Currently, when it comes to plastic surgery, is very common to make an association with silicone implants for breast and liposuction. These are the most cited by the media and the most common surgical tables, especially for women in search of the perfect body.
But plastic surgery is not related only to the seeding of the dictatorship of beauty.These surgical techniques can provide better quality of life and especially self-esteem of patients. After all, there are actually problems that hinder the social life and development of people.
The correction of the body appeared not aesthetically, but in principle to correct deformities. Cosmetic surgery aims to correct certain aspects of the body, which for any reason, bother the patient. It is worth remembering that, without exaggeration, is a great choice to enhance the quality of life.Corrections in the ears and nose, for example, can boost self-esteem of children who have difficulties in social interaction due to their differences. In the case of people who lose weight long after stomach-reduction surgery is also a great alternative to remove excess skin.
The first plastic surgeries were created in order to correct imperfections, especially in the case of breast cancer. Women who have had this disease sometimes need to take some of the breast, leaving her breasts uneven. So, the prosthesis appeared to her breasts.You see below a list of some of the existing plastic surgery and what the functionality of each. We also selected pictures that compare the before and after. The results are great!Liposuction – Is it for people who have localized fat, not necessarily in any specific location of the body, even with the physical exercises regularly.Liposculpture – Has the same principle of liposuction, ending the localized fat.however, is local anesthesia.Gluteoplastia – is indicated for patients who wish to increase or decrease the size of the buttocks.Breast Implant – is indicated for patients with breast tenderness, or have very small breasts.Mastopexy – It is recommended for women who are satisfied with the size of the breasts, but who want to raise them due to sagging.Breast – It is recommended for women who have breasts too big and want to reduce them.Rhinoplasty - is indicated for people who are unhappy with the shape or size of the nose.Otoplasty – It is recommended for people who want to correct the “jug ears”.Blepharoplasty – It is recommended for people who want to remove the excess by the eyelids.Gynecomastia – Is it for men who want to eliminate the appearance of breasts.
many women want to achieve the “perfect pout,” plump the lips or otherwise add volume in and around the mouth for a more youthful look. Experts at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) in Vancouver, Canada will discuss both the newest approaches and tried-and-true techniques for rejuvenating the lip and mouth area. “Perioral Rejuvenation – Fat, Grafts, Fillers, Lasers and Lifts” will be moderated by Barry E. DiBernardo, MD, and features panelists Miles H. Graivier, MD, Michael I. Kulick, MD, and George W. Weston, MD.
“Wewill comprehensively address all forms of aesthetic enhancement of the area around the mouth and lips—from injectables, lasers and devices to surgical options,” said Dr. DiBernardo, of Montclair, NJ.
An “old” mouth can age the appearance of the face, even after a facelift. Fillers, fat, and neurotoxins can all be used as tools to address this issue and achieve a youthful face. Lasers and lip lifts are also an option for improving the mouth’s appearance.
“Atrophy of the lips, wrinkles around the mouth, and skin discoloration due to sun damage cannot be corrected by a facelift, but various technologies do provide pathways to improve the appearance of the perioral region and reverse the signs of aging,” said Dr. Kulick, of San Francisco, CA. “Ablative, micro-ablative and non-ablative devices improve the appearance of skin wrinkles, while pulsed light treatments also improve skin discoloration. Combined with lip augmentation, these modalities should be considered as part of treatment alternatives for facial rejuvenation.”
“While many people are familiar with lip augmentation and lip injections, a lip lift is very different. you can lift lips just as you can lift a face,” said Dr. Weston, of Reston, VA. “It’s also important to remember that bigger is not always better when it comes to lips. Our goal is about achieving total aesthetic harmony in the entire mouth area, as well as the rest of the face.”
The appearance of perioral skin and the lip vermilion factor greatly into assessing facial aging. in addition to the latest tools and techniques, panelists will also review methods for evaluating the lip and mouth area to create an optimal rejuvenation plan and achieve results that please both the patient and plastic surgeon.
“The lips and the lip lines are troubling areas that effect women of all ages,” said Dr. Graivier of Roswell, GA. “New comparison scales for lip aesthetics and volume, as well as other methods of lip and wrinkle evaluation, are yielding better patient and physician understanding of goals and results.”
Perioral Rejuvenation – Fat, Grafts, Fillers, Lasers and Lifts
Monday, may 7th, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Moderator: Barry E. DiBernardo, MD Panelists: Miles H. Graivier, MD Michael I. Kulick, MD George W. Weston, MD
PRESENTERS are available for interviews. CONTACT THE ASAPS COMMUNICATIONS STAFF.
About ASAPS the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is recognized as the world’s leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body. ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International active members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.
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Dark circles under the eyes is a common problem. It makes a person look tired and drawn. the factors that contribute to this is often a combination of the following :
Loss of volume under the eye giving a hollow appearance. this is often called the ‘tear trough’
Laxity of lower eyelid skin
Escessive skin pigmentation
Since starting to use the Radiesse filler 1 year ago, I have been very impressed with it’s volumising effect compared to the other fillers. the other main advantages are the fact that it lasts up to 18 months and works as a collagen stimulant.
I have found it to be particularly effective in correcting the tear trough. By filling the hollow defect in the lower eyelid, it also pumps up the skin. the skin looks tighter with less wrinkles and the pigmentation appears lighter as the skin is stretched out.
Natasha, my wonderful clinical nurse specialist started to develop severe dark circles under her eyes after starting to work inhumanely long hours with me for the past 3 years. these are her pictures before and 24 hours after 1 syringe of Radiesse filler under each eye.
To complete the correction, Natasha will now have a course of the Obagi Blue Peel in her lower eyelids and surrounding areas to further reduce the pigmentation. Will post more photos after this.
Mrs CC Kat is a leading Midlands Consultant Plastic Surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She is a full member of both BAAPS and BAPRAS as well as several international aesthetic surgery associations. She worked as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust but now runs her private practice, CC Kat Aesthetics – Birmingham Laser, Skin and Cosmetic Clinic, full time. For more information, visit www.cckat.com or call 0845 373 1818.
We have all heard the stories about patients having breast implants. This has become a very popular cosmetic surgical procedure and patients in Oregon seek to learn more about the benefits of this procedure. It’s 2012 and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the development of the silicone breast implant.
After going through all the pros and cons associated with a breast augmentation, Dr. Mark Jewell in Eugene, Oregon is an expert in all types of breast augmentation, including saline, round gel and the form-stable, anatomic implants that are called gummy bear implants, because they keep their shape in the body. the only true way to find out about the risks and benefits is to consult with a plastic surgeon whose practice specializesin breast augmentation surgeries. Dr. Mark Jewell has not only been a practicing, board certified plastic surgeon for many years, he has led the scientific community and been published regularly regarding many cutting edge procedures, including breast augmentation. By scheduling a consult with Dr. Jewell regarding breast implants in Oregon, you are sure to get the best information as well as having the peace of mind to know that by choosing Dr. Jewell, you will receive the best care throughout the procedure.
The following is a press release from the American Red Cross:
LAKE CHARLES, May 14, 2012 —the American Red Cross, the volunteer-based nonprofit that shelters and feeds displaced residents, needs thousands of new volunteers to register and receive training now before disaster strikes.
Volunteers who help disaster victims by providing a safe space to rest, food and emotional support are critical to Louisiana's resiliency. every shelter also needs the support of health and mental health professionals. choose from three workshops hosted at local Red Cross chapters on May 19, June 9 and July 14 throughout the state.
“The great thing about it is anybody can take training and go help,” said Clay Smilie, who volunteered with his wife during Hurricane Gustav and recently in southwest Louisiana. “You don't have to be special.Anyone can do it who wants to. whether retired or working, you can still help. the only qualification you have to have is the willingness to help others during a time of need.”
Red Cross volunteers are always there to help, but more volunteers are needed to care for those in crisis. ”Evacuees are facing uncertainty and maybe worried about loved ones,” said Jane Morgan, state disaster officer for the Red Cross. “People giving their time to share a hug, offer a meal, give reassuring words and being there is just an immeasurable value. they can't take away the anguish, but they can show concern.”Louisiana residents often will respond after a disaster, but it is critical to register and receive training in advance so that response is not delayed. RNs, LPNs, EMTs, doctors, nursing students and other health and mental health professionals receive additional Red Cross training to assist in their volunteer role.to get started, register at www.tinyurl.com/LARedCross. Click on the location and date that works best for you. that link will take you into the simple registration system. Click on New User at the top right of the page and fill out a short form. Last, click place Order. There is no charge for disaster courses.
WHAT: Statewide Training Days for new volunteers for hurricane seasonWHY: Train Louisiana residents to volunteer when needed after disastersWHO: Southwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red CrossWHERE: 3512 Kirkman St., Lake CharlesWHEN: choose May 19, June 9 or July 14. Courses begin at 9 a.m.
About the American Red Cross:The Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly halfof the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supportsmilitary members and their families. the Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a governmentagency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.
Anne Scioscia apologizes for the plastic tarps in the foyer of her Westlake Village home, the plumes of drywall dust, the paper covering the Italian tile floors and the constant banging from hammers and whining from table saws.
“Welcome to my lovely home,” she says, laughing and walking to the living room to sit still for a rare moment in a typically hectic day of this baseball wife and mother of two.
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Her husband, Angels manager Mike Scioscia, is on the road with the team. their son, Matt, 23, is catching for the Angels’ Class-A Cedar Rapids Kernels. their daughter, Taylor, 20, is a junior volleyball player at Loyola Marymount University.
“When Mike’s gone,” says Anne, setting down her Thermos of coffee, “we kick it into overdrive around here so that when he comes home he can relax and not have chaos.”
Anne Scioscia has been the ultimate utility player as Team Scioscia’s chef, trainer, treasurer, equipment manager, chauffeur, ticket agent, one-stop family SportsCenter ticker, traveling secretary, personal assistant, fan club president and cheerleader.
She wears many hats, including blinged-up caps for the LMU Lions and the Angels. but on this recent day, she probably should be donning a hardhat while overseeing the extensive kitchen remodel.
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Her cellphone in the white-rhinestone-studded case rings. She jumps. “It’s Mike,” she says, seeing the caller ID, “A1 Cheme the Man,” on the screen.
He’s “Cheme,” the pet name from his father, derived from the Italian cimice, meaning bedbug. Her nickname is “Bean,” perhaps because she’s petite, supremely fit from morning spinning classes, and full of energy.
They talk for 42 seconds. He wants to know whether she paid the contractor. She confirms that she has.
She lets him get back to managing the Angels, who are playing the Minnesota Twins on this night at Target Field. He lets her get back to managing what Mike calls “The Bellagio,” the five-bedroom hillside home they had built in 1993.
Then Anne Scioscia quickly rises from the plush living room couch, zips away and returns with a plate of chocolate chip cookies.
That’s how this love story begins.
THE MEETING
Anne McIlquham was 21, living in Marina del Rey and studying to be an X-ray technician at Daniel Freeman Hospital in Inglewood when she and her equally cash-strapped girlfriend, Donna, sought a diversion.
They had seen all the $2 matinees and figured they’d make use of the Dodgers season tickets Donna’s parents weren’t using.
Three grilled Dodger Dogs into a game, Anne, a former Thousand Oaks High cheerleader and varsity tennis player who didn’t know much about baseball, turns to Donna and asks, “Who’s the receiver? There’s something about him.”
The “receiver” was Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia. upon hearing that Scioscia would be signing autographs the next day, Anne and Donna decided to extend their homestand and return with homemade cookies.
Anne’s recipe: Nestle Tollhouse batter, a touch more butter and an extra shot of vanilla.
After a night of baking, Anne went early to the game and soon discovered that Scioscia wasn’t signing as scheduled. Disappointed, she told a Dodger Stadium security guard, Jesse, that she brought cookies for Scioscia.
“I think Mike would like to meet you,” Jesse said. “Come find me after the game.”
Where players met their families, Anne greeted the 23-year-old Scioscia and handed him the plate. He tore off the plastic and began eating.
Together, they walked out of the stadium. Hundreds of fans, including many women swooning and begging for photographs, besieged them. Anne wanted to disappear.
“I was doing the Moonwalk because I felt like I shouldn’t have been there,” she remembers. “But then it was like the Red Sea parted when Mike said, ‘Wait, aren’t you coming? Let me walk you to your car’ and led the way.”
That was May 3, 1982.
Their first date came 20 days later. they played tennis. Anne won handily, 6-0, 6-1. then they had dinner with Scioscia’s teammate, Ron Roenicke, and his wife, Karen.
“What did you two do today?” Roenicke asked.
“We played tennis. Ask Mike how it went,” Anne said.
The score might as well have been love-love.
BASEBALL WIFE
Anne didn’t know much about the exhausting major league lifestyle.
She saw the 12-hour days Scioscia put in at the ballpark, the 162-game regular season, the brutal travel schedule, the rare days off, and the toils of both victories and defeats from Spring Training in February through an October postseason.
She witnessed the celebrity of being a Dodger, especially a young, rugged one who’d go on to play for 13 seasons in blue (1980-92), win two World Series (1981, 1988), catch two no-hitters and make two All-Star teams (1989, 1990).
Nurturing, generous and patient, Anne made Scioscia’s baseball-centered life easier, preparing home-cooked dinners – Teriyaki spring rolls on their second date – and picking him up at LAX after lengthy roadtrips.
Like Scioscia, she’s even-keeled, funny and smart. She always knew whether the Dodgers won or lost and how Scioscia did but she rarely brought up the game because “there are certain things aren’t said,” she discovered.
When Scioscia suffered his first shoulder injury in 1983, she learned a tough lesson.
“I said, ‘This is going to mean you can stay home when the team goes on the road, right?’” she recalls. “He gave me this look: ‘She doesn’t get it.’
“And you know, until then, I didn’t get that being a baseball player is a full-time job that you put 100 percent of your being toward, and the mate has to do it too.”
She understood her role. She worked as a certified X-ray technician and got accepted into a Loma Linda University angiography program. but she didn’t enroll because she would soon say “Yes” to a full-time, major league job.
After 18 months dating, Anne met Scioscia upon his return from a series against the San Francisco Giants. He suggested a drive-thru dinner: double-doubles from In-N-Out Burger on Foothill Boulevard in Upland.
“When we got home, he was fidgety and weird and not doing his normal thing when he dumps out the ketchup and starts dipping the fries,” she remembers.
It was then that Scioscia pulled a tiny, black velvet box from his pocket and proposed.
“My career became being his wife, supporting him and doing all it takes to have our family,” she says. “Maybe I was a little old-fashioned, wanting to stay home, but I knew I wanted to give everything I had to building our life.”
They were married on Jan. 26,1985, at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church in Thousand Oaks. Among the guests was Jesse, their Dodger Stadium security guard/matchmaker.
FAMILY LIFE
Her water broke when the Dodgers were in Houston. Scioscia took the first morning flight to Ontario and arrived at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland before labor began on Sept. 20, 1988.
The Dodgers game was on in the delivery room. Broadcaster Vin Scully announced that Scioscia wasn’t in the lineup because he and Anne were expecting their first child.
Before the game was over, Scully broke the news that Matthew Michael Scioscia was born.
“I was afraid when the doctor asked Mike to cut the (umbilical) cord,” Anne says, giggling. “With those sausage fingers, he didn’t have the hands of surgeon.”
Scioscia helped Anne, waking up for 5 a.m. feedings so Anne could sleep. He liked watching East Coast feeds of “Wheel of Fortune,” and memorizing the answers. when the show re-aired three hours later in the Dodger Stadium workout room, Scioscia would call out the answers with a single letter revealed.
“(Dodgers pitcher) Tim Leary thought Mike was a genius,” Anne says with a sly grin. “Typical Mike.”
Anne brought Matt and Taylor, who was born Dec. 12, 1991, to their father’s games. She kept the family together as much as possible.
“It wasn’t all sunshine and lollipops,” she says. “There were hard times — injuries, surgeries, struggles, leaving the Dodgers to go to the Padres (1993) and Spring Training with the Texas Rangers (1994) — things that made us stronger as a couple.”
Scioscia, the Dodgers’ all-time leader in games caught (1,395), was helping Anne put away dishes on Aug. 1, 1994 in their new Westlake Village home when he felt the pain in his right surgically-repaired shoulder.
He dropped the plates to the counter and said, “That’s it.”
The next day, Anne was in her car with the radio always tuned to sports radio. She heard that her husband had retired. She wasn’t the first to know.
“He’s still in trouble for that one,” she says with a smile. “He still says, ‘I did tell you. I said, ‘That’s it.’”
MANAGER SCIOSCIA
Scioscia served as the Dodgers’ minor league catching coordinator (1995-96), bench coach (1997-98) and manager of their Triple-A Albuquerque Dukes (1999) before he got a call from Angels general manager Bill Stoneman.
“I don’t know what to expect, honey,” Scioscia told Anne before leaving for the meeting. “I’ll be back.”
He returned five hours later around midnight and was soon named the Angels manager, succeeding Terry Collins.
Life was demanding for both the rookie skipper of team that had never won a playoff series and the mother of two school-age children both active in sports.
Not wanting to move his family, Scioscia made the 144-mile roundtrip to Angel Stadium. Sometimes Anne would take the train from Simi Valley to the games to ride home with him at night.
One night in 2000, they saw a loose tire bounce in front of them in the carpool lane. It just missed their windshield.
“If I’m not with him, I worry and I try to wait up,” Anne says. “As soon as I hear the garage door open around midnight, I’m relieved.”
Scioscia guided the Angels to an 82-80 record in 2000 and 75-87 in 2001 before the magical 2002 World Series championship season.
During the 2002 postseason, Anne packed the family into the 2000 black Lexus LX470 she nicknamed “Rex” and made the drive to every home playoff game.
“That’s the ‘Victory Van,’” remembers Taylor Scioscia, who was 10 when the Angels won the title. “It was incredible.”
After the Game 7 victory over the Giants, Scioscia brought two bottles of champagne up to the Diamond Club and found Anne to celebrate.
“I felt the joy of every fan, except this was closer to home,” Anne recalls. “I take pride in his accomplishments because I feel like they’re ours.”
MOTHER’S DAY
For every special occasion, Anne receives red roses from Scioscia. Anne has kept dozens of bouquets, now dried and faded, hanging from a pot rack in their garage.
“I absolutely feel appreciated,” she says. “Mike calls at least once a day. He always remembers our special days. He makes time for us.”
They still make 5:30 Sunday Mass when the Angels are in town. they still have Thanksgiving, Christmas, new Year’s and their late January trips to Napa for their anniversary. they still hold hands.
On May 3 of this year, they celebrated the 30th anniversary of when they met by sharing some of Anne’s chocolate chip cookies.
She is the one who begins each morning with a daily to-do list longer than the one some people have for a month.
“My mom is super busy,” Taylor says. “We can’t go anywhere without making three other stops for errands. She’s always on the go, being there for all of us.”
For years, Anne has shuttled the children to school, appointments and baseball and volleyball practices, games and tournaments and had put more than 280,000 miles on the Victory Van.
“I have always been at or following someone’s game,” says Anne, who attended all of Matt’s games from little League through Crespi High.
She videotaped the action and always kept the phone nearby in case Scioscia, whose Angels’ schedule conflicted with most of Matt’s games, called for an in-game update.
“He’d want to know how Matt was doing, whether he got the hit, where it went and what was the count,” she says. “I gave up trying to tell him what kind of pitch it was.”
Anne played catch with Matt. She even tried coaching him the way his father would, yelling, “Spread out, Matt.” From the stands, she cheered double.
“There were so many times when Matt and Taylor were sobbing, wishing their Daddy was home,” she says. “I’d think, ‘What am I, chopped liver?”
She’s Mom, always there, always supportive, always neck-deep in a project.
Anne last year redecorated Scioscia’s home office — the family’s “brag room” — complete with glass-enclosed sections devoted to each family member’s sports accomplishments. There’s even a section for Anne with her tennis trophies and cheerleading megaphone.
Anne helps run Scioscia’s annual charity golf tournament for the Amateur Baseball Development Group, which benefits grass-roots baseball in Southern California.
She participates in Angels Wives’ functions, lovingly preparing an Italian cooking basket for last year’s charity auction and donating her time to collect canned food for a drive.
She organizes Scioscia fan mail so it’s ready for him to read, sign and seal. She pays the bills. She watches Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives,” scribbling down places she and Scioscia – both foodies — should visit on the road.
She keeps the refrigerator stocked with his favorite varieties of Diet Coke. She enjoys making gourmet dinners for the family. She rolls out the dough and preps all the ingredients for their “Make Your Pizza Night.”
She even puts Scioscia – “I was born 10 pounds, 12 ounces and I’ve been trying to lose wait ever since,” he says — on a healthy diet every offseason. She prods him to walk their Golden Retriever, Bella; reminds him to have protein for breakfast; and gets him healthy for Spring Training.
Her devotion knows no season.
She was in the Tempe Diablo Stadium stands during this past Spring Training when Matt entered Angels’ games as a pinch hitter. Mom and Dad were proud.
And on Mother’s Day, Anne Scioscia will join the longest tenured manager in baseball in
Arlington when the Angels play the Texas Rangers. She will be in the stands, her bedazzled Angels jersey and cap on, always rooting, home and away.
After requesting to be tested for the disease, a doctor confirmed her gut feeling. Conrad was put on antibiotics immediately and she still takes them to this day.
Conrad said the proper treatment and attending the Lyme disease support group has helped her be as healthy and positive as she is today. she said she can now be the wife to Allan Conrad, and mother to Kylie Conrad, 12, and Luke Conrad, 11, that she has always wanted to be.
“Now, coming home and being able to make dinner, do daily activities and help with my family – I’m able to be a better mom. I will never complain about doing laundry. Even being able to stand up long enough to do dishes, something so simple makes me so happy.”
Lyme Support Network will host a screening of the film “Under our Skin,” a documentary about Lyme disease, at 4 p.m. Sunday, may 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ingleside in accordance with Lyme Disease Awareness month.
Lyme Support NetworkMeetings: first Wednesday of the monthTrinity Lutheran Church 25519 W. Hwy 134. in Inglesidewww.lymesupportnetwork.com847-833-5962
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Symptoms:Symptoms of Lyme disease include “bull’s-eye” rash or lesion (generally seven to 14 days after the tick has consumed a blood meal) accompanied by fever, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, and/or joint aches. Red itchy skin around the tick bite lasting one to three days immediately after the bite is not a “bull’s-eye” rash and is an allergic reaction to the tick bite. if you experience any of the signs or symptoms following a tick bite, you should consult your physician and explain that you were bitten by a tick.
Tips for reducing exposure to ticks:• Stay on trails when in Forest Preserves and parks. • Wear light-colored, protective clothing—long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, boots or sturdy shoes, and a head covering. Tuck trouser cuffs in socks, tuck in shirt tails.
Eating right is essential to get the most out of your new body and stomach after gastric Bypass Surgery. Protein should be an essential part of the new diet while sugars, fiber, empty calories and fats should be avoided so that your new diet goals are met and you remain healthy. this is a must in order to ensure a safe and healthy recovery from surgery.
Lean cuts of meat like pork, chicken, turkey and fish of all kinds are great for those recovering from gastric bypass surgery. the reason for this is that protein is ideal for the building of new tissue so that the surgical wounds can heal properly. the muscle tissue is also preserved with a diet that is rich in proteins. your body will lose fat and keep the your muscle growth plentiful and you on the right path to a healthy lifestyle – as long as you mind your dietary changes and you stay on track.
While proteins are good to have after gastric bypass surgery, sugars are definitely not. Foods like cookies, ice cream and soda should be avoided at all costs. they can lead to a process called dumping that is an unfriendly side effect of a bad diet after gastric bypass surgery. this process leads to food getting trapped in the small intestine after it passes the new stomach. this food is not digested and it can cause cramping and nausea.
Sugar can make weight loss difficult to achieve, while fats must be decreased as well after gastric bypass surgery because of the changes to the digestion process. When the new digestive tract is inundated with excess fat, it will likely cause reflux. this pairs stomach acid and food that has not digested and backs it up into the esophagus. Heartburn can occur and the fat intake can cause nausea and diarrhea too.
After gastric bypass surgery, the fats and sugars in your diet have to be cut back along with fiber and the calories. it is essential that your post surgery diet follows the guidelines that your surgeon discusses with you in order for you to be successful and aid you in your future weight loss. the stomach is smaller after surgery and it can only process so much. the diet has to be nutritional as well as full of vitamins and minerals to help you with the size of your new stomach and your weight in the days to come.
Breast augmentation is the most frequently performed plastic surgery nationwide. But for many, details about the procedure are a mystery. here are answers to some common questions people have when they are considering having the aesthetic surgery.
A: There were 307,180 breast implant surgeries performed in the United States in 2011, according to the Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. This is a 4 percent increase in procedures from 2010. Surgeries were a combination of saline and silicone implant augmentations.
A: both types of implants consist of a silicone shell. Saline implants are inserted into the breast empty and are filled by the surgeon with saline (sterile salt water). because they are filled at the time of surgery, slight adjustments in size can be made during surgery, whereas silicone implants come prefilled with silicone gel and cannot be adjusted during surgery. both types of implants are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. the surgeon will determine what implant style best meets your needs and expectations.
A: during breast augmentation surgery, patients undergo general anesthetic. Incisions can be placed on the lower side of the areola, under the fold of the breast or in the axilla, or armpit. Your surgeon will make an incision, typically two inches in length, to allow access to the inside of the breast. Your surgeon will make a space under the breast tissue but above (subglandular) or below (submuscular) the pectoralis muscle to place the implant. once the space has been made, the implant is inserted and the skin is closed with dissolvable sutures.
A: Most patients feel tired and have mild to moderate pain after surgery. They are provided with prescription pain medication, which they may need for only a few days or a couple of weeks. Patients’ breasts will be swollen and sensitive for several weeks after surgery. They should plan to wear a soft, supportive bra day and night for three weeks to encourage breast implants to settle into the desired location and prevent them from shifting. They will have a restriction in cardiovascular exercise for two weeks and a lifting restriction of 10 to 15 pounds for four weeks postoperatively.
A: No surgical procedure is without risks, but surgeons take extensive precautions to prevent them. There is a risk of possible infection or bleeding after surgery. Antibiotics are given during surgery, and antibiotic irrigation is used to cleanse the inside of the breast prior to placing the implant. Limiting activity after surgery helps prevent postoperative bleeding.
Occasionally, complications can occur with the implants themselves. In about 5 percent of patients, capsular contracture occurs. This is when the lining that forms around the implant tightens, causing the breast to become overly firm, which can lead to pain. Implant rupture is another possible complication. the lifespan of an implant (saline or silicone) is between 10 to 15 years. all implants will rupture at some time as a result of normal wear from daily activities. Surgical interventions may be necessary in the event of capsular contracture or implant rupture. Patients should contact their surgeon if they notice any changes in the shape, size or feel of their breasts.
A: Find a board-certified plastic surgeon to perform the surgery. This certification ensures that your surgeon is specifically trained and qualified to perform the surgery. the next step is to schedule a consult appointment.
A: On the day of the consult, patients will be asked to fill out a complete health history to help their surgeon review their health and determine if there are any risks for general anesthetic or surgery. the surgeon will discuss the procedure in detail as well as what the patient’s expectations are, including desired breast size, implant type and desired location for implant placement. the surgeon will examine a patient’s breasts and take measurements to ensure that the correct size of implants for each person’s body shape is used. Preoperative pictures will be taken. some plastic surgeons have the ability to take 2-D digital photos as well as 3-D images. Three-D imaging provides an excellent tool for working with the surgeon to determine the best implant size for each body type.
Doc Talk is a column about health issues by Wichita-area physicians. This column was written by plastic surgeons Kenton W. Schoonover and Richard a. DeSplinter, via Christi Advanced Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, 3311 E. Murdock, 316-689-9111.
UpdatedApril 4, 2012
