Could Evolence Be The Fountain Of Youth?

Collagen is a protein which is responsible for your skin's elasticity. This protein is depleted as we get older, causing us to wrinkle as we age. The depletion of collagen can be hastened by factors including sun exposure, smoking and your genetic makeup. You can restore a youthful look to your skin by replacing this lost collagen with a dermal filler.

Evolence is a new dermal filler which can give you smooth, youthful looking skin by replacing your depleted collagen. Unlike many dermal filling procedures, Evolence begins working almost at once and the effects last between six months to a year. There is little to no bruising or swelling caused by this procedure and no skin testing needs to be done before beginning the procedure.

Evolence's unique formulation offers many benefits which other dermal fillers cannot. Evolence requires no refrigeration, so it is easy to store and is porcine, rather than bovine based; meaning that it does not need to contain the anesthetics which are needed in bovine based collagen based dermal fillers. Since pig skin is more similar to human tissue, it gives a much better result for your skin. Evolence uses natural sugars to provide durability and since it is so much more effective than other products, is less concentrated than other dermal fillers with their harsh chemical ingredients.

This product is relatively new to the United States, but has found wild popularity in Canada, Europe, and Israel. Many dermatologists think that once truly discovered here, it will quickly surpass other collagen fillers because of its radical, lasting results. It was only just approved by the FDA in June of this year. This is truly a breakthrough in skincare.

June 16 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »

Safety of Nose Surgery

Anyone who's undergone even the simplest surgical procedure knows that risk is always involved. Although procedures offered under cosmetic surgery are typically less risky than those offered under other fields of medicine, an inherent risk is still present. A procedure which has seen tremendous growth in popularity has been the rhinoplasty procedure, more commonly known as a nose job. This surgery has been a miracle worker for those self-conscious about the look of their nose. A rhinoplasty can also help those with breathing problems acquired as a result of an injury or simply from birth. Although the prospect of finally making the decision to receive this procedure may be exciting, every factor needs to be considered very carefully.

A shocking statistic pertaining to nose jobs is that nearly 20% of people who undergo the procedure return for a second one, known as a revision rhinoplasty. There are numerous reasons why patients return to the operating table. Some received a botched procedure, sustained an accident that damaged their nose shortly after their initial procedure, or grew dissatisfied with the new look of their nose. Regardless of the circumstances, we can see that the majority of patients think things through rather superficially. Few of us can afford to make such a costly mistake.

The symptoms of a rhinoplasty procedure can manifest themselves at both a physical and psychological level. In respect to the former, patients can expect bruising, swelling, and skin discoloration following their procedure. Although many of these side effects wear away after a given time period, the scarring will remain in permanence.

Surgeons have grown more and more skilled in reducing the appearance of post-surgical scarring. Incision sites are now considered very carefully. Many surgeons prefer to make an incision at the intersection of the nose with the face. The crease created at this intersection is very effective at hiding any scarring. Regardless of whatever scarring a patient sustains during the procedure, its intensity should reduce in the months following the rhinoplasty. If not, the patient should contact his/her doctor.

Blood vessel damage can also occur during a nose job. Some patients suffer from one or multiple burst blood vessels in or near the operation site. This is to be expected and hence not abnormal. Aesthetically, burst blood vessels can be a pain to deal with, however, they will eventually disappear.

In certain circumstances, the final shape of the nose may be skewed as a result of the patient's sleeping habits or surgical errors. Simple mistakes such as the incorrect installation of the nose splint can cause unfavorable outcomes. Most of these cases, unfortunately, require a revision rhinoplasty for correction.

Patients may experience several harmless symptoms after their surgery. Among these are loss of sensation in the nose, infection, and finally bloody or runny nose. The first is common and tends to prolong for several months. A runny nose is also to be expected in the months and weeks after the procedure. Bloody noses tend to be more sporadic but are common. Infections can usually be treated with the administration of antibiotics.

Overall, this procedure is not nearly as risky as many make it out to be. This does not mean that all factors should not be considered prior to proceeding. The most pivotal step a patient can take in ensuring success is to select a competent doctor. This will significantly reduce the possibility of complications in both the surgical and recovery phase.

May 15 2009 | Rhinoplasty | No Comments »