GV Plastic Surgery

Do you always look tired? Do droopy eyelids make you look angry? Do you think your eyebrows make you look much older than you are? A brow lift can solve your problem. The cosmetic procedure is perfect for rejuvenating your look. A brow lift surgery will tighten the soft tissues of your forehead. This helps in reversing the effects of gravity for reshaping your brows, forehead, and upper eyelids. The surgery is successful and many thousands of individuals opt for it with desirable results.   Are You a Candidate? You may be a candidate for this surgery if you have the following: - Extra skin or fatty tissue hanging over your eyes - Low, sagging eyebrows that make you appear tired, sad, or angry - Frown lines across the top of your nose - Frown lines between your brows - A pronounced horizontal indentation across forehead - Drooping tissue obstructs application of makeup on upper eyelid - Do you observe a pleasant look after lifting skin above eyebrow? - A positiv...

Cosmetic procedures are quite common these days. People undergo these procedures to improve their appearance and self-esteem. Most of the success of plastic surgery depends on the surgeon. Hence, it is important to choose an experienced and highly qualified surgeon for best results. The surgeon should be able to understand the need to do a surgery, any risk that may follow, limitation of procedure, and suggest you the best choice. Once you decide to get the surgery done, here are some things to expect on the day of surgery: 1. On Arrival The nurse will take you to a pre-operative room. You are supposed to change into a hospital gown, cap, remove any jewelry you wear and prepare for surgery. 2. Surgical Preparations It is time to meet your anesthesiologist. He will discuss your medical history and review present medications. This is simply a review enquiry. These things must have already been discussed during the initial consultation. 3. Inside the Operating Room The...

Thinking about having a nose job? Well, there are certain important things you need to know before getting under the knife.  1. Get Weeks Off Work Are you ready to take a few weeks’ off from work? Rhinoplasty is a very complicated form of facial cosmetic surgery. Recovery may take up to 2 weeks. Take special care not to blow your nose. This may have a bad impact on the surgery. Patients are usually prescribed pain killers and other medications to negate the effects. You must rest and sleep with the head elevated. 2. It Takes Time – Exercise Patience Did you know it takes about a year before you see full results of a nose job? A splint is placed over your nose for support during the surgery to provide stability to the new shape. You can see changes in the nose shape once the splint (1-2 weeks after the procedure). Minor swelling will be there for several months after nose job. It may take a year of longer to see the final results. 3. Realistic Expectations It is imp...

Looking forward to get a tummy tuck? Here are some important things you should know: 1. Maintain Stable Weight Weight fluctuations can stretch the abdominal tissues. Hence, it is important to maintain a stable weight before the procedure for attaining desired results. 2. Permanent Scar Tummy tuck will leave a scar along the abdomen. This runs along the horizontal incision line. It stretches from hip to hip and visible right above the pubic bone. Although it fades a bit with time, you can see it for several years. A board certified and experienced plastic surgeon will carefully place the incision. He will make sure the scar is well-concealed under clothing. 3. Complete Recovery Takes Long! Recovery process may last for up to several weeks. This depends on the severity of post. The benefits from this procedure are not immediately visible. Redness, bruising, stiffness and swelling may last for 4-6 weeks. Residual swelling may linger for over 6 months. It may take one ye...

A plastic surgery can transform one’s life. Physical changes can boost self-esteem, patience, and job success, and social life of an individual. Here are some of the benefits of getting plastic surgery:   1. Improves Appearance This is definitely the most obvious benefit of getting a plastic surgery. People go under the knife to enhance their appearance. Many want to rectify their features or to make their face more symmetrical. In some cases, the appearance issues are a result of genetics, accident injury, aging, or environmental factors. Most people know about plastic surgery and ways it can help them look better. 2. Boosts Social Performance When you transform your appearance for the better, your life outside of the office will improve too. The Association of Psychological Science (APS) writes, “In this world, you’re better off being good-looking. At all ages and in all walks of life, attractive people are judged more favorably, treated better, and cut more slack.” No on...

You need to take additional precautions to be able to heal faster and completely without any side effects. Following instructions given by your surgeon is critical for getting desired results. Here are some tips you can follow to heal faster: Stay Away from Sun You must protect yourself from exposure to ultra violet rays of sun. These rays are known to cause damage or discoloration to skin especially at the incision site. Wear sunglasses, sunscreen (recommended by doctor only) or a hat for extra protection. You should also avoid exposing incisions to pollution. Do Not Strain You must stay away from any strenuous activities or exercises until 4-6 weeks after plastic surgery. These activities tend to increase heart rate and blood pressure. The sealed blood vessels may open resulting in bleeding and bruising. Do not lift pets or babies after a tummy tuck. Have a Healthy Diet For faster healing from plastic surgery, your body needs additional protein and calories. Make s...

It is not easy to choose among many surgeons to perform your desired surgery. There are many factors to take into consideration. Right from experience of a surgeon to his credentials, background, and costs, one needs to look into several things before making a decision. Unfortunately, credentials and background of a surgeon are the most overlooked points. Here’s how to research background and credentials of a plastic surgeon:     State Medical License Each state in the United States has a medical board. It is mandatory for a practicing physician to hold a license issued by the medical board of state in which they practice. These boards make sure that the members deliver quality and ethical services. They are also authorized to take action (corrective as well as disciplinary) against members. One must look up for state medical board. It is the easiest way to avail crucial info about surgeons you consider. State license of a surgeon informs about status of license and a...