By CSB on Tuesday, March 3, 2009Filed Under: Cosmetic Surgery News
Beauty – everyone has different preferences making it a difficult thing to quantify. However scientists believe that phi, sometimes known as the divine proportion or golden ratio, (a ratio of 1:1.618) is the standard for a beautiful face.
Phi has long been known as a ratio that produces pleasing aesthetic results – artists and architects have long used it in their creative work – therefore it comes as no surprise that we tend to find faces with phi proportions beautiful.
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By CSB on Monday, January 1, 2007Filed Under: Laser Techniques
Procedure: Smooths the face and smooth fine wrinkles using a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser device that treats layers of damaged skin. Softens lines around the eyes and mouth and minimizes facial scars and unevenly pigmented areas.
Length: A few minutes to 1 hour. May require more than 1 session.
Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient, unless combined with other surgical procedures that require hospitalization.
Side Effects: Temporary swelling, discomfort. Lightening of treated skin. Acute sun sensitivity. Increased sensitivity to makeup. Pinkness or redness in skin that may persist for up to 6 months.
Risks: Burns or injuries caused by laser heat. Scarring. Abnormal changes in skin color. Flare-up of viral infections (��?cold sores��?) and other infections (rare).
Recovery: 2 weeks: Back to work
4 to 6 weeks: Strenuous activities
6 months: Complete fading of redness. Sun exposure must be limited for several months
Duration of Results: Variable – new wrinkles may form as skin ages.
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By CSB on Monday, January 1, 2007Filed Under: Browlift
Procedure: Minimizes forehead creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding over eyes, furrowed forehead and frown lines by removing excess tissue, altering the muscles and tightening the forehead skin.
Length: 1 to 2 hours.
Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient.
Side Effects: Temporary swelling, numbness, headaches, bruising.
Risks: Injury to facial nerve, causing loss of motion, muscle weakness, or asymmetrical look. Infection. Broad or excessive scarring.
Recovery:
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By CSB on Monday, January 1, 2007Filed Under: Facial Implants
Procedure: Changes the basic shape and balance of the face using carefully shaped implants to build up a receding chin, add prominence to cheekbones or reshape the jawline.
Length: 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Some people may require an overnight stay.
Side Effects: Temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising, numbness and/or stiffness. In jaw surgery, inability to open mouth fully for several weeks.
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By CSB on Monday, January 1, 2007Filed Under: Face Lifts
Procedure: Improves sagging facial skin, jowls, and loose neck skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles andredraping skin. Most often done on men and women over 40.
Length: Several hours.
Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Some patients may require a short inpatient stay.
Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin; tight feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent need to shave behind ears where the beard-growing skin is repositioned.
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