The effects of migraines or migraine-like chronic headaches can be debilitating. For those with true migraines, some relief might be had with behavioral therapy, but sufferers still lose time at work and with their families or hobbies as a result of their recurring headaches. And those who avoid migraine-related foods may not see any relief. These people may not be sufferers of the chemically-triggered form of the headache, and for these sufferers doctors in Britain are exploring the use of a formerly cosmetic procedure to reduce or stop their migraine-like headaches.
The cause of these migraine-like headaches may be pressure on […]
Radiesse is the first in what might called the composite injectables. In this new variation on the injectable filler treatment, the injection is formulated using two very different components. First, there is a carrier gel and a content of microspheres that last long after the carrier gel is absorbed by the body. As long as the microspheres are in place, according to theory, the body will fill in around them with collagen, leading to long-lasting results. In the case of Radiesse, the carrier gel is methylcellulose, commonly used as a food thickener, and the microspheres are made of calcium hydroxylapatite, […]
Autologous fat transplants are increasing in popularity as people seek a natural alternative to implants. Although fillers like Restylane are derived from natural compounds found in the body and skin, autologous fat transfer is one step closer to completely natural body contouring. It allows for larger amounts of material to be injected for larger-scale body contouring. An additional appeal of autologous fat transplantation is the possibility that the transplanted fat will survive and become a long-lasting improvement in the area into which it is injected.
I mentioned that doctors are considering its use for breast augmentation. The main difficulty with autologous […]
One common reason given why people should not have cosmetic surgery is that notions of beauty are the product of fashion and that fashion is changeable.They often point to Marilyn Monroe and say that she was considered beautiful in her day, but would be considered overweight by today’s supermodel standards.
There are a number of things wrong with such a line of argument.The first thing is that, although she might be considered overweight by supermodel standards or those promoted by sleazy men’s magazines, the majority of people still look at her as not just a beautiful woman, but an icon of […]
A Botox breast lift is a relatively new procedure.It works by injecting the pectoral muscles with Botox, which causes them to relax.When these muscles relax, other muscles are forced to take up the slack.In terms of the chest, this is largely the muscles in the upper back, which results in a repositioning of the shoulder girdle, projecting the breasts more up and out.Essentially, the injection forces you to walk or stand with better posture, which makes your breasts appear as though they have been lifted.
At its best, this is what might be called a “Wizard of Oz” procedure, in that […]
Injection lipolysis claims to remove stubborn fat deposits in a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that, like liposuction, can get rid of stubborn fat deposits.In this treatment, a chemical is injected into fatty deposits, causing the fat to dissolve.Although not yet FDA-approved, it continues to be practiced by many doctors, who tout its benefits.
However, there is reason to regard this treatment with skepticism as it may not be effective and may be dangerous.
No Standard Formulation
Taking a drug that has not been FDA-approved is like voluntarily taking a step back to an earlier time in medicine when you had no idea what might […]
According to a survey of doctors performed by the American Society of Dermatological Surgery, there is remarkable growth in one sector of the economy you would not expect:the unemployed.With the sluggish economy experiencing low job growth rates, competition for positions is fierce, leading job-seekers to try and find every possible advantage.Among these advantages is looking younger.
Employers are often more likely to hire younger-looking or more attractive applicants, sometimes without knowing why.Younger-looking applicants seem to be more energetic, giving the impression that they will work harder if given the job.In addition, an applicant who looks well-used and near retirement does not […]
Cosmetic surgery can give people shy about their appearance the opportunity to feel better about themselves and the way they look.Just how much better they feel is shown by what has been billed as the first ever plastic surgery fashion show in the United States.The show, which took place in Long Island yesterday, allowed a dozen women and one man to proudly show off show off the results of their surgeries while wearing some of the hottest fashions of the day.
The women and man received cosmetic surgery procedures including liposuction, tummy tucks, breast lifts, face lifts, and others.As a result […]
Last week, I wrote about the role of idealized breasts in fantasy texts, and along these lines, we might consider the exhibit currently going on at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, entitled, Superheroes:Fashion and Fantasy. According to the curator, Andrew Bolton, “at the heart superheroes are issues related to the body, identity, and transformation, and these are all issues that are so critical to fashion.” The exhibit explores the different ways that superheroes serve as metaphors for fashion and its ability to transform the body. The curator further says, “I think a lot of the connections we are making in […]
The British news magazine Mirror ran a very simple, but effective piece entitled “Plastic Surgery: The Arguments for and against.” Unlike many pseudo-news articles that attempt to impose the magazine’s rational processes upon readers, the feature takes a simple, objective approach. The feature includes a brief narrative from each of two women, both in their fifties, one who has never had any plastic surgery, and can’t see why anyone would, the other who has had eight separate cosmetic surgery procedures performed and is very happy with the results.
The arguments are quite detailed and personal, but some brief excerpts might give […]
