When to Consider Cosmetic Surgery, When not to
March 9th, 2011
Cosmetic surgery may make you look better and this physical change often results in feeling better. When is surgery a better option than embarking on a concerted effort to exercise and eat a healthy diet? Certainly these simple changes can accomplish some things, all without the need for surgery. There are some instances when surgery is the only remedy.
Loosing unwanted weight and toning muscles often does the trick to boost morale and usually results in an overall improvement in appearance. Besides the simple changes becoming a potential health benefit, people often report a better sense of well-being. However, there are no exercises, no magic lotions or potions to get rid of droopy eyelids or sagging jowls. This type of normal aging contributes to looking tired and perhaps looking older than one would choose. These conditions require cosmetic surgery to correct the problems. Likewise, many of the permanent physical changes that women experience due to pregnancy, may also be corrected with cosmetic surgery.
The association between looking good and feeling great can be a powerful one. When used properly, elective cosmetic surgery can make you look better. So just like a great new haircut, by making you look better, it often makes you feel better.
Facelift Season?
February 7th, 2011
You wouldn’t suppose that there might be seasonality to cosmetic surgery, but over the past few years, I have noticed a pattern in my practice. In mid-January facelift consultations seem to spike. The Holidays are over, popular social events like summer weddings and reunions are more than several months away. The end of January and February seems to be the choice time for patients to explore having facial rejuvenation surgery. About 95,000 facelifts are performed each year. In Minneapolis, winter is a great time to recuperate without attracting too many questions and re-emerge to look rested and refreshed like returning from a relaxing vacation. Unlike the contestants of the reality show Bridalplasty savvy patients that opt for anti-aging procedures want to plan ahead to look their best, especially for important events. It is my recommendation that scheduling surgery well in advance of an important social occasion is optimal for a safe and stress-free recovery.
Next time: Is there a season for liposuction?
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