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Reality TV Stars - Botox and Cosmetic Procedures.

What is it with all these reality TV stars and their obsession with cosmetic procedures? It would seem that they all feel the need to have a certain look. Whether it is inflated lips, foreheads full of botox, veneers on the teeth, breast enlargements, nose jobs and even bum implants - if it's available, they want it!
It would seem that as soon as the big pay cheques come rolling in, the cosmetic surgeons have been booked!

American TV shows like the "The Hills", which is set in California, are full of young women who are all perfectly good looking. For instance, 20 year old Heidi Montag, who at the start of Series 1 was the epitome of an All-American girl, blonde, slender and pretty. Fast forward 3 years and she hit the headlines for getting ten cosmetic procedures done in one day! Among the procedures were brow-lifts, ear-pinning's, a chin reduction, as well as a second rhinoplasty and second breast augmentation, all at the tender age of 23!

UK reality TV show "The Only Way is Essex" has an abundance of stars, from Amy Childs to Chloe Sims to Lauren Goodger, who are no strangers to cosmetic surgery. And whether it's vanity, peer pressure or just a quick fix, these girls just don't seem to have the ability to say - enough is enough! Bigger, be that lips, boobs, hair or veneers, is not always better!

Whilst botox, lip fillers, breast enlargements and the like are perfectly OK, reality stars don't seem able to grasp that they shouldn't necessarily have them all done in one job lot!

















Quite a few TOWIE stars now have big regrets about the cosmetic procedures they've had done. Amy Childs admitted "I do look back at pictures and think I looked like a freak – I went overboard with my lips and looked like Pete Burns at one point"

Abi Clarke suffered a bad reaction to lip fillers, and her lips swelled so much she almost ended up with permanent facial damage. She said "I went in for a an exfoliation and the person who did that for me could also do botox and fillers so they suggested to do that for me"  Abi also admitted she hadn't done enough research into the beautician or the procedure.

So why do they do it? Is it a case of making too much money too quickly? being thrust into the limelight and not feeling like you compare to the other glamour girls? or maybe it's just that they are young, immature and easily influenced!

Cosmetic work is all well and good if you want to tweek your imperfections, a bit of botox for the wrinkles, plump up lips that are too thin, lipo away stubborn fat that just won't budge, after all, we all want to look the best we can. Moderation is the keyword!

Another keyword is research. Always check out your cosmetic doctor as you are quite literally putting your well being into their hands.
Make sure they are fully trained in cosmetic work and always have a consultation to discuss your needs and the outcome you are wanting to achieve.

Remember.... never be rushed into any cosmetic procedure, make sure you find a doctor you can trust and always choose a reputable clinic.

http://www.selstoncosmeticclinic.com/

Mags.
Clinic manager.

Macrolane.....The Advanced Techniques

Macrolane breast shaping injections were launched in the United Kingdom over one year ago. At present over fifty cosmetic clinics are providing this procedure and the numbers are slowly increasing.Macrolane is a NASHA (Non Animal Stabilized Hyalauronic acid ) based product manufactured by the Swedish firm Q MED. It is broadly based on their Restylane Sub Q Dermal Filler range , which is commonly injected into the face.

To date over 9 million treatments have been given with the Restylane range of fillers. Macrolane can increase the breast by 1 and 1 and a half cup sizes , along with enhancing breast shape allowing you to obtain a cleavage and the classic “tear drop shaped “ breast which everybody usually desires.

The actual Macrolane procedure has advanced over the last twelve months. We will consider the techniques of anaesthesia, the amount of filler commonly injected, sites of incision, cannula track sealing and most importantly… the site of product placement in the breast.The breast area needs to be anaesthesised to make the procedure simple and pain free. Some physicians are now using very fine needles called spinal needles to inject the anaesthetic, from my experience this is much more comfortable compared to in the past when larger diameter infusion cannulas were used.

One hundred mls per breast was generally the benchmark to be injected, it is now common practice to inject around 120mls/breast even up to 140 – 150 mls, this is of course client dependant.The sites of incision is becoming a controversy, some physicians are starting to inject from above the breast, however we must remember, the incision to inject the macrolane will leave a scar, albeit , a tiny one. Subsequently a top up is required around 12 months, as the product begins to be absorbed by the body…so repeated injections from above the breast will eventually leave a more noticeable scar , whilst an equivalent scar under the breast will be hidden by the breast shadow and bra. My personal preference is to inject from under the breast along with another tiny entry point along the areola ( the dark area of the nipple). This technique is excellent to achieve a tear drop shaped breast. Incision sites need to be fully discussed with the client.

The actual site of product placement is crucial to achieve a smooth result and avoid the upsetting situations of lumpiness that can occur as Macrolane tends to ”travel”. The Macrolane breast shaping injections need to be carefully placed in the retromammary space, this is between the breast mammary gland and the pectoralis major muscle of the chest. Finally the physician must ensure the the track of entry of the cannula is sealed. In summary the delivery of Macrolane breast shaping injections has developed over the last twelve months as physicians gain more experience with the product and procedure , equally clients have developed more confidence in the product .

Dr S.R. Bassi is the lead cosmetic physician in North Nottingham premier medical cosmetic and laser clinic, Selston Cosmetic Clinic. Visit our website or give us a call to find out more about Advanced Techniques with Macrolane which give assured outcomes and Vaser Lipo… the revolutionary new walk in/walkout liposuction procedure with guaranteed results!

The Miracle of Macrolane - Breast Augmentation without the Knife

Many women are dissatisfied with the shape, size or positioning of their breasts, this is especially true for many women after breast feeding a child, this is when the breasts have a tendency to drop and droop, just what you don't need along with the stretch marks!

For quite a few years the only way for a woman to regain her original shaped breasts or increase their size was to undergo full breast surgery, this could often leave the patient sore, bruised and very tender for weeks, not to mention the scar from the surgical incision.

I am happy to say that there is a non surgical alternative, Macrolane.

Macrolane breast enhancement injections are made from the same substances that your body uses to maintain skin turgor – hyalauronic acid, so you can easily achieve a firmer fuller breast.

The beauty of these injections is not only the wonderfully natural looking results, but they do not affect mammograms so you can still attend any routine breast screenings without any problems.

For those ladies who do not wish for the world to know they have had to have a breast augmentation, macrolane is a solution. The actual procedure takes about 45 minutes, after this you are back to your normal daily routine, so it's ideal, you can arrange an appointment and have the treatment, then spend the afternoon shopping, there is no need to book weeks off work while you recover, unlike the surgical options.

The only thing you need to worry about is what size bra to take with you to the clinic, after all you will be coming out with larger, firmer breasts than when you went in, so your old bra won't fit!

To Grow Old Gracefully or Not?

For anyone who has found themselves in a hypercritical situation due to their employment may well appreciate the sentiments to follow.

To understand my perplexion you first have to learn that I come from a family of shall we call them “grow old gracefullies” you know the sort the type of people who will not entertain anything un-natural botox and breast enlargements are definitely out, you should be happy with what you were given.

Well my dilemma began when I became the Practice Manager of Selston Surgery, a semi rural village Doctors in Nottinghamshire, not the sort of village where you would normally expect to find an advanced medical laser and cosmetic clinic. Dr Bassi “the boss” has been the village GP for about 20 years and during this time developed a keen interest in cosmetic treatments.

My understanding is that this interest grew from the needs of his patients and out of frustration with the services available for them in terms of aesthetics. There are so many people who are un-happy with the way they look, I am not just talking about those that make the odd comment of “I wish I didn’t have wrinkles” but there are many who have become so depressed with their appearance that they won’t leave he house and are unable to lead a full life because of their insecurities.

You may ask what could be so bad “as I did” but what is a simple birth mark or port wine stain to one can prevent a person from going on holiday because they are to conscious to wear a t-shirt or swimwear, or the young minded person who has a heavily aged face and hands who becomes depressed yearning for their youthful looks, not to mention the acne scared young adult who fears socialising.

My experiences have now showed me that there is a need for cosmetic treatments and if a person chooses laser liposuction to remove their fat, they can come to a safe medical environment and undergo a procedure, without going through major surgery, and when they return for their follow up appointments, the confidence and self esteem have greatly improved.

Cosmetic treatments are not just about treating the skin and the physical appearance of a person, its about the person as a whole, who are they, who do they want to be and how do they want to feel. As my Grandmother would have said “It’s good for the soul”.

So, should you grow old gracefully, yes if you want to; but if you feel you need a bit of fat removal here, a breast enlargment there, your skin tightening to look younger or have hair growing where you do want it to grow and would like in removing, then why not.

By Dawn Meakin