Many people put a lot of time into choosing their plastic surgeon, but it could be a waste if they are not even eligible for the operation they want. If you plan to get a cosmetic surgery procedure done, you will have to show that you are a good candidate. This is something that you can prove to your doctor, but you might not be able to change the outcome if it is based on factors out of your control.
Most doctors approve of patients who want to get cosmetic surgery done to fix a particular problem. They might ask, for example, why you want a nose job, and you can respond that you do not like the size of your nose and want a change.
However, if you reply that people do not appear to like you and it is probably because of your nose, your doctor might conclude that you have unrealistic expectations. If you expect cosmetic surgery to solve anything other than the size or appearance of the body part you want fixed, you risk not getting the operation done because no surgeon can guarantee a lifestyle change after a surgical procedure.
Even if you have realistic expectations, you face the possibility of not being a good candidate for an operation. This may be due to a disease or condition you have, such as high blood pressure or heart disease.
The condition itself might not be an issue, but the treatment for it, such as certain medication, may be too dangerous to take during and after a surgical procedure. Therefore, sometimes whether you are a good candidate or not is out of your hands, and you may have to consider nonsurgical procedures instead.
You may have an issue that you can change that will make you eligible for the cosmetic surgery you desire. For example, many doctors do not perform operations on smokers, since this habit can reduce circulation and make it difficult for your body to heal properly. Clearly, you have the option to stop smoking, if only temporarily, in order to get the operation done.
In general, not everyone will be approved for certain operations by their doctor. However, you should find out at the initial consultation. Until then, it is best to find out what makes a good candidate for the procedure you want so that you can let your surgeon know that you should be eligible for it.
Monday 24 May 2010
Thursday 13 May 2010
Lasik Eye Surgery - A Boon For Everyone
Lasik Eye surgery is a surgical process that is aimed at reducing a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The article provides basic information on LASIK eye surgery.
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) surgery permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser. A flap in the cornea is cut using an special knife called microkeratome. A hinge is left at one end of this flap. The flap is folded back revealing the stroma, the middlesection of the cornea. Pulses from a computer-controlled laser vaporize a portion of the stroma and the flap is replaced. This is just one of the techniques of Lasik.
Lasik Eye Surgery: Is this the right time?
Examine your eyes with your eye doctor to start with. You must be in good general health and should be over 18 years of age. You should not have any eye diseases of concern like cataracts or glaucoma. Laser vision correction can treat a very broad range of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Does the Lasik eye surgery hurt? Is it painful?
The surgery may be a bit uncomfortable for a few patients. One good way to learn more about how it might feel is to talk to someone who has had the procedure, such as a friend or relative, or a staff member at the doctor's office. Most of the times, its just the fear of the unknown. Anesthetic drops are used to numb the eye just before surgery begins and you may be given a mild sedative. After your procedure, your eye may feel a foreign body sensation or irritation for a few hours, but most patients are quite comfortable after taking a short nap. You will be given drops for your eyes to counteract the potential dryness you may experience for several days following the surgery.
Recovery period after Lasik
Most Lasik patients usually see quite well the day following their procedure and may be able to resume most of their normal daily activities, but patients with higher prescriptions may recover more slowly. Although the speed of visual recovery depends on personal healing patterns, most patients notice dramatic visual results within the first few days following their procedure.
What are the risks from Lasik surgery?
There are very few risks with the laser vision correction procedure. However, the chances of having a vision reducing complication have been documented in a number of clinical studies to be minimal. Do not forget that millions of people have had excellent results from laser vision correction.
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) surgery permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser. A flap in the cornea is cut using an special knife called microkeratome. A hinge is left at one end of this flap. The flap is folded back revealing the stroma, the middlesection of the cornea. Pulses from a computer-controlled laser vaporize a portion of the stroma and the flap is replaced. This is just one of the techniques of Lasik.
Lasik Eye Surgery: Is this the right time?
Examine your eyes with your eye doctor to start with. You must be in good general health and should be over 18 years of age. You should not have any eye diseases of concern like cataracts or glaucoma. Laser vision correction can treat a very broad range of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Does the Lasik eye surgery hurt? Is it painful?
The surgery may be a bit uncomfortable for a few patients. One good way to learn more about how it might feel is to talk to someone who has had the procedure, such as a friend or relative, or a staff member at the doctor's office. Most of the times, its just the fear of the unknown. Anesthetic drops are used to numb the eye just before surgery begins and you may be given a mild sedative. After your procedure, your eye may feel a foreign body sensation or irritation for a few hours, but most patients are quite comfortable after taking a short nap. You will be given drops for your eyes to counteract the potential dryness you may experience for several days following the surgery.
Recovery period after Lasik
Most Lasik patients usually see quite well the day following their procedure and may be able to resume most of their normal daily activities, but patients with higher prescriptions may recover more slowly. Although the speed of visual recovery depends on personal healing patterns, most patients notice dramatic visual results within the first few days following their procedure.
What are the risks from Lasik surgery?
There are very few risks with the laser vision correction procedure. However, the chances of having a vision reducing complication have been documented in a number of clinical studies to be minimal. Do not forget that millions of people have had excellent results from laser vision correction.
Saturday 8 May 2010
Plastic Surgery: Doing Something To Make Yourself Happier With You
Having some "work done" as people like to call it isn't only for the rich or vain. Many average people have these procedures done all the time. Having plastic surgery isn't a bad thing. You are who you are yes, but sometimes you need to have a little help in feeling the best you can about you, which is all that really matters.
When most people hear the term plastic surgery they immediately think of having a complete overhaul done to their bodies. What many don't realize is that this type of procedure covers everything from major reconstruction, usually reserved for people who have had some sort of trauma, to a simple eye lift or nose job. And you don't have to be one of those people who are considered horribly disfigured to qualify for this type of procedure either. The important thing is there is something about you that you don't care for and want to change.
That's the important thing about plastic surgery, you do it for you. You don't need to do it because someone tells you that you need bigger breasts or a smaller nose. A tummy tuck or a butt lift needs to be your idea before heading to the doctor. You won't ever be truly happy with the results if it is to please someone else. Changing yourself for someone else is really no way to live anyway.
Once you've made the decision that plastic surgery is something that you need to do for you then it's time to make an appointment with a physician. He will do an exam, take your medical history and possibly photographs of the area for your files. He will also talk to you to ensure that for one thing this is something that you want done for you and no one else. He will also talk to you about what you want to accomplish. It is going to be a change no matter if it's big or small and he will want to ensure that what you want to do is feasible. If your goals are too big then a good physician will help you find a plan that will both be pleasing to you and be possible to accomplish.
Plastic surgery isn't something that is embarrassing or taboo. You should be proud to say "I'm not happy with this and I'm going to do something about it." You will find that being happy with the way you look will give you a lot more confidence.
When most people hear the term plastic surgery they immediately think of having a complete overhaul done to their bodies. What many don't realize is that this type of procedure covers everything from major reconstruction, usually reserved for people who have had some sort of trauma, to a simple eye lift or nose job. And you don't have to be one of those people who are considered horribly disfigured to qualify for this type of procedure either. The important thing is there is something about you that you don't care for and want to change.
That's the important thing about plastic surgery, you do it for you. You don't need to do it because someone tells you that you need bigger breasts or a smaller nose. A tummy tuck or a butt lift needs to be your idea before heading to the doctor. You won't ever be truly happy with the results if it is to please someone else. Changing yourself for someone else is really no way to live anyway.
Once you've made the decision that plastic surgery is something that you need to do for you then it's time to make an appointment with a physician. He will do an exam, take your medical history and possibly photographs of the area for your files. He will also talk to you to ensure that for one thing this is something that you want done for you and no one else. He will also talk to you about what you want to accomplish. It is going to be a change no matter if it's big or small and he will want to ensure that what you want to do is feasible. If your goals are too big then a good physician will help you find a plan that will both be pleasing to you and be possible to accomplish.
Plastic surgery isn't something that is embarrassing or taboo. You should be proud to say "I'm not happy with this and I'm going to do something about it." You will find that being happy with the way you look will give you a lot more confidence.
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