Time for a Nipntuck?
April 17th, 2014
“Am I ready for cosmetic surgery?” or “Is it time for me to have this surgery?” Fortunately, the answer is very simple, “Yes and no!”
As we age, most everyone can find improvements to be made in their physical appearance. For that reason you might be “ready” for cosmetic surgery. However, another way to look at it is that a patient can always be sold cosmetic surgery. Wrinkles that could be smoothed, droopy skin tightened, or fat collections removed. But, unless these things bother you, be wary of a surgeon who tries to sell you surgery that you do not ask about.
I always recommend that patients consider cosmetic surgery only when something bothers them. If nothing bothers you, there is no need to correct it. People often accept their appearance for many years until one day it simply becomes bothersome to them. This is a personal awareness and there is no specific age connected to it.
My mother’s situation is a good example. She grew up in a simple rural home during the depression. My youth was simple and uncomplicated, as this is what my parents were accustomed. Personal extravagances were just not on the radar. Five years after my father’s death, my mother approached me about facial rejuvenation surgery. This was completely unexpected by me. I actually put her off for a couple of years, until she put her foot down and insisted on the surgery, preferring that I do it.
In retrospect, it makes complete sense now. She was content and secure with herself before she was widowed. She came to the new realization that she felt self-conscious about her appearance, once she had finished grieving. She was finally ready to resume a social life, but did not like what she saw in the mirror. At 78 years old, I chose to do a series of single surgeries, safely rejuvenating her face one step at a time. Afterwards, I think she was ready and eager to pursue social activities and shortly thereafter met someone special.
So my message is: If something about your outward appearance bothers you, consider fixing it. It might make all the difference in the world about how you feel on the inside. Certainly my mom would agree!
Lip Wrinkles: Natural Fix
March 31st, 2014
Lip wrinkles or sometimes referred to as “smokers lines,†are the lines that radiate out from the lip margin. They can be the result of aging, sun exposure, smoking, and /or genetics. They usually make a person look older. Women generally dislike them because their lipstick runs into the wrinkles, giving a pronounced pursed look. Interestingly, when lip lines become more apparent, it is often combined with a loss of lip volume or fullness at the same time. These changes contribute to the appearance of facial aging. Is there a natural fix for these wrinkles? Fortunately there are new choices to reduce lip lines, besides the injectable artificial fillers. Advances in regenerative medicine has ushered in revolutionary changes in many anti-aging procedures.
Is regenerative fat transfer the Fountain of Youth? Perhaps, because regenerative medicine offers stunning new advances in natural procedures for facial rejuvenation, including restoration of youthful lips. Nipntuck Naturalâ„¢ features this new fat graft injection technique, which now allows us to replace facial fat loss. Simply stated, starting with liposuction, we gently remove your own fat cells from selected areas and then they are carefully transferred to another location. The regenerative properties of these fat cells are particularly effective, because the fat cells become a natural living part of the tissues wherever it is placed. Not only can the lines be corrected, but the lips can be restored to more youthful size and shape, as well.
This revolutionary technique is not limited to facial rejuvenation. Fat grafting is an outpatient, clinic-based procedure and the quick recovery time is changing many aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery today. It is an ideal solution for patients preferring more natural choices for the newest options in cosmetic surgery and represents an exciting time in the field of medicine.
It is important to seek qualified professional advice when considering these procedures. Most cosmetic surgeons do not charge for patient consultations. Here is a link to find a board certified plastic surgeon near you, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
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