You may think that nose jobs don’t have much in common with liposuction, and you may have an argument, however many plastic surgeons who are faced with patients seeking rhinoplasty procedures first tend to look a the person’s chin. In essence, a nose job, if done for cosmetic reasons, is to improve the overall balance of the face, but there’s one catch most people don’t realize. When determining the size that your re-constructed nose should be, surgeons will compare it to what’s going on with your chin. For instance, does your nose need to be smaller, or is it more of a case of a much-needed chin augmentation? In other situations, perhaps the person’s chin is housing excess skin or jowls, and while the nose could use a trimming so could the upper neck region. This is where liposuction comes in. A simple, quick and easy treatment could fully refine

According to some estimates, the male grooming market is worth well over $3.5 billion in the United States. It appears that turning to cosmetic surgery with the desire for a more youthful body and face does not stop at the ladies. Men want in on the action too. While laser hair removal, botox, and microdermabrasion are also popular, it is estimated that some 500,000 men opt for cosmetic surgery every year – a number that appears to be increasing, according to many plastic surgeons. Here is the rundown of some of the most popular: Rhinoplasty A very common procedure in general, it is believed that not only do men gravitate toward this procedure to correct athletic injuries, but also to reduce the size of their nose, and improve the shape of their faces. Chest Reduction Surgery While many ladies are looking to increase their cup sizes, men look to surgery

Liposuction, as per the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, is the number one cosmetic surgery procedure in their most current annual report. The year 2011 saw over 325,000 treatments in the United States alone, the majority of which, with just below 50% of the total, were patients in the age group of 35-50 years. Those between 19 and 34 made up the next top age group at 29.5%. But what does this mean to you? Well, much is made about how liposuction is a successful treatment to absolve you of excessive belly fat, for instance. However, liposuction is so popular because it is effective in treating pockets of fat from head to toe, and can be done alone or in combination with other popular surgeries. Let’s take a closer look: Face Considering a facelift, brow lift or neck lift? Liposuction can be used as a quick treatment to help

In September 2011, Biggest Loser contestant, Amanda Arlauskas announced that she was opting for cosmetic surgery. She lost a total of 87 lbs and was looking for something to help re-shape her body. In an interview with Phillyburbs.com, she explains her choice, “I’ll always be bottom-heavy, and I know that, but I just want to find something, and hopefully plastic surgery is it, because I hate my legs so much. I’m praying for something, because it’s like you’ve come this far and you deserve to be able to flaunt it. I just want to be able to wear a dress and show off my legs and not be so humiliated by them.” Many people find themselves in a similar position after a dramatic weight loss. Loose and sagging skin often being two of the biggest reasons both men and women opt for surgery. According to WebMD.com, three of the most

The good news with liposuction is that in comparison to other cosmetic surgery procedures, this one is fairly mild in terms of recovery. However, and depending on the extent of your surgery and the degree of excess fat and skin removed, you will probably still be out of commission for a couple days at the least. Now here’s the deal. Your plastic surgeon will have a fully detailed list of instructions for you to follow postoperatively. To ensure a speedy and complication-free recovery be sure to follow his orders diligently. And regardless of whether or not your lipo is a one-off procedure or in combination with other more invasive procedures, the only goal for you after you’ve left the clinic or hospital is to have the easiest and stress-free recovery possible. Here are three tips to consider: Take care of your skin This, of course, depends on the area treated,