Fonda Happy with Facial Plastic Surgery

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Briana

Jane Fonda, Emmy and Oscar winning actress as well as workout guru, says her youthful appearance is the result of more than just years of diligent exercise. She recently spoke on MSNBC’s Today Show about undergoing facial plastic surgery procedures for her chin, neck and under eyes.

The actress claims that external Hollywood pressures were not to blame for her decision to get plastic surgery. “I just decided I wanted to buy myself some time and look more like how I feel,” said Fonda. According to the 73 year old actress, she’s feeling happy and confident with both her looks and life.

Fonda isn’t the only one looking to shave off a few years by seeking out anti-aging facial plastic surgery procedures. There are a multitude of procedures available on the market, which cater to the needs of an aging demographic.

Extremely popular surgical procedures such as face lifts or neck lifts specifically target visible signs of aging in the face and neck areas by reducing the appearance of loose wrinkles, folds and fatty deposits, especially around the lower face area.

There are also extremely popular non-invasive treatments such as Botox, which addresses moderate to severe wrinkles by temporarily reducing muscle activity between the brows and the forehead. This results in a smoother overall appearance. Other popular cosmetic injections such as Restylane work to reduce facial lines and wrinkles by adding volume and structure to the skin, restoring it to a softer, more youthful appearance.

Fonda’s care free and honest attitude about her facial plastic surgery choices is both refreshing and clearly indicative of her current emotional state. “I’m happier now than I was before,” Fonda stated. “That’s not exactly what I expected at 73.”

Learn more about facial plastic surgery in Bellevue, WA.

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Economic Downturn Causes Increase in Plastic Surgery Specials and Promotions

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Briana

Plastic Surgery SpecialsThe global economic downturn has had a grave financial impact on the success of many once thriving industries. Earlier this year, the plastic surgery industry was widely considered to be immune to the economic downturn, but it appears that global economic losses may have caught up with plastic surgeons.

Just last year, more than 13 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States, a five percent increase from 2009 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). This increase has caused speculation that more people are opting for plastic surgery to gain an attractive competitive edge in the dismal job market.

With significant declines in sales across the vast majority of industries, more and more plastic surgery clinics are offering plastic surgery specials and discounted rates. Ubiquitous companies such as Groupon, Living Social and Trubates, which offer daily deals to subscribers, are now allowing plastic surgeons to promote their practices by presenting potential customers with significant financial incentives. Common procedures such as liposuction, Botox and filler injections are now available at more affordable rates for the masses.

ASPS Concerned About Rise in Plastic Surgery Specials

While this may sound great to most plastic surgery candidates, plastic surgery specialty organizations such as the ASPS and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) are concerned because there are no current provisions to regulate these types of deals and to protect patients from potentially unethical practices.

The ASPS and BAAPS realize that our current economic state makes it an ideal time for many to seek out cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures, but they advise patients to only seek out services from highly qualified plastic surgeons and to always be cognizant of the fine print on these discounted deals. A good deal on plastic surgery procedures is never worth sacrificing overall health and safety.

Learn more about plastic surgery specials in Bellevue, WA.

Sources: Healthcare Global

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Public Health Officials Notice Rise in Illegal Body Contouring Injections

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Briana

Body ContouringSilicone butt injections performed illegally by unlicensed practitioners with no medical training have become a frightening new trend spreading across the country. Alarmed public health officials and prominent physicians within the plastic surgery community are now speaking up about the dangers associated with injectable silicone.

Recent arrests in Washington, Miami and New York City have shown that not only are these body contouring procedures being performed by untrained, unlicensed practitioners, but materials commonly found at local home improvement stores such as caulk or tire repair adhesives are being injected into these paying customers.

Dr. Michele Shermak, a Lutherville plastic surgeon and spokesperson for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has recently launched a new campaign aimed to further educate the public about the dangers of illegal cosmetic surgery performed by unlicensed practitioners.

“It’s horrible on so many levels,” Shermak was recently quoted in the Chicago Tribune. “You’re going to have a toxic reaction.”

Though injectable silicone is only approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of detached retinas, Shermock and other physicians state that have been hearing more and more about illegal silicone buttock injections lately.

Years of medical research has proven silicone to be a dangerous substance for the body, except when encased in buttock of breast implants. Injectable silicone often causes inflammatory reactions in the affected tissue areas, ultimately resulting in pain, redness and an increased risk of wounds and infections. Injected silicone can also travel through blood vessels to invade other organs within the body.

To some women, the risk of illegal body contouring may be worth it – legal buttock lifts and silicone implants are some of the most popular cosmetic procedures on the market. Buttock lifts and implants typically cost upwards of $4,500.

Health officials hope to see a decrease in injuries and hospitalizations due to illegal injectable silicone by increasing awareness and spreading education on the dangers of this growing trend.

Source: Chicago Tribune

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Neck Liposuction Sees Increase in Demand

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Briana

liposuctionLiposuction has been a high demand cosmetic procedures for years and is often utilized to remove excess fat in the hip or thigh areas. Recent technological advances have made it possible for other forms of liposuction, particularly neck liposuction, to gain momentum in the sphere of high demand cosmetic procedures.

Whether it’s the result of genetics, environmental factors or simply due to aging, the neckline area is particularly vulnerable to extraneous fatty deposits and loose skin, resulting in a heavier, less youthful physical appearance.

“In someone that has a fatty neck, the angle is what we like to have a right angle, is obscured,” according to San Francisco surgeon Randall Weil.

Lipo-sculpture, a half-hour outpatient procedure, is one of the latest cosmetic techniques used to re-contour and restore the jawline. Patients remain conscious for the entire procedure, eliminating many of the worrisome risks often associated with general anesthesia, making it a much less invasive form of liposuction.

The session first involves a physician applying a local anesthetic to the neck area and then a series of cannulas, of varying sizes, are utilized to draw out and remove excess fat concentrated in the neck area, saving the narrower tips for refinement and contouring of the delicate jawline area.

According to Weil, the most common side effects of lipo-sculpture may include a temporary bumpiness underneath the outer layer of the skin.

This procedures often costs upwards of $3,500 and like most cosmetic procedures, it’s typically not covered under most insurance policies.

Learn more about neck liposuction in Bellevue, WA area.

Source: ABC News

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