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Male Cosmetic Surgery Patients Need Different Approach

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:50:49 EDT

Men may not be from Mars, but they do pose some unique challenges for the plastic surgeons who treat them. And as a growing number of men seek cosmetic procedures, it’s important for physicians to realize the differences between male and female patients are much more than physical.

Plastic surgeons also must address key differences in the psychological makeup between the sexes and tailor treatment protocols to achieve positive outcomes. Many plastic surgeons find men are more likely to approach a consultation for a cosmetic procedure as they would buying a new car, often attempting to negotiate price or work out some sort of a “deal”. They are also more likely to want to close the deal quickly without asking as many questions or considering much beyond the procedure they want.

Is a Deadly Terrorist Lurking on Your Skin?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:48:16 EDT

Melanoma is a serious skin cancer that can affect anyone staring in the preteens and is much more common than you may realize. Among 25 to 29 year olds it is the most prevalent cancer and it is the leading cancer killer among women of ages 30 to 35. But it is easy to find early while it is thin and curable to simple, painless removal in a doctor’s office. Waiting can be fatal. Melanomas may develop from pre-existing moles or start in clear areas of the skin, including areas not exposed to sunlight. The first step in checking your skin is to learn about normal and atypical moles. Normal moles have round or oval shapes, are less than 1/4 inch wide, have uniform color and shade, and sharp, even borders. Atypical moles usually have one or more of these properties...

Is Plastic Surgery Right for You?

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:04:34 EDT

With today’s cultural emphasis on health, longevity and wellness, cosmetic surgery has become a popular accepted extension of improving one’s self image.

At a press conference on “Redefining Vanity”, a social psychologist at Stanford University described a new world in which plastic surgery is acceptable and unstigmatized; a world in which it is “healthy” to do whatever it takes to feel better about yourself. It is a world in which “women and men are increasingly pro-choice about appearance enhancement.”

Women generally do not list aging, career advancement, or attracting a mate as their primary motivation for cosmetic surgery – the top reason given by most women is to feel better about themselves...

Smoothing Contours for a Youthful Appearance

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:10:35 EDT

Traditional lower eyelid surgery is performed by opening up the pocket of fat under the eye and removing some. The problem that some surgeons, including plastic surgeons have discovered was there was no real guide on how much to remove. They weren’t convinced this was the best way to remedy hollows under the eye and make people look younger.

It is often said that, if there is one thing that makes us look younger, it is the absence of facial shadow. When we are children there is very little difference in high and low contours on our face. There are no hollows under the eyes; our cheeks are still high, our skin still firm and elastic. As aging occurs our cheeks fall, our skin sags, we get wrinkles, folds and crow’s feet. Some of this can be fixed with a facelift. But this only applies to areas like the jaw line and neck...

Acne Myths

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:42:37 EDT

The following are four common myths regarding acne.

Myths: 1)Certain types of food like pizza, chocolate and junk food case acne; 2)Sexual intercourse causes acne; 3)acne is caused by poor hygiene; and 4)sunlight cures acne.

There have been no scientific links made between food and acne. That doesn’t mean you can eat junk food as your main dietary staple. Skin, like every other organ and system in your body, is affected by what you eat. If you eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, fibres, and drink sufficient amounts of water, not only will you be healthier, but your skin will radiate! You don’t have to completely avoid all of your favourite foods (like chocolate), but remember that what you eat affects your overall health, and that includes the health of your skin. Keep in mind that different foods can produce allergic reactions in some people...