What Do You Do About Your Liver Spots?

The good thing about liver spots is that they are preventable, but that's about it.

There is nothing better that can be said about their emergence in the skin. They look ugly and if, in the rare case they are harmful, they could turn out to be melanoma (skin cancer). Years of exposure to sun usually cause liver spots or solar lentigines that are grayish, black or brown in color to appear in the skin.

Also called age spots (as they mostly are seen in older age groups), these blemishes are very noticeable on the back of the hands and in the face; less so on the shoulders or the arms. Accompanied by wrinkling, age spots are cosmetically not that great to have on the body and there are cosmetic surgery treatments to remedy them.

Skin bleaching lotions and prescribed creams can help them to a certain extent, but for more effective results, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons recommend certain cosmetic treatments.

Among these treatments, a series of laser therapy sessions can prove to be very helpful in diminishing the appearance of liver spots. Dermabrasion, slightly more invasive than a laser treatment, is also useful for getting rid of age spots.

Another cosmetic surgery treatment that enjoys popularity among 40-somethings dealing with liver spots is a chemical peel session. The acid used in a peel goes right until the area where the spots are, burning the outer skin on the way. Like dermabrasion, a chemical peel can be invasive.

See which option suits you best at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California.

Plastic Surgery Alert: The Queen Looks Great In A Bikini!

Before you gasp at the thought of the monarch of Britain in a bikini, let me elucidate that it is actually the woman who played her in the 2006 movie, The Queen that I am talking about.

Caught romping in a gorgeously filled-out bikini on the Southern coast of Italy, Helen looked stunning for a 63-year-old. Her wonderfully toned tummy and firm breasts looked like they could have passed as an advertisement for cosmetic surgery for 60-somethings!

Speculations have always been on about whether Helen has had any plastic surgery help over the years as she was, after all, considered to be one of the sexiest British women when she was younger. While like other glamorous figures her age, she could have easily resorted to some nips and tucks and then denied them, cosmetic surgeons seem to have been given a miss by the talented actor.

With her astute portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, Dame Helen Mirren more than won the hearts of the masses, she won an Oscar for Best Actress as well. Funnily enough, before the Academy Awards ceremony last year (when she won the award) Helen was offered the chance to get some Botox work done to soften her wrinkles.

She however, refused to take up on the offer claiming in her usual candid manner that "make-up, wearing jewelry and a nice frock were all it took for her to look good".

For select plastic surgery procedures like a face lift, breast lift surgery, neck liposuction, and others that suit your age, visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California.

Cosmetic Surgery Appeal – From One Coast Of The Atlantic To Another

Critics might be concerned about the portrayal of beauty in UK reality shows, but if there is one thing they are convinced about, it is the European concept of beauty. Something that they don't take very lightly.

The good thing about such a mindset is that many Europeans and the British in particular are heading to the States in an effort to preserve their beauty and save a few bucks while they are at it. The Wall Street Journal noticed this change and reported on it earlier this month.

The savings they say, amount to nearly 25 percent and are literally a fraction of what patients pay in Europe on plastic surgery. The American dollar is to blame for this trend, as it has fallen 25 percent against the Euro and eleven percent against the British pound. Quite a sizable difference and one that the Europeans are enjoying to their hearts', or should we say, to their body's content!

Fortuitously, for the cosmetic surgery profession in the U.S., the benefits are many.

Not only are there many local plastic surgeons experiencing international exposure, but there is also a significant boost financially speaking.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, we are intimate with this trend. Make an appointment with our advanced surgical institute for directions on accommodation and financial guidance on any plastic surgery procedure you wish to have. Expert consultants shall help you out whether you are a local resident or a foreign visitor.

Your Plastic Surgery Procedure Could Help Cure Your Migrane

Anybody who has experienced a migraine will agree that it bestows just about the most awful pain ever on a person.

The corrugator supercilii muscle that occurs in the forehead region is believed to be a key player in why people suffer from migraines. Cosmetic surgeons recently discovered a cosmetic surgery technique that can reduce this problem and probably do away with it completely.

Usually removed to reduce the frown lines that occur as people age, the corrugator supercilii muscle's absence was found to bring relief to many candidates who faced migraine problems. The removal reduced the pressure placed on the nerves in the forehead area and as a result, relieved the candidate from the splitting and at times nauseous headaches that characterize a migraine.

At this point, I would have to point out that not everyone is a candidate for this plastic surgery technique.

Plastic surgeons have to administer a dose of botulinum toxin in order to ascertain the candidate's suitability for this procedure. The injectable paralyzes the corrugator muscle and only if the patient finds relief after a week or two, he is allowed to go ahead with the plastic surgery to remove it completely.

You can find out from the cosmetic surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California if you are one of the lucky few to get rid of your headache and get a smooth brow in the process.

When You Are Both A Mother And A Father Like Thomas Beatie

You might remember the segment on the Oprah Winfrey Show when a man called Thomas Beatie announced to the world that he is pregnant.

While it seemed a bit unusual at first, the world quickly picked up the piece and began avidly chatting, dissecting and discussing the repercussions of such a decision. One faction argued about the confusion that the child might have about his parents and yet another questioned the morality of the situation.

The thing is, Thomas is a transgender and had a gender change by removing his breasts in a breast surgery procedure. However, unlike most transgenders, Thomas selected to retain his reproductive organs in the hopes of conceiving a child.

Thomas and his wife Nancy's hopes were fulfilled last week with the birth of a healthy baby girl via a natural birth.

What does have us wondering is whether Thomas will have a breast augmentation for breast-feeding the baby or if he will think about changing certain aspects of his masculine appearance now that the baby is out. It is certainly something to think about considering the amount of plastic surgery and restructuring he had gone through to get his male features in the first place.

What do you think? Will Thomas find himself compelled to change or will he stay the same?

Punch in what you think right here at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California.

News From Down Under: Remove Fake Before & After Pictures, Etc.

Recently the new president for the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Howard Webster laid out some new directives about plastic surgery practices in Australia. One of the things he is aiming for is a revise of plastic surgery advertising practices and laws.

He says, "The legalisation of medical advertising in 1994 in Australia has led to an influx of non surgeons advertising themselves as 'cosmetic surgeons'. Some of them use smoke and mirrors to hide their lack of specialist training, substituting bogus qualifications instead."

Incidentally, a similar move initiated in America years back and Webster hopes to emulate the same in Australian circles.

He goes on to add, "People who are often vulnerable are bombarded with false and misleading advertising for potentially dangerous and expensive procedures. Many tell us how difficult it is to figure out the true qualifications of doctors who perform cosmetic surgery, and that's not good enough."

Quite a smart stance, as it will go a long way for established and board certified cosmetic surgeons to build trust among their patients.

On the other hand though, adverts with perfect models (who may not have had cosmetic surgery may I add) and beaming smiles are more often than not what initiate the contact between patient and surgeon. Market analysis and consumer behavior repeatedly point out to the lucrative advantage a glossy face has over a dowdy one.

What do you have to say to this? Would you go to a plastic surgeon that has real cosmetic surgery patients modeling on his site or a surgeon who has glowing, airbrushed models? Send in your comments to the Plastic Surgery Institute of California right here.