Asian Rhinoplasty Advice

There's nothing new concerning rhinoplasty as a plastic surgery procedure. Plastic surgeons have been doing them for decades. However there is increasing popularity in a certain niche type of rhinoplasty specifically Asian rhinoplasty surgery. This increasing popularity is due to the large number of Asians arriving in America and desiring a more Western look to fit in. Of course the cosmetic surgeons are more than happy to provide them with precisely what they want.

Those of you reading this thinking about getting an Asian rhinoplasty should know that the entire cost will be paid by you. Rhinoplasty is thought of as an elective surgery by insurance companies and they do not foot the costs. The only reason an insurance company will pay for your Asian rhinoplasty is if you have a medical breathing condition. So in many cases you will be paying for your own rhinoplasty.

After reconciling yourself to the cost, if you're still thinking of Asian rhinoplasty then it's necessary for you to do a bit of research of your own. You should find a good cosmetic surgeon who can do a good job on your nose. The last thing you need is a bad rhinoplasty. Take the time to find out if there have been any complaints filed against the plastic surgeon you're thinking of using and certainly get referrals if you can.

Another thing to think of is how much of a change you're looking for. With your Asian facial features you don't need to make too radical of a change or you could end up looking freakish. Generally a bit of narrowing of the nostrils is a good decision, but be careful you don't go too far. If you narrow the nostrils excessively it will appear completely obvious that you have had rhinoplasty and you could end up drawing stares that you don't desire.

Frequently when folks hear the phrase elective surgery they equate that with safe and even though that is partially accurate you should never feel that any surgery is completely safe. Make certain you speak to the cosmetic surgeon concerning any possible risks or complications prior to your surgery. Even though knowing the risks won't make them go away it can assist you in making a better choice about your Asian rhinoplasty and may sidestep any unnecessary surprises.

Once your rhinoplasty is completed the only ones who should be able to tell you've had a rhinoplasty are those who knew you before to the operation. Everyone else will meet you for the first time and simply see a beautiful person without a clue that any kind of plastic surgery was ever performed.

August 04 2009 | Rhinoplasty | No Comments »

Why Liposuction Surgeons Favor Tumescent Liposuction

While there are several liposuction techniques available to the general public, the tumescent liposuction method is fast becoming the procedure of choice. As a result, we plan on describing the benefits associated with this medical procedure.

Before we begin, we cant stress enough that anyone considering this procedure needs to understand it should not be used as a weight loss tool. If the potential patient is able to remove the excess fat deposits via a nutrition and exercise regimen, he or she should do so. This procedure is designed to remove hard to eliminate fatty deposits and not vanity pounds.

During the actual tumescent liposuction, the plastic surgeon injects a large amount of a lidocaine and epinephrine solution into the fatty deposits. This results in the patients capillaries shrinking, which results in significantly less blood loss.

After the patients fatty deposits have swollen, the plastic surgeon uses a micro cannula to remove the deposits. As most people have no idea what a cannula is, it is a reed like device.

Many liposuction surgeons prefer the tumescent liposuction method because of the advantages it has over the traditional form of lipo. The primary advantage is that this procedure uses local anesthesia (in the form of the lidocaine solution). As a general rule, local anesthesia is usually significantly safer than using general anesthesia.

The second benefit of this procedure is reduced bruising and swelling. This is due to the minimal blood loss, which results from the shrinking capillaries during the procedure. Additionally, there is a large amount of post-operative draining after the procedure.

The third benefit is that since general anesthesia is not used, the patient can go home that day. This means that you will have to pay less out of your pocket for an overnight hospital stay. It also means that since you are conscious during the procedure, you can move, which allows the cosmetic surgeon to better contour your body.

The last thing that we need to mention before we conclude this article is that once you leave the hospital, the remaining anesthesia will still be in your body for the next 24 hours. Therefore, please ensure you plan a few days of rest after your operation to ensure you properly recuperate.

July 31 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »