Plastic Surgery: A Life Changing Procedure

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Plastic Surgery is a life changingdecision. A permanent change to your appearance should be carefully weighed andproper time should be given in order to make the right choice. For mostpatients who elect to have cosmetic surgery performed, self consciousness andlow self-esteem are a problem. Surgery is a way to escape those feelings andemerge with a new outlook on life. Though sometimes emerging with a new outlookon life is an unrealistic expectation, emerging from surgery with more selfconfidence and a body the patient can take pride in is well worth the pain andcost of the procedure. There are few procedures that can change the appearanceas effectively and dramatically as rhinoplasty and post bariatric lifts.   According to the American Societyfor Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in the year 2008 152,434 rhinoplasty procedureswhere performed. It is the fourth most popular cosmetic procedure and one ofthe most effective appearance enhancing surgical procedures available.   Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure thatchanges the size, shape, length and/or width of the nose and is sometimes usedto improve the function of the nose.   Rhinoplasty is usually performedunder general anesthesia. In a closed rhinoplasty, any incisions are madeinside the nose. In an open procedure, an additional incision is made in theskin that separates the nostrils. The bone and cartilage are restructured orreshaped and the incision is closed. Recovery time can take as much as sixweeks.   A post bariatric lift is a complexprocedure where incisions are made all the way around the midsection. Excessskin is then removed, resulting in the tightening and firming of the waist,stomach, hips, buttocks and thighs.   Most patients who get a postbariatric lift have lost significant amounts of weight and are now at a stableweight. The best candidates are those who are healthy and have chosen a healthylifestyle. Smokers and those whose weight balloons and retracts are discouragedfrom having this type of surgery done. The effects of surgery, includingnumbness in the abdominal area, can last up to six month or longer.   When having a cosmetic procedureit is important to investigate your surgeon. After all, cosmetic surgery islife changing. Make sure your surgeon is board certified and participates incontinuing education. It is a good sign if he or she has hospital privileges,insurance and a great reputation. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Calvert,a well known and respect board certified plastic surgeon, please visit http://www.drcalvert.com/  

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