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Botox Receives Approval from FDA for Crow’s Feet Cosmetic Treatment

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Dr. Paul McCluskey, an experienced plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA, provides cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries of the face, breast, and body. People in Atlanta who are looking for a cosmetic treatment for eyes may not consider Botox treatment to reduce crow’s feet. Botox can make the eyes appear youthful and rejuvenated, and now the treatment has the stamp of approval from the FDA for removing crow’s feet around the eyes.

Since eyes the most delicate external organ of the body, it is always a fantastic idea to choose an experienced cosmetic surgeon or a certified Botox provider in Atlanta or other places to receive Botox cosmetic treatment. Botox is made from botulinum toxin, which is a powerful biological agent that can be used to reduce facial wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. Refreshed and rested eyes can remove the tired or old look from the face, and make a person appear more youthful.

Cosmetic Application of Botox

Crow’s feet around the eyes are technically called lateral canthal lines, which occur due to the repetitive action of eye muscles over a period of time. Repetitive muscular action that is caused by certain facial expressions such as frowning, smiling, or squinting can lead to lasting wrinkles or lines in the long run. Botox was approved several years ago for the cosmetic treatment of frown lines. It is also approved for the treatment certain medical conditions such as eyelid twitching or blepharospasm.

Chronic migraine and excessive underarm sweating can also be treated with FDA approved Botox treatments. Now the FDA has announced its approval for Botox as an effective temporary treatment to reduce the formation of fine lines and wrinkles around the aging eyes, which are commonly known as crow’s feet. Patients who are bothered by the appearance of crow’s feet around the sides of the eyes can now achieve a smoother and more rejuvenated look with Botox treatment for crow’s feet.

Successful Botox Test Results

Botox treatment for crow’s feet received the approval from FDA only after an extensive study conducted by Allergan, Inc., the drug’s Irvine, CA based manufacturer. The study was conducted on a group of 833 adults. People who participated in the study were selected at random for receiving a Botox placebo injection.

The group which was treated for crow’s feet with Botox revealed a noticeable reduction in crow’s feet compared to the other group that was not treated. Botox treatment may be received from a plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA or other areas. The effect of the treatment may last for about three to six months. Patients should have realistic expectations in order to achieve better satisfaction from the results.

Crow’s Feet

Due to aging or other factors, fine lines may develop around the eyes that shoot out from the far outside corners of the eyes. These lines are commonly known as crow’s feet. These lines become more visible when we smile because the facial muscles in that area become active on smiling. Skin folds and wrinkles can occur naturally when the contraction of muscles occurs underneath the skin. The skin folds become deeper, depending on the frequency of the smile, and as skin elasticity becomes weaker with age.

Botox can temporarily reduce these fine lines around the eyes. Botox chemical is injected directly into the affected muscles that are causing the formation of lines. The chemical works immediately to block the neural passage between the muscle and the nerve and prevents the muscular contraction. This enables the skin to appear smooth even when a person smiles because the treated muscle does not contract. As a result, the appearance of crow’s feet around the eyes can be diminished significantly.

Precautions

A qualified cosmetic surgeon in Atlanta, GA or other areas may be in the best position to provide Botox treatment. Safety should be the top priority in any cosmetic treatment, and eyes in particular need special care because they are the most sensitive external organ. The FDA warning is included in the Botox label, which says that the toxin’s effect has the risk of spreading to other areas of the body from the injection site. This may lead to symptoms akin to botulism.

The FDA warning also provides an assurance that when Botox is used in recommended dosage, it has never been known to cause such an adverse event. Therefore, signing up and scheduling a Botox treatment session with the precise dosage is the key. Secondly, the toxin must be injected into the targeted muscle with accuracy to achieve the specific, desired results.

Source of News: FDA Press Release

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Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta is a state of the art practice for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body. Dr. Paul McCluskey, an experienced plastic surgeon, leads the practice in Atlanta, GA. Elective plastic surgery procedures have gained a greater acceptance and popularity in recent decades due to the evolution of safer and more effective surgical technologies.

Interestingly, cosmetic surgery has seen a surge in demand from working women in the past few years. Their primary goal for aesthetic procedures appears to be the benefits that it seems to provide to their career and job prospects. There is a growing need among these women to look refreshed and more youthful, just to be able to compete more effectively at the workplace.

Do Looks Really Matter at the Workplace?

A large section of the working women is willing to go with the notion that performance alone may not be enough, and looks do matter at a certain level in the workplace. If the face appears tired or old, even the woman’s energy levels at work may be quite high, it seems to be an increasingly unacceptable proposition among working women. A whole new generation of working women seems to have cropped up that works hard on maintaining a vibrant appearance, and even choose plastic surgery procedures to fulfill that goal.

Any experienced cosmetic surgeon in Atlanta, GA or other states may be receiving a growing number of requests from professional women in their 40s or 50s to advise suitable procedures to make them look better. Most women in this segment are not really interested in a drastic makeover that makes them look substantially younger or more attractive. Their main concern is to maintain their current appearance so that the signs of aging do not become more conspicuous than what they already are. They are not ready to be perceived as “too old” by their employers as yet, especially if plastic surgery can help them look and feel better.

Non-surgical Cosmetic Options

Plastic surgery procedures are more in demand because of their significant and longer lasting impact on the appearance. However, a growing number of working women are looking for non-surgical cosmetic treatment options. With FDA clearance and approvals in place a number of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, women are choosing dermal fillers, Botox, chemical peels, laser skin rejuvenation and even innovative skin tightening techniques involving ultrasound, radio frequency, and fat cell freezing.

Safety and convenience are key factors that govern the choice of a procedure for many working women. For instance, a plastic surgeon in Atlanta, who provides Botox treatment, may be able to schedule a lunch hour appointment for working women who are unable to afford time off from work. The entire procedure can be completed within a few minutes, and the woman can simply be back at the workplace after the lunch hour is over. With no or little downtime involved and very low risk of complications, non-surgical options suit the needs of women who have a very busy work schedule.

Surgical Options for Lasting Benefits

Middle aged working women may be more inclined for plastic surgery procedures because the outcomes can be more satisfying and long lasting. Many working women in their middle age are not keen to ‘overdo’ their face or other parts of the body with plastic surgery. Their goal in most cases is to restore a healthy looking and rejuvenated appearance. They are happy to look their own age – as long as that means looking their vibrant and healthiest best for their age. Many such women, in fact, request their plastic surgeon to suggest less invasive surgeries that will not bring a very dramatic or obvious change in their appearance.

They would rather be happy to soften the depth of their facial, wrinkles and creases, rather than have them removed substantially with an extensive facelift. Liposuction, breast lift, facelift, rhinoplasty, and forehead lift are the procedures of choice for many working women in their forties and fifties. For a cosmetic surgeon, it becomes important to understand the intrinsic needs and goals of the patient before recommending the appropriate cosmetic surgery procedures.

ASPS Survey

An American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) survey of 756 women aged between 18 and 64 years revealed in 2009 that an increasing number of women believe that plastic surgery can help them cope better with the challenges of a tough economy. Three in five respondents said that looks play a part in finding a job, receiving a promotion, or even finding new clients. 13 percent of the respondents specifically considered cosmetic treatments to make them more competitive at the workplace.

Source of Survey: ASPS Press Release

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There is no shortage of options available when it comes to breast implants, so at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta we think it’s important for you to be aware of them all! Anatomically shaped breast implants are an alternative to the usual round implants and can help you to achieve a more natural shape with your breast augmentation.

Anatomical breast implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel and have a flatter upper pole with more volume towards the lower breast curve just like a natural breast. Anatomical breast implants are available in different sizes with different projections, to add the right amount of projection to the breast where desired. Anatomical breast implants have a textured surface which adheres to the surrounding tissue after insertion to minimize implant rotation, a possible issue not associated with round implants.

Due to their distributed volume, anatomical breast implants may be more suited to women who are slim, have moderate breast tissue, desire a natural looking breast and don’t wish to have the fuller upper breast shape associated with round breast implants. If you think that anatomical breast implants may be right for your breast augmentation, Dr McCluskey will discuss all the options available to you at your consultation.

Here’s Dr. McCluskey’s take on anatomical breast implants:

“Anatomic or teardrop shaped implants seem to make a lot of sense for breast augmentation. The normal breast has a teardrop shape so creating a shaped implant with a similar shape to the breast is intuitive. That said, I don’t use the shaped implants for breast augmentation. Most of my patients, especially women with mild breast ptosis (droop) wish to have more fullness in the upper pole (upper part of the chest/breast). Like most plastic surgeons I have extensive experience with round breast implants and I haven’t found a need use shaped or anatomic implants. In my opinion the shaped implants do not offer any advantage over round implants.

Another issue with placing shaped or anatomic implants involves the breast pocket. When using shaped implants the pocket must be carefully and precisely created. If the pocket is too wide, the shaped implant will have room to rotate or flip and the larger part of the teardrop could end up in the upper chest giving the breast an odd or deformed appearance. With a round implant a slightly larger pocket gives the implant more mobility, like that of a natural breast, and the implant can rotate freely without any changes in appearance.

I fully applaud & support efforts to improve implant construction and technology. Breast implants are patient specific and certainly one size does not fit all. I currently prefer round implants for breast augmentation. I’m open to trying any improvements on the currently available & FDA approved breast implants but we have a very high satisfaction rate with round silicone gel and saline implants.”

For more information on other services Dr. Paul McCluskey provides visit http://sexualaesthetics.com/

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, founded by Dr. Paul McCluskey, provides aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries of the face, body, and breast. Dr. McCluskey is an experienced plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA, who has completed a five year residency in General Surgery as well as plastic surgery residency. He has performed a large number of surgical procedures over the years for patients in and around Atlanta.

Mommy Makeover: An Overview

A mother’s body undergoes significant changes following pregnancy and breastfeeding. Typical post-pregnancy effects may include sagging breasts, nipples pointing downwards, excess fat deposits in the abdominal area, stretch marks, loose skin in the tummy, and fat pockets in thighs, hips, arms, neck or other parts of the body. In some cases, exercise and diet may not be adequate to reverse these changes.

Mommy makeover, or post-maternity body and breast re-shaping is an effective answer to this problem. A growing number of mothers are interested in having a mommy makeover procedure performed by a qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeon in order to regain their pre-pregnancy figure. The procedure is essentially a combination of multiple plastic surgeries to provide an overall improved appearance and a proportionate and shapely body.

Breast Lift

Breast lift or mastopexy is commonly included as a part of a mommy makeover. Breasts may start sagging, lose their proportion or volume, and areolas may be stretched following a pregnancy. Breast lift is an effective surgery to significantly improve these conditions. The procedure involves removal of excess loose skin and tightening of underlying tissue and muscle to achieve a well-defined contour.

The position of the breasts, areolas, and nipples will be raised following a mastopexy. Sometimes the procedure may be combined with breast implant surgery to add more fullness and volume to the breasts. The operating surgeon will determine the best components of a mommy makeover in accordance with the patient’s needs and overall body condition, health, and appearance.

Breast Reduction

During pregnancy, a woman’s breasts typically swell in size and shape. Following childbirth and nursing, the breast size may reduce naturally, and some drooping may occur, which can be correct with a breast lift. However, for some mothers the breasts continue to remain oversized, causing a disproportionate appearance. Breast reduction surgery is an effective way to return the breasts to their original pre-pregnancy size.

Restoration of smaller breast size not only improves appearance in such cases, but may also provide relief from other symptoms such as pain, awkward posture, breathing difficulties, rashes, restriction of movement, and skeletal deformities. With breast reduction technique, excess fat and glandular tissue is removed and skin is tightened to achieve smaller and lighter breasts that are in better proportion with the rest of the body.

Tummy Tuck

The abdominal area usually suffers the most in terms of appearance following a pregnancy. The skin and muscles in the abdomen become stretched and weaker, resulting in a straighter waistline, loose skin and stretch marks. These conditions may not respond to exercise or diet. This is where a full or partial tummy tuck surgery can help as a part of a mommy makeover.

The abdominal area will become flatter and firmer with the tightening of abdominal muscles and removal of excess skin and fat. Tummy tuck is not designed to remove stretch marks, but quite often, tightening of skin may also help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

Liposuction

Many mothers follow weight loss programs, fitness regimens and a balanced diet to return to normal weight following a pregnancy. However, certain stubborn fat deposits in specific areas of the body may not respond to such efforts. As a result, the body may appear less shapely and disproportionate, despite close to ideal body weight. Some women may also suffer from significant scarring due to a C-section delivery.

All these conditions can be improved with liposuction. This procedure, performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, is aimed at removing unwanted, stubborn fats the waist, abdomen, thighs, hips and buttocks, among other areas. It improves the contours and sculpts the targeted areas of the body to achieve a pre-pregnancy proportionate and shapely figure.

Liposuction with Dr. Paul McCluskey

Dr. McCluskey performs mommy makeover procedure at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, GA. He is a trained cosmetic surgeon for various aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures of the face, breast, and body.

He will evaluate a patient’s condition closely and analyze her needs and expectations before recommending a mommy makeover or alternative procedures. His goal is to meet the patient’s expectations in the best possible way, while keeping safety and comfort of the patient as top priorities.

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