Liposuction

Liposuction is rightly called ‘the battle of the bulge’. Every third person today is troubled by this five-word phrase. Television, newspapers and magazines all the time thrust this information in your face. There are certain people who you can’t blame for the bulge, certain people have fat cell that don’t sink easily despite diet and exercise. Obesity has heredity to blame for this.

Liposuction helps remove small bulges that won’t budge and also helps to restore body shape. The areas most commonly treated include the hips, abdomen, thighs and buttocks and face. Liposuction does not remove cellulite, only fat.

A good candidate for liposcution should ideally have realistic expectations about the results of this procedure. Good overall health is a must, concentrated pockets of fat do not respond well to diet and exerice.
Age is generally not a major consideration when discussing liposuction; however, older patients often have less elasticity in their skin and thus may not achieve the same benefits of liposuction that a younger patient with tighter skin might achieve.
Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise. It is not an effective treatment for cellulite. Liposuction can however permanently reshape body contours where excess fat deposits create areas that are disproportionately large in an otherwise balanced figure.

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Reconstructive Surgery

In cosmetic surgery normal body parts of the patient are modified to improve the way the patient looks and thus increase his self-esteem and confidence. Cosmetic plastic surgery is used to return the body part to its normal shape and improve appearance. A normal body part is improved on, for example, if a 50 year old woman has a face of a 50 year old and goes in for a face lift in order to look younger and better than she normally would have then it is cosmetic surgery.

In reconstructive surgery abnormalities in various body parts are corrected. These abnormalities may be due to congenital defects, defects in development, accidents or disease. It is usually performed to improve the functioning of the body part or to make the body part appear normal. In this surgery you take a part of the body that does not appear normal and correct it, to make it appear normal. For example correcting cleft lip or correcting a nose that has been damaged in an accident is reconstructive surgery as the body part is being reconstructed to look normal.


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Plastic Surgery

When age catches up not just with number but with signs showing on your face and body, a little help from a cosmetic surgeon could be a very good option to help you regain your youthful looks and self confidence.

Today plastic surgery is an extremely commonplace surgery. There is a lot of thought put in it, but it is still relatively less complicated. Surgeries for the eyes, neck, breasts, tummy, thighs and knees can be performed in record time, you can be in and out of the clinic within a day and back at work the morning after, so no long absences are required and one does not need to take time off from work. Today they are far less invasive and drastic than classic cosmetic surgery techniques.

Ever thought about trying Lipstructure or chemical peels? Like the rest of the procedures we're taking a look at, they come in different forms and there are gentle ways of giving you an instant youthful boost.

Your beauty needs change as you get older. At 20, you're fighting imperfections; at 30, fighting fatigue and at 40, fighting the effects of time. No matter what the age, and no matter what the problem the solution can definitely be a simple cosmetic surgery procedure. There is nothing like looking good and feeling good and if a simple and uncomplicated procedure can change the way you look and feel then why not go for it!

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Some facts and figures on Cosmetic Surgery

LONDON: The number of middle-aged men undergoing cosmetic surgery in the United Kingdom has doubled in just five years as they struggle to come to terms with 'menopaunch', according to a report.

Men aged over 50 are spending thousands of pounds and taking weeks off work to have liposuction and other procedures such as eye bag removal (blepharoplasty) in attempts to remove stubborn fat, The Daily Telegraph reported on Monday, quoting a cosmetic surgery company as saying.

Figures produced by The Harley Medical Group show that liposuction -- including work done on the abdomen, flanks, chest and chin areas -- accounts for 24 per cent of surgical procedures for 50-something men.

This was followed by blepharoplasty (21 per cent), face lifts (14 per cent), rhinoplasty or nose operations (11 per cent), tummy tucks (eight per cent), neck lifts (seven per cent) and ear surgery (two per cent).

"We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of 50-something male patients coming into our clinics. Liposuction is the most popular procedure. The amount of fat removed can range from 50 ml to three litres," the newspaper quoted Harley's Director Liz Dale as saying.

However, she stressed that liposuction, which costs about 3,700 pounds, should be done only for "stubborn fat" and "was not a quick cure for weight gain".

Surgeons check that patients have taken steps to reduce their weight before agreeing to liposuction, she said.

"Males account for a quarter of blepharoplasty procedures at The Harvey Medical Group, with 60 per cent of those from the over-50s age group," said Patrick Whitfield, a surgeon.


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Feel good!

It is believed that to live a happy and satisfied life man should be in harmony with both physical and moral self. Living in harmony with the surrounding world and the environment also plays a great role.

Therefore its not surprising people want to meet the accepted standards of beauty. Plastic surgery is thought to be a way to these standards, as this puts together both medical and aesthetical aspects, psychological balance and social well-being are thought to stand in close relation with beautiful appearance. Everybody would love to achieve social weight and meet the best standards of beauty. Age is not allowed to be an obstacle for “being in a good form”, though nobody is getting younger as the time passes.

This short phrase “feel well” includes in reality the cooperation of biochemistry, psychology, medicine, endocrinology, dietology, dermatology and so on. No wonder that the fastest results, which are promised by plastic surgeons, are so tempting for people.

There are many reasons, which explain this obsessive preoccupation with beauty in modern world. Most of them appeal to such social factors like male domination over women or competition between women. Some psychoanalysts are even aware of cases when a small girl is envious about her mother’s nice appearance.

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Neck Lift

Neck lift is a good way to get people to think you’ve lost weight or that you’ve performed some rigorous exercise to tone your neck. Neck lift can easily be overlooked. There are also several other solutions to fix a sagging or fleshy neck. Sometimes it also works the other way round, after you lose a lot of weight, your neck could take time to catch up.

Ofcourse hereditary is also a big reason for undergoing a neck lift. Though there is no age bar for a neck lift, people young and old undergo neck lift procedures all the time.

Neck lift is a set of procedures used to enhance the appearance of your neck. Cervicoplasty is the procedure used to remove excess skin. Platysmaplasty removes or alters neck muscle. Your surgeon also can perform neck liposuction, which removes excess fat. In some cases, botox injections may be the answer to your problems if you have fullness or "bands."

In liposuction, the surgeon makes a small incision below the chin and the excess fat is removed. When undergoing multiple procedures for a neck lift, the surgeon most often thannot begins with liposuction.

If you have weakened or loose neck muscles, this may cause the "turkey waddle" or appearance of neck "bands." Today there are new, less invasive neck procedures, where your surgeon may be able to make smaller incisions and use an endoscope (small camera attached to a thin tube) to complete your surgery. Make sure you ask your surgeon for all your options during your consultation.

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Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation today is changing the shape of the world. Also known as augmentation mammoplasty, breast augmentation has been a growing area of plastic surgery.
There are currently two different types of implant available - silicone and saline. Silicone implants are widely used as they give a more natural shape and feel.
Your Cosmetic Surgeon will advise you on the most appropriate implant for yourself and discuss issues specific to the implants such as capsular contracture and when you need to change the implants.

Following the surgery, you will need to keep your breasts well supported. Your stitches and/or dressings will be removed after seven days, at which time you can return to work.

You may also have drainage tubes in your breasts - these will be removed the day after your surgery, before you go home. Your breasts will be firm and swollen at first, and will take several weeks to settle and adapt a more natural position and feel. By wearing your sports bra, you will feel more comfortable and have the necessary support.

Breast lift, breast reduction, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, thigh and buttock lift with face surgeries are performed successfully together.

Cosmetic breast surgery gives you a lot of individualized options for changing the size and shape of your breasts. Surgical methods and breast-implant technology have improved dramatically in recent years: breast augmentation is less invasive, with more options and better post-surgical results.

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Washboard Abs

Washboard abs are everyone’s dream. Abdominoplasty, also known as a Tummy Tuck or simply TT, is the surgery of the abdomen to remove the excess skin and fat that may accumulate after pregnancy, obesity or age.

Having a flat stomach or more commonly, “washboard abs” is not just accomplished by working out daily, it has to become an all-encompassing lifestyle. The key components are healthy diet, cardiovascular training, and abdominal exercises. If a movie star stomach is your goal, you must realize that to achieve your goal you have to first concentrate on what you eat, not how many situps you do in a day. Of course, as with any fitness and health goal – nutrition and exercise are always the main ingredient.

This procedure is not only for women but is widely sought after even by men. Regardless of gender, this isn't a simple procedure and you should definitely be aware of the risks and post-operative care and attendance that will be needed.

Abdominoplasty surgery is beneficial in helping these individuals obtain a tauter, slimmer waist and flatter abdomen. In some cases, abdominoplasty is not needed and only suction-assisted lipectomy can improve the loose skin of the abdomen. Also endoscopic abdominoplasty may be an option for those who need more than just abdominal liposuction.

You must be mentally and emotionally stable to undergo a cosmetic procedure. This is an operation which requires patience and stability in dealing with the healing period.

We at The Plastic Surgery Institute of California help you achieve and attain your dream. No exercise, no diets just a simple procedure and you can achieve Hollywood looks!

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Get rid of FAT

One of the biggest concerns today that people are faced with is weight gain. As we all know it is so easy to put on weight, but when it comes to losing it, it is rightly called ‘sweating it out’. This dilemma has spawned generations, and we are trying to come up with ways and means of losing that ‘flab’ or fat.

Today we have aerobic exercises, gymnasiums and products like diet drinks that help individuals lose weight but often do not produce the much required difference. To achieve that maximum difference and a noticeable change the practical solution is liposuction. Liposuction (or lipoplasty as it is technically known) assists individuals remove the fat deposits that plague certain areas of the body. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, liposuction was the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in America for 2003 with a total of 384,626 cases of the procedures being performed.

Liposuction is usually a cosmetic surgery so it is not considered medically necessary (there are rare exceptions to this). Because It is you who has to decide whether or not you will undergo this procedure. You may decide that liposuction is not right for you. You may make this decision without consulting a physician or after consulting with a physician. A consultation with a physician does not obligate you to have liposuction if you decide that you do not want to.

There are alternative to liposuction, but are not as effective. You can change your diet to lose some excess body fat, you can exercise, you can start accepting your body and appearance the way it is and most often you can take the help of lose fitting clothes, which hide your flabs.

Consult a physician liposuction is a commonly performed surgery today. It could be the best choice.


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All about looking good!!!!

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California is Southern California’s premier provider of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. It is global in its approach and has centers at Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, Pasadena and Huntington Beach.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California boasts of a highly accomplished team of surgeons. Their accreditation reveals their high qualifications. Most of our plastic surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Their combined experience of over 20 years as plastic surgeons means that our patients receive exceptional care.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California is fully dedicated to the highest aesthetic achievement in improving our patient’s characteristics and appearance. We take great pride in our high success rate surgeries for breast augmentation, breast lifts and breast reductions. We also specialise in chin, ear and eyelid enhancement. The qualified and able surgeons have also proved their worth in the field of liposuction, mommy makeovers, neck lifts, rhinoplasty and tummy tucks.

The Syneron laser is an easy way to eradicate imperfection. It’s like a feeling of being reborn and rejuvenated. The skin glows and starts breathing all over again; hence it is greatly used for successful skin reviving. It can make you look years younger than your age with its wrinkle reduction treatment. The Syneron laser is also used for hair removal, acne treatment, vascular lesions and leg veins. It’s almost like magic, but ofcourse it requires patience.
The Plastic Surgery Institute of California has left no stone unturned when it comes to beauty and skin care whether it’s external or internal. Their aim and motive is for you to ‘look good’ and ‘feel good’. It’s all about ‘self esteem’ & ‘confidence’.

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Velasmooth

Velasmooth is a breakthrough in cellulite reduction and is performed with a Medical device that uses Elos Technology. This is effective on all skin types and skin colors. No drugs are used, and there are no side effects. There is no down time, and you can return to your daily activities immediately after treatment. This device is FDA approved that creates contouring through cellulite treatments to make you feel better about yourself. This treatment combines Bi-Polar Frequency, infrared light energies, plus negative pressures and tissue manipulation. Vacuum and specially designed rollers manipulate and smooth out the skin to facilitate safe and efficient energy delivery that results in smoother appearance of the skin. By treating cellulite, Velasmooth helps contour and shape problem areas such as: Hips(Saddlebags), Abdomen(Love Handles), Buttocksman, Arms, Calves, Neck and Bra Line.

With the Velasmooth Treatment you can expect decreased muscle aches and pains, increased circulation, increased self confidence, better body image, and tighter and firmer skin. More than 80% of women over the age of 20, regardless of their weight or size, are affected by cellulite. Velasmooth is the first non-surgical, non-invasive cellulite reduction system that is FDA cleared.

Velasmooth features the revolutionary Elos (electrical-optical synergy) combination of Bi-Polar Radio Frequency (RF) and optical energy. This revolutionary technology platform effectively overcomes the safety and procedural limitations of intense pulse light (IPL) and conventional lasers.

Powered by elōs, Syneron Medical Aesthetic Systems enable practitioners to perform a wide variety of procedures with unprecedented precision and safety. The advantages of elōs technology have been documented in over 40 Clinical Papers and realized in medical aesthetic practices around the globe.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California at its various centers across the globe has successfully launched Velasmooth, a breakthrough in cellulite reduction.

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The Trust Factor

Isn’t any relationship based on trust? And when it is your health we are talking about, it becomes imperative. A doctor and a patient have a very unusual relationship. There is something that makes us look upto them, there is no other field or occupation according to me which can demand as much respect. An appointment with the doctor and all the other appointments seem unimportant. I feel faith and trust go hand in hand when it comes to this relationship. We need to have faith in his abilities and trust him implicitly that we are in safe hands. For him to do a good job on you it is essential that you cooperate.

Sometimes we almost forget that doctors are also human beings, and that all fields have limitations. Being confident about your doctor is another important aspect. It is not always about the credentials; sometimes even a less qualified doctor can help you much more than a qualified one. A trusting relationship with a health-care provider requires that the patient feel that the doctor has a genuine interest in their well-being. As the old saying goes, "People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care."

I personally feel it is also about being patient, the doctor as well as the patient. Listening to the patient with undivided attention, not assuming anything in between, being thorough with the checkup, and asking the right questions is what makes a ‘good doctor’. The patient in turn needs to give the doctor a chance to prove himself. Different individuals react differently to different medications, in order for your medicine to start taking its course, you need to be patient. Don’t be in a hurry, sometimes the result could be your fault. Let him help you.

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Medical Spa a major trend

Let’s look good is their philosophy. Interior to exterior they provide everything there is from plastic surgery to skin care. The Plastic Surgery Institute of California is fully dedicated to the highest aesthetic achievement in improving the patient’s characteristics and appearance. Breast augmentation, breast lifts and breast reductions, chin, ear and eyelid enhancement all work together in enhancing the exterior. Liposuction, mommy makeovers, neck lifts and tummy tucks are gods gift to women, it’s beauty regained after pregnancy.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California has just launched its new range of exciting products and services. It has ventured into providing laser services using a Syneron Laser, from permanent hair removal to skin rejuvenation to removal of vascular lesions.

Velasmooth, which is a breakthrough in cellulite reduction and is performed with a Medical device that uses Elos Technology. No drugs are used, and there are no side effects and this device is FDA approved. Velasmooth helps contour and shape problem areas such as: Saddlebags, Love Handles, Buttocks, Arms, Calves, Neck and the Bra Line.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California also offers a wide range of skin care services ranging from Environmental Shield Vitamin C Facial to Microdermabrasion to Body Treatments. These Body Treatments include Strawberry Body Polish to Salt Glows. They also give relaxing massages ranging from Swedish to Deep Tissue. Finishing touches like Eye Lash Perm and Eye Lash Extension is also carried out here. One can also get a full Body Wax done at any of their centers.

It has launched a whole new range of skin care products known as Dermapeautique. This range includes products like Derma Clean, Gentle Wash, Derma Tone, Balance N’ Tone, Sun Tone Cream, Exfo Tone Cream, Melano Tone Cream, Eye Cream, Skin Tone Lotion, Face Vitamin Cream and Anti-Aging Cream.

One shop stop for heightened beauty!

Botox

We have an option today to change the way we look. It could be for health reasons, or a deformity, and sometimes just a corrective surgery to look better. Plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery has gained wide acceptance and is practiced as any other regular surgery.

Definition of Botox: The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, often referred to by its product name Botox®, is a popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. The toxin blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Studies have also suggested that Botox is effective in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.

There is no harm in wanting to look young and better, though we have celebrities who choose to hide it. The inception of Botox happened somewhere in the late seventies. It was first researched and developed by an ophthalmologist and was first used to treat the condition 'lazy eye'. Only towards the end of the eighties was Botox used for cosmetic purposes. Botox is actually the purified product produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. This procedure is so widely used is because it is a simple injection which has no ‘down time’, no healing time and leaves no scars. You can look good within minutes. Administration of the injection is just a matter of a few minutes, and it has proved successful and satisfactory in 90% of the cases.

Just a word of caution, people who suffer from neurological diseases or pregnant and nursing women should not use Botox injections.

Gratitude

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California, located at Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, Pasadena, San Diego and Huntington Beach has a panel of certified and experienced surgeons.

Dr. Hakeem!”I would like to thank you for the gorgeous breasts you gave me! After giving birth to my 2 kids in 3 years my breasts were really looking quite sad and now I couldn’t be happier. I appreciate the time you took to answer my questions and your staff is very friendly. I wish you all of the best.
”Thank you so much."
A female 37 years of age who underwent a Breast uplift with implants.

Dear Dr. Doan,It is with my deepest heartfelt thanks that I am writing you this letter. You are an incredible doctor with incredible patience and a very big heart. I am healing beautifully after my tummy tuck and really starting to look and feel great! You have already changed me and have made me feel so good about myself. You are a very special doctor and I cannot thank you enough!
With sincere gratitude,
A female in her 40s underwent a Liposuction and tummy tuck.

To: Plastic Surgery Institute and Dr. ColemanI just want to thank you for taking such good care of me before and during surgery. Everyone was so nice and made me feel comfortable. Your nurses and staff were very helpful too. I feel a huge confidence I've never felt before and I credit you. I heard about Dr. Coleman from a friend of mine who had her nose done by him. Her results were amazing but I was still chicken! I was very relieved when I looked at Dr. Coleman's credentials-- can't beet Yale and Harvard! To top it off, he's incredibly nice too. I'm just so happy with the results.
THANK YOU.
A female in her 30s who underwent Breast Augmentation.

Dear Dr. Heffel,I don't even know where to start! First thank you for being such a gifted and wonderfully warm doctor. Your approach to helping me decide the size for my new breasts was helpful. My results are excellent and my breasts are perfect! I feel more beautiful than I could have ever hoped for. Thank you also for listening to all my concerns.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
A female in her 40s who underwent Breast Augmentation.

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