Plastic Surgery for Men: Top Procedures

Trends reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicates that men have been undergoing plastic surgery more and more to look younger and more youthful. Many men just want the added boost to their self confidence, they may need the nudge for their career, or they simply want to look as young as they feel. So what are the popular men's plastic surgery procedures? Liposuction, rhinoplasty (or a nose job), eye lid surgery, breast reduction, and face lifts round out the top 5 procedures men undergo.

Top cosmetic surgery choices for men in 2011.

While the numbers of men having plastic surgery has increased, men have also opted for minimally invasive cosmetic surgery procedures like Botox, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, soft tissue dermal fillers and chemical peels. Cosmetic surgery can help a man in ways that going to the gym cannot - You can tone and firm muscles, but smoothing the skin is a different story!


So what types of surgery are men having done? Find more men's plastic surgery statistics by visiting surgery.org or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website.

Are you a man that's been considering cosmetic surgery on your face or body? We can help. Call the office today to schedule a confidential consultation (734) 712-2323 with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Proper Hydration for Great Skin & Perfect Health

Now that the weather is changing and furnaces are turning on you might be noticing itchy, dry skin. This time of the year, now more than ever it's important to protect your body with proper hydration. Creams and lotions are good. They seal in moisture and prevent dryness, however let's consider hydration from the inside out!

Generally speaking you should consume 8-8 ounce glasses of water a day, however if you are overweight, additional water may be needed to flush everything from your body and keep you hydrated. I collected a few images from Pinterest I thought were especially helpful, and here are some tips to help you remember to drink your water!

1) Rubber bands - They aren't just for binding things  together, they can also be used on water bottles, on a glass or even worn on your wrist. Start the day by wearing 8 of them or wrapping them on your water bottle, then as you drink 8 ounces remove one rubber band!

2) Water bottles - Use 8 refillable water bottles and stock them in the refrigerator  find water bottles with measurements marked on the side or create your own measured water bottles with colorful tape and Sharpies. Mark the bottle with times throughout the day when you should have consumed that much water! You'll be surprised at how easy it is to drink when you are presented with a huge water vessel.

3) Drink a glass immediately upon waking up and directly before bed. That's two down! Then don't eat a meal without a glass of water! Guess what you now have consumed 5 glasses for the day - Three more and you are set!

Drinking water certainly can help keep us healthy and fit, but it can also improve brain function, bodily functions and improve the way we look and feel. Feeling a little bloated, then drink up. Hydration helps keep our bodies slim too. Feeling a bit fatigued or under the weather, let's flush out those toxins and drink up. Whatever your reason, there is no bad reason to drink your water. So grab a glass and take a guzzle. You'll be glad that you did!

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as such, the staff and surgeons at the Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery want to remind women everywhere to complete a monthly home screening - It's for better health and early detection of breast cancer.

Did you know that in 2011, an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 57,650 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer? Statistics also show that approximately 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop an invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Those are some statistics that are not easily ignored, nor should they be.

Home self examinations are easy to do too, many physicians offices have shower cards or pamphlets. Websites like healthywomen.org even offer free information by download, or you can even order a free shower card with paid shipping costs. So get your card today for a full explanation of how to conduct your exam.

A breast self exam is easy to do though. There are three basic ways to conduct your breast self-examination - In front of a mirror, in the shower and lying down. With all three methods, you are checking for changes in the size or shape of your breast, dimpling, puckering, redness, scaliness or changes in shape, size, texture or skin color. Also notice if any discharge is present.

Monthly examinations are quick, and help you be more aware of any changes. If you notice changes, contact your health care provider immediately for a thorough examination and necessary treatment.

After Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer

If you are a breast cancer survivor, breast reconstruction can be performed at the time of a mastectomy or years later into the healing process. Every woman's breast cancer experience is unique so breast reconstruction treatments should also be unique. CPRS understands that and has compassionate surgeons with years of experience to assist our patients.

"When meeting my surgeon and his staff we discussed my breast cancer diagnosis diagnosis and I learned about my options. I felt we were in this together. Everything was handled with kindness and professionalism." ~ CPRS patient

Through several plastic surgery techniques, breast reconstruction after a mastectomy can restore a breast to its near normal shape, appearance and size. In this video, Dr. Paul Izenberg demonstrates breast reconstruction and various approaches using BRANDI - a Breast Reconstructive Anatomical Doll Instructress designed by Dr. Izenberg. Dr. Richard Beil also answers your questions about breast reconstruction after a mastectomy in this brief video for WXYZ with Lila Lazarus.

If you are a breast cancer survivor who has been contemplating breast reconstructive surgery, trust the team of experienced surgeons at the Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. They are artistically talented, technically skilled and compassionate, addressing your unique needs during or after a mastectomy. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call our office 734-712-2323.


Sources:
www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/statistics 
www.healthywomen.org

Happy Birthday Botox: Special Offer

Botox was FDA approved for Aesthetic treatment in 2002 and we want to celebrate that milestone with you. Take advantage of $75 off* your next Botox treatment in honor of one of America’s favorite wrinkle remedies.

This is our lowest price of this year and it for 3 days only: Wednesday, October 10th, Thursday October 11th and Friday, October 12th. Call today to schedule your Botox treatment with Shari or Jenny at 734.712.2323.

Please stop by our Aesthetic Suite between 10 and 4 during this 3 day event to celebrate with us!

Party favors include:

• 15% off** clinical skin care products
• RAFFLE ITEMS***: Latisse, GlyMed Skin Care ($100 value), SkinCeuticals Skin Care ($100 value) and a DermaSound Illuminating Treatment ($125 value)
• Advice from our skin care representatives
• Skin care samples and light refreshments
• The latest New Beauty magazine 

Don’t miss out!  Limited appointments times are available. Please call today to schedule your appointment or pre-order your products at 734-712-2323. Skin care products can be picked up at Suite 5008 or they can be shipped out to you the week of October 10th.




*Offer good only on 10/10, 10/11 and 10/12. Discount is good for one area only per person.  Not applicable towards previous treatments.  Not valid with other discounts or offers.  

**Not valid with other discounts of offers. Some restrictions apply. Discounts good only on 10/10, 10/11 and 10/12. Certain products are excluded from this offer.

***You must come by during the event to be eligible for the raffle items.