A loan for a new look:
What’s new: The trend is toward more, smaller procedures over a lifetime. Doctors make less noticeable incisions, either lifting fat, muscle and skin together or leaving fat under the skin to avoid the stretched, ‘done’ look. Risks: Damage to facial nerves may cause decreased feeling or weakness in parts of the face, usually not permanent. Blood pooling, infections, hair loss and excessive scarring are infrequent.
Quicker than a lifetime at the gym:
What’s new: ‘Anatomical’ implants look more natural, and insertion through the armpits or bellybutton reduces scarring. Prefilled devices reduce leakage. Coming: soy-oil-filled implants. Risks: Implants have to be removed if there are leaks or ruptures (often after accidents) or an unusually tough ‘capsule’ of body tissue forms around the device. About one in 10 implant patients needs a second operation within five years.
Like daughter, like mother:
What’s new: Ultrasound-assisted liposuction liquefies fat deposits with energy waves, making removal easier and allowing the surgeon to concentrate on ‘sculpting’ Risks: Nerve damage is rare, but can be serious. Removing too much volume may cause dangerous blood loss. New fat tends to accumulate in untreated areas.
Fixing a longtime trouble spot:
How To Pick The Right Doctor Selecting a qualified physician is the best way to decrease risk. Here are a few questions patients should ask before they sign up:
title: “Skin Resurfacing” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-28” author: “Alan West”
A loan for a new look:
What’s new: The trend is toward more, smaller procedures over a lifetime. Doctors make less noticeable incisions, either lifting fat, muscle and skin together or leaving fat under the skin to avoid the stretched, ‘done’ look. Risks: Damage to facial nerves may cause decreased feeling or weakness in parts of the face, usually not permanent. Blood pooling, infections, hair loss and excessive scarring are infrequent.
Quicker than a lifetime at the gym:
What’s new: ‘Anatomical’ implants look more natural, and insertion through the armpits or bellybutton reduces scarring. Prefilled devices reduce leakage. Coming: soy-oil-filled implants. Risks: Implants have to be removed if there are leaks or ruptures (often after accidents) or an unusually tough ‘capsule’ of body tissue forms around the device. About one in 10 implant patients needs a second operation within five years.
Like daughter, like mother:
What’s new: Ultrasound-assisted liposuction liquefies fat deposits with energy waves, making removal easier and allowing the surgeon to concentrate on ‘sculpting’ Risks: Nerve damage is rare, but can be serious. Removing too much volume may cause dangerous blood loss. New fat tends to accumulate in untreated areas.
Fixing a longtime trouble spot:
How To Pick The Right Doctor Selecting a qualified physician is the best way to decrease risk. Here are a few questions patients should ask before they sign up:
