Friday, June 26, 2009

Ways to Get FREE Cosmetic Surgery




From the famous TV show Nip/Tuck, Doctors Troy and McNamara ask each client during their consultation “What don’t you like about yourself?” What would you change about yourself if you were offered free cosmetic surgery? In the UK, National Health Services provides hundreds of free cosmetic surgery for millions of dollars, which include liposuction nose jobs, tummy tucks and breast reductions. But these free cosmetic surgeries are for any bloke just because they want to look better….no there has to be a medical reason.

For example, if a client is suffering from dysmorphophobia, which is a psychiatric disorder where the patient suffers from a concern and in a world of his own over his image to the point where it causes distress and impairs his social life and/or daily activities to the point of total isolation, would be authorized to have free cosmetic surgery. Gosh, I might be able to pull this off…can anyone say really good actor.

The NHS is just one of many agencies that offer free cosmetic surgery. Here are a few other organizations:

Operation Smile out of Norfolk, VA and The Smile Train from New York, NY are organizations that help children with cleft lip/cleft palates. This defect makes breathing and eating complicated while causing problems with speech development.

Clean Slate Tattoo Removal and The Chuck Muncie Youth Foundation out of Emeryville, CA will offer free or low cost laser tattoo removal for those with gang related tattoos. Participants must have counseling, group therapy or community service to meet their requirements.

Doctors Without Borders is known for providing humanitarian assistance throughout the world by focusing on all manner of healthcare needs in developing nations, which also means performing reconstructive surgery on victims of wartime violence.

Face to Face, Alexandria, VA and Healing the Children, Spokane, WA are organizations that make up many doctors, nurses, and others who donate their time and skills to help those suffering with disfigurement as a result of birth defects, cancer excisions, accidental trauma, burns, acts of war and domestic violence.

Other agencies that help those that are disfigured by domestic violence are The Royia Grizzell Foundation for Victims of Violence out of Indianapolis, IN and also The National Domestic Violence Project Hotline 800-842-4546.

Organizations are just one way to get free cosmetic surgery. Another is to ask the surgeon themselves. Many surgeons offer free cosmetic surgery or pro bono work for those that require reconstructive surgery.

What if you don’t have to have cosmetic surgery for a medical or a reconstructive reason? There are a few other ways I can suggest for you to get free or low-cost cosmetic surgery.

Many surgeons themselves have advertising campaigns offering 2 procedures for the price of one or one at a reduced price. I just saw an ad online offering $1.00 liposuction with a breast augmentation or tummy tuck. Check your mail for coupons, your local paper classifieds or cosmetic surgery websites for surgeons in your area.

Online there are actual websites where you join their forums and discuss cosmetic surgery procedures they will give a credit towards their surgery for every post that is written. New Found Beauty’s members will be able to go to any NFB participating providers and redeem their credits. The more a member participates, the more they will accumulate credits towards their cosmetic procedure. This will result in members getting a major discount for their cosmetic procedure and a forum that is interactive and dynamic. Everybody wins!

My Free Implants is another website where you create a profile and state the reasons you want cosmetic surgery. MFI actually has benefactors that purchase message credits for as much as $1.20 each. When a benefactor sends a message to a lady, the lady can earn the credit towards their procedure. The benefactor and the lady never meet, but the lady is required to keep her profile up for six months post surgery and show her before/after pictures. See Video.

If you want to be really original create a blog or website of your own and add a donation button from PayPal. There are many ways to get a free blog or website and signing up for PayPal is fast and easy. You will have to promote your blog/website through social networks like; Mixx, StumbleUpon, Twitter, facebook, or make a video and download it on YouTube.com, anything to get the word out. Also you can sign up with other cosmetic surgery forums to gain attention to your site. Sometimes you have to think out of the box to get free cosmetic surgery.




Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Tattoo Laser Removal

On June 23, 2009 I read an article by John Hawkins on the website; www.rightwingnews.com Two Places a Woman Should Never Get a Tattoo. John said that he is not a big fan of tattoos on women and of all the tattoos he has seen, he was only fond of two. One being a girl he ran into at Wal-Mart that was heavily tattooed thinking it was a wild look and the other Kit Lange’s back tattoo, which he thought fit her personality.

He then stated the two areas a woman should never get a tat and one being the obvious lower back “tramp stamp” and the other a face tattoo like the 18 year old that got 56 stars asleep (sure).

Since the young girl is only 18 this probably will be a hit with her friends, but how is she going to look when she is 50 and all those stars start to head south. Not only will she want to get a face lift she will probably want to get those stars removed.

On a prior post of mine, I explained how lasers remove unwanted pigments in the skin. Laser therapy is the treatment for removing tattoos producing short pulses of intense light that pass harmlessly through the top layers of the skin to be selectively absorbed by the tattoo pigment. This laser energy causes the tattoo pigment to fragment into smaller particles that are then removed by the body's immune system. Researchers have determined which wavelengths of light to use and how to deliver the laser's output to best remove tattoo ink. (If you're wondering if the laser might also remove normal skin pigment, don't worry. The laser selectively targets the pigment of the tattoo without damaging the surrounding skin.) There are several lasers available that treat unwanted tattoos.

Which lasers are available?

• Q-switched Ruby Laser (QSRL)

This laser emits a red light that is well absorbed by most amateur and professional tattoo ink colors except red and yellow. Dark blue and black inks respond best. The response of green tattoos is variable. Excellent results are observed, especially with amateur black tattoos. Amateur tattoos respond in fewer treatments compared to professional tattoos. The QSRL is also effective in treating medicinal and traumatic tattoos.

• Q-switched Nd:YAG

This laser is effective for both amateur and professional tattoos of all colors. Like the ruby laser, the Q-switched Nd:YAG is most effective for black tattoos. This laser has the advantage of being useful for darker skinned individuals. At the frequency doubled setting (532 nm), the Q-switched Nd:YAG is highly effective for treating red and orange tattoos. The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser at 1064nm can cause more pain, and a higher degree of textural changes to your skin than the QSRL.

• Q-switched Alexandrite Laser

This laser is comparable to the QSRL when it is used to treat tattoos, particularly when treating green tattoos. Up to 50% of patients can experience textural changes in their skin after treatment.

• Flashlamp-pumped Pulsed Dye Laser
With a wavelength of 510 nm, this laser does not penetrate into the deeper tattoos. However, it is effective for the treatment of brightly colored tattoos such as those that use red, purple, and orange inks. The major side effect of this laser is bruising.



What can you expect from the procedure? Most people describe the feeling comparing it to a rubber band being snapped against the skin. Depending on your pain threshold you may need a local anesthesia or just some numbing cream like EMLA. A cool compress will ease the discomfort and you should be able to resume your daily activities after treatment.

Some tattoos require more than one session, usually done with 4-8 week intervals or longer. Professional tats take longer to lighten, because they use different types of ink and depth in the skin than amateur black one, the treatments on average may last several months or up to 4 more sessions. Dark and red inks fade best, purple may respond to treatment while yellow is very difficult to remove but fades somewhat. 95% of the tattoo may be removed, but not knowing the depth or type of ink it’s impossible for the doctor to predict the degree of removal for any tattoo.

You should expect some swelling and blistering during the first two days after the procedure. In 10-14 days your treated area will crust and form a scab. The doctor should prescribe antibiotic ointment to prevent infection and changing your dressing daily. Over the counter pain medication is recommended for the pain, elevate the area if possible to offset any swelling and avoid sun exposure.

Since getting a tattoo is an elective procedure, removing it is not usually covered by insurance. The young lady with the 56 stars will have to make other arrangements to cover the cost of the procedure. The cosmetic surgeon may have a pay plan available or a credit company they work with directly.



If you have gang related tattoos there are organizations that will offer free or low-cost tattoo laser removal. They are; Clean Slate Tattoo Removal and The Chuck Muncie Youth Foundation out of Emeryville, CA, but the participants must have counseling, group therapy or community service to qualify.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Aqua Lipo aka Body-Jet or Water-Jet Helps Get Rid of Cellulite


Cosmetic Surgery Today

Liposuction continues to be one of the most sought-after procedures for men and women who need to get rid of stubborn fatty pockets, and some of the latest techniques can help to create a lean, sculpted appearance, and natural-looking results. However, most procedures are not designed to get rid of cellulite, a condition where fatty tissue is trapped between the dermal layers of the skin.

Cellulite is not affected by diet and exercise, and some experts say that in some cases, having liposuction can actually increase the appearance of cellulite because the texture and tone of the skin is changed after the underlying fat is removed.

Water-jet liposuction, also known as body-jet liposuction or aqua lipo, may be an effective solution for removing body fat and getting rid of cellulite. Developed in Germany in 2007, water-jet liposuction is the newest liposuction procedure. During the surgery, a plastic surgeon uses high water pressure to dislodge fat cells and remove excess fatty tissue. We’re really power-washing the fat out of the body.

The Bassin Center for Facial Plastic Surgery recently reported that “even though conventional liposuction cannot get rid of cellulite completely, the water-jet procedure can.” This is possible because the water pressure helps to dislodge the fat cells underneath the skin more effectively than other techniques, allowing the surgeon to extract the loose fat with ease. The water-jet procedure helps to break apart the cellulite so it is ready for removal from the body. The procedure can be performed under the chin and on the neck, cheeks, upper arms, breasts, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves and ankles. The procedure itself does not affect the surrounding tissues, and can even help the surgeon create a more natural, contoured appearance.

Cellulite affects over 80% of women and some men, and often makes a person very self-conscious. There are dozens of anti-cellulite products on the market, but nothing can get under the skin tissues to help break down these trapped fat cells.

Water-jet liposuction may be the solution for those who want to get rid of cellulite permanently and enjoy long-lasting results from their procedure. Most of the time, water-jet liposuction doesn't require the patient to undergo general anesthesia. Although conventional liposuction can't get rid of cellulite completely, some surgeons believe the water-jet procedure can. People who undergo these types of procedures may also benefit from a series of skin tightening treatments that can further improve results.



Monday, June 8, 2009

Vaginal Rejuvenation: Vaginal Vaultprolaspse Labiaplasty and Vaginoplasty


| EmpowHer - Women's Health Online

Vaginoplasty and Labiaplasty gives a whole new meaning to vanity. Just because you cannot see it, does not mean it’s not sagging, isn’t in need of appearance enhancing care, or that everyone involved with that area of your body is happy with the results of the child-bearing years.

At any time, if you are unhappy with some portion of your body, there is the option and likely the skilled surgeon to alter what is found to be offensive, aged and wrinkled, or just out of place due to years of wear and tear on the body. Personally, unless my eyelids are sagging so low that I can now lick the bowl of soup clean and moisten my eyelashes in one tongue swipe there is no plastic surgery that I would desire; however, vanity and I are strange, if not odd bed fellows. Vanity aside; ancient man could not predict how the modern female would have to appear in order to gain acceptance, emotional balance, or employment, and there are some physical problems that might occur due to a lack of tissue strength over a period of years. One such problem is vaginal vaultprolaspe.

Vaginal Vaultprolaspse occurs when the vaginal opening has become too large, absorbing tissue between the vagina and anal openings, and inspection of the vagina reveals that the vaginal tissue can be observed near the opening of the vagina. With straining this tissue can descend. A more in-depth description and analysis can be found on the Women’s Surgery Group.Com site. However, this is just one of many medical reasons that a woman might seek to have a little nip and tuck on the unseen portions of her body.

The emotional side of this issue is a clear one; a woman will not feel sexy or sexually attractive if she has reservations, dislikes, or problems with sexually fulfilling encounters due to what she deems an unattractive portion of her body. The words “you go girl” should be applied to anyone that seeks surgery to enhance or to alter their bodies (within reason) to make them feel better about themselves. No matter how obtuse a surgery may seem to you, your friend needs your confidence and approval to undergo surgeries, this applies to men who are involved with a partner choosing such surgeries, as well.

Because any surgery has the potential for life-threatening circumstance, it is best to know as much as possible about the doctor that will perform your surgery. Health Discovery.com gives a number to contact to ascertain if the doctor you have chosen has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, and you should be aware that extensive surgical practice in the surgery that you are seeking will lead to better results. Get to know all you can about your doctor, be prepared for some pain and discomfort—it is surgery—and be happy with the body that nature provided you.



Monday, June 1, 2009

Pain-Free, Hair-Free System Set to Transform Hair Removal


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Near Infra Red technology (NIR) delivers revolutionary pain free hair removal. Glasgow clinic is one of the first in UK to offer genuine groundbreaking hair removal laser technology - the innovative Pain-Free, Hair-Free system.

MANCHESTER, England, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Transform, the UK's largest group of plastic surgery clinics, announces that its Glasgow clinic is one of the first in the UK to install the ground-breaking system that uses NIR (near infra red) technology to deliver super fast, pain-free hair removal. This step-forward in cosmetic treatments means Scottish women and men will be amongst the first to trial the gentlest hair removal treatment available to the UK.

Intense Pulsed Light to Near Infra Red hair Removal

Unlike traditional laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technologies on the market, NIR does not cause any of the stinging or discomfort associated with laser treatments and electrolysis and removes the need for daily shaving, painful plucking and expensive waxing to provide silky smooth hair free skin.

Fastest hair removal treatment in UK

The Pain-Free, Hair-Free treatment visibly reduces hair re-growth within the first two sessions, making it the fastest acting hair removal treatment on the market. A typical NIR hair removal course can produce hair-free skin within seven sessions meaning the next generation laser system can half treatment times normally associated with IPL.

Pain-Free, Hair-Free's effective treatment offers the ideal solution to modern day time-precious lifestyles by removing unwanted hair on the face, legs, back, bikini line and any other body area.

Revitalises Dull Skin and Reduces Wrinkles

The NIR system can also be used to rejuvenate and revitalize dull skin, remove uneven colour and pigments and stimulate collagen production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, the perfect way to brighten skin during the long Scottish winter. This new addition to Transform's Glasgow premises promises to refine, pamper and rejuvenate skin of any age.