Women aren't the only ones using cosmetic surgery to achieve the body they’ve always desired. A growing number of men are turning to plastic surgery to beef up their pecs and get the ripped physique that drives women wild! Having a taut, muscular body enhances a man's self confidence. A good looking body makes a man feel comfortable and confident - in the board room and the bedroom. If you look around the gym and find your body wanting, consider cosmetic surgery for men. If Mother Nature has been a little stingy in the muscle department, cosmetic surgery for men can level the playing field, give you the ripped appearance you’ve always wanted and put you back in command!
Many Cleveland men are discovering that liposuction can give them the chest muscle definition they have always desired. Cosmetic surgery by an experienced, board-certified Cleveland plastic surgeon can artfully resculpt a man’s chest area. SmartLipo MPX liposuction can give the appearance of beefed-up pecs, adding completely natural-looking definition to pectoral muscles while improving shape and form. We're not talking Arnold Schwarzenegger excess here; we're talking Hugh Jackman cool.
Combine your liposuction with a mini tummy tuck and you can have impressive six-pack abs to go with those amazing pecs. A skilled Cleveland plastic surgeon like Dr. Poblete can discuss your body image goals with you and suggest cosmetic surgery procedures that can help you achieve them. Depending on body type and expectations, some body sculpting can even be done without surgery. Minimally invasive, laser guided SmartLipo MPX and Botox filler injections can do marvelous things to shave away the years and restore your face and body to the virile, hard-driving machine it once was.
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.
One picture is worth a thousand words goes the ancient Chinese proverb. At Cleveland cosmetic and plastic surgery center Accentuate Within our caring staff understands the concerns women have when they decide to change their appearance. Customized body contouring, breast enhancement, a face lift or reshaping of the nose or any cosmetic surgery procedure is both a practical and an emotional decision for most women.
Even when the positive changes that are about to occur in their lives are eagerly anticipated, most women choosing Cleveland cosmetic surgery feel a little anxious about plastic surgery. Led by expert board-certified Cleveland plastic surgeon Dr. Vicente Poblete, the experienced staff at Accentuate Within's Avon Lake, Ohio cosmetic and plastic surgery center takes plenty of time to talk with patients about their expectations and goals for cosmetic surgery.
A customized program is designed to meet each patient's individual goals. Dr. Poblete and our staff educate patients about Cleveland cosmetic surgery procedures so that they can make well informed choices about their face and body.
On the Accentuate Within website you'll find a Patient Gallery showing before and after photos of common cosmetic surgery procedures. Read firsthand accounts chronicling the experiences of other Cleveland cosmetic surgery patients in the online Patient Diaries. The Accentuate Within staff can also arrange for you to talk to another plastic surgery patient who has already undergone the procedure you are contemplating. There's nothing more revealing or comforting than talking to another woman who has successfully experienced the same cosmetic surgery procedure. At Cleveland cosmetic surgery center Accentuate Within, we understand how helpful it can be to talk to woman-to-woman with another patient about her actual surgery, her recovery experience and how the cosmetic surgery procedure has positively changed her life.
As one happy patient noted – "DON'T GIVE UP ON YOUR BODY!"
Reality television personality Heidi Montag's revelation on Good Morning America earlier this week that she underwent 10 cosmetic surgery procedures in a single day last November shocked viewers and unleashed a firestorm of outrage and debate in the press and on the blogosphere. Concern seemed to be directed most at the questionable necessity and safety of a 23-year-old woman undergoing so many elective cosmetic surgery procedures and the example Heidi's choices set for young fans who have followed her career since she caught the public's notice during three seasons on The Hills.
Heidi's on-air revelation followed her comment in last week's People magazine that she was "beyond obsessed" with plastic surgery. On Good Morning America, Heidi defended her decision, saying, "I'm living in my skin, and I look in the mirror and it's my career and my life, and you only have one. So, I want to take advantage of everything and be the best me, in and out, every way."
Heidi told Good Morning America she underwent cosmetic surgery procedures to her brows, neck, chin, jaw, nose, cheeks, lips, waist, hips and thighs all in a single surgery session and had previously had a nose job and breast augmentation. She said she plans to go undergo additional cosmetic surgery in the future to further increase her breast size from triple-D to H. When asked how she felt about the results of her cosmetic surgery procedures, Heidi said, "I think I look like myself. I think I just look like a different, improved version of myself."
Some of Heidi's The Hills cast mates were among many who expressed concern about the effect publicity about Heidi's choices might have on young girls. On the All Headline News website, The Hills' Lo Bosworth was quoted as saying, "I hope that girls don't...look at the decisions that Heidi made and think that's normal...I would never want young girls to read that and think it's the standard that they need to be measured by."
The controversy surrounding Heidi's cosmetic surgery choices emphasizes the critical necessity of choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon you can trust who has the professional experience and deep commitment to his patients' well-being, safety and good health to educate you about all of the options available to reach your personal appearance goals. A dedicated cosmetic surgeon will take the time to discuss the long-term implications of various plastic surgery options, offer alternatives and guide you toward healthy choices.
Dr. Poblete and the staff at Accentuate Within Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Center in Avon Lake, Ohio work closely with each patient to develop a specialized personal care program to ensure that every patient meets her appearance goals effectively and safely. Dr. Poblete may recommend that contemplated surgeries be spaced at intervals to allow the patient to become comfortable with the results of the first surgery before deciding if additional procedures are necessary.
In our Patient Diaries download, you can read Wendy's Story. A 34-year-old Cleveland woman, Wendy came to us seeking a tummy tuck and breast implants to remove post-baby sag, but confessed she wasn't completely comfortable with silicone implants. Dr. Problete listened to her concerns and was able to suggest an alternative he felt would provide even better results. As Wendy says, "To my surprise [Dr. Poblete] informed me I would not need implants and that I would be very satisfied with a full tummy tuck and breast lift." After her surgery, Wendy commented, "I have never felt so good about looking in the mirror at myself...My breasts are lifted and fuller and no longer hide in my armpits when I lay in bed at night. Both my husband and I are happy."
Honorable plastic surgeons like Dr. Problete who value their patients' well-being have your health and welfare at heart and will guide you to the safest, most effective cosmetic surgery procedures to help you achieve your appearance goals.
It may not be considered politically correct, but in American society our breasts in some part define us as women. Front and center, they command attention – large as melons or tiny apples, young and pert or old and droopy, proudly exposed or embarrassingly hidden. Women may not like to admit it, but how they feel about their breasts affects how they feel about themselves. Women with less than "Hollywood ideal" breasts can be perfectly comfortable of their anatomy and feel completely confident in their appearance. But many women feel sensitive or embarrassed about the appearance of their breasts.
Women with small breasts may feel less than feminine. They may feel unattractively boyish and unwomanly. Their feelings can place them at a social disadvantage. Their feelings of inadequacy with their body can filter into their personal, romantic and work life, robbing them of self-confidence and opportunities.
Women with large breasts may feel that their breasts are too prominent. Large breasts can be uncomfortable and cumbersome. The weight of overly large breasts can cause backache and posture problems. It can be difficult to find clothing that fits attractively and comfortably across large breasts without embarrassing gapping.
And then there's gravity. Eventually, no matter what size your breasts, gravity will tug on muscles and breasts will droop. It's a normal, if undesirable, part of aging that can be exacerbated by nursing. As milk engorges the breasts, it stretches tissues. After your baby stops nursing, breasts may not return entirely to their previous shape. Over-stretched skin can make breasts slightly flaccid. The problem can become more pronounced with each birth and with age. Drooping breasts don't match the dart marks in clothing and even the best bra can't always make clothing look like it should. Many women find drooping breasts a disheartening part of aging that destroys their confidence and makes them feel embarrassed about their appearance.
Our Next Blog: How Accentuate Within Can Help with your breast augmentation surgery: breast enhancement, breast reduction, or breat lift.
Choosing the right plastic surgeon can dramatically affect your patient experience and satisfaction with the results of the procedure. Critically important are the credentials, training and experience of the cosmetic surgeon you choose.
Ask these questions of your surgeon:
- Are you certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery? Board certification ensures that your plastic surgeon has successfully completed required education at an accredited medical school and a minimum 5-year surgical residency with at least 2 years devoted to plastic surgery. Board certification also requires that the board-certified plastic surgeon pass comprehensive oral and written exams.
- Are you a member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons? Founded in 1931, ASPS is the largest international plastic surgery specialty organization. Its mission is to advance quality care to plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, practice and research. Membership ensures patients that their plastic surgeon has met the strict requirements of the organization, is board certified and adheres to the highest standards of surgical practice and patient care.
- Are you a member of American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery? Founded in 1967, ASAPS is an elite organization of board-certified plastic surgeons whose mission is to advance the science, art and safe practice of cosmetic plastic surgery. Only one-quarter of board-certified plastic surgeons meet the rigorous educational, experience and superlative professional standards required for membership.
- What is your training and experience in plastic surgery? A plastic surgeon who meets the highest professional standards will be board certified by both his state and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition to achieving his Doctor of Medicine from an accredited medical school, your plastic surgeon should have a minimum of 5 years of surgical training in an accredited medical residency program with at least 2 years exclusively devoted to plastic surgery.
- Beware of "Board-Certified." There are a lot of practitioners who will say they are "board-certified." More important is – "Board-certified in what?" Would you feel safe entrusting your body to someone who is "board-certified in emergency medicine," or "board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology" – to name a few? Would you let your plastic surgeon deliver your baby?
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Isn't it interesting that how we feel we look on the outside so greatly impacts how we feel about ourselves on the inside? And how we feel about ourselves affects our ability to compete and succeed in the work place and on the social scene. It is the most basic element of self-esteem and the root of self-confidence. Interestingly, it has nothing to do with classic physical beauty, at least not society’s or someone else's definition of beauty. It is a matter of our self perception. If we are comfortable with what we see in the mirror, if we feel we look attractive, that our features are pleasing, we feel beautiful and self-confident.
As any woman knows, this belief in our own natural beauty can be a tenuous thing. If a bad hair day can send our spirits plummeting, imagine how devastating it can be to look in the mirror day after day and see yourself as flawed. No human is without small imperfections. Even cover models who are renowned for their beauty confess to feelings of inadequacy about one feature or another. Focusing too closely on our flaws appears to be a universal experience of the human condition. Age only exacerbates the problem, magnifying those tiny imperfections that bother us, chipping away daily at our sense of self. No one escapes. Gravity eventually takes its toll.
Who hasn't indulged in the "if only" game? If only my nose was smaller. If only my breasts were perkier. If only my tummy wasn't so flabby. If only my chin was firmer. Those "if onlies" prevent us from feeling good about ourselves and fully embracing life. Cosmetic surgery and customized body contouring allow you to turn those “if onlies” into wonderful realities. Accentuate Within enhances your natural beauty and allows you to be the woman you want to be.
This was the year you finally did it. After years of dragging around those unattractive excess pounds, you finally made good on your promise to yourself to lose weight and keep it off. Maybe you were inspired by television's The Biggest Loser. Maybe someone make an unkind joke about your "pregnancy." Maybe the wheezing as you climbed the stairs gave you a scare. Maybe you finally listened to your doctor's warnings about heart risk and diabetes. Whatever your motivation for taking better care of yourself, we're sure it wasn't easy and we congratulate you on your accomplishment.
Losing weight is a long, difficult process that requires dedication, commitment, sacrifice and lots of sweat. The goal of a slimmer, trimmer, healthier you, makes it all worthwhile, but sometimes the results can be disappointing. As you've power walked your way around the neighborhood, pedaled away furiously on your stationary bike and sweat to the beat at your local gym, one thing has kept you going. In your mind's eye you have pictured yourself slim, svelte and fabulous. Unfortunately, when you look in the mirror all these months later what you see is flaccid, drooping breasts, wrinkly upper arm "wings," puckery thighs and, worst of all, an ugly saddlebag of stretched belly skin dropping across your lower abdomen. This can't be what you worked so hard to achieve.
What most women and men don't realize is that skin stretched by fat for long periods loses some of its elasticity. Age and rapid weight loss can exacerbate the problem. When you remove the fat that plumped and stretched your skin, the skin may not "snap back" to its former shape. You're left with unsightly folds of skin draping your body. Cosmetic and plastic surgery can remove that excess skin and restore your body shape to give you the attractive appearance you worked so hard to achieve. Cosmetic surgery after significant weight loss has been increasing steadily in Northeast Ohio and the rest of the country, as noted in the Aesthetic Society's latest statistics.
Quality of care is what distinguishes Accentuate Within from other Cleveland cosmetic and plastic surgery centers. Led by board-certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr. J. Vicente Poblete, the caring and dedicated staff at Accentuate Within's Avon Lake, Ohio surgery center strives to create a superior experience for each of our patients. From initial contact through surgery, post-operative treatment and follow-up visits, Dr. Poblete and his staff are solicitous of our patients’ concerns and feelings and dedicated to helping each patient enhance her natural beauty and achieve her beauty goals.
Properly performed cosmetic surgery requires complex and precise procedures that will affect the life of the patient for years to come. Successful cosmetic surgery does much more than improve a woman’s appearance. Expertly performed cosmetic surgery enhances the way a woman feels about herself, increases her awareness of her personal beauty and adds to her self confidence. Unfortunately, many of the physicians now offering cosmetic surgery procedures lack the extended formal surgical training that ensures dependably successful results. Their training, often limited to weekend courses, and specialties are in other medical areas. They have been lured to cosmetic surgery by its growing popularity but lack the medical credentials of board certified plastic surgeons like Dr. Poblete.
As a board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Poblete has completed lengthy and rigorous medical training specifically in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery. In addition to completing a three to five year general surgery residency, board certified plastic surgeons must complete an additional two to three years of specialized training in the specific field of plastic surgery. Dr. Poblete brings to his patients expert surgical technique, long experience in cosmetic and plastic surgery and, most importantly, mature surgical judgment.
Before choosing your cosmetic surgeon, read what our satisfied patients have to say about the exceptional quality of care Dr. Poblete and his staff provide at Accentuate Within.