Vaginoplasty - Vaginal Tightening Surgery Procedures | Indications, Methods and Recovery Times.
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Perhaps surprisingly, vaginal tightening surgery is becoming increasingly common.
Vaginal tightening along with labia restoration or labioplasty, hymen repair and G-spot enhancement surgery are among a growing selection of 'designer vagina' surgery procedures. Vaginal tightening surgery is a relatively simple procedure with little risk of complication and the recovery time is quite short. This article reviews the basic facts about vaginal rejuvenation surgery.

Why are vaginal tightening procedures sought out?
During vaginal child birth, women often must have an episiotomy to widen the birth canal to accommodate the infant’s head. An episiotomy involves surgically widening the vaginal opening. While the surgical incisions of an episiotomy are closed, the vaginal orifice is often wider than it was prior to the pregnancy. Women often seek information on vaginal tightening procedures post-childbirth, to restore their vagina to its pre-pregnancy tightness. Vaginal tightening surgery promotes increased sexual pleasure for both the man and woman during vaginal intercourse. While it is possible for childbirth to cause bladder control problems, a separate operation is usually performed to help restore this function or in combination with vaginal tightening.

Which part of the vagina is affected?
The muscles at the back of the vagina are greatly affected by pregnancy and childbirth. This posterior wall is usually brought together, from side-to-side, during surgery. The sides are stitched together to shorten them with dissolvable sutures, and the excess skin is removed. Alternatively, other types of vaginal relaxation can also be treated with vaginoplasty.

What types of vaginal relaxation conditions can vaginal tightening surgery treat?
The conditions that vaginal tightening surgery can correct include: cystostele, enterocele, rectocele, vaginal vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, urethrocele and perineal relaxation. Patients are advised to find a surgeon that has experience with several different types of vaginal tightening surgery and vaginal corrective procedures.

Risk and recovery
The risks of tightening the vaginal muscles are minimal, but do exist. Scarring may actually decrease your sexual sensation, and as with any wound, infection is possible. Risks are greatly increased when patients are diabetic, smoke or are overweight. Surgeons will ideally work with patients to reduce risk factors before performing vaginoplasty surgery.

Recovery may take up to 8 weeks and is recommended by some doctors though most people heal before this. It is best to have a follow-up appointment after vaginal tightening surgery if you want to resume sexual activity prior to the recommended time period.

Who can undergo surgery to tighten vaginal muscles?
Vaginoplasties will produce good results in most patients though it is possible to have little noticeable effect in others. If your surgeon cautions that your results will be likely be minimal, or that your skin elasticity or vaginal shape is not ideal to undergo the procedure, weigh this information carefully before consenting to vaginal tightening surgery.

As with any elective, cosmetic procedure it is important to consider the risks and benefits.

Excess Baggage – Eye Bag Removal
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It is hard to argue that bags under the eyes are attractive. Those fatty, wrinkly, sometimes dark areas under the eyes are unappealing and are the most commonly occurring aesthetic problem of the eyelids. Bags under the eyes are not necessarily caused by excess fatigue or obesity, in fact, well rested, athletic and thin people can develop eye bags and festoons, as they are called. Bags under the eyes make people look old beyond their years and appear chronically tired (whether or not they really are!). If we could easily get rid of eye bags, most of us would. Fortunately there is a cosmetic surgery that makes eye bag removal a reality.

Bags under the eyes form when the fat deposits around the eye protrude (herniate) past the tough membrane that normally holds the fat pad more deeply on the face. Eye bag removal surgery, also known as blepharoplasty to remove lower lid festoons, involves treating both the cosmetic deficiency and the causative problem. The procedure begins with an incision in the lower eyelid, right as the line created by the lower eyelids. First, the cosmetic deficiency is treated by removing the fat pad that is causing the lower eyelid bulge in the first place (the real eye bag removal). The second part of the surgery involves tightening in the muscles that run under the eye so that they are better equipped to “hold back” the fatty pockets while at the same time giving the face a “lift” over the area of the cheeks. In fact, many patients undergoing eye bag removal surgery opt to have a face lift performed at the same time.

One relatively recent innovation in the field of blepharoplasty is laser eye bag removal. Not to be confused with laser skin resurfacing, laser eye bag removal uses laser energy to cut the skin and dissect out the fatty bags. One benefit to the laser eye bag removal technique is that it immediately cauterizes the surgical wound. Moreover, the sagging muscle that is responsible for the baggy lid appearance can be tightened by treating it with the laser directly. Laser eye bag removal, while new, may prove superior to traditional blepharoplasty techniques.
Eye bag removal is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries on the eyelids. Since the surgery is more technically challenging than most, it is important to carefully select a surgeon that routinely performs blepharoplasty of this type.

Given the technical skill required to perform successful eye bag removal cost can be rather high. The average eye bag removal cost for surgeon fees in 2009 was approximately $3,000 according to an American Society of Plastic Surgeons report. The cost of the procedure is not covered by health insurance. Therefore it is important to fully discuss eye bag removal cost with your cosmetic surgeon prior to the procedure.

Information on Gynecomastia Surgery
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Gynecomastia is defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as the development of abnormally large breasts in males. This is not to be confused with simple fat deposition that occurs in the chest of obese people. Men that have gynecomastia develop abnormal quantities of breast tissue. Despite this clear definition, what qualifies as gynecomastia differs among medical practitioners. There is no consensus as to what degree of breast tissue in males is clinically relevant. In some boys and men, even a small degree of breast tissue can result in significant emotional trauma, especially during puberty and adolescence, when gynecomastia begins to develop. Other men live their entire lives with gynecomastia with no apparent problems.

 If one includes the presence of any palpable or visible breast tissue in men, then gynecomastia is extremely common. In some estimates, approximately 40% of healthy men have gynecomastia and as many as two thirds of men above the age of 60 have some degree of breast tissue formation. Given the prevalence of gynecomastia it is perhaps not surprising that breast reduction surgery is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures in men.

Gynecomastia surgery is performed through either liposuction, surgical resection (cutting and removal), or a combination of these procedures. The goal of gynecomastia surgery is to remove glandular breast tissue and fat and contour the pectoral region to provide a more masculine appearing chest. Perhaps counter intuitively, men sometimes choose to have pectoral implants placed at the same time as breast reduction surgery. In truth, pectoral implants are much higher on the chest than where gynecomastia breast tissue forms. While men with gynecomastia have loose and sometime pendulous breast tissue, pectoral implants provide broad, flat areas that appear like pectoral muscles.

Before gynecomastia reduction, it is important to have a medical work-up; not simply to prepare for the cosmetic surgery itself, but to rule out the more serious causes of gynecomastia. Often certain medications like steroids or drugs that are similar to estrogen in chemical structure cause gynecomastia. These drugs may be easy identified in patients who developed gynecomastia later in life, after starting a new medication. The most serious cause of gynecomastia is when it results from a hormone secreting tumor. While this is a rare cause of gynecomastia, a hormone secreting cancer should be considered in cases where other signs of cancer are present or if the male breast tissue is exceptionally fast growing. It is not uncommon for men with testicular cancer to develop gynecomastia, either from the surgical removal of the testicles or from the hormonal therapy given as treatment.

Despite being very psychologically troubling for boys and men, gynecomastia reduction surgery is not usually covered by health insurance. It is considered a cosmetic procedure and, as such, must be paid for out of pocket. Recent surveys by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery estimate the average gynecomastia surgery cost to be about $3,400 for the surgeon fees alone. The cost for anesthesiologist and facility fees for gynecomastia surgery may be an additional $1,500.

A perfect nose?

How experts define the perfect nose through the famous celebrities who have made this cosmetic procedure.

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Common Myths and facts about Cosmetic Surgery

Myth: Cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery are one and the same.

The terms "plastic surgery" and "cosmetic surgery"

Are not interchangeable. Confusion about the terms has led to public misconceptions about the two specialties. Cosmetic surgery is the surgery of appearance. It is elective and focuses on the aesthetics of beauty.

Fact: Cosmetic surgeons are qualified to conduct cosmetic surgery.

Cosmetic surgeons are dedicated to the art of cosmetic surgery. Their strong knowledge base, high level of training and practical experience make them among the most qualified physicians to perform cosmetic procedures. In fact, Botox®, laser technology and tumescent liposuction (widely regarded as the best type of liposuction) were developed by ophthalmologists and dermatologists.

Fact: Cosmetic procedures such as Botox®, microdermabrasion and liposuction are increasingly popular among men.

More and more men are seeking cosmetic surgery. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery's most recent procedural survey the top five most popular procedures among men are Botox, hair transplantation/restoration, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and liposuction, in that order. Our members report that they continue to see more and more men visit their offices. And the recent Consumer Survey conducted by the AACS shows that 12% of men plan to have cosmetic surgery at some point in the future

Fact: A majority of men believe that personal appearance affects their ability to succeed professionally or get promoted.

According to the recent Consumer Survey conducted by the AACS, 83 percent of men believe that personal appearance plays a role in their professional success and advancement.

Myth: Breast augmentation will fix droopy breasts.

Breast augmentation will not lift droopy breasts. This is best addressed by having a breast lift

Fact: It's safe to breast feed if you have breast implants.

According to the Mayo Clinic, breast-feeding with implants is safe. While your breast milk could absorb some of the silicone from breast implants the amount is not considered harmful to your baby. Because breast milk is the best thing you can feed your baby, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) encourages women with breast implants to breast-feed if they're able to do so.

Myth: Breast implants increase your risk of breast cancer.

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) found evidence that breast implants do not cause breast cancer or the recurrence of breast cancer. However, it's still essential to undergo routine screening for breast cancer (breast self exams, mammograms and clinical breast exams) just as you would if you didn't have breast implants

Myth: Liposuction is an easy way to lose weight.

Your cosmetic surgeon will ask you to lose as much weight as you can first. The results will be better if you are as healthy as possible prior to surgery

Myth: Liposuction removes cellulite.

Because tight bands of fibrous tissue cause cellulite, extracting the fat layer that resides just under the skin may actually worsen the dimpled look. Your cosmetic surgeon will be able to discuss expected results from liposuction and whether the procedure makes sense for you

Myth: Fat comes back after liposuction.

Fat does not come back after liposuction. At birth, the body stops producing fat cells, but they do get bigger or smaller depending on your weight. Liposuction reduces the amount of fat cells in targeted areas. Once the fat cells are removed they're gone forever.

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Facelift

Procedure Description: A facelift can firm and tighten the skin of the face and neck, all in one step. Surgeons can offer patients different degrees of face lifting, depending on the amount of correction needed. The incision for your facelift usually begins in the hair near the temple and continues in front of the ear, around the ear lobe, behind the ear and into the hair. The muscles and sagging tissue are tightened, excess skin is removed and the remaining skin is repositioned to create a more youthful look. The surgeon will close the incision with stitches, or with metal clips on the scalp. If the neck needs lifting, a small incision may be made under the chin.

Length of Procedure: A facelift takes an average of two to three hours and can be performed using either a local or general anesthesia.

Recovery : Patients usually feel and look okay surprisingly quickly after a facelift. Despite the fact that it is a large operation, there is usually very little pain. Swelling disappears within a few days, and bruises are usually gone by two weeks. Patients generally feel a sense of tightness and numbness that should gradually return to normal within several weeks. It is important to follow a careful plan on return to strenuous activity, in order to avoid tension on the wound (which could lead to worse scarring). The scars will remain pink for a few months before maturing to less visible white scars, which can be hidden with makeup. Furthermore, the scars are often hidden within your hair and in the normal creases of your skin. Thirty years ago facelift surgery required a 4.5 day hospital stay, and today, most patients are home on the same day. Surgical techniques, anesthesia and technology advancements have been responsible for this along with the establishment of in office accredited surgery centers.

Risks: A facelift is a surgical procedure, subject to all of the usual problems that accompany surgery. Bleeding from the cut tissues, leading to bruising and possible accumulations of blood under the skin, is a possibility in any surgery. Smoking can increase complications from all types of surgeries, but particularly from those procedures that involve undermining the skin, such as a facelift.

Results: While a facelift cannot stop the aging process, it can often make a person appear to be a decade younger. After recovery, patients can expect a more rested and often youthful appearance. Although a facelift can last for many years, patients continue to age. Therefore, it is impossible to predict how long it might be before an individual would consider a second lift. Some believe that a facelift also helps prevent the skin from sagging again, by holding it tighter to the face. The results of a facelift are different for each person. The people who look best after a facelift are those who looked the best before the procedure. Some people have one facelift in a lifetime, while others have a second surgery seven to 15 years later.

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Fat injections to reshape, contour, enhance or increase the buttocks, achieves a more natural result and a perfectly contour buttocks. This technique is also known as "Brazilian Butt Lift”

Breast augmentation with silicone implants was fashionable in the 80's and liposuction of the legs and abdomen in the 90's, now is the time to reshape the buttocks. Fat injection is a technique also known as "Brazilian Butt Lift" is the most commonly used technique to increase the volume of the buttocks.

Fat can be taken from any part of the body (hips, waist or back) and injected into the gluteal areas that need to be treated through two small incisions.

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Brazilian Butt Lift "is fashionable and patients read about it in their favorite newspapers or magazines, in addition to regularly seen it on television"

- The technique -
This technique has the advantage for cosmetic surgeons to place the required amount of fat in only certain parts; achieving a more natural result and a perfectly contour buttocks. The technique of Buttocks Fat injection, is done with epidural or local anesthesia with sedation.

Fat injections have no complications as with silicone implants which can present a possible rejection, scar tissue capsule, infection, or asymmetry. Most patients can return to work in a period of 1 to 2 weeks.

The experience and technical expertise of Dr. Salas performing this procedure in combination with liposuction is achieving excellent results and most importantly patient satisfaction.

In Clínica de Cirugía Cosmética Integral you will be able to safely and affordably fulfill your dreams.

For information or appointments with a certified Cosmetic Surgeon contact us today.
Visit: clinicadecirugiacosmetica.com

Regards,
CCCI Team

Jose Luis Salas, M.D.
Medical Director of Clínica de Cirugía Cosmética Integral

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It is very significant and moving for me to have the opportunity to write on this blog about the importance of the Nose, both in the aesthetic and functional aspect.

For more than two decades, I have specialized in this procedure that gives me the satisfaction and professional recognition from my own patients, in Mexico and Worldwide; although, my personal accomplishments are even greater due to the simple fact of helping patients achieve more confidence, higher self-esteem and enhancing their beauty.

Rhinoplasty is the most studied procedure; in my opinion a surgeon who speaks about this type of surgery should perfectly know the anatomy of the nose because it is a delicate procedure that involves minor surgical corrections to achieve a natural looking nose.

Being an Otolaryngology specialist allows you to understand that the morphology of the nose is variable depending on the physical features of each culture.

Removing or repositioning tissues from an anatomical and vital area for the correct functioning of the human body, like the nose, requires total knowledge and preparation from the specialist.

The nose has very important functions for the human body, such as:

1. Humidify the air that goes into our lungs; the nose is capable of warming and humidifying the air we breathe to the specific conditions the body requires
2. It acts as an air cleanser or filter during the passage from the nose to the lungs
3. It is the source for sexual attraction is located in the nose, a small organ located in the nasal cavity that responds to the substances normally know as pheromones, which can stimulated sexual attraction
4. Anatomical differences are evident between men and women

The aesthetic appearance of the nose is essential; in women it should be small and delicate compared to men, because in men the nose should express a strong and aggressive self-image in proportion to the facial features. The main purpose of every surgeon is to obtain as a result a nose that provides facial harmony as well as a natural look.

Before undergoing a nose surgery, I would recommend that you research about it.  You should know who is the procedure performed, which are the surgical techniques, if the surgeon has experience with this type of procedure, what is the surgeon’s specialty and background. The nose is very important for a patient’s self image, therefore I strongly recommend choosing wisely. It is better to wait and pay a little more to have a specialist surgeon perform the procedure.

You can trust us, because more than 25 years of experience and thousands of nose surgeries allow Clinica de Cirugia Cosmetica to offer the most satisfying results.