How to heal well from a chemical peel

Chemical peels have become a popular method for facial cosmetic surgery patients to improve the overall aesthetic of the skin. It provides a number of benefits for those who choose to have it: from reducing the appearance of scars to removing fine lines caused by aging. Like any other cosmetic surgery procedures, the recovery and healing time from a chemical peel is a vital step to ensure the best results. Here are some ways on how to fully recover from a chemical peel.

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Avoid over-moisturizing after a chemical peel. Your skin will feel slightly dry after a chemical peel. Even if this is the case, don’t overuse heavy creams as they will only make your skin oily, thus clogging the pores. Don’t tug or massage the peeling skin and let the dry, scaly skin fall off on its own. Your doctor will recommend light oils or skin products to use after you’ve had your peel.

Maintain an easy and gentle skincare regimen. If you’re healing from a chemical peel, it doesn’t mean that you can completely stop taking care of your skin. Wash your skin with a sulfate-free cleanser during the day and use a gentle acid-free serum at night before you go to bed. Choose natural, non-chemical products to keep your skin healthy and glowing.

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Wear sunscreen at all times when going outside. One of the reasons why patients get a chemical peel is to reduce the effects of premature aging caused by the sun’s harmful radiation. If you’re going outside while healing from a chemical peel, it goes without saying that you should always put hypoallergenic sunscreen on your face, neck, and shoulders.

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Confidence And Other Amazing Benefits Of Getting Facial Surgery

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People have facial surgery for a number of different reasons. Some procedures correct facial deformities, while others repair damage due to a traumatic injury. Others undergo facial surgery for purely aesthetic reasons.

Below is a quick look at the benefits of facial surgery.

Confidence: Many people who have undergone facial surgery want to feel more confident about their appearance. In fact, studies show that after cosmetic facial surgery, patients generally feel better about themselves.

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Corrections: As mentioned earlier, facial surgery is a way to correct genetic defects or disfigurement. Deformities such as bat ears and cleft palate and lip have corresponding surgeries to correct them. Not only do these surgeries eliminate the odd-looking features, but these also serve to ease discomfort.

Health: As previously mentioned, facial surgery can ease discomfort, which leads to better health. Take cleft palates for example. Not only can surgery close the gap of the birth defect, but the procedure can also improve both the breathing and eating of the infant. Rhinoplasty, the surgery that fixes problems with the nose, can take away any obstructions brought about by genetic disorders.

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An introduction to facial fat grafting

For people who want to delay or reduce the sagging of the face and the formation of wrinkles, there is a procedure called facial fat grafting. Plastic surgeons take small portions of fat from the stomach and thighs and inject to the skin on the face. The goal of the procedure is to allow for more volume on the face, thereby restoring a youthful appearance. 

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The surgical procedure, in fact, has two benefits. First, it reduces sagging and wrinkling. Second, it takes away fat from places where patients don’t want it. While patients normally undergo facial fat grafting to look more youthful and appealing, other patients who have suffered traumatic injuries on their faces and have deformities also undergo the procedure. 

Talking to a facial plastic surgeon is the first step for people who are not happy with the way they look. Through consultation, patients can learn about the procedure and be warned about the minor side-effects that naturally come with plastic surgery, such as a bit of scarring and bruising. Patients can also learn about preparations for the procedure and what to do after, to ensure a speedy and safe recovery. 

Facial fat grafting is a common procedure that plastic surgeons have performed on countless people from all walks of life, for a variety of reasons. But just like any surgical procedure, it’s best for patients to do research before committing to it. 

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How To Best Prepare For Rhinoplasty Surgery

So you have decided to get a nose job. You’re now determined to address your nose issue (either too big, too wide, or misshapen from birth or an unfortunate incident), and you’ve chosen a specialist to do the procedure. What should you do next as a patient to best prepare for the surgery?

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Note that while rhinoplasty surgery can be done in less than two hours, the entire process entails commitment in time, energy, and making careful preparations before and after the surgery. It’s not something that should be taken lightly, given how it can effectively address cosmetic and functional concerns ranging from a disproportionate nose to one that’s been broken or collapsed from trauma.

In the weeks leading up to the surgery, it’s crucial that the patient prepares their body and mind for the changes that will occur. Do everything to stay healthy and make room for a speedy recovery. Avoid certain things, specifically aspirin and other blood-thinning medications, smoking, and alcohol. Notify the surgeon of any illness no matter how minor it may be, and start filling prescriptions for the antibiotic, sleeping aid, and pain medications that will be needed.

Stock up on lip balm and cold beverages, as your mouth will become very dry from breathing through it. Have “soft” food around, too, as well as comfortable clothes to wear while recovering at home. Front-buttoning tops, for instance, are better than those pulling over one’s head.

Ask a family member or friend to help out on the first two days and nights post-surgery, as well as drive you home after the procedure. Feeling anxious about the whole thing? Schedule an appointment with your surgeon to discuss concerns and alleviate those worries.

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Is Otoplasty a Good Idea?

Otoplasty refers to the reshaping of the pinna or outer ear via surgery, aiming to improve its appearance or correct a natural deformity.  In this reconstructive surgery, the outer ear is built up after a congenital deformity or an accident.  Think of it as pinning back the ears for them to look better. 

Here are some considerations when evaluating the need for otoplasty. 

Indications:  This procedure is indicated for correction of ears protruding more than 20 mm and at an angle higher than 35 degrees from the occipital scalp.

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Addressing the problem in children:  Prominent ears can prove to be bothersome for kids and may subject them to bullying.  Ears can be considered prominent if they stick out more than 2 cm from the side of the head.  Otoplasty is, in fact, more commonly performed during childhood, although it can be done on patients of any age. 

Issues in adulthood:  Adults with protruding ears can feel embarrassment to the point where it gets in the way of daily life.  The “condition” may prevent them from wearing a helmet or other headgear, and they may be distracted or concerned about their overall appearance.

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Post-operative considerations: There are several things that otoplasty patients need to do after the surgery, including avoiding touching or rubbing the ears, wearing headband, avoiding smoking, keeping the head elevated for a couple of weeks, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding prolonged sun exposure and extreme temperatures. 

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Brow Lift: Turning That Frown Upside Down

Many of the main indicators of aging can be found on a person’s face. One of the most common (and most annoying) of these indicators are frown lines. These lines are the bane of many women since daily skincare routines aren’t enough to keep these lines from appearing. Also, many of these daily skincare routines are frustratingly temporary.

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It’s a good thing there’s the brow lift, which is a more permanent solution to frown lines.

Brow and foreheads are the first and most affected areas of the face when it comes to lines. As people age, the slightest expression can curl the skin into these lines. This loss of elasticity also causes the eyebrows to go down and droop. The result is that a person looks more tired than they really are. Other factors that contribute to the wrinkling include sun and wind exposure, and gravity.

A brow lift “lifts” the skin that’s sagging on the forehead, upper eyelids, and eyebrows, to give a person a younger look. Brow lift comes in two types – classic and endoscopic. Classic brow lift is done with a single cut from ear level, around the hairline. Facial plastic surgeons know where to cut for minimal scarring. Endoscopic lift, however, utilizes shorter cuts in the scalp. A small camera will be inserted into a cut, and the surgeon will perform the procedure from there.

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What Patients Can Expect From Brow Lift Surgery

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As people age, so does their skin. Along with other factors, aging causes the skin to sag in various parts of the body. However, one of the first places on the human body this change can be felt is the forehead. Eyebrows become heavy and frown lines appear. This is where brow lift surgery comes in.

Through brow lift surgery, also known as forehead surgery, droopy eyebrows can be corrected. It’s a perfectly safe procedure that will restore the appearance of a person once looking fatigued.

Patients undergoing brow lift surgery can expect a number of benefits. Upper eyelids will be raised. The creases in the forehead will be smoothed out. The brow that sags and droops over the eyelid will be lifted. Frown lines between eyebrows will be dramatically reduced. Overall, the patient can expect to look younger and more refreshed.

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Brow lift procedures themselves have evolved. No longer will patients have to undergo ear-to-ear incisions on the scalp. A new method called endoscopic brow lift makes the surgery as painless as possible with minimal cutting. The small incisions to be made can reduce swelling and quicken recovery like never before. And one of the best parts about it is the scars will barely be noticeable.

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