Changing the face by plastic surgery

Yearning for beauty is  inherent human nature. Fashion, fitness, make-up, jewellery and Photoshop all of these are means to fulfil the person’s natural desire to be beautiful.

Plastic surgery has played an important part create beautiful faces and correct flaws of nature. As Groucho Marx  quoted famously” She got her looks from her father. He is a plastic surgeon.”

A lot of myths exist about the plastic surgery.  Here are some myth busters and tips for getting the best out of the plastic surgery of your face:

1. Consider the face as a whole.  Individual features (nose/eyes/lips/complexion) add up  to the overall look.  Improving a single feature will not change your face a lot.
2. Opt for subtle change.  Drastic change may look unnatural.
3. Choose temporary procedures and make few changes at a time. If happy with the results you can go for more and will know better what to expect.
4. Have realistic expectations.  Pictures of movie stars are always taken with special make-up and then edited with Photoshop to make it look perfect.  Flawless complexion rarely exists in nature.
5. Perfect symmetry is neither possible, nor desirable.  Slight asymmetry is natural. Only gross asymmetry is worth treating.
6. Clarify expectations with your doctor. With plastic surgery and treatments you can expect improvement but there is no guarantee of a particular result or perfection. Be wary of anyone who offers guarantees.
7. Your tissue has limitations.  Tissue characteristics are unique to each individual. Same surgery performed on two different people may give very  different results.  Plastic surgery cannot create a particular face from the catalogue.
8. Plastic Surgery has limitations.  Some things are possible and some things are not.  Listen to your plastic surgeon.
9. Be prepared to hear a no. Some people are not ready to take no for an answer from the surgeon.  They keep going from one surgeon to another and finally end up with quacks and get cheated.
10. Risk- benefit ratio. After considering the risks and benefits - is the risk low and  benefits high  enough to make the procedure worthwhile? Discuss with your doctor about what can go wrong.
11. Consider cost-benefit ratio.  Is the cost of treatment worth the result? Sometimes the treatment can be expensive but may give only subtle result.
12. Do not go for for unproven procedures.  Latest technology does not necessarily mean it is safe or proven. Choose treatments that have withstood the test of time.
13. Do not believe everything you read or hear in media.
14. Choose the right doctor. This is the single most important thing you can do. Check the qualification and credentials. Ask for before and after pictures of similar cases.
15. Take responsibility of your decision. Choose the right doctor then ask a lot of questions and make the informed decision about the surgery.

Antiageing creams: Do they work?

Supermarket shelves  and TV channels are flooded with antiageing creams and their advetisements.  They are are being used by women in their thirties to nineties.  New brands are entering the market every now and then with claims of guaranteed  results and any woman worth her salt has tried them all. Lets find out what are the actual results  you can expect from them.

Are all antiageing creams alike ? How do I select the best cream for me?

People age in different ways . Ageing can show just as fine lines , as pigmentation  as folds, wrinkles or in any one or more variety of ways. Over the counter branded antiageing creams are usually safe general options , but  they may not work for you in particular. So its best if you consult  your skin care specialist in person for best results.

Are antiageing creams enough for maintenance of my skin?

Healthy lifestyle, good health  and regular use of suncreen ( above SPF 25) are  also essential if you want great looking skin.

What is the ideal age  one start using antiageing creams?

Ageing is a continuous process starting from birth .  So there is no specific age when you should start the efforts towards antiageing. Usually human being is at its prime during teenage years following which various signs of ageing may be noticed- like fine wrinkles, enlarged pores, uneven pigmentation . Antiageing creams can be started any time when these signs of ageing appear.

Is there anything more than creams that can help me look my best?

There is a lot more available nowadays beyond the creams to rejuvenate and completely transform your skin. Chemical peels  microdermabrasion and laser for antiageinfg of skin, Botox for wrinkles and Juvederm injections for nonsurgical facelift are the most popular among them.