Cosmetic Surgical Center
May 14th, 2012
Chin implant procedures soared last year, among both men and women, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Overall, chin implant demand increased 71 percent in 2011 compared to 2010. There was a 66 percent increase among women in 2011, and a 76 percent increase among men.
The greatest demand came from people older than 40, although there were also significant increases among people in their 20s and 30s as well.
Speculation has abounded regarding the reasons behind the increase for this facial procedure. The rise in both facelifts and chin implants may be attributable to:
- Widespread use of video chat
- Advancing age of baby boomers
- Desire for relevancy in the workplace
Many of today’s professionals use live video chatting on a daily basis. If you use this form of communication, you may feel dissatisfied with the appearance of your chin and jaw line, because video chatting tends to emphasize these areas.
Chin implants balance your facial features. The procedure also defines your jaw and can increase the size of a weak chin. A chin implant can also draw attention away from a double chin and create a more proportionate facial appearance.
If you live in Dallas, Texas, or the surrounding areas and would like to find out if chin implants or facial rejuvenation procedures are right for you, please contact the Cosmetic Surgical Center to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai.
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May 7th, 2012
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. The work and love of a mother is a tremendous accomplishment, and this special day honors motherhood and mothers across the nation. Changes to your body are a natural part of motherhood; however, if your post-pregnancy body is causing you to feel severe dissatisfaction with your appearance, some mothers have found physical renewal with a mommy makeover, a combination of plastic surgery procedures aimed at rejuvenating the breasts and body.
After pregnancy and the demands of raising a child, you may have noticed your body looks different than it did prior to pregnancy. Not only does pregnancy create physical changes, you may have found you had less time to exercise and eat well, and generally less time to contribute to thinking of your own body.
Many mothers have turned to a number of plastic surgery procedures to restore a pre-pregnancy body. Common procedures include:
These cosmetic treatments can create the body you have always wanted, enabling you to leave behind feelings of dissatisfaction with your body.
To learn more about mommy makeovers and other cosmetic procedures for women living in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, please contact the Cosmetic Surgical Center to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai.
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April 30th, 2012
In recent studies, patients reported high levels of satisfaction following liposuction. Patients were also very satisfied with tummy tuck results. While both of these procedures improve body contours and the profile of your physique, each accomplishes slightly different cosmetic goals and requires different recovery periods.
Liposuction removes isolated pockets of fat from various areas of your body. In a study published in this month’s issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, liposuction patients reported an average of six days off from work following their procedure and an average pain score of 6 out of 10.
Tummy tucks remove any excess tissue hanging around the midriff area. In the same study, patients who received a tummy tuck took an average of 16 days off from work, and reported an average pain score of 7.5 out of 10.
At the Cosmetic Surgical Center, plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai often suggests combining liposuction with a tummy tuck for the most favorable cosmetic results. Combining the two should not extend your recovery beyond 16 days.
If you live in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas, and are interested in a tummy tuck, liposuction or another cosmetic procedure, please contact the Cosmetic Surgical Center to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai.
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April 25th, 2012
In response to the economic recession, women and men seeking facial plastic surgery, including facelifts, are willing to postpone these procedures, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The Society reviewed two surveys from the September, 2011 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
Facelifts and other surgical facial procedures provide gradual, long-term rejuvenation effects, while BOTOX, facial fillers and other non-surgical treatments tend to provide immediate, short-term results. According to the two surveys, the economic recession has adjusted which procedures patients elect. Of those surveyed, 59 percent delayed or postponed a surgical procedure (73 percent of these patients were willing to wait one to two years), while 32 percent chose a cheaper procedure.
When making cosmetic choices, the majority of patients were concerned with physician training and expertise. Patients were also highly influenced by how long results last. To lesser degrees, patients’ decisions were influenced by cost and invasiveness.
A facelift may provide a refreshed, more youthful facial appearance for as many as 10 years. Injectables, facial fillers and chemical peels tend to last a year at the most. Finding the right procedure for you depends on your expectations of your aesthetic outcome, recovery and your current facial aging characteristics.
For women and men living in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, facelifts and other facial rejuvenation procedures are individualized to each patient by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai. Please contact the Cosmetic Surgical Center to schedule a consultation.
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April 18th, 2012
This past month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved silicone breast implants from a third manufacturer: California-based Sientra. Previously, all silicone breast implants used in US breast augmentations were manufactured by one of two companies, Allergan or Mentor.
What does this mean to a woman considering breast augmentation? A third breast implant brand provides a greater range of options for your breast augmentation, but may ultimately have less influence on your final cosmetic outcome compared to other aspects of breast enlargement These aspects include:
- The plastic surgeon performing your procedure.
- Breast implant size.
- Breast implant type – saline or silicone.
- Breast implant shape – round or anatomical.
- Breast implant placement – below or above muscle.
Most breast surgeons have a preferred breast implant brand, although some surgeons may offer multiple brands. If you trust your surgeon, you can rely on your surgeon to provide the right breast implants. An experienced plastic surgeon customizes each aspect of your breast augmentation to achieve a fuller, rejuvenated breast shape as you imagine it.
To learn more about breast augmentation in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, please contact the Cosmetic Surgical Center to schedule a consultation with experienced plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai.
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April 11th, 2012
Plastic surgery patients who have received tummy tucks, liposuction or both reported high rates of satisfaction, according to a study by Dr. Eric Swanson. The study was published in this month’s issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
The study found patients who received both liposuction and a tummy tuck had a satisfaction rate of more than 99 percent. According to the study, 99 percent of patients who received a tummy tuck and liposuction also said they would recommend the combined procedures to people they knew.
Many of these patients reported improved self-esteem and improved quality of life following their procedures. The study included 360 patients with an average age of 42.
A tummy tuck eliminates saggy skin hanging around the midsection. A tummy tuck also improves the contours of your body by eliminating an abdominal area that protrudes outward. Tummy tucks are often chosen when sagging, inelastic skin is created by:
- Weight loss
- Pregnancy
- Aging
- Genetic factors
Liposuction can be performed in combination with a tummy tuck for optimal body-sculpting results. While a tummy tuck reduces excess skin around the midriff, liposuction removes isolated pockets of fat from various areas of your body.
To learn more about liposuction and tummy tucks for women and men living in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding areas, please contact the Cosmetic Surgical Center to schedule a consultation with experienced plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai.
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March 29th, 2012
According to a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the top five cosmetic surgery procedures in 2011 were:
Facelifts had the greatest increase with a five percent rise from 2010.
According to the information from the ASPS 2011 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, significantly more people sought plastic surgery in 2011, even with a sluggish economy. Actual surgical procedures rose by 2 percent from 2010, while non-surgical procedures increased 6 percent. Overall, total cosmetic procedures were up 5 percent from 2010.
At the Cosmetic Surgical Center, plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai has extensive experience in cosmetic surgical procedures. Despite how the times change, feeling beautiful will remain an important aspect of contentment, happiness and confidence. Everyone deserves to look their best, and Dr. Rai has the experience and skill necessary to help you achieve the look you have always wanted.
If you live in the Dallas, Texas area and would like to learn more about facelifts, liposuction or breast augmentation, please contact board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai to schedule a consultation.
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March 22nd, 2012
More people are learning about plastic surgery procedures online, according to a study from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The study had several findings, including:
- 42 percent of patients learned most of the information they knew about plastic surgery from social media, an increase from only 29 percent of patients in 2010.
- Patients who learned their information from friends dropped to 48 percent, down from 63 percent in 2010.
- Most of the surgeons surveyed in the study said that their patients describe their areas of cosmetic dissatisfaction rather than asking for a specific plastic surgery procedure, such as liposuction or other body contouring procedures.
- In the past, people would often ask for procedures to look like a certain celebrity. This trend has decreased since 2010.
Patients can learn more about plastic surgery online than they ever could before. Ultimately, you may find your options are broadened by learning about numerous plastic surgeons and procedures. It seems that the internet has perhaps contributed to patients learning that an experienced plastic surgeon can personalize your procedure to fulfill your unique cosmetic wishes, so asking for specific procedures or celebrity surgeries is not necessary. With all the information presented online, it is important to remember to choose a board-certified, experienced surgeon committed to achieving the look you have always wanted.
For more information about plastic surgery in Dallas, Texas, please contact board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai to schedule a consultation.
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March 16th, 2012
Apparently, a plastic surgeon recently claimed in the Belling Herald that the way you sleep can affect how old you look. Although lifestyle adjustments like these may prevent wrinkles, plastic surgery procedures like a facelift are typically more effective.
The idea behind the sleep claim is that, if you sleep on your side or stomach, the pressure of your face against your pillow can create lines in your skin, which will eventually form wrinkles.
Claims like these are not at all uncommon. For as long as we have cared about beauty, suggestions have abounded regarding non-surgical ways to look younger, including making certain dietary and lifestyle adjustments. For many years, we have known that sun exposure dramatically ages your skin, and that wearing sunscreen is an easy way to combat this source of aging. Some research suggests eating a diet plentiful in berries and dark leafy greens can endow your skin with a youthful quality, as does drinking enough water to stay well hydrated.
A healthy lifestyle is certainly an important part of promoting your outer beauty, as well as your physical and mental wellness. A healthy lifestyle ought to be pursued; however, some measures are more difficult to practice regularly – such as only sleeping on your back. Instead, the aesthetic results of your healthy lifestyle may be better enhanced with facial cosmetic surgery. At some point, wrinkles, volume loss and other facial signs of aging can only be combated by surgical means, such as eyelid surgery. Cosmetic facial surgery can complement your healthy lifestyle with a rejuvenated, youthful facial appearance.
To learn more about facelifts in Dallas, Texas, please contact experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai to schedule a consultation.
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March 12th, 2012
A recent study has found that a facelift combined with other cosmetic procedures provides a rejuvenated facial appearance making you appear seven or more years younger. The study was published last month in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
The 60 people included in the study were divided into three groups based on the cosmetic procedures they received:
- Group 1: facelift and neck lift
- Group 2: facelift, neck lift, and eyelid surgery
- Group 3: facelift, neck lift, eyelid surgery, and forehead lift
The pre and postoperative photos of the patients were shown to medical students, in no particular order. The students were asked to guess the age of the person in the photo. Ultimately, the study revealed that postoperative patients looked seven or more years younger than their actual age.
Furthermore, patients in group 3 displayed the most refreshed, youthful results from their cosmetic procedures.
At the Cosmetic Surgical Center, plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai will help you fulfill your cosmetic wishes by determining the right facial procedures for you. Regardless of how many procedures you elect, Dr. Rai is experienced in providing refreshing, restorative facial results for all of his patients.
If you would like to learn more about facelifts and other facial cosmetic procedures in Dallas, Texas, please contact board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai to schedule a consultation.
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