It’s no secret that cosmetic surgery can make someone look younger; studies back this up. We also know that cosmetic surgery boosts self-confidence by enhancing how someone feels about his or her appearance. A new study, however, reveals that cosmetic surgery can improve perceived traits such as likeability and trustworthiness — something completely new.
Our facial appearance represents ourselves to the world. Snap judgments, right or wrong, are made based on how others perceive us. It’s common knowledge that features, such as a furrowed brow, can project unintended emotions or encourage negative and premature impressions about someone’s personality. So the results […]
Your mom used to warn you that potato chips were causing that giant pimple on your nose. Now your coworker swears a regular juice cleanse helps fight wrinkles.
While everyone is becoming more health-conscious these days, plenty of stubborn myths remain to confuse issues. You may have heard a few of the following:
You Can Get the Results of an Injection With a Topical Product
Most would choose a topical cream over an injection. While a topical form of Botox is undergoing clinical trials, and there are topical forms of hyaluronic acid available, these treatments aren’t nearly as effective.
With a dermal filler, the […]
The major innovation for aesthetic procedures in recent years is minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments with little or no downtime. The subsiding of bruises and swelling are what necessitates downtime, so anything that can be done to minimize inflammation and bleeding will reduce the amount of time patients need to spend recuperating.
For those considering a facial injection procedure, surgery, or other facial treatment, Dr. Hamilton has always recommended a few things to avoid as they may increase bruising or bleeding at the surgery or injection sites and impede recovery. (more…)
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Electronic cigarettes are generating a lot of press lately — as a lifestyle choice, as an unfortunate fad among teen-agers, and as a supposedly “safe” alternative to tobacco.
As president of the Indianapolis Medical Society, I wrote this article about the concern in health circles over the growing use of e-cigarettes and personal vaporizers.
As e-smoking, or “vaping,” becomes a $1.5 billion yearly business, independent researchers are subjecting these products to extensive testing for toxins. They are also scrutinizing the claims that electronic nicotine delivery systems can help wean smokers off of traditional cigarettes.
For readers of this blog, I want to talk […]
Reason One:
Certain skincare items are formulated to prevent and reverse photodamage and skin aging. These products may contain Retinol that promotes a higher cell turnover, contain SPF ingredients, and use antioxidants to control free radical damage to the skin. While skincare can also effectively combat existing damage, doctors and skincare experts alike suggest a proactive approach to maintaining the health and beauty of the largest organ of the human body – the skin.
Suggested In-Office Procedure:
Deep Pore Cleansing Facial, to remove dead skin cells and extract any pore-clogging residue.
Reason Two:
Acne, in part, is caused by individual infections in oil glands of […]
Smokers’ Skin May Age Faster – Reuters (10/29, Pittman) reports a recent identical twin study indicates smokers will likely develop bags under their eyes and wrinkles around their lips earlier than non-smokers. Judges unaware of which twin smoked thought the smoker looked older 57% of the time, a pattern maintained when both twins smoked but one began earlier than the other. However, the difference in most cases was not substantial.
For years Dr.Hamilton has discussed with patients his and their two biggest enemies: the sun and smoking. Now a recent study regarding twins adds further evidence that smoking accelerates the signs […]
Overtime you begin to see the slow signs of aging. But what do you do to combat this and what are the best treatment options? Referred to in the surgical world as a rhytidectomy, the facelift is a procedure designed to correct existing signs of aging. The facelift has become one of the most requested cosmetic procedures today as it provides patients with exceptional results. Men and women can both benefit from a facelift surgery, as well as other cosmetic procedures such as a neck lift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), or facial injections.
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The chin augmentation procedure has experienced the greatest surge in cosmetic procedures that patients seek from plastic surgeons. The medical term for a chin implant surgery is mentoplasty or chin reshaping is genioplasty. Doctors suggest the popularity of social media and competitiveness at work play the greatest role in the recent spike in requests. In 2011, the number of chin implants performed increased more than Botox injections, liposuction treatments, and breast augmentations combined. Men reportedly received more chin implant surgeries than women, and patients aged 40 and above were the largest demographic of patients. Of all the areas of the […]
Patients considering rhinoplasty are often concerned with what the final result will look like. “Does my surgeon understand what I want?” or “Am I being realistic?” are common question from rhinoplasty patients. Of all facial cosmetic procedures, rhinoplasty is the most difficult for surgeons to effectively communicate expected results to their patients.
Video imaging has helped all of that. Using specialized software, surgeons can use a patient’s image and create an expected post surgery result. Side views, which patients do not often fully appreciate, can be viewed. Side by side before and after comparisons can be viewed by both the surgeon […]
Question:
After almost a year of investigating different cosmetic procedures, I have finally decided that I would like a facelift. I am planning it during my two week vacation from work. I am also not going to tell anyone except my best friend that I am getting it done. Will the bruising be completely gone by two weeks? Should I take another week’s vacation so that no one can tell that I have had a face lift?
Answer:
Most patients are able to get back out after 2 weeks following a facelift, but WITH make-up. Although most the swelling and bruising will be […]