Is Your Neck Making You Look Older?

January 6th, 2016 Posted in Neck Lifts
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You see it all the time, even on models and actresses. Even though they are fifty or older, their face still looks amazing, not a day over 39. Then you see their neck and it is apparent that 39 came and went many years before. As women get older, it is not just their face that begins to show the signs of time. Neck skin sags, wrinkles and begins to form that ‘turkey waddle’ that is associated with an older woman. But you don’t have to look older due to an aging neck – consider a neck lift.

Like a face lift, a neck lift removes excess fat and skin that makes the neck sag. The lift can smooth those wrinkles, remove the appearance of a double chin and create a tighter, more youthful jaw line. The neck area is often ignored even when a person has undergone cosmetic procedures for their face. This can give away a person’s age immediately. But a neck lift can takes years off your neck and make sure it matches your youthful face. Some of the procedures that can be incorporated into a neck lift include:

  • Platsymaplasty. This is the surgical tightening of the platysma muscle in the neck that can loosen with age, causing bands or cords to show.
  • Liposuction. Removal of excess fat under the chin can dramatically change the youthfulness of your neck.
  • Skin tightening. Once fat is removed, the skin can be tightened for a firmer, more youthful neck.

Often a neck lift is done at the same time as a face lift, but can be performed on its own. Don’t let your neck give away your age – consult an experienced facial plastic surgeon on your neck lift options.

Posted on behalf of
Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery LLC
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast #910
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 936-6665

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5 Common Cosmetic Surgery Procedures for Models

January 6th, 2016 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Models and actors often look like they are flawless, making many jealous of their luck to be born with such beautiful genes. However, although they may have been blessed with good looks, a large portion of models and actors do use cosmetic surgery to enhance their appearance. Whether you are an aspiring model or actor, or just want to look like one, you should know what those in the profession are doing to look their best. Here are 5 of the top cosmetic surgeries used by models.

  1. Lip enhancement. The mouth and smile is important to anyone in front of the camera. Many models undergo lip enhancement or refinement to define their lips or make them fuller, especially as they age.
  2. Rhinoplasty. One of the common trademarks in the entertainment industry is a beautifully crafted nose. Many actors and models have had rhinoplasty to refine the shape of this prominent feature.
  3. Skin resurfacing. The advanced digital image of HD on television and in cinema makes it necessary for models and actresses to have flawless skin. Skin resurfacing is a common procedure used to refine the skin’s surface, reduce blemishes and minimize imperfections.
  4. Injectables. A model or actor’s best friend is the cosmetic injectable. From Botox to dermal fillers, most injectables require little or no downtime and can help these professionals look their best without undergoing the knife.
  5. Asymmetry. A slight difference in a facial feature on one side of the face can cause imbalance of symmetry. Cosmetic surgery to change a nostril or eyelid to match the other side of the face is common in the meticulous world of models and actors.

If you want to look your best in the competitive world of entertainment, an experienced plastic surgeon is a necessity. Don’t be surprised to see a well-known face when visiting a local plastic surgeon.

Posted on behalf of:
Hunter Moyer, MD
1400 Northside Forsyth Dr.  #390
Cumming, GA 30041
(404)  250-3393

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Do You have Excess Skin from Weight Loss?

January 6th, 2016 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Many people have fought the battle of the bulge and won, just to find themselves living with excess skin. Although the extra fat on their body may be gone, the skin is still the same size it was when they were larger. Although in some areas the skin may tighten with the fat loss, many people who were very overweight have sagging skin on their upper arms, stomach and thighs. After all the hard work to lose the fat, being left with this flabby skin can deter from their new shape. But body contouring can help reduce excess skin and give these people the shape they deserve.

How Body Contouring Works

No amount of exercising or topical creams can shrink excessive skin leftover from weight loss. Once the elasticity is lost, the excess skin that once covered a larger tummy or thick thighs just hangs loosely. Even if the muscles underneath are toned and tight, it is impossible to see their shape under this curtain of skin. Body contouring is an effective way to remove this covering to reveal a fitter, slimmer body underneath.

Body contouring involves removing much of this excess skin and forming a tighter skin surface in problem areas like the stomach. Although there will be incision marks that will leave some scars from the surgery, many talented plastic surgeons are able to minimize these scars by placing them strategically in hard-to-see areas. Even with a few scars, the results can be astonishing, creating a beautifully shaped body without the excessive skin in the way.

If you are embarrassed of the excess skin that has been left after you worked so hard to lose weight, talk to your local plastic surgeon about body contouring. It might be the final step you need to get the shape you deserve.

Posted on behalf of:
Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery
120 South Spalding Drive #236
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 288-0641

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Health Risks of Large Breasts

January 6th, 2016 Posted in Breast Reduction
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While many women dream of having larger, fuller breasts, those that were born well-endowed are often plagued by issues that affect their health. Even those that enjoy the look and shape of their larger breasts are most likely dealing with health issues that are directly related to the excess weight they add to the front of their body. Here are some of the problems that large breasts can cause:

  • Back pain. The mere weight of larger breasts can cause excess stress on the back, especially for the active woman. Many women with large breasts complain of constant back pain from supporting this weight.
  • Nerve issues. Some women with larger breast have nerve problems in their neck and shoulders that can cause numbness in their arms and hands. This can be caused by poor posture from slumping forward due to the heaviness of their breasts.
  • Skin irritation. Large breasts can cause skin irritation from the rubbing of the bra under the breast or the pressure of the straps on the shoulders. Also, the moist area under the breast can become inflamed with rashes and become sore.

Some women are willing to live with these health issues to keep their large breasts. However, even a small breast reduction can make a large difference in reducing many of these symptoms. A woman can still have big, full breasts after a surgical reduction while ridding herself of the pain and other health issues.

If you are tired of living with the health issues of large breasts, consult an experienced plastic surgeon about breast reduction surgery. It could improve your quality of life and health.

Posted on behalf of:
Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.C.
2001 Peacthree Road #630
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404)355-3566

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