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Can Rib Cartilage Be Used During Rhinoplasty?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

The answer is yes, but are these grafts ideal for use in rhinoplasty?  Researchersdayton_rhinoplasty at the University of Texas published a study that sought to answer this question.

An ideal substance, according to the authors, would have these characteristics:

  • Readily available in large quantities
  • Resists infection
  • Resists absorption
  • Completely integrated into host tissues
  • Causes little patient morbidity

Analysis of long-term rhinoplasty results with these grafts revealed that patients experienced a low complication rate. Moreover, 94.2 percent of the 357 patients said they were satisfied with the results.

Other common options for rhinoplasty include cartilage from the septum or the ear.  In recent years, non-surgical options such as Radiesse have grown in popularity as some patients choose to forgo a surgical operation.

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7 Safety Guidelines for the Cosmetic Surgery Patient

Monday, December 14th, 2009

The Health writers at CNN recently compiled a list of useful guidelines that cosmetic surgery patients should use to protect their safety. Though we’ve organized them into a shorter format for easy reference, you should read the whole story on CNN.com

Do….

  • Investigate the procedure of interest.

Though your cosmetic surgeon should be a trustworthy, knowledgeable authority, you still need to seek out more than one resource for information. Research will help you protect yourself and help you decide if cosmetic surgery is truly in line with your personal values.

  • Ask your surgeon about board certification.

Find out what board has certified your surgeon and what standards must be met to receive that certification.

  • Find out if your surgeon has a prevention plan for DVT.

Deep vein thrombosis is a possible complication. Your plastic surgeon should take steps to minimize the risk and be prepared to see early signs of its occurrence.

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Giving the Gift of Cosmetic Surgery? Proceed With Care

Monday, December 7th, 2009

As far as holiday gifts go, cosmetic surgery definitely falls in the “extraordinary” give_me_giftscategory.  But it’s not that uncommon.

We know some women who would much prefer a breast augmentation or mommy-makeover to the usual electronics and clothes that get exchanged each year.

“There are a large number of people who really want cosmetic surgery, and they just need that little nudge or incentive to get it done” says Dr. Mark Berman, President-Elect of the AACS.

However, Berman also offers some crucial advice for those of you considering this type of extraordinary gift: Make sure you’ve discussed the idea with the recipient so it doesn’t come as a total surprise.

A consumer survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery revealed that nearly 50 percent of consumers would forego an expensive vacation or even a luxury car to pay for cosmetic surgery.

I’d say those are pretty good odds that your gift will be a satisfying one.

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Is Cosmetic Surgery a Viable Solution for Aging?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

The UK Observer published an editorial over the weekend that offered contrasting opinions from British journalist Alice Hart-Davis and Annabel Jones, beauty director for the UK fashion magazine Grazia.  The Observer asked them, “Can cosmetic surgery ever be a viable solution to aging?”

It seems the question is flawed from the beginning; can anything at all be a viable solution to aging?  Unless you’re very optimistic about regenerative medicine and  stem cell research, the aging process is a fact you must accept.  So, the word “solution” is a little misleading; cosmetic surgery doesn’t have a “solution to aging,” but it does offer many options.

Those options for dealing with the cosmetic effects of aging are highly individualized.  One person may be totally satisfied with “great skincare, clever makeup, and an amazing haircut” – but that doesn’t mean you or I need to be.  This concept of individuality seems to be an underlying point of contention between the two journalists.

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