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.
Who doesn't want to look good and feel confident? Whether they want to look good in the bedroom, show off a better six-pack at the gym or take charge in the boardroom, more men are embracing cosmetic surgery. Some men come to plastic surgeons seeking a ripped gut or handsome nose like actor Hugh Jackman's, People magazine's 2008 Sexiest Man Alive! In fact, plastic surgeons say tough but romantic Aussie actor Jackman continues to beat out former favorite Brad Pitt as the Hollywood celeb most men want to look like.
But looking like a Hollywood star isn't the reason most men visit a plastic surgeon. Men's bodies age and sag over time just like women's bodies do. Yet in the workplace, a youthful appearance is necessary to stay competitive in today's tough business environment. A youthful appearance makes a man appear more energetic, more vigorous, more competent, more capable of leading a company through tough times. Businessmen are turning to plastic surgery to maintain their competitive edge against up-and-coming junior execs and present the take-charge appearance that inspires confidence both in the board room and with customers and investors. More men are using cosmetic surgery to smooth away facial wrinkles and reshape their bodies to achieve a more youthful, more virile appearance.
Nose reshaping for a more attractive appearance, Botox injections to reduce age-revealing wrinkles, and body contouring are equally popular with men. Men have several options in liposuction techniques to eliminate excess fat and tummy tucks to remove drooping skin after weight loss can give men the confidence-building ripped appearance they need to succeed in the boardroom – and the bedroom.
Brides and bridesmaids aren't the only ones who shine in the spotlight at weddings. The mothers of the bride and groom also fall under the scrutiny of wedding guests, photographers and videographers. Anyone who has watched TLC's popular cable show Say Yes to the Dress knows that her child's wedding day is a huge event in a mother's life. Mothers of the happy couple put hours of time and effort into finding the ideal dress and perfecting their own wedding look. Now, from the environs of Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive comes the newest trend in plastic surgery – cosmetic surgery makeovers for mothers of the bride and groom. Dubbed "Mother-in-Law Makeovers," these cosmetic surgery enhancements are designed to help wedding moms look their best on their children's big day.
Mother-in-Law Makeovers ensure that moms feel comfortable with their appearance and look fabulous in wedding photos and videos. Like Mommy Makeovers that help new moms regain their pre-pregnancy shape, Mother-in-Law Makeovers are individually tailored to meet the specific goals of each individual woman. In consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, mothers of the bride and groom select the cosmetic surgery procedures that will make them feel confident, beautiful and picture perfect on the day of the wedding. Body shaping liposuction and tummy tucks are common procedures chosen by moms who want to look slim and elegant in their dresses. Some moms choose to refresh their face with injectable cosmetic enhancement such as Botox and skin fillers.
When considering a Mother-in-Law Makeover, talk to your board-certified plastic surgeon well in advance about when to schedule cosmetic surgery procedures. Plastic surgery should be completed well in advance of the wedding date to avoid any chance of lingering bruising or swelling on the wedding day. Six weeks before the wedding generally allows ample healing time following cosmetic surgery.
Even if you're seeking a non-surgical solution to a skin care issue, your Cleveland cosmetic surgeon can be one of the best places to turn for advice and treatment. Cosmetic surgeons and their expert staffs are uniquely qualified to peer below the surface of the skin and seek out innovative solutions to certain problematic skin issues. Plastic surgeons delve daily into the intricate relationship between skin and muscle structure. Specialized medical training has given board certified plastic surgeons an intimate understanding of how skin is formed, how it reacts to aging and other elements, and how it can best be rejuvenated and protected.
Whether you choose surgical or non-surgical cosmetic modalities to rejuvenate your appearance, quality skin care is an important element in rejuvenating your appearance. Board-certified plastic surgeons offer several excellent physician-prescribed skin health programs, including Obagi® Skin Health Program, Vivité®, the Kinerase® Pro+ Therapy line, Prevage™ MD, and Colorscience®.
The natural aging process, past sun exposure and environmental elements can take a toll on your skin, creating changes that you find unattractive and would prefer to reverse. A quality skin health program can help to rebalance and rejuvenate skin, balancing uneven skin tones and erasing dark spots and fine lines that mar the appearance of your skin. Whether or not it is accompanied by facial rejuvenation surgery, a quality skin health system will revitalize the skin itself and improve your satisfaction with your appearance.
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.
Starting to get those laugh lines and crow’s feet that you hoped you would never see on your face? How about losing the youthful, hydrated skin that you had in your 20’s?
As we age, our skin changes. Over time, the natural volume of youthful skin begins to diminish as wrinkles and folds form. But, with Juvederm injectable gel, you don't have to just sit back and let it happen!
Juvederm delivers smooth and natural looking results for men and women --- without surgery.
Juvederm is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid – a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. The injectable gel is gently eased under the skin by your Cleveland area cosmetic surgeon to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds.
So, if you’re tired of looking in the mirror and seeing your parents in your reflection – give Juvederm a try. Your Board-Certified plastic surgeon will help you choose a customized plan to reach your goals with Juvederm, or a combination of facial rejuvenation products for the best results --- for you.
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.