Understanding Silicone:

Silicone has been an accepted material in medical equipment for quite some time now. Artificial joints, injection needles and facial implants are all made from this versatile synthetic material.

Formed from oxygen and silicon- two elements that occur in abundance on our planet, silicone is used in either liquid or semi-solid rubber form. Breast implants which are used in a breast augmentation procedure utilize silicone gel as well as silicone rubber.

Breast implants consist of silicone rubber shells which are filled with a saline solution or with elastic silicone gel- both of which are US-FDA approved. The early 1990s however, were turbulent times for the use of silicone in breast implants as there were outcries raised about the possible link between systemic diseases and silicone breast implants.

Researchers were advised by the US-FDA to collate a larger group of women in order to prove such a claim though. Today, silicone gel filled breast implants are preferred to saline filled ones as the latter are more prone to wrinkling and rippling in the upper skin of the breast. Saline filled breast implants can be used for women with more breast tissue as these effects are minimized.

There are a lot of considerations that need to be taken care of before you commit yourself to a breast augmentation procedure. To solve your queries and doubts regarding breast implants you can get in touch with the Plastic Surgery Institute of California by clicking here.

Long, Sweeping Lashes Ala Beyonce:

Jennifer Lopez has them, Beyonce flaunts them and there’s no reason why you too cannot flutter them. Mascara is passé with the assorted eyelash enhancement treatments that are available today.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California owned Medi Spa we have fabulous cosmetic treatments like the Eye Lash Tint and Eyelash Perm which can bring out the best in your lashes. Eyelash extensions that can last for anything between one week to two months are also available (rates vary) at the Medi Spa.

Unlike the heavily priced and high maintenance eyelashes that Naomi Campbell is known to prefer, at Medi Spa we offer you eyelash extensions that can be performed with minimal fuss, time and money involved.

Not only do these extensions do away with the need for messy eye make-up, but they are also weightless and natural-looking. Unlike early extensions, these do not have to be removed an umpteen number of times either. All you need is one sitting which can be repeated according to your preference.

So get in touch with the Plastic Surgery Institute of California today for beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery procedures that can change the way you look. Click here for more information on Medi Spa.

Shamed By Your Plastic Surgery? Don’t Be:

There’s a lot of blah circulating around Madonna’s lifestyle preferences these days. If her name has popped up on this blog, there is a good chance that the said lifestyle involves plastic surgery.

Since 2003 the iconic pop star has been photographed with a varying combination of the following elements: bruised facial areas, caps and sunglasses- in the night-time. A lot of medical professionals and cosmetic surgeons alike have attributed her bruises to cosmetic surgery which she might have had, regardless of the diva’s claims to the contrary.

There is no shame in getting a plastic surgery though. A lot of individuals have turned to the knife to improve their lives- for the better.

While superfluous cosmetic treatment is not recommended by doctors and psychologists alike, plastic surgery where required is absolutely acceptable. Indeed, there are individuals who have been known to have benefited emotionally with just a Botox® treatment.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California has well- equipped facilities situated in lovely, idyllic California. Face surgery, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and liposuction are just a few of the cosmetic surgery treatments that our cosmetic surgeons are proficient at.

Whispers Of Joy – Lip Care:

Number of women puckering up to apply lipstick everyday – 92 %.

Number of women geared up to take care of their pucker – negligible.

The latter point especially, highlights the care that all these women take of one of the most exposed and viewed parts of their bodies. Not only do the lips have a thin outer layer of skin, but they also are very poorly equipped to protect themselves from cracking up or getting sun burnt. There is no melanin and very few sebaceous glands present in the lip area.

After emerging from a lip augmentation treatment, the lips are especially tender and have to be taken care of properly. The plastic surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California advice patients to take the necessary precautions like staying away from sunlight, healthy diet, use of natural moisturizers, etc. to aid the smooth healing of the lips.

You can get in touch with the Plastic Surgery Institute of California at any of the centers in Newport Beach, Pasadena, Beverly Hills and Huntington Beach to get lips to die for. Experienced minds and skilled hands will help you get exceptional plastic surgery treatment.

Protruding Ears:

Adults who have undergone an otoplasty to correct protruding ears will none to fondly remember the ridicule and jibes they must have suffered when they were children. There wasn’t much that could be done back then to correct ears that stuck out in odd proportions to the body, hence the helplessness.

Protruding ears are influenced a lot by the size and angle of the concha cartilage, the size of the earlobe, large ears or the angle at which the cartilage of the ear or scapha is tilted. Surgery for cancer and Stahl Deformity are other serious factors that are also known to contribute to the formation of protruding ears.

Plastic surgery with its advancements can correct such a feature to a certain extent. Cosmetic surgeons perform an otoplasty surgery to sculpt and shape the ears.

The result of an otoplasty surgery is ears that are more in proportion to the rest of an individual’s face. Incase the patient desires a more harmonious appearance of his facial features, additional cosmetic surgery like a facelift or chin augmentation or cheek lift is performed.

For advice and guidance on these plastic surgery procedures you can schedule an appointment with the Plastic Surgery Institute of California. Click here for more information.

Suffering From Plastic Surgery Regret?

Surgery is a big commitment. Do not doubt this for even a moment.

You search out the plastic surgeon of your choice and you get in touch with his assistant for a consultation procedure. During consultation you tell the surgeon the improvements that you desire and accordingly you are dispensed with advice as to what cosmetic procedure will suit you.

So far, so good. The actual surgery follows, where the plastic surgeon applies his skill to your face or body. When you recover from the surgery and look at the results, there is a changed and slightly altered person looking back at you.

You suddenly realize that you really don’t like the looks of that person; that you can not deal with the change. So far, not good.

But you are not the only plastic surgery patient stuck in such a situation. From the 16 million procedures that were calculated to have been performed in the U.S. in 2007, there are definitely some that went awry and unsatisfactory. The most publicized being the Donda West surgery.

Dealing with a bungled plastic surgery is possible however, though a bit costly. The Chicago Tribune reported such a case a day ago. It’s alright to want your old body back. But you have to understand such implications before you decide to have a plastic surgery.

Let us assist you in your decisions. You can get in touch with the Plastic Surgery Institute of California by clicking here.

Implications Of The Human Growth Hormone (HGH):

The HGH found some of its first applications on children who suffered from a stunted growth with its bone and muscle boosting properties. When it was successfully isolated in 1956 it was touted as a medical marvel.

Extracted from the pituitary gland in the brain, this hormone faced a lot of controversy in the days when genetic engineering had not yet taken hold of the medical research community. This is mainly because the only source of this hormone was a human corpse.

But today HGH is produced synthetically in laboratories and though not yet approved by the FDA; it finds a lot of applications, the foremost of which are anti-ageing products and cosmetic surgery treatments.

The human ageing hormone is supposed to decrease fat and pump up the muscles while also improving the skin texture and a person’s sexual drive. There are a lot of self-styled specialists and cosmetic surgeons who exclusively deal with anti-ageing products and administer them to the jet-set in America.

The Food and Drug Association (FDA) of America is an authority on drugs that are manufactured and distributed in America. It decides and sets the standards of quality for any drug, pill or medicine prescribed and administered by a member of the medical profession.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California you can be assured that the practices, equipment and drugs used are FDA approved. We conform to medical ethics and offer only the best treatment in plastic surgery. Visit us to know more about what we do and how we do it.

Tween Pop Rock Sensation Gets Plastic Surgery:

A show sold-out in 2 minutes flat, screaming teens and tweens, back-to-back tours, Hollywood mega bucks… the Jonas Brothers has got it all in a fabulously short time. The trio wants to ‘get it while it’s hot’ and be stylish while they are about it.

These boys are talented and popular (ref. sold out venues, reams of newsprint and screaming adolescents), but will they fizzle out like most teen bands? Will fame get big in this game and ultimately run out on them? Only time will tell.

The second oldest member of the group, Joseph Jonas a.k.a. Joe Jonas seems to have gotten his share of news space lately with his visit to a plastic surgeon in New York. This Jonas is all of 18 and his move has left a lot of parents wondering what kind of role models the Jonas Brothers exactly are for their children.

Medical experts and plastic surgery specialists all over the world recommend plastic surgery as a course of action for only those individuals who are mature enough to deal with any complications or repercussions. Teenagers and pre-teens require parental consent and guidance before they take such a major step.

Awareness about plastic surgery is the first step to a responsible decision. Contact the Plastic Surgery Institute of California today for any further information and guidance. Click here for a quick walk-through.

Why You Pay More in California And Less In Denver:

If I inserted just one word – Quality, in this post this write-up would be complete. But that wouldn’t be fair and would be true to only a certain extent. I rather like to think myself as honest and practical and so I’ll go on with this post.

If you have done your plastic surgery research on the Internet properly, you will realize that some websites quote different rates than the others. If you look even closer you will notice that the sites that quote high rates will be usually the plastic surgery clinics located in the very urbane California and New York areas. The opposite goes for areas like Denver and Austin.

While quality does make for one of the main reasons why there is a significant variance in rates, there is more to the story than that. Consider a place like California; Beverly Hills, due to the multitude of plastic surgery centers and cosmetic surgeons plying their wares in plush offices, has earned itself the nickname ‘the Mecca of Plastic Surgery’.

Competition in such areas is fierce and with the according to the kind of people frequenting such locales, the higher the price, the better the quality. But there are nitty-grittys like equipment charge, rental costs (for post-treatment care), etc. that also influence the costs of plastic surgery form area to area.

You can visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California to know better about different plastic surgery procedures and their costs. Alternatively, you can glimpse the same online by clicking here. At our clinics, quality and specialization are what you pay a reasonable price for.

Making Your Pet Look And Feel Better:

Pet plastic surgery or PPS sounds like just another buzz-word doesn’t it? But it may be catching up if reports of such cases are anything to go by.

PPS is not a recent development either as I realized when I discovered this article covered by MSNBC. According to it, vets and cosmetic surgeons in Los Angeles are not averse to celebrities coming in to beautify their pets through a cosmetic re-arrangement for displeasing features.

Besides celebrities, there are also those individuals with a sizeable income who come in for specific plastic surgery procedures for their pets. Veterinarians and plastic surgeons however, don’t recommend plastic surgery for pets and animals unless it is absolutely essential, as in the case of a reconstructive plastic surgery for instance.

Common among the treatments for pets is plastic surgery to correct problems caused due to skin-folds and orthodontic corrections.

Plastic surgery to make humans function and appear better is still in its evolving stage and to use similar procedures on pets and animals calls for more research and development.

For ethical plastic surgery practices and exclusive treatment get in touch with the consultants at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California. We will answer any questions you may have regarding plastic surgery practices for both humans as well as pets.