Driven largely by the poor economy and personal financial worries associated with the recession, non-surgical treatments like Botox edged out breast augmentation, lipo suction and tummy tucks to become the most popular physician-administered cosmetic procedure last year. Women and men who were forced to keep a tight reign on their budgets chose to delay more extensive plastic surgery procedures last year and instead opted for Botox injections to maintain their youthful appearance.
Patients that opt for Botox treatments enjoy both low cost and fast recovery. The popular injections decrease the muscle movement that causes wrinkles, giving the skin a more youthful look. Most procedures take only 30 minutes and allow the patient to return to work confident in her appearance the next day. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), demand for Botox injections have risen from 65,157 in 1997 to more than 2.4 million in 2008, an increase of 239%. The popularity of Botox cosmetic surgery has grown, particularly as a way to help aging Americans appear more youthful and energetic in order to compete against younger employees in the workplace. But Botox also appeals to today’s more active senior population, many of whom are dating and are more conscious of their personal appearance than previous generations.
Women and men seeking Botox treatments should make certain to schedule their treatment with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Although Botox has the cachet of being harmless, inexpertly applied Botox treatments can cause permanent facial nerve damage or result in unattractive over-plumping of lips or facial areas. A skilled board-certified cosmetic surgeon has the education, knowledge and practical experience to successfully administer Botox treatments and enhance your personal appearance.
The new Dove for Men commercials point out the growing interest men are taking in their personal appearance. Men have always been conscious of the way they look, but it's only in more recent years that it's been socially acceptable for men to take personal grooming beyond the barbershop. A shave and a haircut, a spray of Right Guard and a splash of Old Spice for decades defined the acceptable limits of male grooming. Television and magazine ads for cosmetics and personal care products have long covered every inch of a woman's anatomy; but for men, the freedom to openly pursue a more attractive physical appearance is a new experience.
Even when men began to express interest in expanding their grooming routines, they were marginalized, labeled "Metrosexuals." Society assumed that only a narrow group of upscale urban dwellers could possibly be interested in the kind of careful grooming that was normal female routine. It seemed inconceivable that mainstream "manly men" would openly embrace eyebrow tweezing, manicures and skin conditioning. Well, that was then and this is now! Dove's new male product line proves that society has changed. Men are as interested in feeling good about their skin and bodies as women are and, at long last, aren't afraid to say so.
Plastic surgeons have certainly noticed the new male perspective on personal appearance. Men are becoming as knowledgeable as women about the benefits of cosmetic surgery in maintaining a healthy, youthful appearance. Many men now undergo face lifts, brow lifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgery and Botox injections to maintain their virile appearance and competitive edge in the workplace. Body contouring plastic surgery such as tummy tucks and liposuction are becoming popular with men for the same reason.
When performed by an expert board-certified Cleveland cosmetic surgeon, cosmetic surgery can give men the added self-confidence in their appearance they need to compete successfully.
Dr. Poblete and staff invite you to join them for food, wine, new skin care product presentations, and PRIZES from 5:30-8:30 at our office on April 28th! If you've been to one of these events before, you know it's worth the visit! Bring a friend a receive even more tickets for the drawings!
Representatives from the following product lines will be present to answer your questions and will be bringing valuable product baskets for the drawings: Obagi® Nu Derm System, Kinerase® Pro+Therapy, VIVITÉ®, Colorescience® and Latisse™.
- KINERASE®: (2) $600 value baskets + Gift w/purchase
- OBAGI®: Nu-Derm® $650 value basket,
- OBAGI®: ELASTIderm® $299 value basket
- COLORESCIENCE®: $150 value basket
- VIVITÉ®: $200 value basket
- BOTOX®: $250 gift certificate
- "The Wine Room": $325 Wine basket with a private wine-tasting for 10!
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As always following a major Hollywood event, the blogosphere and entertainment TV were steaming with Oscar reviews. Nothing and no one was spared. Reviewers eviscerated the stars' dresses, jewelry, hair styles, makeup and acceptance speeches. Plastic surgery – real or suspected – received its share of pans and praise.
Actor Neil Patrick Harris joked about Hollywood's love affair with plastic surgery, proclaiming the Oscar audience and Botox the perfect couple. In Hollywood, where youthful looks and body shape seem to be synonymous with success, plastic surgery is viewed by many as a normal adjunct to personal grooming. But the excesses to which some stars have chosen to take cosmetic surgery and the sometimes disastrous results of ill-considered or poorly executed procedures have made for some fairly catty comments from celebrity watchers.
Best actress Oscar winner Sandra Bullock garnered both positive and negative comments on her appearance. Fabulous in a body-hugging gold gown, Sandra, now in her mid 40s, has joked about using liposuction to keep her trim figure. But some entertainment writers questioned her use of Botox, calling Sandra's Oscar-winning smile "wooden." Of course, the thing to remember about Hollywood gossip-mongers is that most of the time they're just guessing. Only a few celebrities like cosmetic surgery fans Melanie Griffin, Joan Rivers and Heidi Montag are outspoken about embracing the benefits of cosmetic surgery. Most celebrities prefer to keep their fans guessing, Does she or doesn't she?
Expertly performed cosmetic surgery should leave you looking fabulous and your friends guessing. A highly experienced Cleveland plastic surgeon can discuss your personal body image goals and recommend cosmetic surgery procedures that will best allow you to achieve your goals with fabulous results.
The corporate world has always been dog-eat-dog, but the disastrous economy has made the corporate ladder an even more vicious environment than usual. Layoffs, downsizing, bankruptcies and mergers have ratcheted up the level of competition for space on the corporate food chain. As in nature, the weak fall behind and are trampled in the crush of young bloods thirsting to climb to the next rung.
Maintaining an appearance of energy and confident command has never been so important. The sags and wrinkles that were considered "character" in less competitive business climates have become a distinct liability today. Sagging jowls, crow's feet, deeply furrowed brows, drooping eye lids and turkey necks give businessmen and women a tired, fatigued appearance. Instead of looking wise and experienced, too much sagging skin can make you look old and tired. Instead of looking ready to command and meet the challenges of the next decade, you look ready to retire.
Cleveland cosmetic surgery can rejuvenate your appearance and help position businessmen and women for corporate success. There are a number of both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation options to revitalize your appearance, such as Botox and Juvederm. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2008 statistics, non-surgical cosmetic procedures outnumbered surgical procedures, 8 to 1.
An experienced board-certified plastic surgeon will carefully listen to your goals and fully discuss your options to help you achieve the youthful, commanding appearance you need to succeed in the corporate world.
Last season, plastic surgeons Sean and Christian struggled to keep their fictional exclusive south Florida cosmetic surgery practice above water. The economy had FX's popular drama Nip/Tuck doing more Botox injections and fewer face lifts. While financial stress made for good drama, it may have made viewers assume that plastic surgery belongs only to the rich and famous. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Plenty of everyday Cleveland women – those of us who don't expect to walk down a red carpet anytime in the future -- have discovered the advantages of cosmetic surgery. And it's probably not as expensive as you think. After all, Cleveland is not the beaches of sun streaked South Florida, and prices here are not driven by television chic.
Cleveland plastic surgery centers like Accentuate Within Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center in Avon Lake, Ohio, offer a broad range of appearance-enhancing cosmetic options at prices that are more affordable than you probably think.
At Accentuate Within, the two most important aspects of your cosmetic surgery experience should be your comfort with the procedure you have selected and, equally important, your comfort with Dr. Poblete and the center's staff. After those critical items are addressed to your satisfaction, we're able to work out when and where to schedule your cosmetic surgery experience and address cosmetic surgery cost concerns.
During your consultation visit, you will receive an itemized quote detailing the professional fee, surgical fee, anesthesia fee and any other costs related to the specific cosmetic surgery procedure you have selected. The goal at Accentuate Within is to keep plastic surgery costs affordable for our Cleveland patients. Affordable finance options are available and estimates can be provided. Don't let money be a stumbling block to creating the youthful, attractive appearance you desire. Affordable Cleveland cosmetic surgery is available at Accentuate Within.
If we only knew then what we know now we would never have spent hours at the beach or around the pool baking in that luscious golden tan. Of course, as you turned your youthful face to follow the sun's rays, you didn't know your skin would pay such a heavy price decades later. Now when you look in the mirror you see the creeping damage caused by hours in the sun and, let's be honest, aging.
Those awful fine lines that radiate out from your once plump and sensuous lips are beginning to give you that unnatural "old lady pucker." You've seen it on your grandmother. Tiny age lines and deeper crevices caused by cumulative sun damage ring the lips, creating an unattractive puckery look. Lipstick migrates along the cracks in horrifying red rivers toward nose, cheeks and chin. Even beauty-conscious older women cannot stop the ravages of time. Lip liner can only do so much! Fortunately, non-invasive cosmetic surgery can give us back our youthful appearance.
Accentuate Within offers non-invasive facial rejuvenation to give Cleveland, Akron, Lorain and Sandusky area women the younger, fresher, healthier-looking skin they desire. Experienced cosmetic and plastic surgeon Dr. Vicente Poblete expertly applies Botox and dermal cosmetic tissue fillers to banish those unsightly fine lines around lips and eyes caused by aging and cumulative sun damage. Dr. Poblete may also combine Botox and dermal cosmetic filler treatments with the use of advanced anti-aging skin health products to keep your face looking fresh and beautiful.
The popularity of non-surgical cosmetic procedures like Botox outnumbered surgical procedures by 8 to 1 in 2008, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Before deciding to undergo cosmetic surgery, women are finding extremely satisfactory results can be achieved with non-invasive facial rejuvenation treatments at Accentuate Within.