Words, or the lack thereof, may get in the way of proper communication just as emotions are not expressed well because of sagging skin around the eye area. Your expressions become muted and you appear tired and older than you really are. Nothing adds years to one’s face as droopy eyes. A person can look prematurely old because of the poor condition of the area around the eyes. Luckily for us, we live in the day and age when these concerns are simply a matter of deciding on a remedy and going for it.

BLEPHAROPLASTY AND ITS BENEFITS

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), whether it be the upper eyelid or the lower eyelid, is often performed to correct some perceived imperfection that impacts on the way an individual feels about his or her appearance. A blepharoplasty procedure can take years off a person’s looks—so much so that some patients may be perfectly content with the results as opposed to having a full face-lift. The advantages of having blepharoplasty include:

• The procedure can restore the youthful look to the eyes by removing unwanted fat and excess skin from the eyelids—making the eyes look healthier and livelier.
• It can also correct puffiness in the upper eyelids that cause the eyes to appear tired.
• It may diminish fine wrinkles and lines—the bags that sometimes appear beneath the eyes can also be removed.
• There is considerable improvement of one’s peripheral vision with the removal of droopy, sagging skin that obscures the natural fold in the upper eyelids.
• Patients find that improvement in the overall appearance of the eyes will boost one’s self-esteem.

BLEPHAROPLASTY FOR ASIANS

Estimates show that 50-75% of all Asians are born with a single eyelid; that is, they lack the crease in the upper eyelid. The demand for blepharoplasty among Asians is generally due to a desire for making the eyes appear larger and more vibrant, and not so much because of a desire to look more Caucasian. Generally, overall appearance that is still congruent to one’s Asian ethnicity is desired. For women, upper eyelid surgery can make it easier to apply eye makeup.

WHO ARE GOOD CANDIDATES FOR BLEPHAROPLASTY?

If you’re seriously contemplating to have a blepharoplasty done, you should consider the following:

• Do you have excess skin obscuring the natural fold of the upper eyelids?
• Do you have loose skin hanging down from the upper eyelids?
• Does the loose skin impair your vision?
• Do your eyes appear puffy—making you look tired?
• Is your eye area surrounded by fine wrinkles?
• Do you have eye bags and dark circles under your eyes?

If you have one or two problems as mentioned above, you are a potential candidate for a blepharoplasty — as this type of surgery can correct these problems.

WHAT OUR DOCTORS SAY

Dr. Joel Unson, a plastic surgeon at Beverly Hills 6750 says, “When undergoing any procedure, the most important thing for a patient, is to know everything there is to know about the operation. Being fully informed of the procedure, its risks and benefits, and being mentally sound is almost as important as being physically prepared. You have to set realistic goals in terms of what you want to achieve. When talking to your doctor, be very specific in telling him what you exactly want. Good communication between you and your physician will facilitate the attainment of the results you want to achieve.”

Dr Rene Valerio adds, “Most eyelid irregularities may be corrected through surgery — though some other treatments may also be considered in conjunction with having a blepharoplasty. For example, if the upper eyelid condition is accompanied by sagging of the eyebrows, then a brow lift or even an endoscopic forehead lift may be recommended. Smoothening of wrinkles around the eyes, like “crow’s feet” may be accomplished with Botox, chemical peeling or laser re-surfacing procedures. Dark circles beneath the eyes caused by pigmentation may be treated with fillers such as hyaluronic acid or a fat transplant, as well as with a bleaching solution or a chemical peel.”

If you are interested in blepharoplasty or any other aesthetic enhancement procedure, why not get in touch with Beverly Hills 6750 and let the experts help you?  Click here to schedule an appointment.

A common problem women face, especially when getting older, is sagging skin. As age sets in, most women lose the tone of their skin and muscles. Working out at the gym helps preserve the body’s firmness and the skin’s elasticity – along with the right diet, lots of water, and enough rest and sleep. Sometimes, though, nature needs a little push. Beverly Hills 6750 offers just that little boost to get back that tight, fit body with Accent Body Contouring.

The Accent machine is a radio-frequency device that has a bipolar head, which delivers superficial heat to tighten skin on the face and body. A unipolar head is also used to penetrate deeper into tissues to reduce fat and cellulite on hips, buttocks, abdomen, and arms. It’s designed to safely and effectively address cellulite and reduce fat as well as rejuvenate, even out, and tighten skin.

The procedure usually takes less than an hour per area. Results are visible almost instantly as average patients see a reduction of one to two inches in the treated areas shortly after the session. Patients also notice improvement in texture, a reduction in skin dimpling, and tissue tightening.

The best part? No cosmetic surgery is needed. As a result, there is no long recovery period, no downtime — you can achieve that celebrity body fit for the beach at any season without breaking a sweat. True, the summer’s nearly over, but a hot figure is always in.

To learn more about Beverly Hills 6750’s Accent Body Contouring services in Makati, Philippines, visit the website at www.bh6750.com or call the clinic at: 893-6750 or 893-8888 to schedule a consultation.

According to data gathered by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2005, roughly 10.2 million cosmetic procedures were performed in America, demonstrating a 38% increase since 2000. However, this sizeable increase in cosmetic procedures has not been due to an upsurge in the number of surgical procedures, but rather in non-surgical procedures. While an growing number of people might be rushing to the plastic surgeon’s clinic in a bid to look younger, that same number aren’t actually going under the scalpel.

Non-surgical, or non-invasive, aesthetic procedures do not call for incisions in order to produce the desired transformation. Ground-breaking new techniques have made it feasible to attain a more youthful appearance without the downsides of surgery.

Botulinum toxin therapy is one such example. Commonly known as Botox®, it is at present the trendiest aesthetic procedure available, with the annual number procedures shooting up from around 780,000 in 2000 to over 3,500,000 in 2005, and the figures are going up until today. The procedure, involving a series of calculated injections takes only a few minutes and causes minimal pain. In addition, no inactive recovery period is required, allowing the patient to return to their ordinary routine easily.

Due to advantages associated with non-invasive methods, the number of aesthetic non-surgical procedures has gone up by 53%, while aesthetic surgical procedures have actually dropped by 5%. While surgery remains a popular choice among patients, non-surgical procedures offer a practical alternative for the aesthetically-conscious.

Non-surgical cosmetic procedures like Botulinum toxin therapy covers the majority of aesthetic procedures carried out annually, posting figures up to four times those of surgical procedures in recent years. Though shows like Dr. 90210 and Extreme Makeover have radically increased media exposure of surgical procedures, non-surgical methods remains popular for several reasons.

By far, the chief advantage of non-invasive procedures is the cost. Surgery can mean thousands of dollars in fees, and an extended recovery period may entail even more income loss. Non-surgical procedures, on the other hand, have a markedly shorter recovery and cost only a few hundred dollars per session.

Some might contend that non-surgical methods cost more in the long run, since the results of most non-invasive procedures are not permanent. While this may be true, the temporary feature of non-surgical procedures can also allow patients to enhance their looks without committing to a permanent change they may not be ready for.

Cost-wise, there’s a viable comparison between the two kinds of procedures. Consider this: with $10,000, a surgical facelift can create a younger, more attractive appearance for at most 10 years and at the least 5 years before the expected effects of aging start showing; for the same amount, a patient can maintain a more youthful appearance for 10 years with biannual Botox® treatments.

The choice between surgical and non-surgical procedures is best reached with the help of a trained practitioner. The medical options are continuously growing, making consultation with a trained specialist even more important. Thus, whether one goes under the knife or the needle, one ought to weigh carefully the results and ramifications of both types of procedures.

One such procedure is a beauty treatment known as Thermage. Since Oprah Winfrey introduced this concept in her show, more and more people have been seeking to undergo this non-surgical facelift. Winfrey has been promoting Thermage as she believes in its technology and she has become proud of the fact that there is no recovery period needed. She has championed the treatment in her episodes “Look Younger! Live Longer!” and “How to Stop the Clock on Aging” among others.

What Thermage does is it tightens the neck and the face, not through any invasive means, but by utilizing an innovative radio-frequency method called Thermacool. It gently lifts the skin so that wrinkles are eliminated and the contours on the face are renewed. The Thermacool device uses radio-frequency heat to stimulate and increase collagen production, allowing the skin to tighten and smoothen. The patient will not feel any burning sensation, as the apparatus will also cool the skin’s surface while the procedure is being done. After three to six months, the result will be facial skin that is visibly younger and more vibrant looking.

Thermage is non-invasive, but some patients are known to have experienced mild discomfort during the procedure. To avoid this, some doctors will apply a low dose of local anesthetic before the treatment. Some other side effects that may be caused by the procedure are tenderness, swelling, skin rashes, redness, and blisters. The possibility of having these side effects are quite low (less than 1%) and if they do occur, they usually go away after a few days.

Thermage normally lasts about 20 minutes or up to two hours, if the area to be treated is bigger. As mentioned, there is no need for recovery time — one can go in the morning to have the treatment done and be back in the office or at home after a couple of hours. This cosmetic procedure works on all types of skin and can be used on all parts of the face. Recently, the FDA has also approved Thermage to be used for the eye area and the abdomen. Soon, Thermage will be available for use for the whole body.

If you are one of the many people who would like to gain back that youthful glow, but are not yet ready for aesthetic surgery, then Thermage may be the solution for you. Consult with a Thermage physician to know how this technology can work for you.

Being beautiful is an aspiration of choice, and there are certain commitments people are willing to make to achieve that goal. Aesthetic surgery may be one of them.

Putting one’s hopes on cosmetic procedures as an instant answer to insecurities may on one hand boost one’s self esteem, but may also on the other hand lead to disappointment. However, if one has a solid sense of identity and wishes to improve their appearance, then aesthetic surgery can be a constructive means for creating or affirming a person’s confidence.

The outcome of aesthetic surgery may differ from person to person, but whether understated or striking, that change is often virtually permanent. With a viewpoint of self-improvement, aesthetic surgery can be a channel for change not just in looks, but also in life.

As patients should avoid doctors who make unrealistic promises of perfection, it would do doctors good as well to avoid patients who seek it. A cosmetic surgeon would benefit from spending some time to gauge a patient’s psychological and emotional motives for undergoing aesthetic surgery. If a patient is not in the suitable frame of mind and, in the surgeon’s opinion, unprepared for the procedure, he should decline to perform the surgery.

If a patient is discontented with the results of the procedure due to unreasonable expectations, then the surgeon’s reputation may be at risk if the patient decides to carry out his or her frustrations by damaging his practice by word of mouth.

Aesthetic surgery is not the best choice for everyone. Some turn up their noses at the idea, dismissing it as a superficial quest for perfection. However, some embrace it as a chance for change and an opportunity to look good and feel confident about how they look.

The bottom-line is this — aesthetic surgery should not focus merely on resolving physical flaws, but endeavor to uplift the spirit and enhance life as one perceives it.

To learn more about different cosmetic procedures, visit Beverly Hills 6750 Multi-Specialty Aesthetic Institute at 11th Floor, 6750 Ayala Building, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines.

There is a collectively mounting stress upon physical appearances in society today, and cosmetic surgery may be the answer. But what should be the correct outlook to undergoing a surgical makeover?

The present social order adulates celebrity, good looks, and youth both on-screen and in print. A never-ending barrage of image-conscious messages from television, the internet, and magazines creates social pressure to be beautiful. The effect is a worldwide boom in the prominence of cosmetic surgery across demographics. People want to look spectacular, and with aesthetic surgery the dream isn’t so far off.

The option to go through aesthetic surgery, however, is not one to be taken flippantly.

The patient’s psychological and emotional condition is a vital factor in determining whether or not a person is a fitting candidate for plastic surgery. The more psychologically and emotionally primed a patient is, the more satisfied they will be with the result and ultimately, the more successful the procedure will be as well.

Aesthetic surgery is mostly voluntary and is initiated by a patient’s wish to change some facet of their physical look. Commitment is crucial, both with the patient and the surgeon. The surgeon commits to administering the procedure to the best of their skill, while the patient commits to both the surgical transformation and the period of recuperation it entails.

Doctors who make fantastic promises of flawlessness are to be steered clear of, as much as possible. Though this is doubtless what a great margin of patients will want to hear and choose to believe, such pretense to perfection is impracticable and does nothing more than wrongly reassure those who are uncertain of their choice or are undergoing surgery for unclear reasons.

Thus, it is important that a patient asks for a realistically accurate picture of surgical outcomes, including post-operative bruising, inflammation and other possible complications. It is tremendously important for anyone contemplating cosmetic surgery to be candid and honest during consultation, and learn precisely what to anticipate about the procedure.

For further information about different cosmetic procedures – rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, or cosmetic dentistry among many others -  visit Beverly Hills 6750 Multi-Specialty Aesthetic Institute at 11th Floor, 6750 Ayala Building, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines.