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What Smoking Does To Your Skin

Posted on September 3, 2014 by adminpsi

It’s no secret that there are plenty of negative side effects associated with smoking. Along side the obvious health risks that you are taking when you choose to smoke, the signs of your bad habit will be all over your skin too. ‘Smokers face’ is a term that has long been used to describe the older and greying skin that many long term smoker possess thanks to chemicals that starve the skin of oxygen and stop the ‘glow’. Here are some of the ways that smoking damages your skin:

Wrinkles

Both the blood supply and skin cells are damaged by chemicals in cigarette smoke which leads to drier and more wrinkle prone skin. Carbon monoxide strips the oxygen from the blood that is vital in keeping skin supple and healthy, while free radicals cause cell changes that contribute to wrinkles. On top of the chemical causes of wrinkles, the constant sucking action lead to those tell-tale wrinkles around the mouth.

Scarring

Nicotine causes vasoconstriction (or narrowing of the veins) which means less blood supply can get to wounds in the healing process. Not only can this be an issue from a surgical standpoint but it also leads to scars that are darker, larger and take longer to heal than they would be in non-smokers.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an auto-immune skin condition that effects many people, smokers and non-smokers alike, causing skin redness, irritation and scaly, flaky skin. Even though people who have never touched a cigarette suffer from this condition, those who smoke have a 60% higher chance of developing psoriasis than their non-smoking counterparts.

Skin Cancer

Excessive sun light exposure is the dominant factor behind skin cancer cases world wide, but studies show that smoking also increases your risk of developing this type of cancer as well as numerous others such as oral and lung cancer.

Avoiding smoking is beneficial in many different ways from the superficial to long term health and reduces many risks associated with surgery.

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Smoking And Surgery

Posted on August 25, 2014 by adminpsi

We all know that there are many, many reasons to stop smoking: the health complications are extensive and the effect on you appearance alone are hugely significant. Smoking also adds a significantly higher risk of complications when it comes to surgery. As a rule I don’t operate on smokers. I try to work with patients that do smoke to set parameters for their safety or to help them to stop smoking completely (if they are interested). If you are a chronic smoker then during your consultation I will explain the risks of smoking with regard to plastic surgery and I’ll ask you to stop smoking one month prior to surgery and one month afterward. It might sound like a big challenge, but I’m asking you to cease smoking for a period of one month.

Even if you follow these instructions to the letter and quit smoking one month before and one month after surgery you are still at risk for many of the complications typical for smokers, naturally it’s always preferable that patients stop smoking completely. One of the many reasons smoking is problematic in regards to surgery is that chemicals found in cigarettes cause blood to clot less easily which can be extremely problematic, . If you are a smoker any issues or questions you may have will be discussed in detail at your consultation so that you can be fully educated and prepared before scheduling surgery.

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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Surgery Recovery

Posted on August 23, 2014 by adminpsi

Rhinoplasty, or a nose correction procedure, involves a plastic or cosmetic surgeon reshape the bones and cartilage in the nose to adjust them to give it a better shape or reduce respiratory issues. For a plastic or cosmetic surgeon, the main objective is to make the nose more symmetrical with the rest of the face, especially in terms of the lip line. Using this method, a nose can be made to look sharper or the bridge can be made straighter.

Talking to your cosmetic surgeon

Before you undergo this procedure, it is very important you discuss everything pertinent to this surgery with your plastic surgeon. You should understand what is involved in the procedure, how it is done and at the same time keep your surgeon informed of your intentions. It would not be possible for your surgeon to completely change the look of your nose so keep your expectations as practical as possible.

By correcting the shape of your nose, it can change the way your face looks overall too. So ensure you choose the right changes that will suit the rest of your face and not just because a particular change looked good on someone else. Each rhinoplasty procedure will be unique. Dr. Paul McCluskey, a renowned plastic surgeon, believes in recommending only those changed which suit a person’s facing and has treated several clients of Atlanta, GA and other cities in this manner.

People who have cosmetic or medical requirements can go for this surgery. By straightening the nose bridge, respiratory problems can be solved while making it look straight with no dents. People who have suffered nose damage in a fight, the nose being one of the commonly affected parts, can also go for rhinoplasty.

How is the surgery done?

To perform the surgery, the surgeon uses local or general anesthesia. It is a relatively minor surgery and can be done on an outpatient basis too. Generally, you are advised to stay a day in the hospital or facility where the surgery is done.

To minimize the appearance of the marks of the surgery, the incision is made inside the nose via the nostrils and not outside. The surgeon makes the incision in a manner that gives him/her access to the bones and cartilage forming the nose. Depending on the results you want, the bone or cartilage made be added or removed. Tissue too may be used, either from your body or synthetic ones, inside the nose. When the necessary changes have been made, skin and tissues are arranged on the nose structure.

To facilitate healing of the operated site, a splint is placed inside the nose for a few days. This ensures the nostrils are fully supported and they do not touch the affected portion much.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgeries performed on people. Noses are one of the most prominent features of one face and if that’s not exactly in place, a person’s overall appearance may be affected too.

To avoid suffering from any post-surgery risks such as bleeding or breathing problems, make sure you visit reputed surgeons such as Dr. Paul McCluskey . He operates in Atlanta, GA and has knowledge as well experience of this procedure. Several people have benefited with better looks with a simple procedure such as rhinoplasty.

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Questions to Ask Your Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Posted on August 16, 2014 by adminpsi

The success of any medical procedure depends on how well the communication is between the doctor and the patient. Full disclosure of a patient’s expectations and past helps the doctor choose the right treatment option while all pros and cons being discussed with the patients ensure they are aware of what they should do before and after a surgery is performed. In the world cosmetic and plastic surgeries too, this rule holds equal importance. After all, one has to live with that surgically corrected nose all life!

Questions to ask your plastic surgeon

Rhinoplasty is the procedure wherein a person’s nose is corrected in shape and/or size for cosmetic and/or medical purposes. People who are unable to breathe freely due to a crooked septum (the central ridge inside the nose that divides the nostrils) find this as important as a person who has broken his nose during a soccer game. No matter what the cause of the surgery is, all patients must ask a few basic questions before getting the surgery done, such as:

How much does it cost and is any of it covered by insurance?
What should be done in terms of food and supplements consumed and what changes to lifestyles are required before and after surgery?
Where the procedure will be done?
How shall it be done – closed (within the nostrils) or open (through the tiny strip of skin between the nostrils at the base of the nose?
How the incisions shall be made – which depends on what results are expected by the patient
Should the nostrils be made wider post-surgery?
How the nose would look after the surgery?
Would the breathing problems be reduced or are any more procedures required?
Is the plastic surgeon performing the procedure certified to do so and how well does he do it? Does he have experience in doing these surgeries?

How is the surgery done?

Depending on the discussions between the patient and the surgeon, the amount of work to be done is decided by the cosmetic surgeon. Rhinoplasty is quite a simple procedure. Its most important steps are:

Your cosmetic surgeon will decide if the incision is to be within the nostril or outside
Once the incision is made, the places to be corrected are identified. It may be the cartilage, the septum, the nostrils or the tissues within the nose.
Septums that are crooked or dented can be corrected by re-aligning the cartilage there.
Where required, cartilage is to be added (The cartilage is taken from the ear or, very rarely, from the patient’s ribcage).
If the nose is too thick, removal or cartilage or the tissues is done.
On the corrected structure then, the nose’s outer skin and tissues are replaced and bound well. This ensures the nose shape remains intact post-surgery and heals quickly.

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These Simple Changes To Your Diet Will Boost Your Health

Posted on August 12, 2014 by adminpsi

Rigorous diets and bland eating plans make it easy to slip straight back in to old habits, but making small changes to your current can be the key to a healthier you!

Strict eating plans and an overwhelming diet change send many people running for the fried food in a matter of days. Even the strongest of will power will be tested during a tough diet, and the majority of those that make it through will bounce back to old eating habits and regain any lost weight.

If you want to lose a few pounds with out going crazy and get long term results you need to make a realistic change in your eating habits. Here are some easy steps to take!

1. Eat breakfast!

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, it sets you up with the energy you need to have a happy and productive day. Studies show that having breakfast as the largest meal of the day instead of dinner is helpful in losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight.

2. Drink plenty of water

We are 70% water and that water needs replenishing! A lot of us are chronically dehydrated and don’t even know it so those hunger pangs you’re feeling between meals could be misread feelings of dehydration. Keep a bottle of water with you and sip through out the day to rehydrate and stop you reaching for snacks when you aren’t even hungry.

3. Eat Your Greens

Leafy greens especially are packed full of important nutrients that boost your health and have benefits for your hair, eyes and nails. You don’t necessarily have to become a salad eater but add some to at least one meal a day to give your body the nutrients it needs.

4. Avoid Processed Food

Keep the foods you eat as close to their natural state as possible! This ensures you get the full benefits and nutrients of what you’re eating as well as avoiding added sugar which has many negative side effects on health.

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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Risks and Safety Information

Posted on August 9, 2014 by adminpsi

Rhinoplasty, compared to other plastic or cosmetic procedures, is more commonly performed as it takes lesser time and creates a marked difference in the appearance of a person. By adding or removing some tissues and cartilage, or correcting the shape of the central ridge in the nose, it can be made to look sharper, finer and certain respiratory issues can also be solved.

Understanding the surgery

Dr. Paul McCluskey, a renowned plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA, has treated several patients both local and from other states. He firmly believes that the patient should first make clear what he/she wishes to get out of the procedure, before it is done. Making changes to the nose is process that takes effort and skill. Is the patient is not too clear about what is required, it becomes hard to do corrective surgeries in the same place.

Patients should always ask some key questions before agreeing to the surgery:

Are they suitable candidates for the surgery?
What technique will be used?
What shape will the nose take post-surgery – does it match the rest of your face?
Is the surgeon a qualified plastic and/or cosmetic surgeon approved by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons?
What the complications may arise and how can they be dealt with?
How long does the procedure take and what are the precautions to be taken before and after the surgery is done?

Risks your cosmetic surgeon will tell you about

Patients get this surgery done for two reasons – to improve the shape of the nose or to get rid of breathing problems. Some patients have even mentioned that they do not snore post rhinoplasty surgeries! The patients must look at before and after pictures of the nose and their face before selecting what look they prefer. This helps the surgeon make the incision accordingly inside the nose or at the base of it. There are some risks associated with this type of surgery though, just like every other medical or cosmetic procedure has. The common ones are:

Bleeding
The septum may not have been filled correctly which may leave you with holes in the central ridge inside your nose or with injuries to it.
Complications arising due to improper use of anesthesia
Skin complications such as skin necrosis, which means disintegration of the skin off the nose and adverse reactions to the bandaging.
Nasal blockage due to swelling inside the nose
Infection, if antibiotics are not properly used post-surgery.

An experienced plastic surgeon will ensure you do not suffer any complications while resolving all issues related to your nose as effectively as possible. Perfectly made incisions and adjustments ensure you do not need any corrective surgeries, so make sure you choose a reliable surgeon who takes every aspect of the surgery importantly, just like Dr. McCluskey does!

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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Surgery Steps

Posted on August 2, 2014 by adminpsi

Out of the several cosmetic and corrective surgeries done all over the world, rhinoplasty or nose correction is the most popular procedures done. Just correcting the way a nose looks can change a person’s entire appearance and also solve respiratory problems, for those who suffer from them. This is a relatively minor surgery that has a major impact and is in high demand. Read on to know more about this procedure.

What to discuss with the plastic surgeon

Although this is simpler than other plastic surgeries conducted, you must discuss every angle of a rhinoplasty with a reputed plastic or cosmetic surgeon. Most of us are aware that appearances can be altered with this surgery, but you should also know that certain respiratory problems also require patients to get their noses corrected. The nose gets its shape from the bones and cartilage supporting it. So the surgery mainly is to make adjustments to them and nose tissue.

Dr. Paul McCluskey, who has treated several patients in Atlanta, GA successfully, attributes his success to the helpful inputs he receives from his patients. The clearer they are with what they want, the easier it becomes for him to make the changes. Some of the things included in the checklist before the surgery are:

What kind of look you are aiming to achieve with the surgery
If there are respiratory problems you want corrected
Your past medical history and any allergies that you may have
What kind of medicines you are currently taking, including any food supplements you taking such as vitamins and herbs and so on
Your alcohol, tobacco and drug use, if any.

Steps of the surgery

The surgery can be listed in a few simple steps:

You consult your surgeon and decide what your objectives out of the procedure are.
You get local or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the surgery required, the more extensive ones require general anesthesia.
The surgeon makes the incision within the nose (closed procedure) or across the thin strip of skin between the nostrils at the base of the nose – the columella (open procedure).
The cartilage within the nose is then added to or removed, depending on whether you want to just correct the look of the nose or make it sharper. Cartilage, if to be added, is taken from the ear or the rib can be used on the septum, the ridge in the middle of the nose.
If the septum is crooked, that can be corrected too.
Once the necessary changes are done, the skin as well as tissues are replaced on the new structure and the incisions are covered up.

The nose is then wrapped with bandages for some time so it can heal quickly.Getting rhinoplasty done does not take much time and the benefits remain forever. By taking a few simple steps, you can improve the look of your face and breathe more easily. Recovery time is very short and you can lead a relatively normal life shortly after the surgery. So go ahead and get in touch with your plastic surgeon today to get more details about it!

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Breast Lift Before and After Photos

Posted on July 29, 2014 by adminpsi

A breast lift or augmentation mastopexy is a procedure designed to restore volume and fullness in breasts that have sagged with age or childbearing. In breasts that are sagging (or ptotic) the ratio of skin to breast tissue simply need to be corrected to return breasts to a more youthful shape. This commonly involves relocating the nipple to a higher more central position and often decreasing the size of the areola. There are different incisions that can be used to perform this procedure which Dr McCluskey discusses in detail in a video here! The incisions do result in scarring but with proper after care, and when performed by a skilled surgeon the scars fade well and reduce in visibility.

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Liposuction Before and After Photos

Posted on July 27, 2014 by adminpsi

Liposuction is among the more popular procedures performed by a cosmetic surgeon in the U.S. today. Advanced surgical techniques and technologies have made the procedure safer, less invasive, and more effective. During the initial consultation, the plastic surgeon will explain all aspects of the procedure, and may also provide liposuction before and after pictures for a better explanation about the procedure’s benefits. Dr. Paul McCluskey provides this surgery to his patients in and around Atlanta, GA.

What are Liposuction Before and After Pictures?

Before and after pictures in case of liposuction refer to a pair or group of images belonging to a previous patient who has received the same procedure successfully. The pictures include images taken prior to the liposuction surgery and after the surgery at a time when the bruising and swelling has subsided, and full effects of the procedure have appeared. The cosmetic surgeon will take these pictures with the consent of the patient, and present them before new patients in a discreet way. Liposuction Before and After Photos

The objective of these photographs is to educate new patients about various aspects of the liposuction surgery. The surgeon will use these pictures during initial consultation as a visual aid to help the patient make an informed decision. Dr. McCluskey tries to ensure that these images are made available to every patient during the initial consultation process.

Advantages

Liposuction procedure can be a minor procedure in some cases, or a major surgery involving multiple areas of the body, in some other cases. When a new patient is considering liposuction surgery, they may not have a clear idea of what exactly the procedure can do for them, and how it can help fulfill their aesthetic needs. This is where the plastic surgeon will make use of liposuction before and after photographs.

The photos will help the patient understand how their appearance may be enhanced with different treatment approaches, techniques or surgical combinations. If the patient needs liposuction in conjunction with tummy tuck, breast lift, body contouring or another surgery, the appropriate before and after photos can show the different possibilities to the patient to help them make the right choice.

Staying Realistic about Results

Experienced surgeons are aware that the best satisfaction levels in any plastic surgery procedure such as liposuction can be achieved only when the patient has a positive outlook, clear goals, and realistic expectations. Liposuction before and after photos can be used to make sure that the patient knows exactly what to expect and what not to expect from the surgery.

Liposuction is not a weight loss surgery, and it is also not suitable for removal of stretch marks or cellulite from the skin. With before and after photos, the risk of patient over-expecting or wrongly expecting the results becomes mitigated.

Digital Photos

Liposuction ‘before and after’ images can also be posted on the surgeon’s website. New patients or those interested in the procedure can access the photos from the website even before they make up their mind about visiting the surgeon’s office for an initial consultation.

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Liposuction Recovery – What to Expect

Posted on July 20, 2014 by adminpsi

Liposuction recovery process can differ from one patient to another depending on the extent of surgery performed, the surgical technique adopted by the cosmetic surgeon, and the patient’s natural healing ability. Dr. Paul McCluskey will discuss the recovery process with his patients in Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas during the initial consultations.

Expected Recovery Period

Most patients will take at least a week to recover enough to be able to go back to work. In case the plastic surgeon has performed the procedure in multiple areas, they may advise the patient to stay off work for about 10 to 14 days. Immediately after the procedure, the treated areas will be wrapped using a compressive garment with compression pads. This helps expedite healing and reduces swelling.

Conspicuous swelling will subside fast, but complete swelling may get resolved over several months. The patient will continue to feel better as new contours and enhance appearance emerge gradually over a few months. In most cases, the cosmetic surgeon may place small, temporary drains beneath the skin to remove any excess blood or fluid in the first few days after the procedure.

Queries and Instructions

The surgeon may provide specific instructions to follow during the recovery period, which may include the following:

How to take proper care for the treated areas and drains.
When to take pain medications and other drugs to minimize the chances of infection.
Typical symptoms to look for in the treated areas as well as in general health condition, when the surgeon must be contacted.
When to make the first follow-up visit to the plastic surgeon.

Dr. McCluskey encourages his patients in Atlanta, GA and other areas to ask questions and clear any doubts regarding the recovery process. Some of the common questions that a patient should ask may include the following:

Whether the surgeon will prescribe the medications during recovery?
Will dressing or bandages have to be worn continuously after surgery and for how long?
When will the stitches be removed?
When is it appropriate to go back to work, and when to resume light exercises?

Other Aspects of Recovery

If the liposuction procedure is performed using tumescent technique, the use of general anesthesia will be avoided. The procedure can also be less invasive in case of laser assisted liposuction. In such cases, the recovery will be faster and the process will be well tolerated overall. Pain and discomfort gets reduced if the procedure is performed in a single area, or performed using less invasive techniques.

It is possible in many cases to conceal the treated areas behind clothing. Therefore, the patient will not attract needless attention on returning to work. After the first week, the tight compression garment can be removed to take a shower, but should be continuously worn through the first two to three weeks. The patient should not try to seek immediate gratification from the results because that may cause unnecessary frustration during the initial days. The full results may take several months to appear.

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