Some critics agree with supporters and indulgers of cosmetic surgery that minor and extensive plastic surgery procedures such as microdermabrasion and even body reconstruction can be needed for the removal of unwanted scars or recovery of life or vital bodily form or function after a serious accident. But they disagree when it comes to the want, cost and purpose of some of the world’s weirdest cosmetic surgery procedures. they seem to be attractive to men and women out of a strong desire to alter their physical appearance for alteration sake. It is their choice much like those who opt for any form of elective surgery. But there are a few little known procedures that have been birthed out of a growing desire to recreate features of the human form that each participating, creative-minded patient and artistic surgeon is willing to undertake. On the one hand, a few of the weirdest procedures that men and women seek each year include areola (nipple) removal for men, pubic hair transplants for women who have difficulty growing their own and vampire teeth implants for men and women who’ve become inspired by their literary and film fantasies.
On the other hand, some of the alternative cosmetic surgery procedures on the list are no surprise to anyone who has kept up with popular culture in the past decade. A few of the well-known examples include: hymenoplasty, iris implants, ankle liposuction, look alike surgery and nowadays DIY (do it yourself) plastic surgery.
Hymenoplasty refers to the reconstruction of the hymen, not to revisit the woman’s personal experience but for her cultural beliefs or often times her new husband’s beliefs. Intraocular implants (iris implants) is the process of changing one’s eye color permanently instead of opting for color contacts. Ankle liposuction helps patients to revise the shape of their ankles by giving them more definition in a sleeker appearance. Look alike surgery is when a man or woman undergoes several cosmetic surgery procedures in order to posses the feature shapes and sizes of their favorite celebrity or a family member because they feel as though they don’t look like their twin or enough like their rest of their siblings. Today, do it yourself plastic surgery is on the rise. To undertake these procedures isn’t the risk it is the fact that many people are injecting themselves, implying solutions, applications and using devices that are not regulated. Not only are the products unsafe, the patient is not trained to use them or understand the significance of access to medical attention before, during and after any type of cosmetic procedure. although all of these procedures are seen as weird, they are feasible forms of self-expression that helps men and women feel good about their appearance with long-term physical changes fine tuned to their vision.
A plastic surgeon may specialize in different aspects or areas of the human body. due to the many different areas that can undergo surgery, the doctor is likely to have various kinds of procedures to master and offer to his patients. there are no specific procedures that focus mainly on men or on women exclusively. Most of the procedures can be done to both genders as long as the conditions are right. the preference to focus on one gender is entirely up to the medical practitioner. there is very little difference between the operations for males and females and most of the differences are based on the physical structure of each gender.
On the rise as some of the more popular operations that a plastic surgeon may do for men are nose jobs (rhinoplasty), liposuction, breast reduction and hair transplants. Although these are among the most requested operations that men ask from their doctors, there are also others that vie for spots. Rhinoplasty is one of the more popular surgeries that men want done to them. one reason is because of the irregularities that often occur to a person’s nasal form. Accidents can damage the nose of a man as well as fighting. A crooked nose may be seen as a rugged handsome feature but some males prefer to have clean linear lines than a crooked one, especially if the damage is too much.
Liposuction was once seen as a procedure that was mainly focused on women but men nowadays opt for the quick fix for bulging abdomens, flabby arms and chubby jowls. These are not the only parts that men might want to have the liposuction done. Men’s thighs and hips are also prone to fatty deposits but not as much as women’s. Breast reduction is the procedure which entails removing fatty deposits from the chest of the male. this is similar to the breast reduction operation that women also have but with a slight difference. the difference is that in women, the plastic surgeon will not strive to leave make the chest as sculpted as possible. Women’s breast reduction operation leaves enough so that women will have an ample bosom, or whatever the preference is of the patient.
For men, a womanly chest is something that can cause embarrassment and fear of intimacy hence the need for the operation. the cause of this is usually genetics or too much hormones that can cause these side effects. Hair transplants are equally sought by both men and women. Men are prone to hair loss compared to women who may have thinning hair but this can be camouflaged by the remaining hair. in men, hair loss can result to immediate exposure of the scalp since most sport short hair. the implanting of hair plugs and other procedures that act to enhance the appearance of hair is considered a cosmetic surgery procedure.
These are just a few of the procedures that a plastic surgeon is likely to do on men. Some operations may seem to work more for women but actually can also do much for men.
An unqualified cosmetic surgeon who put patients at grave risk by excessively sedating them during tummy tucks, breast augmentation, liposuction and facelifts in Toronto’s tony Yorkville neighbourhood has been ordered to stop by Ontario’s medical regulator.
The order Tuesday against Dr. Eli Judah, following his admission to incompetence and misconduct with 29 patients, means his Yorkville Cosmetic Surgery Clinic can now offer only lip injections and hair transplants, although even the hair transplants remain under review, and may yet be prohibited.
It also caps a series of parallel investigations launched by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario after the deaths of two women who underwent cosmetic surgery in Toronto, in which other unqualified doctors have seen their licences suspended, restricted or revoked.
‘Dr. Judah was unable to cite any references, or colleagues who perform this procedure’
A tribunal on Tuesday found Dr. Judah used “extremely dangerous drugs without proper training,” and that his “cavalier” attitude to risk was “appalling.” but because he made a plea deal and saved the College the cost and effort of a contested hearing, his only punishment was a reprimand, and an order that he cannot do any cosmetic surgery that requires anesthesia. He must also pay the College’s legal costs of $3,650.
Dr. Judah, who once failed to properly store harvested fat that he later injected into a woman’s buttocks, escaped a more severe punishment that could have cost him his licence. In that case, he extracted the fat, froze it for 12 weeks at -4C, then thawed it at room temperature before reimplantation, with no testing.
“Dr. Judah was unable to cite any references, or colleagues who perform this procedure,” wrote an expert reviewer, who also found him “purposefully vague” about his minimal surgical training. In anesthesia, he was even less qualified, with six weeks experience in the United States with no “hands-on” training. Nevertheless, sedation at his clinic was performed by nurses he trained.
Dr. Judah went to medical school at McGill University and has been registered as a general practitioner in Ontario since 1988. He has not completed a formal surgical residency or certification process, and since 1999, has done only cosmetic surgery.
He disputes some of the findings in the expert reports filed with an agreed statement of facts, but concedes he was incompetent in cosmetic surgery and that he failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession.
In one of those reports, Dr. Leonard Harris, a plastic surgeon, observed a breast augmentation and had “major concerns” about his use of “conscious sedation,” which implies the patient is easily rousable, which Dr. Harris doubted because the woman was “snoring” and had “obvious airway obstruction.”
A chart review found several instances where anesthesia records about patient condition had been “pre-checked,” rather than based on actual observation.
There was a tense moment after the hearing, when Dr. Judah went into an small meeting room and refused to leave because photographers for the National Post and Toronto Star were waiting outside the College building.
Fifteen minutes later, he came out and said his case is an example of “legislative pressures” provoking a College investigation, and that the cosmetic surgery industry has “borne the brunt” of this suspicion.
Unmentioned in the day’s events was Krista Stryland, who died in 2007, aged 32, after a liposuction procedure. her case brought public attention to the problem of unqualified cosmetic surgeons, and reached a conclusion last month when her anesthesiologist, Bruce Liberman, lost his medical licence. In December, Behnaz Yazdanfar, the unqualified cosmetic surgeon who performed the operation, had her licence suspended for two years and was banned from any future solo surgeries.
‘[Dr. Judah used] extremely dangerous drugs without proper training’
But there was another death, about which less is known, that played a similar role in sparking the College to action on unqualified cosmetic surgeons, and it happened in Dr. Judah’s clinic.
In December 2006, a woman died two days after Dr. Judah performed liposuction and an abdominal panniculectomy, or the removal of hanging fat and skin. four months later, according to a ruling of the Ontario Court of Appeal, “the College received a letter from the Office of the Chief Coroner advising that his investigation made him suspicious that there might be an issue around the quality of care provided to the patient prior to her death.”
That September, Ms. Stryland’s death caused a public outcry.
In its ruling, which also involved Dr. Liberman and others, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the College was within its rights to order observation of the risky cosmetic procedures by doctors suspected of misconduct or incompetence. That decision enabled the investigation that has now led to Dr. Judah’s reprimand and restrictions, among others.National Post• Email: jbrean@nationalpost.com
The top three things that men worry about most are,
Losing their hair
The size of their penis.
Given that hair transplants are now back in fashion again ( Wayne Rooney and Jason Gardiner have boosted that market ) it is no surprise that this is the most popular cosmetic surgery operation requested by men today. however, penis enlargement surgery is much sought after, its just that there are not too many men willing to admit they have had it done, unlike a hair transplant.
It must be said that there are many men who think they have a small penis, when actually they have a perfectly normal one. this does not stop them seeking surgery. they believe they have a small penis sometimes because they have had a bad sexual encounter. perhaps a girlfriend has been particularly unkind, and that plants a seed of doubt in the mind which sometimes just wont go away. also, a glimpse of a friend in the locker room can also convince a man that his penis is small, as he could not help but notice that is friend seemed to have a much bigger penis than he did.
Before men embark on penis enlargement surgery they often try everything else. On the internet there are lots of advertisements for penis enlargement pills, traction devices and exercise techniques. these methods do not require any surgery at all of course, just how effective they are is unclear. in such a sensitive market it is difficult to get any meaningful data.
Penis enlargement surgery is not available on the national health service. it is a cosmetic surgery operation and it has to be paid for by the Patient. in the United Kingdom there does not seem to be too many Plastic Surgeons offering this operation. Those that do offer Penis enlargement surgery have been doing so for some years. The operation is not the easiest procedure for the Plastic Surgeon.The operation requires great skill, particularly in the girth increase part of the operation. also, some Surgeons in the United Kingdom actually frown upon the surgery claiming that it is not a recognised procedure.
The operation itself can either increase the length of the penis, the girth of the penis, or both at the same time.
Most men that have penis enlargement opt for both procedures as they are concerned about the overall look of the penis and they tend to feel that it looks small in length and girth.
As part of the consultation process the Surgeon usually explains that in terms of the sexual satisfaction of their partner, the girth is the most important aspect of the penis. this is because the vagina is most sensitive in the lower third area. having a bigger penis however will not always make men better lovers.
During the consultation the Surgeon must gauge the expectation level of the Patient. Managing expectation is vital in penis enlargement surgery. if the Patient is expecting huge increases in length then he most likely will not get beyond the consultation stage.
In terms of length gain, a realistic expectation would be an increase of between one and two inches. this probably does not sound like a lot, however if the penis is only three inches to start with, two inches more is quite an achievement. The increase in length is achieved by cutting the suspensory ligament which releases more of the penis from inside and it makes the penis hang lower.
The thickness of the penis is increased by extracting some fat from another area, such as the abdomen, and putting it into the shaft of the penis. this is the part of the operation that requires the best work from the Surgeon. it is important that the fat that is put into the penis is evenly distributed along the penile shaft. if this process is not done properly the penis can take on a very unattractive look, lumpy and uneven.
The operation itself is usually performed under local anaesthetic with sedation. after a rest the Patient is allowed home, although he will not be able to drive.
The actual surgery is just part of the enlargement process. to avoid that lumpy look to the penis the Patient must massage the penis with vaseline to make sure that the newly placed fat keeps an even appearance. he cannot have sex for around three weeks and it is sensible to take a few days off work afterwards.
One downside to the thickening part of the operation is that the new fat needs to be topped up at sometime in the future. this is done on an outpatient basis and some Surgeons can store fat for up to two years ready for the top up treatment.
Those considering penis enlargement surgery need to accept the potential risks and complications of the operation. Remember that Patient expectation is key and hopes of huge increases are going to lead to regret. As with any surgical operation there are some potential complications with this procedure. they include infection, uneven distribution of the fat, and pain and bruising.
Those who elect for the lengthening option may notice that the angle of the erection maybe slightly lower after surgery.
penis enlargement surgery requires great thought and planning. Those looking to have surgery need to discuss it carefully with their partner first, if they are in a relationship.
There are one or two intitatives that men can take to help make their penis look bigger without surgery. it helps to ensure that the pubic hair does not grow too much. if this is trimmed, or even shaved, then the penis will look bigger. Another factor which can make the penis look smaller is carrying too much weight on the abdomen.
Everything starts with a consultation. Before considering any surgery of the penis, men need to get sound professional advice from a Surgeon with experience in penis enlargement surgery.
It’s not just women who are desperate for perfection and with a 7% increase in men having cosmetic surgery, it’s a trend we should be keeping an eye on. These guys know all about it..
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Cosmetic procedures were once a woman’s domain – but not any more. more men than ever are tinkering with mother nature and celebrities, as you might expect, are leading the way.
Wayne Rooney and Louis Walsh have both had hair transplants, TV chef Gordon Ramsay had his chin done and tennis star Boris Becker recently had a facelift.
Male patients account for 10% of all cosmetic surgery procedures carried out in the UK, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and the latest statistics show a further 7% rise in the number of men having work done.
Particularly popular operations include nose jobs and breast reduction surgery to take care of those unsightly “moobs”.
Here, four blokes who’ve had their share of nips and tucks explain why they defied tradition and decided to go under the knife…
Bar manager Scott Hamilton, 30, from Swinton, Greater Manchester, spent £4,000 on a nose job
I’d hated my nose all my life. it was too big and bumpy. I promised myself I’d get it fixed by the time I was 21 but couldn’t afford it. so, with my 30th birthday coming up, I decided that it was finally time to bite the bullet.
In January 2011 I made an appointment to see a consultant at the Transform Clinic in Wythenshawe. As soon as I heard I was a good candidate I wanted to go ahead.
A week after the consultation I was in hospital. the procedure took about 90 minutes and involved lifting my septum and shaving some off, as well as making my nose smaller. I expected to be really bruised afterwards but I wasn’t at all.
I had the dressings removed a week after surgery and couldn’t believe how much smaller my nose was, although looking back it was actually very swollen and it took a good few weeks to settle right down.
I’m really pleased with it, though, and so glad I had it done. the whole thing cost me £3,950 and I’m paying for it on a finance plan. I’ve got the bug now.
In October I went back and had some Botox. Maybe it’s vain but I don’t see why it should be any different for men than women. If you can afford to change something you don’t like, do it.
It’s been acceptable for women to enhance what nature gave them for too long. Now it’s our turn.
Businessman Alistair Reynette-James, 46, from Cirencester, Glos, spent £15,000 on stomach liposuction
I’ve always been quite body confident but I found it frustrating that despite being a regular gym user and very fit I’d never had that ‘ripped’ six-pack stomach – the kind you see on models in men’s health magazines. no amount of sit-ups did it.
I have friends in Venezuela where, as in much of South America, cosmetic surgery for women and men is commonplace. I was talking to them about the work they’d had done and happened to mention my torso.
They said there was a relatively new procedure being performed by a surgeon called Dr Hoyos in Columbia that I might like.
I used Harley Street’s Landmark Clinic to organise the consultation. Dr Hoyos explained that he would carefully strip fat from around the stomach muscles using a delicate form of liposuction to give my torso definition.
The operation would take four hours and I would have to wear a body suit for around a month after the operation.
I had the surgery in November 2010. it was very painful and I did question my logic, but within a month I was back in the gym and could see the difference that it made.
To complete the work I had several sessions of Med Contour body contouring – a new, non-surgical procedure that breaks down hard fat cells under the skin.
The surgery and treatments cost more than £15,000 but the end result is amazing and I’m absolutely thrilled.
My friends know I’m game for anything so none of this has surprised them. It’s done wonders for my self-esteem. I feel in proportion now. I don’t think I’ll have anything else done – but never say never.
IT consultant Shahid Din, 32, from Canary Wharf, East London, had a £5,500 hair transplant
I’ve always taken care of myself. in fact, it was using styling products, hair dye and straighteners that made my hair thin and patchy in the first place.
I started noticing it in 2005 so in 2006 I had a three-month course of laser surgery for £1,500. it did encourage some hair growth but over time – and after I stopped using the follow-up products – it started to thin again so I decided to shave my head. I wasn’t happy about it but I didn’t know what else to do.
Then, through someone I met at work, I heard about FUE hair transplant, which involves removing healthy hair follicles directly from the scalp and grafting them on to the bald areas of the head.
I started doing some research and came across Dr Raghu Reddy at the Private Clinic at Harley Street. I had seen on the website that Ace from the ITV show Gladiators had taken part and had great results.
Although I was sceptical about it being a long-term solution, I called Dr Reddy, who gave me the names and numbers of some of his satisfied clients.
It cost around £5,500 in all but I decided to go for it. the operation took 10 hours and was uncomfortable but not painful and it was all worth it. the results were instantaneous.
There was a period where I lost some hair – all part of the hair’s natural cycle and very normal – but within six months it had grown back and I looked and felt 10 years younger.
Of course, male friends and colleagues gave me a bit of ribbing about it but the joke’s on them now they’ve seen the results. in fact, one of my mates might even have it done himself.
Darren Chalk, 43, a contract manager, from Hayes, Middlesex, spent £1,000 on a non-surgical facelift
I’m the kind of guy who if I see an outfit in a shop window will go and buy the whole thing. I like looking good.
But years spent working as a scaffolder, out in all weathers and constantly glancing up at the sun had left me looking older than my years.
I contacted the Harley Medical Group and went for a consultation. I was advised to have a non-surgical facelift, which involves four weeks of Botox, microdermabrasion and filler treatment for less than £1,000.
It sounded absolutely perfect. I had the treatment in March 2011. None of it was painful, just a little uncomfortable. I had about 20 injections of Botox in my first session and could see the difference within a fortnight.
I could see the results of the microdermabrasion – where they took away layers of dead skin – almost instantly, and the fillers that plumped up my nose-to-mouth lines were an immediate success.
I’ll need a top-up in March. Friends and workmates gave me a really hard time and my girls thought I was silly, but Alfie was intrigued. I no longer feel like their grandad on the school run and that’s worth every penny.
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Houston Hair Restoration expert, Dr. Bernardino Arocha of Arocha Hair Restoration (www.arochahairrestoration.com), says Houston’s hairlines are indicating the rebound in the economy is for real. Dr. Arocha works with patients experiencing hair loss, offering a range of hair restoration treatments, including hair transplants, and says his practice is growing like a bouffant. Strong demand is a clear sign that men and women are feeling more confident financially and want that confidence reflected in their appearance as well.
Between 2008, when the economy hit bottom, and the end of 2010, Arocha Hair Restoration nearly doubled the number of procedures performed. this outpaces what is happening nationally as well. according to recently released statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), more than 1.6 million Americans underwent cosmetic surgery procedures last year, an increase of nearly nine percent compared to 2009.
“There was so much uncertainty in 2008 and 2009, but now people are feeling more secure and are ready to do something for themselves,” said Dr. Arocha. “Another thing we’ve heard from patients is that procedures such as hair restoration, which provide a youthful appearance, can make them more attractive to employers in a job market that does not typically regard age as an asset.”
A 2009 study by the Cleveland Clinic charted a direct correlation between demand for cosmetic surgery and trends in the three major U.S. stock market indexes, the Dow, S&P 500 and NASDAQ.
Dr. Arocha also reports that Houston is seeing a major gender shift with a rapidly growing number of females who are experiencing hair loss choosing to restore their appearance through a hair transplant. currently, women make up approximately 20 percent of Arocha Hair Restoration patients, and that number is growing rapidly. Nationwide, according to the ASPS, women made up approximately 30 percent of hair transplant patients, which was an increase of 20 percent from 2009. Overall, nearly 19,000 hair transplants were performed in 2010, an increase of seven percent from 2009.
About Arocha Hair RestorationLed by Bernardino Arocha, M.D., Arocha Hair Restoration offers patients in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and throughout Texas and the United States a full range of hair restoration options including state-of-the-art hair transplant surgery and medications that promote hair growth. Arocha Hair Restoration uses advanced technology and a sophisticated hair restoration procedure to restore receding hairlines and crowns using the patient’s native hair. Recovery is fast and results last a lifetime, are completely natural and usually undetectable. For more information, visit www.dallashairloss.com or www.arochahairrestoration.com.
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