Showing posts with label Surgery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Surgery. Show all posts

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Risks & Benefits of Laser Stretch Mark Removal Revealed

Stretch marks on the abdomen.Image via Wikipedia
Lasers have been known for getting rid of many skin problems for many years. People decades ago may have had issues wanting to use laser therapy to get rid of imperfections with the face, body, and hair, but currently, more and more people have been brave and find it no problem to see a doctor for these skin issues through the use of lasers. Using a professional and reputable therapist and clinic can reassure anyone who is affected from these issues that in a matter of minutes, their ugly marks and scars will be gone.

The color and depth of stretch marks can be reduced through the use of laser therapy. Many times, a number of treatments will be necessary to get rid of most marks and help the skin to recover. Collagen and skin cell stimulation can rejuvenate the skin and bring it back to life through treatment.

Laser stretch mark removal has become a favored treatment by women who are susceptible to stretch marks as a result of pregnancy, and males who have exhibited drastic weight changes. In such cases, there's not enough collagen for natural skin renewal to occur. The fibers that keep skin together break down and the result are the reddish, brownish and purplish streaks that turn white as time goes by, becoming harder to eradicate when simply ignored.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

What To Expect From Cosmetic Surgery

A thoracic surgeon performs a mitral valve rep...Image via Wikipedia
Through recent years cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular. It is easy to see why cosmetic surgery has become so popular, when done well you can literally turn back the hands of time. It is however important to recognize that there are dangers involved. You must think hard about the possible dangers in comparison to the possible gains that cosmetic surgery offers before deciding whether to continue.

The Highs

With cosmetic surgery people can reshape the areas of their body which they perceive as being unattractive or undesirable. People can use cosmetic surgery to counteract the signs of aging and get a look that is both more vibrant and younger. Many people turn to this type of surgery in order to fix any physical effect of trauma, illness, infection, developmental abnormalities, and heredity.

There are many psychological benefits that result from the improved appearance rendered from cosmetic surgery. These include increased self-esteem, improved sense of self-confidence, and decreased depression. Many people testify to feeling more comfortable in the presence of others once they have undergone cosmetic surgery. Others explain that the surgery assisted them to achieve a look that meets the standard of beauty and vitality of those in higher classes in society.