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Facial Rejuvenation During Wedding Planning

For people who are getting married or involved in the wedding planning process, looking your best for the special day is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, the signs of aging can taint the photographs which provide a lifetime of memories of the event. To that end, some people consider cosmetic surgery before the wedding to help them look younger. Timing is critical in helping to determine what procedures can be performed and what results a person can expect from facial rejuvenation before a wedding.

If you have less than 2 weeks before a wedding, it is ill advised to undergo any kind of cosmetic surgery procedure, even Botox Cosmetic or facial fillers. at this point, consideration should be put into having a makeup makeover and skin care evaluation. This often provides excellent results and can be worth the time and investment to produce nice results without risks.

If you have 2-3 weeks before the big day, consider Botox Cosmetic or facial fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, or Evolence among others. These can help to soften the lines and wrinkles of the face that speak to a person’s age. While the injections can be performed in the office, they can sometimes result in bruising or swelling of the face which may take a week to subside. It is therefore best to pursue these treatments at least 2 weeks in advance of the big day to ensure that everything is back to normal for photographs.

If you have 2-3 months before the ceremony, consider other procedures such as a facelift, nose job, or brow lift. some laser treatments can safely be performed if you have 2-3 months to recover as well. All of these procedures require some down time and have risks of bruising and swelling. with lasers, the skin will take time to heal and for redness to subside. Generally 2-3 months is enough time to allow for resolution of facial redness to at least a degree that can be covered by makeup. in the unlikely event that a complication occurs, generally 2-3 months is enough time to resolve the complication.

If you have hair loss and wish to have a head of hair similar to what you had when you were younger and have 6 months before the wedding, consider undergoing a hair transplant. though the procedure is an outpatient procedure performed using local anesthesia, it can take 6 months for the results to show and the hair to regrow. in addition, hair can be transplanted to the eyebrows to create natural, full eyebrows without the need for pencils or permanent makeup.

Memories from a wedding can last a lifetime. If you are getting married, part of a wedding party, or wedding planning, planning ahead can allow for facial rejuvenation which can make those memories even more special.

Facial Rejuvenation During Wedding Planning

Top 10 Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2009

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2009. Predictions are based on interviews with leading plastic surgeons around the country.

1. Aesthetic Medicine has seen a dramatic increase in the diversity of the patients treated over the past decade and this trend is expected to continue to grow stronger than ever, with applications that cater to all people. the appeal of both aesthetic surgery and cosmetic medicine will continue to spread across the spectrum of our population, as plastic surgeons further tailor treatments to meet the sometimes unique needs of that expanding population.

2. the growth and popularity of cosmetic fillers (Evolence, Juvederm, Restylane, etc.) will continue to increase as products continue to evolve and new players enter the market.

3. as our population increasingly realizes the dangers and health consequences of obesity, the number of patients seeking plastic surgery procedures (www.surgery.org) for body contouring after dramatic weight loss (abdominoplasty, lower body lift, upper arm lift, etc.) will rise in 2009.

4. Reloxin (an injectable form of Botulinum Toxin Type A) will gain FDA approval and compete with Botox (the most popular cosmetic procedure for the past 5 years) and other similar products may begin to enter pre-market clinical trials.

5. Consumers looking for a bargain on cosmetic procedures will unfortunately lead to an increase in horror stories about “discount injectables” bought offshore and cosmetic medicine and cosmetic surgical procedures performed by untrained or poorly trained practitioners.

6. Experimental techniques for non-invasive fat removal (SonoScultpt, UltraShape) as a future alternative or adjunct to liposuction (lipoplasty) surgery, will continue be tested in clinical trials.

7. Men will represent a growing segment of the aesthetic surgery market. (According to a February 2008 consumer survey commissioned by ASAPS, 57 percent of men approve of cosmetic surgery, and 20 percent would consider having cosmetic surgery. Seventy-nine percent (79%) of American men surveyed said they would not be embarrassed if people in addition to their family and close friends knew they had undergone cosmetic surgery.)

8. as the popularity of non surgical and minimally invasive procedures continues to grow; surgeons and manufacturers will develop new techniques and products that advance the science, produce even better results and lessen recovery time.

9. Cosmetic surgery “vacations” will become less popular as educated consumers understand the safety and risk issues associated with surgical procedures and travel. Surgery performed by board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons, in accredited facilities where follow-up care is available will continue to be the safest option and the best value.

10. following the trend in increased consumer sophistication regarding healthcare choices, board certification of practitioners, and accreditation of surgical facilities will play an even more important role in choosing a cosmetic surgeon. <<

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Top 10 Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2009