Contrary to popular belief, bigger doesn’t always mean better

The human body is at its best shape when everything is in balance. While some women would give up just about anything to have larger breasts, some well-endowed women wish to get rid of theirs to win back the proportionate torso.

Women with very large breasts may experience difficulties caused by the excessive weight such as back and neck pain and breathing problems. Larger breasts tend to be saggy and do not appear very attractive. Supportive bras come with big straps that may in turn leave indentations in the shoulders. Most importantly, oversized breasts can make a woman feel extremely self-conscious about herself.

This is where breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) steps in. It is a surgical procedure that removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts in proportion with the rest of her body.

Breast reduction is not a simple operation, but when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, it is normally safe. Breast reduction plastic surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. Before the surgery, surgical markings will be drawn on your breasts and the incision is made along the surgical markings.

After the procedure, the incisions and tissue movement will cause your breasts to be sore, swollen, and bruised but there will not be noticeable, permanent scars. Breast-feeding may not be possible in the future since the surgery removes many of the milk ducts leading to the nipples. Pain can be treated by a prescription from your plastic surgeon. You can expect to wear bandages for about two days after surgery. Activity should be kept to a minimum for a week or two and heavy lifting or pushing should be avoided for three or four weeks.

Breast reduction can also benefit men with gynecomastia - an enlargement of one or both breasts. The procedure is not entirely similar to women’s breast reduction but the two procedures share a lot of similarities. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations, and discuss them frankly with your plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon can provide enough information specific to your circumstances. It is best to study risks and possible complications beforehand and make sure you follow your surgeon’s advice for your own benefit.

When it comes to minimizing the flabby tyre around your waist, what is the best option?

If you are suffering from stubborn tummy bulges or those chunky pouches at your hips, liposuction and tummy tuck treatments are available to save you. However, both methods have pros and cons that you should consider before deciding on one.

Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen firmer. The tummy tuck involves the removal of a large amount of skin from the lower abdomen. If you have stretch marks, your skin lacks laxity, or if your tummy has a fatty or “jelly-like” appearance of the abdominal skin, a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty would be a better choice.

Liposuction is a surgical technique that improves the body’s contour by removing excess fat from deposits. For most patients, liposuction alone is sufficient to correct the problem. If you have a “fat pocket” in the lower abdomen, thighs, buttocks, upper arms or even under the chin that simply won’t reduce no matter how hard you workout (abdominal fat can be very resistant to diet and exercise.), you should consider liposuction. The results of liposuction give a more harmonious appearance of the whole abdomen. However, because of skin shrinkage which occurs following liposuction, excess skin might be an issue.

There is also growing evidence that liposuction is safer than a tummy tuck, since it is a much less invasive procedure. The incision in a tummy tuck usually extends from one hip to the other, and thus can often be almost 2 feet long. In contrast, liposuction surgery involves only a few very tiny incisions which become hardly noticeable, and no displacement of the belly button. Recovery after liposuction, particularly tumescent liposuction, is easier than after a tummy tuck as well.

Both methods entail possible risks as well. Liposuction can cause asymmetry, rippling, skin injury or pigmentation changes while a tummy tuck can cause noticeable scarring, skin loss or need for second operation.

As both tummy tuck and liposuction are surgical procedures, you must be absolutely sure of your needs before you decide on one or the other. Consult with a qualified cosmetic surgeon to talk about what you need, what risks you are at, what to expect and what advice he or she would give.

Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic recently started targeting a new emerging group of customers –- the male population

Bangkok (PRWEB) August 9, 2007 — Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic recently started targeting a new emerging group of customers -– the male population

Nowadays, more and more men are turning to cosmetic surgery for a variety of reasons. This reflects an increase in the awareness of appearance as well as health issues. Beauty was once considered to be women’s matter, but times have changed, and the male population of this twenty first century is now paying way more attention to their looks and health than ever before.

Health issue aside, the competitiveness in this fast-evolving world is another stimulus that gets the big boys all concerned about how they are perceived. It is important, to many professions, to remain youthful and to look presentable. This is why you can see shelves of “for men” facial care products when you stroll along the aisle in the supermarket. Spas also start offering “for men” treatments for discerning modern men.

It is reported that in the United States, 24 per cent of today’s nose jobs are carried out on men. Statistics available from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that the top five men’s cosmetic surgery procedures are nose reshaping, hair transplantation, eyelid surgery, liposuction and breast reductions. Top five non-surgical procedures for men are Botox injections, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, chemical peel and collagen injections.

Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic spots the changing trend and knows that more and more men decide to go under the knife to improve their looks. It now offers many services that can help gentlemen look and feel better about themselves when they look into the mirror.

Cosmetic surgery in men uses many of the same procedures as in women. However, because of the physical structure of a man, there are many technical differences. For example, the skin in men is thicker and in the facial area contains hair. This means the blood supply is greater. The result is a greater risk of bleeding but good healing. A private, confidential consultation is the first step to helping you decide what procedure may be best for your personal goals.

About Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic
Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic is the leading center of plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. It offers a wide variety of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic procedures as well as plastic reconstructive consulting.

Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic
422-426/1 Indramara Soi 20, Soothisarn Road, Dindaeng District, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Tel. +66 2690 8000 or +668 1813 0373 or +668 9999 0123

www.bangkokplasticsurgery.com

Press Contact:
Dr. Pichet Rodcharoen
Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic
+66 2690 8000
www.bangkokplasticsurgery.com

Nothing happens overnight, and the same rule applies to cosmetic surgery. It takes a while for the patients to see the results, and before everything settles, they have to take a good care of themselves. Therefore, the most successful approach to maintaining your new look is to uphold your health - nutrition plans, regular exercise, and skincare management all contribute to a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Most patients are required to stay home for weeks after the procedure, and this might cause emotional problems. Stress, boredom and other negative feelings might cause them to find a release. Women tend to release their emotional energy through comforting food and their eating habits may change. Cravings for sugary or salty food are common, but they should be handled in a smart way. Salt makes the body retain water and too much salt intake can cause the patients to swell up.

Rigorous exercise should be avoided but once the healing period is over, it is important to incorporate exercise back in their life. However, it is also important to take it slow and listen to the body’s complaints. You should only exercise when your body is ready.

Patients with bruises do not need to hide in the shadow until they have perfectly healed. They can use the Three C’s camouflage make-up to serve many purposes, depending on personal situation.

- Contour to hide the swelling
- Concealing bruises and lines from incisions
- Color correction to tone down skin that appears red (such as after a chemical peel)
or yellow (from that bruise that’s healing)

Remember to notice how ready you are for the make-up. Do not start too soon after surgery because camouflage cosmetics can cause problems if applied too soon. It is best to consult your doctor on what type of cosmetics to use and when you can start applying them. If you have incisions, you will have to wait until your stitches are removed and the wound heals before you can start using this make-up. It is even more important to cleanse your skin daily. Be sure to properly cleanse your face, removing all traces of any make-up.

The most important thing during recovery time is rest. However, this does not mean patients should just lie in bed all day all night. In general, patients seem to recover faster when they resume light activity soon after surgery. Not only will this help to prevent blood clots in the leg, but it also stimulates the general circulation and enhances recovery. Patients who have facial surgery should attempt to keep their head elevated as much as possible, and may find it helpful to sleep sitting in a recliner for the first few nights. The use of cold packs might assist in reducing swellings as well.

Last but not least, you should make sure you can reach your doctor in case of emergency. If there is something potentially harmful or serious, do not hesitate to call your doctor up and ask.