Get Acquainted With Medi Spas:

The advanced surgical institute, the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, recently launched an entire range of advanced skin care and a revamp of the Gym and Medi Spa facilities. Keeping our Medi Spa centers updated with everything spanning from the latest in cosmetic technology to the best in skin-care has always been a priority for us.

For the average consumer, to explain the need for a medi spa center would be an exhaustive process. In a nutshell, the ASPS simplifies a medi spa center as any location that offers anything and everything in skin-care and minor cosmetic enhancement like facials and even laser treatments and medical procedures.

Some medi spas are located in shopping malls and can even be stumbled upon in beauty salons, while the more advanced (and mildly expensive) ones are associated with a plastic surgeryPlastic Surgery Institute of California’s Medi Spa centers are all associated with our extensive and accredited plastic surgery

Accepting cosmetic treatments from a medi spa allied with a plastic surgery service is safer than most other options as they follow a specific standard of cosmetic treatment, not to mention the use of proper equipment and controlled settings. A cosmetic treatment like laser reduction of vascular lesions and leg veins has to be performed by an expert who is certified for such a procedure.

Visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California Medi Spa centers for the best cosmetic treatments in the country. You’ll be surprised how affordable they are! practice, a physician’s office or a cosmetologist’s clinic. The facilities.

Is Eighteen Too Soon For Cosmetic Surgery?:

Ashlee Simpson, Ashley Tisdale and maybe the Jonas Brothers member Joe Jonas have all had plastic surgery, either for reconstructive purposes or for plain ol’ cosmetic joy. The serious issue of teen plastic surgeries has been highlighted lately with the story about the high school teenager who died of anesthesia complications while she was having a reconstructive breast augmentation.

The question is for how long can regulating authorities hold back these young minds from reading about celebrity plastic surgery junkies like Pamela Anderson, Victoria Beckham, Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton on a daily basis? And parents who actually gift their teenager kids rhinoplasty and gynecomastia correction procedures are another kettle of fish altogether.

Whether it is a new tech gadget or a cosmetics line, the youth are the most bombarded sections of society and sadly the most impressionable as well. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons exhorts plastic surgeons and parents alike to discourage teenagers who wish to have plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons. The most common reason being their bodies which are yet undergoing change and development.

An advanced surgical institute like the Plastic Surgery Institute of California has a meticulous screening procedure that is implemented by experienced and qualified plastic surgery consultants. Reconstructive plastic surgery for teenagers are met with the same stringent measures as is cosmetic surgery.

Leeches And Plastic Surgery:

The lady is very notorious for her very I-don’t-care-less attitude and leech therapy has not stopped Demi Moore from getting any more assertive about what she does and how she does it. The striking actress underwent a leech therapy on a recent trip to Austria to get the toxins out of her system.

Before you go eww I would have you know that leeches have earned a very good name for themselves in medical circles. Used in by-gone eras for blood-letting and curing practically everything from headaches to fever, leeches have proven their worth time and time again.

The leeches used for cosmetic surgery or reconstructive surgery are not common leeches though. For medical use, leeches like the Hirudo medicinalis are used and have been found to be better than swamp leeches.

Reconstructive plastic surgery, especially, is the branch of medicine where the use of leeches has been discovered to be very beneficent for the patient. In 1836, a Philippe- Frédéric reported the successful use of leeches in a reconstructive rhinoplasty procedure.

Today, the use of medicinal leeches in reconstructive plastic surgery is patronized greatly in Europe, especially in the UK and in Ireland. The FDA approved the application of Hirudo medicinalis leeches as medicinal devices in 2004 due to their usefulness in regrafting amputated body appendages.

So next time your plastic surgeon suggests using leeches on a toe you lost, you know he’s not having a go at your expense.

Visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for cosmetic surgery procedures that are safe and in adherence to laws laid down by the FDA and the ASPS.

Cosmetic Beautification For 50-Somethings:

The elegant Dame Helen Mirren (67) when placed next to the erratic Sharon Osbourne (50) naturally comes across as more beautiful for her age. Interestingly, these dynamic women have both cosmetically enhanced their looks. So a poll which voted Osbourne as the woman to benefit most from plastic surgery comes as a surprise.

The thing about plastic surgery for older men and women is that while you don’t age naturally, you are certainly given a marvelous boost in ageing gracefully. A lot of these 50 plus individuals are immensely successful and at such an age, most have achieved their goals in life.

So what drives them to have a cosmetic revamp of their bodies? Professionally speaking, most men over 50 have plastic surgery procedures like facelifts, hair transplants and wrinkle-busting treatments in order to compete with the younger workforce. According to Let Life In, a community for 50 plus individuals, “In the business world the feeling is if you look tired or don’t take care of yourself, you won’t keep up.”

For women, it’s more of a vanity issue. Whether she is at home or whether she’s vowing her clients at work, what woman wouldn’t want to look beautiful and be complimented for her looks and figure!

But it is important to know where to draw the line. Plastic surgeons recommend 50 plus individuals go easy on their body as at this period skin elasticity, wound healing and similar recovery problems are not uncommon. A look at Kenny Rogers would tell you just how uncomfortable a plastic surgery procedure like a facelift can be if not done properly.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California we have a very thorough screening process. Whether it is corrective reconstructive plastic surgery you wish or a cosmetic treatment you want, experienced consultants and doctors can help you out.

An Anesthesiologist’s Nightmare - Malignant Hyperthermia:

The recent death of 18 year old Stephanie Kuleba due to malignant hyperthermia complications has raised the spotlight once again on plastic surgery and this particular complication. The high school senior chose to have a reconstructive breast augmentation surgery at such a young age in order correct asymmetrical breasts and an inverted areola.

Malignant hyperthermia syndrome is observed to be a genetic condition. It is very difficult to detect and identify people who are at risk from this condition. Very often the first time it is noticed in an individual is when anesthesia is being administered to the patient. In cases like Stephanie’s the first time was too late.

Since the condition is hereditary, genetic testing and a biopsy of the muscle tissue can be done in order to detect it. This is one reason why plastic surgeons insist on a medical history of the patient during initial consultation. At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, additional patient screening to determine the patient’s fitness for plastic surgery too is a necessary component of the consultation process.

Administering a drug called dantrolene to the patient displaying symptoms of malignant hyperthermia is the best way to reduce the threat. But one in ten people have been known to succumb to the condition.

Plastic surgery, like any other surgery involves a small percent of risk and this is one fact that cannot be overlooked by the doctor or the patient. The best way of minimizing the risk associated with conditions like malignant hyperthermia is by avoiding stimulant drugs and informing the plastic surgeon of any family history of reactions to general anesthesia.

Visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for more help and information.

Auto Part Lubricators To Reduce Facial Wrinkles:

This is the part where you gag in horror and disbelief, but read on and you will know just why plastic surgeons prefer using FDA approved fillers to do the job of getting rid of wrinkles.

The story circulating in plastic surgery circles lately is about the late King of Rock and Roll’s wife, Priscilla Presley. Reports of the doings of her ‘plastic surgeon’ recently surfaced and it was discovered that he was sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling drugs and using them on people illegally.

Notable personalities like Larry King and Lionel Ritchie’s wives were found to be injected with a non-FDA approved drug by the supposedly legitimate dermatologist as part of a treatment for wrinkle reduction.

Cases like these highlight the necessity to insist that a registered and experienced plastic surgeon perform cosmetic treatments and plastic surgeryU.S. Against the rest of the options available in plastic surgery, Botox is undoubtedly the most popular and the most common.

Botulinum toxin in its cosmetic avatar is known as Botox, and has to be injected in small doses into the skin in order to have the desired results, namely, smooth skin. More than medical reasons, Botox finds application as a wrinkle reducer.
procedures. At least 4.6 million Botox treatments were meted out by doctors in the

Specialists who administer Botox are usually board certified in plastic surgery, otolaryngology or dermatology. Board certification and affiliation with boards like the ASPS and the ABPS s a must for any cosmetic surgery and treatment.

Visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California to learn more.

Never Going To Go Under The Knife? Hah, Think Again:

Irish television presenter Caroline Morahan claims that she got her first pair of heels at the age of three. Co-host of the popular Irish fashion show ‘Off the Rails’, Morahan comes across as a very stylish Irish with her dark hair and full figure.

Known for her strong-voiced views about drugs and other body-abusing substances, she stands out as an anomaly in the image and supplement conscious world of fashion. Which is another reason why her views against plastic surgery and cosmetic modification are hard to digest. According to her, “You can't cheat your body: bones are bones.”

Bones may be bones Miss Morahan, but it’s hard to ignore the little touches of cosmetic surgery that enhances thousands of faces and bodies in the glamour business. Vowing to stay away from the scalpel is as difficult as say, not caring about your face when placed in front of thousands of viewers.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, it’s not all about physical beauty. The emotional benefits of plastic surgery are our focus as well, which is why top plastic surgeons work tirelessly to fashion a body image which subtly displays a positive outlook on life.

Having a plastic surgery procedure is definitely not something to be ashamed of. Come on, in a country where 11.5 million plus surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures are performed in a year, what is there to be bashful about!

Hmm, now only if celebrities stopped ‘vowing’ never to have plastic surgery…

Know More About The MRSA Infection:

At least one in three humans carries Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium, in their skins or in their noses without developing an infection. A strain of this bacterium called Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), when introduced into a body through a cut or an incision is known to cause fatal infections.

This is further aided due the more virulent nature of the MRSA bug and the speed with which it spreads through the body tissues. Infections caused by the MRSA superbug are one of the latest problems that cosmetic surgeons are grappling with.

According to a report in the March/April issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, about ½ percent of patients undergoing a facelift surgery between 2001 and 2007 developed superbug infections. Other patients undergoing cosmetic soft tissue surgeries like nose surgery and facelift are also prone to catch this infection.

Medical experts and institutions are devising ways to combat the MRSA bug by investing in higher sanitary precautions like frequent cleaning and disinfecting surgery implements and environments. Better forms of MRSA-fighting antibiotics too are being developed along with improved methods of screening patients who wish to have plastic surgery and other invasive treatments.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, we do not take issues of patient safety and personal hygiene lightly. Our world-class advanced surgical institute follows stringent quality measures and practices as approved and laid down by renowned bodies like the ASPS and the ABPS.

Awfully Bad Lips – Avoiding Them:

For some reason most female celebrities decide to have a cosmetic lip augmentation procedure at some point in their life. I took a look at a couple of celebrities who have had plastic surgery on bodyphilosophy.org and one pattern that stood out was that most of them had lip augmentation, and quite a number had the job excessively overdone.

To cite a few of the worst pucker jobs, Courtney Love, Christina Aguilera, Jenna Jameson, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, etc. These famous lip augmentation
jobs ranged from the use of injectable fillers to lip implants.

Injectable fillers like human or bovine collagen, Restylane, HylaForm, Radiance and Artecoll are some of the more popular choices preferred by plastic surgeons world-wide for lip enhancement. The results of injectable fillers last anywhere from 9-12 weeks to 6 months.

Among the various implant options for the lips, plastic surgeons make use of AlloDerm, Dermis grafts, Fascia Grafts, Gore-Tex and SoftForm. Infections and allergy in both types of lip augmentation can be a possibility and it is recommended that you chose your plastic surgeon carefully before committing yourself to surgery or treatment.

Top plastic surgeons at our advanced surgical institute, the Plastic Surgery Institute of California advise individuals suffering from oral herpes, diabetes, connective tissue disorders and scarring and blood clotting problems to give lip enhancement treatments a miss, especially if considering a lip augmentation surgery.

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What’s New At PSI, The Advanced Surgical Institute This Spring:

SF Gate had this to report last week, “ An employee of a Mountain View company has been indicted on federal wire-fraud charges for allegedly embezzling more than $240,000 by using a company's credit card to buy cars and to pay for cosmetic surgery, vacations and a kitchen countertop.”

Wow, talk about desperation! Fortunately, at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California you don’t need to steal from your workplace to finance your cosmetic surgery procedure. With the new spring offers at our advanced surgical institute located in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Orange County, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Pasadena, getting a plastic surgery should not be a financial compromise.

For one, we are discounting $1200 off any one procedure of your choice, with fabulous discounts on multiple procedures as well! So you can take your pick from breast surgery, liposuction, abdominoplasty, rhinoplasty and even laser treatments.

Our facilities are outfitted with the latest in laser technology and special treatments like Refirme Wrinkel Reduction, Acne Treatment, Microdermabrasion, Laser Hair Removal, etc. are some of our specialties.

The standards of quality we adhere to are in accordance to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which also recognizes our facility and certifies most of our surgeons.

Book an appointment with us today and rejuvenate yourself this spring without needing to loot the bank!

Getting Knobby Knees Smoothened – Is It Worth It?

Actress Demi Moore had a hate-hate relationship with her knees for a long time. While the rest of her body was properly taken care of (allegedly by plastic surgery), the knees were a constant area of shame for this svelte beauty.

So she went ahead and had plastic surgery of the knees to get rid of the knobbed look. The £5,000 worth knee surgery gave her a set of knees that complement the rest of her perfect body.

Plastic surgeons however, have always cautioned patients against getting any cosmetic work done on this part of the human body. This is mainly because any incisions done in the knee area cannot be hidden behind any crevices. The knees probably have to be one of the most exposed parts of the human body.

The scars from any plastic surgery done in this area will be very visible and additional work like laser scar treatment or a chemical peel will not be very helpful. The plastic surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California warn patients about this risk if they wish to have a cosmetic knee surgery procedure.

While the sagging of excess and wrinkled skin can be taken care of beautifully, what patients will be left with are scars that reveal the story behind the smooth-skinned knees.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, specialists in reconstructive plastic surgery are perfecting surgeries like these for patients who wish to be left with minimum reminders of their cosmetic procedure.

Come visit us for more information on cosmetic surgery.

Latest In Skin Care Treatments – Miracle Skin-healing Gel:

There’s a lot that’s going on in haute circles concerning porcelain skin that seems to glow. Skin care products that use unusual exotic ingredients like fish scales, caviar, cocoons and the like are not uncommon, and have been less so ever since the ancient days.

Dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons and medical researchers are constantly working on the next big thing that will revolutionize the way people take care of their skins. After injectable fillers like Botox, restylane and collagen, the new injectable on the block is most likely to be a gel called Heal.

Medical experts are already touting this product as a breakthrough in minimizing the appearance of surgical scars and bruise marks on the face. Developed by a renowned plastic surgeon, this miracle cream is held to be especially useful in reconstructive plastic surgery.

Even though the gel has been tested successfully on patients who have had plastic surgery, it has to yet be approved by the FDA. You can visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California where wrinkle smoothening treatments and scar revision treatments using injectable fillers and laser treatments are administered.

Each procedure is carried out in controlled, surgical environments and makes use of only the most advanced technologies and certified medical faculties. Contact us at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for an appointment today.

Vain About Varicose – A Good Trait:

The latest findings of a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) state that sclerotherapy, the standard treatment for spider and varicose veins, is now the number two most performed cosmetic surgery
procedure.

Occurring more commonly in the calves of an individual, varicose veins have a distinct gnarled and viscous look about them. The appearance of varicose veins

A milder and less visible version of varicose veins is called spider veins, which do not involve nearly as much physical discomfort as the former. These conditions occur more commonly in women and individuals of a higher age group (usually above 50).
differs in severity almost as much as they do in health concerns.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California administers certain treatments that remedy the appearance of varicose veins and spider veins. Top plastic surgeons however suggest the patient follow exercises that aid blood circulation and weight loss before recommending surgery or a cosmetic treatment.

In case of failure, plastic surgeons recommend a sclerotherapy treatment or a laser treatment which helps veins fade quickly. These are non-invasive treatments, i.e. they do not involve cosmetic surgery.

Other treatments applied by doctors to remedy the appearance of varicose veins and the problems associated with them are vein stripping and ambulatory phlebectomy which involve removing a long vein and smaller veins respectively, without affecting blood circulation in the leg.

Cigars From Cuba & Cosmetic Surgery From California:

Cuba and California undoubtedly have a lot in common- sunny locales, lovely beaches, a history steeped in patriotism and of course, a haven for film stars. Lately, cosmetic surgery too has been added to the growing list of similarities between and things to do in these two regions.

Due to the difference in exchange rates and economy, medical help in countries like Cuba, Thailand, India and South Africa cost less than what they do in the U.S. The important point to remember is that while California has long been associated with the cosmetic surgery profession, these countries have just recently made in-roads into the field.

There is a reason why people the world over call California the Mecca of plastic surgery and this is because this particular branch of medicine has most of its research centers in this state. The climate of the state is pleasant and very conducive to recovery, not to mention the high standards of quality that are followed in the United States.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California, centered in locations like Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Newport Beach and Orange County has been at the frontier of plastic surgery innovation and development for a long time.

Housing renowned board certified doctors like Dr. Mazin Al Hakeem, Dr. Brian Robert West and Dr. Luu Q. Doan, the degree of professionalism cultivated among our staff is high. So remember, if you want to have a plastic surgery, visit California and if you want to buy a good cigar, you can still visit California, because hey, the two places are similar in some ways!

Getting The Job Done. Properly:

Quick, what do Courtney Love, Jocelyn Wildenstein and an old, pot-holed road have in common? Apart from their ragged appearance, they are in need for some major fixing up! Of course, Jocelyn Wildenstein is beyond help in the looks department, what with her over-enthusiastic approach to cosmetic surgery.

Celebrities and famous personalities (contrary to popular belief they aren’t the same), often set the precedent for trends in society. Like Cary Grant, who brought sexy back in the thin moustache; or Naomi Campbell, who made it absolutely okay for African models in the fashion business; or even Anna Kournikova, who brought style onto the tennis courts.

These memorable faces and beautiful bodies spend a lot of time getting to be who they are and significantly less time influencing those who want to be who they are, mainly us. When Pamela Anderson got her breasts augmented, they sparked off massive interest among women. Sure men loved them, but there were women who thought, hey, why can’t I do something like that?

All that glitters is not gold though, how much ever we would love it to be. Cosmetic surgery is a very clever way to thwart nature’s attempts of waving the aging wand over our bodies. While the results of any cosmetic surgery procedure are never permanent, they are lovely while they last.

A lot of men and women sadly, get their doctors to over-do cosmetic jobs on their bodies and end up looking much worse for the wear. Visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for select cosmetic surgery procedures that are performed by top plastic surgeons. The cosmetic treatments that we suggest consider the physical anatomy of your body and are specially customized for great results.

Of Empowered Women And Masculine Aesthetics:

Cara Phillips is an unusual beauty photographer. In her project on cosmetic surgery, she has captured the tools of the procedure rather the results of a plastic surgery as many photographers are wont to do. But for a fine art photographer so close to the beauty business, she has very strong views about cosmetic surgery.

In an interview she states her views, “I think the reason the beauty industry thrives and is a 40+ billion US dollars a year business, has to do with the psychology of women. On one hand, the is enormous pressure to look good, but on the other most women are overworked and are not good at asking to have their needs met by others. That is where the beauty industry steps in.”

The need to look good and feel good is a desire that almost every woman secretly holds fast to. The American woman today has come far from the demure ladies who first set foot on the New Land years ago. An established career is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity borne out of personal independence.

Similarly, the appeals of cosmetic surgery, are shaping up to become as important to a lot of women who want to put their best face forward in a world that seems to be dominated by male sensibilities.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, plastic surgeons urge women patients to revaluate their notions of personal beauty. The solutions and suggestions we make help you reconnect with your sense of individuality and self-worth. More then a man, its your own self that you need to please.

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Looking Good 24/7:

Marianne loves dressing up and a night on the town. The 30 year old single mother is an avid follower of ‘Good Housekeeping’ and die-hard make-up addict. She recently took her obsession with looking good a step further and had a permanent make-up cosmetic procedure. Today, Marianne ‘totally swears’ by permanent cosmetics.

A lot of cosmetic surgeons offer permanent make-up or micropigmentation solutions for men and women who take looking good in bed to the next level. Working on the same lines as tattooing, doctors insert natural pigments into the skin in strategic areas like the eyelids and the lips.

But these are the cosmetic applications of permanent make-up. Micropigmentation, in its early years was treatment that was used in reconstruction surgery procedures, especially as part of the recovery process for cancer patients.

There are certain individuals who are allergic to make-up or to certain ingredients that go into it. micropigmentation offers them a very good alternative. Masking certain scars and fixing skin discoloration is also possible with micropigmentation.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California is one of the best cosmetic surgery practices in the state of California. With offices spaced in Los Angeles, Orange County, Pasadena and Beverly Hills, it’s easy to get in touch with us.

Visit us for some of the best cosmetic surgery procedures and staff in the country.

Why Cosmetic Surgery Will Never Go Bust:

Plastic surgery has emerged glistening with victory from the gloomy haze surrounding the U.S. economy. This is perhaps the strongest indicator of the hold that this branch of medicine has over the American mind.

A close look at the statistics show a dramatic rise in the number of plastic surgery procedures that took place between 2000 and 2006- 48 percent! In 2006 alone, eleven million cosmetic procedures were performed by doctors in America.

With around 80 percent of these procedures being minimally invasive, there is no doubt about the impact that the major elective surgical procedures have on the populace as well. Breast augmentation using implants, nose jobs, liposuction, eyelid surgery and tummy tuck are the more popular ones from the lot.

Women undoubtedly are the upholders of the cosmetic surgery business, thanks to the level of financial independence that they maintain. This financial independence ultimately leads to an assertion of personal independence, and thus, women no longer have the need for secondary approval to take a decision like a plastic surgery procedure.

Technological advancements in research and the development of plastic surgery equipment and procedures too have contributed greatly to the boom of plastic surgery. The methods of performing a plastic surgery are becoming more reliable and so are the tools for performing them.

Trusting your plastic surgeon is an important part of the entire surgery procedure and with the emphasis being laid on the need for proper registration and certification, this has become even easy.

Visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for a top plastic surgeon and the some of the best facilities in the country.