Despite the fact that the economy has caused Americans to cut back on spending, many consumers, both young and old, are still indulging in plastic surgery procedures - they can help lift your spirits when other aspects of your life become stressful.
Don't less the stress you feel show in your body or face! In 2010, a trend developing among younger women will be the increased demand for silicone implants.
In 2007, after an exhaustive study, the FDA approved silicone implants for unrestricted use.
For the most part, this announcement was met with consumer skepticism - even the press chose not to report on the matter.
However, in an official statement, the FDA said, "In the past decade, a number of independent studies have examined whether silicone gel-filled breast implants are associated with connective tissue disease or cancer.
The studies, including a report by the Institute of Medicine, have concluded there is no convincing evidence that breast implants are associated with either of these diseases.
" As consumers become more educated about the advantages of newer generation silicone implants, plastic surgeons have been noticing more frequent requests from patients.
At my practice, Plastic Surgery Arts of New Jersey, approximately 9 out of 10 patients choose silicone over saline implants.
Silicone breast implants feel softer, lighter, and more natural than their saline counterparts.
Older silicone implants were once filled with liquid silicone oil.
Because they are filled with a solid gel, the newer generation of silicone breast implants don't "leak".
In addition, silicone implants are less likely to show rippling.
In the past, plastic surgeons would have to place saline implants beneath a patient's chest muscle to hide this characteristic rippling.
New silicone implants can be placed in a more anatomic location, beneath the breast itself.
This procedure is significantly less painful and results in more natural looking breasts with a shorter recovery time, typically only three days! This year, a trend developing among older patients is the increased use of combined materials to rejuvenate the aging face.
Although they have safely and effectively used Botox and Juvederm for several years now, plastic surgeons are now using these materials more artfully, combining them to suit a patient's specific needs.
For instance, Botox can be used to elevate the brow, redefine the chin, and smooth crow's feet and wrinkles on the lips.
Various fillers are now used to plump the midface, contour the jaw, and soften the eyelid cheek junction.
Combined facial sculpting with fillers and Botox is a powerful and immediate technique for facial rejuvenation.
These trends are just a sampling of what's available to patients in 2010.
Visit your local plastic surgery practice to find out how the board certified surgeons can create a procedure that's uniquely tailored to your needs and concerns.
Always remember: while a procedure may be trendy, that doesn't mean it's necessarily right for you.
Don't less the stress you feel show in your body or face! In 2010, a trend developing among younger women will be the increased demand for silicone implants.
In 2007, after an exhaustive study, the FDA approved silicone implants for unrestricted use.
For the most part, this announcement was met with consumer skepticism - even the press chose not to report on the matter.
However, in an official statement, the FDA said, "In the past decade, a number of independent studies have examined whether silicone gel-filled breast implants are associated with connective tissue disease or cancer.
The studies, including a report by the Institute of Medicine, have concluded there is no convincing evidence that breast implants are associated with either of these diseases.
" As consumers become more educated about the advantages of newer generation silicone implants, plastic surgeons have been noticing more frequent requests from patients.
At my practice, Plastic Surgery Arts of New Jersey, approximately 9 out of 10 patients choose silicone over saline implants.
Silicone breast implants feel softer, lighter, and more natural than their saline counterparts.
Older silicone implants were once filled with liquid silicone oil.
Because they are filled with a solid gel, the newer generation of silicone breast implants don't "leak".
In addition, silicone implants are less likely to show rippling.
In the past, plastic surgeons would have to place saline implants beneath a patient's chest muscle to hide this characteristic rippling.
New silicone implants can be placed in a more anatomic location, beneath the breast itself.
This procedure is significantly less painful and results in more natural looking breasts with a shorter recovery time, typically only three days! This year, a trend developing among older patients is the increased use of combined materials to rejuvenate the aging face.
Although they have safely and effectively used Botox and Juvederm for several years now, plastic surgeons are now using these materials more artfully, combining them to suit a patient's specific needs.
For instance, Botox can be used to elevate the brow, redefine the chin, and smooth crow's feet and wrinkles on the lips.
Various fillers are now used to plump the midface, contour the jaw, and soften the eyelid cheek junction.
Combined facial sculpting with fillers and Botox is a powerful and immediate technique for facial rejuvenation.
These trends are just a sampling of what's available to patients in 2010.
Visit your local plastic surgery practice to find out how the board certified surgeons can create a procedure that's uniquely tailored to your needs and concerns.
Always remember: while a procedure may be trendy, that doesn't mean it's necessarily right for you.