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A Clear Complexion Made Easy
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Could cleaning your home make you ill?
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Discover Why Tanning Beds Wed Technology With Cosmetics
Since a sun tan tan is in vogue, it has created high demand for tanning equipment such as tanning beds and tanning booths. This has motivated research for sophisticated and affordable tanning equipment. Many innovative tanning devices are...
Radio Frequency Energy Fans Thermacool
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Skin Care for Men
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What's with my Hair Falling Out !?
“Yeeee gads! My hair is falling out!” This is a cry that can affect your whole family for long, awkward moments. What is it with your hair? Is it gone forever?
Let's clear up some confusion and try to notch down some panic about this kind...
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The Macs-Lift Explained
Lise Petersen spoke with Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh
Tavakoli about the MACS-lift, a new European facelift that gives
a more natural and softer result than a traditional facelift.
According to Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli, the
MACS-lift, or minimal access cranial suspension lift, is a new
European facelift that compares very favourably with the
traditional facelift. 'Today in Australia the emphasis is
definitely on a more natural change in appearance,' he says.
'Patients want more of a European-type change that is subtle and
youthful rather than the more obvious American-type facelift,
which can create a wind-tunnel effect or skin that looks too
tight.' Dr Tavakoli says the MACS-lift involves less undermining
of the skin than the traditional facelift and does not require
exposing the facial nerves: 'In fact, the extent of undermining
of the skin is probably 50 per cent of that of the traditional
facelift. Fixation of the underlying tissue is done by the use
of permanent sutures. The scar is in front of the ear and then
continues in front of the hairline. There is no extension behind
the ear or into the scalp. Scarring takes less time to subside
than that of the traditional facelift - only two to three weeks
- because the scar is shorter. The major element affecting
downtime is the swelling but this is much less dramatic than
with a full facelift. The main complications relate to skin
haematoma formation and delayed healing but these are fairly
infrequent.' There are many other advantages to the MACS-lift
when it is compared to a full facelift. 'The MACS-lift
procedure
is quicker - taking an average of two hours versus the four to
five hours required for a traditional facelift - plus the
operation can be performed under local anaesthesia with sedation
and is tolerated quite well by the patient,' Dr Tavakoli
explains. 'No admission to hospital is required so it can be
performed as a day procedure. Rehabilitation is fast - two weeks
as opposed to four to six weeks for a traditional facelift.
Downtime is a significant factor economically for the age group
of patients who choose to have a facelift. For executives from
the corporate world, for example, time a crucial factor.' The
MACS-lift is probably best suited to the patient who is
contemplating facial rejuvenation for the first time and
requires mild to moderate changes in the lower third of the face
and the neck region. It is suitable for both men and women. 'The
MACS-lift is not designed to replace the traditional facelift
completely but it is an adjunct for patients in their late 30s,
40s and probably early 50s,' concludes Dr Tavakoli. 'It can also
be differentiated from the S-lift, which has been the buzzword
for the past few years, because it addresses the deeper layers
of the skin. Liposuction in the neck region is often performed
with this procedure.'
About the author:
Dr Kourosh Tavakoli - Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon, MBBS, BSc (med),
MS (unsw), FRACS (plast.) Dr Kourosh Tavakoli is a fully
qualified Australian trained Plastic Surgeon specialising in
Cosmetic procedures. http://www.plasticsurgerysydney.com.au
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