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Mon, 25 May 2009
5:22 AM - Nutritional Supplement For Plastic Surgery
At the California Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. A. Friedman, a renowned anti-aging specialist helps cosmetic surgery patients heal faster and better after plastic surgery by optimizing their nutritional and hormonal state. Dr. A. Friedman and Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Sean Younai with their team of specialists offer both an oral nutritional supplement program as well as an intravenous (I.V.) nutritional therapy program. Both programs have been specifically formulated to meet the unique demands of specific plastic surgery procedures such as Los Angeles tummy tuck, body contouring, breast augmentation, and facial plastic surgery. What is I.V. nutritional therapy?
Intravenous Nutritional Therapy is a method of delivering vitamins, minerals, and amino acids directly into the bloodstream and is used to correct intracellular nutrient deficiencies. Oral intake of such high doses is simply not effective due to absorption limitations from the digestive process, especially after surgery. Patients can get up to 10 times the nutrients in one treatment as they could get orally in one day. A good example of this is the use of Vitamin C when trying to overcome a cold due to a viral infection.
How is the I.V. Therapy administered?
At the California Center for Plastic Surgery, I.V. Nutritional therapy is administered in a most comfortable and private setting where the they are lying down or reclining on a bed. Beverly Hills plastic surgery patients can rest assured that the treatment is provided by a Registered Nurse who specializes in I.V. therapy, under the direct supervision of a physician. A very tiny butterfly needle is used to minimize any discomfort. The treatment takes approximately 20-30 minutes, during which time you can listen to music and/or read a magazine.
What can I expect to feel during the I.V. Nutritional Supplement Treatment?
Some patients experience a warm sensation in their chest or lower abdomen during the treatment as well as being able to taste the B vitamins being administered. As with taking most vitamins, you should not have the vitamin I.V. on an empty stomach.
Ideally a person who is planning to have plastic surgery should begin oral vitamin supplements one week prior to cosmetic surgery and continue for three weeks after surgery. The I.V. Nutritional Therapies is usually given as a series of three treatments. One treatment administered within one week prior to cosmetic surgery and the next two during the ten-day post-operative period. This regimen provides the essential nutritional supplements for healing at the time when you need it the most.
What nutrients are important for recovery and wound healing after plastic surgery?
A person’s requirements for nutritional supplements may increase by up to five times during the healing phase after cosmetic surgery in Beverly Hills liposuction and other surgical procedures being some of the more physically demanding of plastic surgery treatments. Many scientific studies have established that lack of nutritional support during this crucial period can adversely affect one’s recovery from plastic surgery.
The essential nutrients required for wound healing include:
Proteins: Protein deficiency impairs wound healing since protein is needed for fibroblast proliferation, new blood vessel formation and collagen production. In addition to wound healing, proteins are essential to the function of the immune system and the central nervous system.
Other important nutrients and herbs:
Glutathione: Is a tripeptide, a compound composed of three amino acids (cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine). It is responsible for the health of most of the cells in your body. It is involved in recycling antioxidants such as Vitamin C and E, protein synthesis, DNA synthesis and repair, stimulating production of interleukin 1 and 2 which help regulate your immune system and is itself a powerful antioxidant.
5:21 AM - Beverly Hills Liposuction- Body Contouring After Pregnancy
Liposuction is very popular among women after pregnancy. Los Angeles mothers are often frustrated with stubborn fat areas of the tummy, thighs, hips, and arms which are resistant to exercise and dieting. During their cosmetic surgery consultation new mothers often share their frustrations of not being able to fit into their pre-pregnancy clothes. While for recent moms liposuction of the arms, thighs, hips, and abdomen is performed with a variety of techniques in Los Angeles rhinoplasty and other facial features is usually sought after more frequently by patients of all ages and genders. Tumescent liposuction of the abdomen, still, is the most popular technique used in Los Angeles. In Beverly Hills, liposuction is also being offered with ultrasound, laser, chemical injections, and vibration techniques. The efficacy of Ultrasonic Liposuction and these other techniques is widely debated and is associated with higher complication rates. Pregnancy changes a woman’s body in many ways. There is redistribution of the body fat as a result of change in the levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, as well as thyroid and gonadal hormones.
These hormonal and metabolic changes make it very hard to lose excess body fat which is stored in the deep fat pockets. Therefore, at this time the only solution for restoring one’s younger size and shape is to have liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or hips. While many women who have unwanted fat after pregnancy can benefit from liposuction in Beverly Hills, there are others who are not a good candidate for liposuction. These are mothers who after pregnancy rather need a tummy tuck Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Sean Younai recently informs us. In Los Angeles a High Tension Abdominoplasty combines a tummy tuck with liposuction of the flanks in order to remove loose hanging lower belly skin folds and stretch marks, as well as contouring the waist, and lifting the thighs and buttocks.
Losing weight after pregnancy can sometimes have unpredictable results, such as losing breasts volume and facial fullness which makes women look older. Selective liposuction of troubled areas while preserving the fat in other areas can give a woman a balanced figure and youthful appearance. For mothers recovering from pregnancy in Los Angeles abdominoplasty or liposuction of the abdomen, hips, and thighs can also be combined with fat grafting of other areas which are deficient in fullness and volume, such as the buttocks and the face.
Los Angeles labiaplasty specialist Dr. Younai notes that fat injection of the face after pregnancy fills the deep naso-labial folds, lower eyelid hollows, forehead wrinkles and frowns. Fat grafting of the buttocks, or Brazilian Buttock Augmentation, is combined with liposculpture of the flanks and hips in order to give a women an hourglass figure, as well as a “perky” butt.
Dr. Sean Younai is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is originator and master of the High Tension Abdominoplasty technique.
He receives patients at the California Center for Plastic Surgery from Northern as well as the Southern California region. Some of these cities are Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Stockton, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Oxnard.
Disclaimer: This blog or article is for information purpose only, and should not be treated a professional advise or price protection guarantee. This blog is mainly used for search engine optimization and other commercial purposes and it is advised that readers seek professional consultation in the field of interest for more information.
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Fri, 24 Apr 2009
1:56 AM - Exercise and Smoking: Should I Avoid Implants If I Exercise Heavily Or Am An Avid Bodybuilder? Is It Safe To Get A Tummy Tuck If I Am A Smoker?
One of the inevitable side effects of working out and body building is the replacement over time of breast tissue with more lean body mass. While this is great for your overall fitness, you may not like the impact on the size of your breasts. If this is the case, breast augmentation Beverly Hills experts note, could help you to regain your curves. If the patient is very lean, however, the surgeon will probably want to place the implant under the chest muscle. For resuming your exercise routine, it’s good to know that implants are designed to withstand a lot of impact. Kick boxers, police officers, and wrestlers enjoy implants without any deflation or other negative side effects.
Another consideration for fitness enthusiasts is that an armpit incision may leave a more visible scar for those who like to wear sleeveless clothing. As far as resuming your exercise routine, most women can do light cardio within a week. However protect the outcome of your breast augmentation by avoiding strenuous lifting and workout for several weeks. It will be worth the wait.
Can a smoker undergo Tummy Tuck or Body Lift surgery? The answer is no. Patients who are currently smoking, use tobacco products, or nicotine products (patch, gum, or nasal spray) are at a greater risk for significant surgical complications. In Beverly Hills tummy tuck patients who use smoke are always advised to consider health risks associated with plastic surgery. These complications include skin death, delayed healing, and additional scarring. Individuals exposed to second-hand smoking are also at potential risk for similar complications attributable to nicotine exposure.
Performing a tummy tuck Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeons also point out, for tobacco-using patients can have a negative effect on anesthesia and post-anesthesia recovery, with increased coughing and possibly bleeding. Therefore, you need to refrain from smoking at least several weeks before and after your surgery. As an experienced board certified plastic surgeon Beverly Hills cosmetic surgery expert Dr. Sean Younai receives patients at the California Center for Plastic Surgery from the Northern as well as the Southern California region. Some of these cities are Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Fresno, and Oxnard.
Disclaimer: This blog or article is for information purpose only, and should not be treated a professional advise or price protection guarantee. This blog is mainly used for search engine optimization and other commercial purposes and it is advised that readers seek professional consultation in the field of interest for more information.
1:54 AM - BOTOX INJECTIONS IN BEVERLY HILLS- QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is BOTOX Cosmetic TM? BOTOX Cosmetic TM is a protein derived from Botulism A neurotoxin which when injected into wrinkle-creating muscles causes them to relax, thereby lessening the appearance of the frown lines, squint lines or crow’s feet, neck bands, and laugh lines. It is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in Beverly Hills and often comprises an important component of mommy makeover procedures. 
Is BOTOX safe? BOTOX Cosmetic TM is very safe. It has been used since the 1970’s for the treatment of lazy eye muscles.
Since 2000 it has been used on millions of people yearly, and according to a renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Los Angeles statistics confirm that BOTOX Cosmetic TM is in fact the number one plastic procedure performed in the United States. Its side effects are local and may include: Slight bruising Short-term headache Tenderness at the injection site Temporary ptosis or drooping of the eyelid or the brows.
Does BOTOX Injection hurt? What is the treatment like? A BOTOX injection will hurt a bit, just like any small injection or like a small insect bite. Unlike more extensive cosmetic procedures like a Los Angeles butt augmentation , there is no down time and you can drive and return to your usual activities immediately. Does BOTOX freeze my face? No, you would not lose your facial expressions or get a blank look after BOTOX injection. Your face would just look less tense and more relaxed. How long does it take? A BOTOX injection takes about 15 minutes.
There is no downtime, and you can go back to you routine immediately. When do I see the results of the BOTOX injection? BOTOX Cosmetic TM takes from two to ten days to take full effect. The required dose varies among people, thus some may need a higher dose to get the desired effect. How long does the beneficial effects of BOTOX Cosmetic TM last? In most people the muscle relaxing and wrinkle fading results of BOTOX lasts 3 to 4 months. Again, as this procedure is different from surgical operations such as liposuction Beverly Hills patients may consider repeated injections to have the effects last longer after. There is a minority of patients whose body metabolizes BOTOX in a way that the effects are not as pronounced.
Disclaimer: This blog or article is for information purpose only, and should not be treated a professional advise or price protection guarantee. This blog is mainly used for search engine optimization and other commercial purposes and it is advised that readers seek professional consultation in the field of interest for more information.
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