Sunday, November 16, 2008

Plastic Surgery: A Historical Background Look

By John Andrews

Cosmetic surgery is something which a lot of us are thinking of these days.

There are the "extreme" makeover shows on TV and of course the ads are everywhere. It seems like everyone wants to improve their looks surgically.

It may surprise you to learn that there is nothing new about cosmetic surgery - in fact, the practice dates back to ancient India, with one of the first facial reconstructive surgeries known to have been performed in 600 BC!

Whether it's a slimmer waist, bigger breasts or a smaller nose, plastic surgery can transform your body for the better and give you a whole new level of self confidence.

You may be considering cosmetic surgery due to dissatisfaction with your natural endowments - perhaps you'd like larger breasts or a flatter stomach than you were given by nature.

Maybe you are trying to turn back the hands of time and reverse some of the physical effects of aging.

As we age, we lose elastin and collagen; two important elements of our skin. This is responsible for the formation of furrows, folds, wrinkles and creases. These important compounds are affected by exposure to sunlight, which accelerates the aging process in the skin. There is also the effect of gravity, which eventually produces sagging.

Weight loss can also leave you with the problem of sagging skin. It's frustrating to finally lose the weight you've been struggling with and be left with excess skin to contend with afterwards.

Thankfully, there are plastic surgery procedures which can counteract all of these problems. Cosmetic surgery uses the latest surgical techniques to improve your appearance and self confidence. At the Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, we promise you the very latest in surgical expertise and all of the personal attention which makes for a truly successful procedure.

Of course, there is also an element of art to cosmetic surgery.

You need to establish a relationship of trust and respect with your plastic surgeon to create the comfort necessary to let them know exactly what you want from your surgery.

We know that you are more than a body part of a surgical procedure to be performed.

It's important to have a high level of confidence in your plastic surgeon. You need to be confident in their surgical expertise and credentials. You also have to have the comfort level with the surgeon necessary to trust them to take your personality and your hopes for the outcome into account.

Most Plastic Surgery Centers goes the extra mile to get to know every one of our patients and establish a relationship of mutual respect and caring. We'll answer all of your questions and we make the effort to truly get to know you.

You should always look into your options when considering a cosmetic procedure. Talk to us about your concerns, we're happy to help.

Whenever speaking to a surgeon about a cosmetic procedure, you should do the following:

Talk to surgeons until you find one with whom you are totally comfortable and have confidence in.

Make sure that your surgeon is certified by the appropriate boards like the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Be realistic about what you expect from the procedure; you and your surgeon should discuss your expectations in detail.

A cosmetic surgery procedure can give you greatly increased self confidence and provide you with a positive, transformative experience. - 15437

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