Busting Under-eye Bags: Cosmetically & Nutritiously

If you are in your teens or are in the 20-something age bracket where frat parties and a cool job require you to party like fauna (so nerdy), read on.

 

Some of the by-products of a rich and spoilt lifestyle are maladies like under-eye bags, red eyes, dark circles, etc. Researchers have found that such signs could signify a thyroid or kidney illness resulting in a permanent dampener on your night habits.

 

Continuous inflammation of the eyes leads to accumulation of pigment cells and as a result dark eyes. To be fair, party freaks are not the only ones to shudder at such news; desk-huggers like me face a similar dilemma due to less exercise, bad nutrition and an unhealthy poorly ventilated atmosphere.

 

The very same researchers advice us unfortunates to help our eyes by ensuring iron intake (the blood loves it) and guzzle up 2-3 litres of liquids per day.

 

Sure an eyelid surgery can help you get rid of the under-eye bags. In order to have it though you need to be above 18, have a healthy diet a couple of months before the blepharoplasty procedure and lay off smokes and drugs.

 

As the latter two things are usually what get people in the fix in the first place, it is better to start off by looking after what you ingest and how you workout. If the bags remain then get in touch with the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for a complete checkup for an eyelid surgery procedure.

 

Hugh Grant Needs An Eyelid Surgery – Desperately!

Get a load of this.

According to Elizabeth Hurley, one-time flame of Hugh Grant, "He's like Austin Powers: Everyone worships him". Quite a powerful statement from an ex-girlfriend and one of the original sizzlers in British showbiz, this.

Hugh Grant was looking anything but a chick-magnet when he was photographed escorting Princess Rosario Nadal of Bulgaria a couple of days back.

For a man whose dapper looks have won scores of female hearts all over the world, 47-year-old Hugh has sadly let his face go. Droopy eyes have given him the typical hang-dog looks that come with a lavish and affluent lifestyle.

Rather than going for a complete face lift, Hugh ought to have an eyelid surgery that will remedy this problem. An upper eyelid lift will do the job very well and could shave off more than a couple of years off his face.

Surprisingly Hugh has maintained his lanky physique removing the need for a body lift or the occasional tucks actors his age are known to have.

An eyelid surgery procedure is very handy for those aged forty and above like Hugh Grant. Wrinkles begin to gain prominence at this age and remedying them temporarily with cosmetic surgery treatments like Botox is not going to work in the long run.

Get a proper analysis of the sagging skin on your face and around the eyes at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California.

 

Antibacterial Sutures And Your Eyelid Surgery

Usually individuals above the age group of 30 are the favored patrons of an eyelid surgery procedure. Sagging upper lids and baggy lower lids are very common reasons why people in this age group opt for a blepharoplasty.

Sadly, it also makes most of these individuals susceptible to contracting an infection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus better known as MRSA or simply 'staph'. At worst, an infection caused by this bacterium can be fatal.

One case of staph infection spread from the eyelid of a 52-year-old patient to the back of the eye and within a short period of time rendered his eye useless.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California we maintain the best healthcare services and hygiene practices- two very effective safeguards against an infection of staph. In addition, we make use of Antibacterial Sutures which have been in use for killing off staph bacteria at the site of the incision itself for quite sometime.

Removing staph at the root level is crucial for the prevention of its spread and these sutures make it possible. Developed by Ethicon, division of the trusted medical equipment brand Johnson & Johnson Ltd., Antibacterial Sutures attack the germs at the root level.

Besides, at our advanced surgical institute we also follow an exhaustive screening process to eliminate those eyelid surgery candidates who are at a high level of risk as well. Get an appointment with us to know more about eyelid surgery procedures and how you can dodge an infection.

Kenny Rogers’ Bad Gamble - Eyelid Surgery

Slow news days are no good for anything and anyone and almost always lead to flashbacks. So what better way to have an eyelid surgery flashback then talk about yester-year country music cowboy Kenny Rogers!

 

Seventy eight-year-old Rogers famously went in pursuit of youth and was ridiculed for his efforts. His combination face lift and eyelid surgery procedure left many a male celebrity asking their cosmetic surgeons to keep off from making them look like him.

 

There is even a hilarious website called MenWhoLookLikeKennyRogers.com for the surprising few who do want to look like him and want to get notorious for it! Now that really kicked off my day real good.

 

But on a serious note, Kenny himself admitted to making a bad decision with his blepharoplasty. He told People, "Last year I had so many lines coming in at the side of my eyes up here. So I went in and got my eyes done, and I'm not happy about it. (The surgeon) is going to go in and fix that for me. They're too tight around the eyelids for me. It drives me crazy."

 

The best way to avoid a case like Rogers' is to consult with your surgeon beforehand the pros and cons of any cosmetic modification and enhancement. Your doctor will be in a better position to advise you on the extent of change you need to go in for.

 

You can get started at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California.

 

Blepharoplasty And The US Economy Graph

The US economy is still a concern months after a real estate agent blamed it for her reduced visits to a botox specialist.

The truth of the matter seems to be the ever-present threat from Medicare and insurance firms which do not favor cosmetic surgery reimbursement. However, it would be better to point out that a surgery like eyelid surgery, despite its popularity among men, is not really bound to be that affected by the downward slope.

The main reason being the nature of the surgery which sets it apart from major procedures like breast augmentation or a face lift. An eyelid surgery procedure is at best a less complex surgery and the finances needed to fund a treatment are accordingly, less.

Thus, patients can expect a comfortable financial situation with different eyelid surgery procedures like an eye lift surgery, upper and lower lid surgery, laser eyelid correction and brow lifts.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, our finance advisors can even help you out with a combination package that will fit your budget and get you a face lift surgery as well. The economy may be hurting, but your wallet need not take the blow.

Visit our advanced surgical institute for a helpful consultation on blepharoplasty procedures and prices.

The Anti-Martha Stewart – Does She Need An Eye Lift?

Padma Lakshmi, the former Indian supermodel jokingly calls herself that and you couldn’t be less surprised given her indifferent attitude towards beauty and bohemian outlook she has on things around her. After all, she is the only model to flaunt her scars and mark it as something to be proud of!

Currently, this exotic beauty is a judge and host for Top Chef and is adding noticeably to her impressive portfolio which favors cooking and the culinary arts.

It is easy to dismiss her off as a beautiful woman without any predilection for cosmetic enhancement. However, a closer look reveals eyes that seem slightly wonky and mismatched.

Asymmetry in the eyes is possible to fix with eyelid surgery and Padma could have opted for enhanced eyelids to frame her dark kohl eyes better with a slight nip and lift. Plastic surgeons can manipulate the muscles and fatty deposits in the eyelid area to create eyes that appear more pleasing and in this case, in symmetry with each other.

Of course, if asymmetry is something you feel is vital for your sense of beauty then you can cheerfully say no to a blepharoplasty and get some makeup tips from your beautician. The cool thing about a cosmetic surgery procedure like eyelid surgery however, is the more permanent solution it gives you to maintain younger looking eyes.

Check out the options we have at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California to enhance your eyes better than Padma.

Brow Lift Surgery Alert – New Surgical Adhesive Approved

Surgical wounds and scars warrant a lot of care on part of the plastic surgeon and the patient and hence suturing the wounds properly is a very important part of the operation process.

If the scars are in proximity to the visible parts of the face in any face surgery procedure, it becomes crucial that the sutures used to hold the wound are quickly dissolvable and less prominent. For an eyelid surgery procedure like brow lift or a browplasty, the scars are generally placed in the hairline of the patient.

However, if the cosmetic surgery patient has a receding hairline or a broad forehead, surgeons make the incisions just above the eyebrows resulting in relatively visible scars. The use of BioGlue, a new development in surgical adhesives, could prove to be better at concealing these incisions.

CryoLife, the manufacturer of this sealant claims that it creates a mechanical seal that is flexible and is different from the inherent clotting mechanism of the patient. In a remarkably small amount of time (20-30 seconds) the seal is created and within 3 minutes it reaches its maximum bonding strength.

Most doctors won’t really tell you about the brand of sealant they use to fix your blepharoplasty or browplasty, but it’s good to know the options currently available. Suffice to say, the Plastic Surgery Institute of California is up-to-date with the latest in eyelid surgery and plastic surgery techniques and research.

Get in touch with our advanced surgical institute to know your eyelid surgery procedure options from the experts.

Eyelid Surgery And The ‘Electra’-fying Sexiness Kit

If there’s anything Carmen Electra hasn’t done or tried then this is the time and space to spill it out.

Just do a run-up of her bio and you’ll see that her hotness has left nothing untried. From being featured thrice in Playboy to being the founder of the Naked Women’s Wrestling League, Carmen has had her share of thrills.

In this month’s edition of Cosmopolitan Carmen advices women to never-ever stay without a ‘sexiness kit’ which according to her must contain perfume, lip gloss and a pair of heels. The item Carmen seems to have missed out on is cosmetic surgery.

Various cosmetic surgery procedures have been undertaken by this 36-year-old with a breast augmentation admitted to very candidly. The eyelid surgery she is believed to have had to give her eyes an upward slant is perhaps her next most obvious plastic surgery.

This blepharoplasty procedure is primarily a cosmetic surgery technique and gives the patient aesthetically pleasing results. Canthoplasty or canthopexy techniques are the eyelid surgery procedures cosmetic surgeons apply to lend a feline appearance to the eyes.

Canthoplasty is the more invasive surgery of the two however and involves skin shortening and tightening to a larger extent. Canthopexy on the other hand, yields a more cosmetic aspect to the operated eyes and is possibly what Carmen had.

Get to know which eyelid surgery technique works for you at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California.

Your Eyelid Implant Options – Weigh Them Carefully

Last month I had posted in a brief about gold weight eyelid implants. Here’s a follow up on some more options out there for a patient who’s thinking of a reconstructive eyelid surgery.

Eyelid implants are actually ophthalmic surgical devices and have been proven to benefit individuals suffering from facial nerve palsy (the effects drift to the eyes in some cases). Certain debilitating eyelid conditions like ocular exposure associated with Bell’s palsy and ptosis too find relief with the use of eyelid implants in a corrective blepharoplasty.

Besides gold weight eyelid implants, platinum eyelid implants too are effective options for the patient especially for those sensitive to gold. The density of platinum being 11 percent higher than gold, the patient’s eyes can achieve a smaller implant profile.

Cost-wise, platinum eyelid implants are obviously the more expensive option as compared to gold. But if the eyelid surgery doctor feels platinum will benefit you better take his advice.

Ophthalmologists and plastic surgeons are known to make use of ePTFE which is actually expanded Poly Tetra Fluoro Ethylene in cases of severe ptosis and a weak levator muscle (found in the upper eyelid).

Tantalum, a lustrous and highly corrosion-resistant metal, is also used for treating lagophthalmos caused due to temporary facial paralysis or Bell’s palsy. Tantalum implants are external however and provide the patient with a satisfying non-invasive option.

I am still on the lookout for more implants used for corrective eyelid surgery procedures and shall keep updating this space as I come across them. For an appointment with us you can drop by the Plastic Surgery Institute of California.

Brigitte Nielsen’s Eyelift On TV – To Watch Or Not To Watch?

This Danish actress burst into the glamour business in the ‘80’s movie Red Sonja with her blond Slavic look and killer body.

As Brigitte’s star waxed brighter she added to the image by having a string of lovers and husbands- all successful and very handsome. Many would agree though that Brigitte’s latest stint with show business is yet another ploy to stay in the spotlight.

Forty-four-year-old Brigitte is all set to appear in a reality show on plastic surgery that will air on a German TV channel. One of the cosmetic surgery procedures slated to be performed on her is an eyelift, a variation of eyelid surgery.

While it is commendable that the former wife of Sylvester Stallone wants to break taboos about cosmetic surgery, I am left wondering just how realistic she is about her eyelid surgery procedure and her other surgeries. She wants to shave off 15 years from her face and body!

An eyelift or a blepharoplasty is excellent at this age though and has helped many men and women in their mid-forty’s get younger-looking eyes. At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California we have a variety of eyelid surgery procedures that can work on the upper and lower lids separately or together.

While I don’t think I shall be watching Bridgette’s latest foray into reality TV, I am definitely anticipating her new look and whether she will be winning Playboy’s cover again.