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It’s a New Year! Reward Yourself with Relaxation and a New You

Monday, January 9th, 2012

The holidays can be a joyous but stressful time.  Not only are the winter winds harsh on your skin but family, expenses, and schedules can cause those worry lines to come around in full force.  Now that it’s a new year and you’ve survived the holidays, it’s time to focus on you!   From routine self-grooming to a rejuvenating morning of pampering, below is our own countdown of  of our favorite ‘just for you’ offerings to melt away the stress of the holidays and ring in the new year and worry-free you.

4. Clinical Peel
At only $50, this service is a way to relax without breaking the bank.  Our customized solution revitalizes the skin’s appearance by removing the rough outermost layer of skin to reveal a fresh, new you.

3. Hand Treatment
For only $15, create the ultimate spa experience by adding this hydrating massage to any of our facial services.

2. Signature Microdermabrasion
A step beyond our basic microdermabrasion treatment, this services offers enzymes, microdermabrasion (non-invasive procedure that gently removes blemishes, toxins, and impurities) and a calming signature mask.

1. Body Contouring
Now that the holiday temptations are behind you, truly reward yourself for all of your hard work.  Come in for a consultation and begin this final step to completing your body transformation.

It is on our website and it is a part of our daily philosophy here at Associated Plastic Surgeons of Kansas City; We work together to help you.  We can’t always take the stress away but we can help you look like you don’t have a care in the world.  Join us and enjoy a few hours or a few minutes away from it all and focus on what’s important to us: you, your self-confidence, your health.

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Blepharoplasty – The other name for eye-lid surgery

Friday, November 11th, 2011

They say our eyes are the focal point of the face and when we interact with others eye contact is perhaps the most prominent way we express ourselves. Bright open eyes convey beauty, vigor, and youth.  However, eyes that sag due to excess skin and are puffy due to excess fat convey a tired appearance even though you may feel energetic and rested.

Eye-lid surgery also known as blepharoplasty can help patients treat excess drooping skin, or eyes that look tired due to puffiness or bags. Although the decision to undertake eye-lid surgery can be extremely personal, the results often exceed patient expectations in terms of appearance and, perhaps even more importantly, function.

Eye-lid surgery before and after

Photographs are usually taken before and after surgery to plan the procedure and record your results. While examining blepharoplasty before and after photos, look for pictures of patients whose “before” photo resembles your current expectation and see if the “after” photo matches your idea of a positive eye-surgical outcome. When you and your surgeon have the same expectations before eye-lid surgery it makes the process less nerve-racking, and helps the surgeon know exactly what you are wanting out of the procedure.

All surgeries carry some risk

Thousands of successful eye-lid surgeries are performed each year. While the procedures are generally safe when performed by a qualified and experienced Blepharoplasty cosmetic surgeon, complications may arise.  However, in almost all types of eye surgeries, the possible complications are infrequent and can generally be treated.

What does Blepharoplasty cost?

Prior to getting eye-lid surgery done, a consultation with an eye-lid surgeon is essential to discuss your options. These consultations generally take 30-45 minutes.  After your consultation, you will be provided with a cost estimate of your surgery including surgical, anaesthetic and hospital fees.

Some myths surrounding the eye-lid surgery

Perhaps no form of surgery is more popular and safe than eye lid surgery, thanks to a major change in the kind of techniques that are now employed. But, there are myths and misconceptions that a patient must be fully aware of before making an informed decision.

Let’s take a look at a handful of myths about eye-lid surgery-

  • Eye lid surgery is a painful surgery that requires a lot of time  off work
  • Eye lid surgery is for the elderly
  • Eye Lid surgery is not safe
  • Eye lid surgery will gain you ugly bruises
  • Eye lid surgery is only for rich people
  • Eye lid surgery cannot be combined with other surgical procedures such as facelift, brow lift and neck lift

Taking time to think over the procedure, working with your eye-lid surgeon and researching is imperative to separate facts from the myths. Who knows, when you will look at yourself in the mirror after blepharoplasty, you may see a beautiful you.

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Rhinoplasty- The other name for nose surgery

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

It is not hard to believe the current marketing hype around nose surgery being a major achievement. At least, that’s what appears each time people take a look at the increasing acceptance of Rhinoplasty. Nose surgery also known as Rhinoplasty is the nation’s most commonly performed cosmetic surgery that refines a nose’s size and shape and improves interrupted breathing. The procedure is being considered by a growing number of people and is a well accepted option to improve both nose appearance and function.

Quest for beauty and health takes to Rhinoplasty
It is true that nothing has as great of an impact on how a person looks than the size and shape of the nose. There are several components to your nasal shape that you may wish to alter in some way, such as the profile from the side view, the length or width, or the shape of the tip. Although the decision to undertake nasal surgery can be daunting, the results often exceed patient expectations in terms of appearance and, perhaps even more importantly, function.

Am I a good candidate for Rhinoplasty?
You will begin the process with a doctor consultation where you will be asked many questions to ensure you are a good candidate for the procedure. Any of the following conditions may make you a good candidate for Rhinoplasty:
  • * Your nose looks too wide seen from the front
  • * The nasal tip droops
  • * You have to improve the symmetry of your nose
  • * You have to eliminate visible humps or depressions on the bridge of your nose
  • * You need to correct structural defects in the nose allowing you to breathe easier

Assuming you are in good health, there is no defined age for having your nose reshaped. The results of Rhinoplasty enhance the balance between the nose and other facial features.

Preparing for Rhinoplasty
It is important that you have a clear idea of how you would like your nose to look and, at the same time, realize that there are limitations to the procedure. During the initial consultation, you may be asked to point out exactly what you would like to see improved. This will help your surgeon understand your expectations and determine whether they can be realistically achieved.

Be sure to ask questions
It is very important to ask your cosmetic surgeon about your treatment. It is natural to feel some anxiety, whether it is excitement for your anticipated new look or a bit of preoperative stress. Don’t be shy about discussing these feelings with your surgeon.

All surgeries carry some uncertainty and risk
Thousands of successful nose operations are performed each year. While the procedures are generally safe when performed by a qualified and experienced Rhinoplasty cosmetic surgeon, complications can arise. However, in almost all types of nose surgeries, the possible complications are infrequent and can generally be treated. You can reduce your risks by choosing a qualified Rhinoplasty surgeon, such as one of our Associated Plastic Surgeons of Kansas City doctors, and closely follow his or her advice.

The decision to have nose surgery is extremely personal and you will have to decide if the benefits will fulfill your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable. Your surgeon will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure as well as review the instructions for a healthy recovery.

Be who you want to be!
Now that you have got a much better idea of what a nose surgery is like, you are ready to discover more by visiting our Rhinoplasty procedure page. You won’t just look better, you will feel incredible. Who knows, rhinoplasty can turn out to be an opportunity to help you reconstruct the beauty that’s already there in you.

 

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Botox: Get a younger looking you

Monday, July 11th, 2011

You may have heard the expression wearing your emotions on your sleeve, but in reality you “wear them on your face”. If you are sad, happy or annoyed, for instance, you knit your brows together. Underneath your skin, your facial muscles contract, cause a pleating of the overlying skin, and then, as anyone can see, you are frowning. And, at some point, you may feel that these fine lines have become permanent and have killed your looks.

A Non-Surgical Approach

One particularly appealing aspect of Botox treatments is that it is a non-surgical approach to smooth out some of your age lines and regain a more youthful appearance. Botox is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults younger than 65 years of age for a short period of time (it’s temporary). You can soften the signs of aging with a wide range of non-surgical procedures for the face.

Botox Surgery Benefits

Botox Cosmetic is approved for moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines). Satisfying results can do wonders for your self esteem and for self confidence. It helps to-
• Plump thin lips
• Enhance shallow contours
• Soften facial creases and wrinkles
• Improve the appearance of folds, sunken areas, and recessed scars.
• Correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

Botox: Before and After

Botox injections usually take three to seven days to reach their full effect. The result is a smoother skin in the treated area. As the muscles slowly regain the ability to contract, lines and wrinkles reappear. To maintain the desired effect, injections must be repeated every four to six months.

Is it Safe?

Botox treatments typically have minimal discomfort. The safety profile of Botox is unparalleled in that there are no major or permanent side effects reported so long. Botox, however, should not be used in patients with certain rare neuromuscular disorder. Minor side effects may occur, but are self limited. Pain, redness or bruising localized to the injection site is minimized by using proper injection technique.

Choosing a Botox Surgery Surgeon

If you choose to go forward with botox surgery, it is important to have realistic expectations and an experienced botox practitioner you trust. Ask whether your practitioner is board certified and can provide references of clients who have undergone the procedure you are considering. Make sure the botox practitioner thoroughly explains all risks and benefits.

Your body is a canvas. What you decide to paint it is limited only by your imagination. Patients who seek botox treatments achieve a more youthful appearance, more comfort in daily activities and regain a more youthful appearance.

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Cosmetic Surgery- How To Get Those Mesmerizing Looks

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Do you agree that beauty is a mystery that falls short of our reach every single day? For most of us, ultimate aesthetic perfection remains a constant struggle, and we venture through life for the ultimate ‘fix’ that will turn us most beautiful.

Restore your natural beauty

While the term “cosmetic surgery” evokes fantasies about turning back the clock, it also rings images of famous faces gone badly. However, as a number of people are considering cosmetic surgery, the discipline continues to showcase latest advances in cosmetic medical practice.

There is nothing wrong with cosmetic surgery

Whether you are considering cosmetic surgery, want to learn about the latest inventions in cosmetic treatments, or are just simply interested about looking as gorgeous as you can be, you have a professional trained surgeon to guide you through your curiosity. These cosmetic surgeons, are not only qualified doctors bound by their code of practice, they have been assessed in the procedures they perform and how to provide appropriate counseling to prospective patients who are considering making such an important and personal decision.

Cosmetic Surgery: It’s not just for face
There are many procedures available to men and women considering cosmetic medical procedures. Here is a sample of some cosmetic procedures-

Arm Lifts

One of the most routinely satisfying procedures commonly performed by plastic surgeons is brachioplasty – reshaping the upper arm, from the underarm region to the elbow.

Eyelid surgery

Sagging eyes can be a very difficult problem to deal, and is often one of the first signs of facial aging, even in people as young as their thirties. Many women and men are frustrated after spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on creams to treat under-eye bags and circles, only to find out the solution as eyelid surgery.

Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a “tummy tuck,” is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.

Augmentation mammoplasty

Augmentation mammoplasty, commonly known as Breast augmentation surgery, is a surgical procedure to enhance the fullness of a woman’s breast, improve the symmetry of the breasts and/or restore breast volume lost following pregnancy or weight loss.

Beware of specialist qualifications

One should be able to have confidence that the practitioner they choose for their cosmetic procedure has been appropriately trained in cosmetic surgery and is certified in the procedure and performs it regularly.

Your personal consultation

During your initial visit you should be able to get a good idea of what to expect from the surgery in the way of your results, discomfort involved, recovery time and any special aftercare that you may need. Be sure you follow any instructions that you may be given as to medications, diet and other preliminary steps needed.

There are many procedures available to men and women considering cosmetic medical procedures. Ensuring you choose the right one for you is a decision you should make together with your cosmetic surgeon. The decision to have or not have any type of cosmetic surgery is a crucial one, which should be taken carefully together with your certified trained surgeon.

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