story revealed that scientists now realize that obesity is actually aging our childrens’ bodies. Fat is not inert, it states, it is an active and detrimental force that is shortening our childrens’ lives.
I have encountered many parents in my work here at the practice, and they are not even aware of their kids eating habits or how they gained the weight they now need to lose.
The book, THE RESTORE POINT: The Safe and Sane ™ Guide to a Lifetime of Lean for Kids and Families includes a checklist of basic signs that point to a possible imbalance in your child’s ability to burn the right amount of calories to stay fit. Some of these issues may be behavioral, others may be nutritional, some may be a combination of both. If you notice, many of these issues are not something that stares you in the face, but rather, they are behavioral issues that point to difficulty around food and a poor body image.
Some of these behaviors, like sneak eating, occur even before your child is visibly overweight. These behaviors point to an eventual problem not far down the line. Others, like male breasts, show that a visible obesity level may have already been reached. Stay tuned to this blog for critical information on how you can prevent health issues from arising in childhood and teen obesity.
An Awareness Checklist for Parents
- Your child is visually, noticeably overweight.
- Your child is concealing food and eating in solitude.
- Your child is having trouble in gym class.
- Your male child shows the growth of noticeable male breasts (gynecomastia).
- Your child is living a virtual as opposed to actual social life—spending more than 2 hours a day for recreation on the computer rather than outside playing.
- Your child is being bullied at school.
- Your child is having repeat issues with cavities (high sugar diet).
- Your teenage girl will not go out clothes shopping with you or with her friends (she may not be able to fit into traditional sizes).
- Your teenage child has issues with relating to the opposite sex: shyness, avoidance, etc.
- Your child’s eating habits are noticeably meager but their body is not (points to eating in secret).
If you answered “yes” to almost all of these issues, then there may be an inbalance in the way your child is dealing with food.
Even if you answered “yes” to many of these questions on behalf of your child or teen—this is not the time to feel defeated. This is the starting point for change. By knowing your child’s regular eating habits, we can help change them for a lifetime of fitness and lean living.
You can make these changes together. That means that you and your family will need to be as mindful about what you eat and how you exercise with your child. It may be challenging, but the rewards can be life altering.
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Everybody understands the importance of selecting a qualified surgeon for your cosmetic procedures. Sometimes the best person for you is many miles away. About 20% of my patients live more than 3 hours from Melbourne, Florda. In fact, my patients have come from as far away as Texas, Alaska, France, England, Dubai, Thailand, Ireland, and Bermuda. Our office is very experienced with out-of-town patients. They can set up online and virtual consultations for those who are too far away to come for an in-person consultation.
The required time to stay in Melbourne will vary depending on the specific procedure that you will be having, but most patients stay in the area for 5-10 days. We can also provide information about discounted hotel accommodations. We even have nearby apartments that are available for your stay in Melbourne as you recover from your surgery.
Don’t let the distance prevent you from having the surgery you want. Don’t settle for your second choice just because they are “local”. To learn more about traveling for your surgery, contact our office.
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By Sandra Tyler
01 Mar, 2015
News & Blogs
Abdominal Etc, Body Lift, Brazilian Butt Lift, breast augmentation, Breast Enhancement, breast lift, Breast Reduction, Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery, face lift, Facial Rejuvenation, Labiaplasty, liposuction, Neck Lift, ody Contouring, Rhinoplasty, tummy tuck
People have studied and been preoccupied with beauty since ancient times. Along with an attractive and well-shaped body, a beautiful face was always regarded as a sign of charm and charisma. Although we all recognize a beautiful face when we see it, it is hard to define what it is exactly that makes it appealing and magnetic. Scientists believe that a beautiful face is all about anatomical symmetry and proportions. In other words, a beautiful face combines a proportionate, proper sized and shaped nose, mouth, eyes, jaw and even neck. Nose shape is especially important since it is the most prominent facial structure, and it can distract people’s attention from other parts of the face if it is not properly structured. For example, you may have big, beautiful eyes and attractive, well-contoured lips, but if your nose distracts someone’s attention because it is too big, too long or has distinctive features that makes it unattractive, your facial advantages may go unnoticed.
A rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a type of plastic surgery that involves modifying the shape and structure of the nose to achieve an appearance as close as possible to what the patient desires to have. Usually people have rhinoplasty because their nose is disproportionate with the rest of the facial features including being too wide, too long, having humps on the bridge, being deviated to one side, bulbous and others. A rhinoplasty effectively attempts to correct the problem with the goal of achieving a facial symmetry and the right proportions that will accentuate the person’s advantages and make his or her face more attractive and beautiful. A rhinoplasty performed by an experienced and skilled plastic surgeon may yield impressive results in changing the overall appearance of a person. Beautiful facial features such as deep, big and sincere eyes or seductive, proportionate lips may suddenly be brought out by a corrected nose shape.
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After getting lipo, will the excess skin shrink back to size?
Probably. It depends on your genes and how elastic your skin is. If you have stretch marks (i.e., because you gained the weight quickly), that’s a sign your skin has little elasticity and isn’t likely to shrink back completely. The loose flesh will just hang there. If you have a lot of elasticity then it is very likely that it will shrink back to size. It also depends on if you wear you compression garment as directed by your physician.
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