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Thinking About Cosmetic Surgery? What You Should Know

Total Cosmetix — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:00:34 +0000

For men and women who are unhappy with the way they look or just unhappy with a specific body part or feature, cosmetic surgery may be the answer they have been looking for.

Fuller lips, smaller hips, lifted butts and thinner guts are all possible through cosmetic procedures. But with so many options to choose from and so many places offering cosmetic surgery, how do you determine which procedure or treatment is right for you and where you should have it done?

Know What You Want First

If you have begun the process of looking and researching your cosmetic surgery options, than you already have a good idea what part of your body you would like to improve.

Now you need to figure out what type of cosmetic treatment is going to help you look and feel better.

There are many options, including:

Breast or buttock augmentation
Body contouring
Botox
Chemical peels
Fillers
Laser hair removal
Lip enhancement
Scar, acne and stretch mark treatments
Microdermabrasion
Nonsurgical lifts of the face and neck
Dermaroller
IPL/RF treatments

With an endless variety of procedures and treatments, you can find the one that best suits your lifestyle (i.e., costs and recovery time).

Some people prefer having a procedure done that requires little down time while others may have no preference and just want the most reliable procedure regardless of recovery or cost. All the options listed offer a wide range of prices to fit all budgets and offer different guidelines in terms of procedure time, treatment requirements and recovery time.

Where Should You Go?

When you finally select the procedure you want done, you need to decide where you want to have it performed. There are many places offering a quick “in and out” cosmetic surgery and recovery time, but you need to make sure that their staff are all board certified and have many years of successful experience under their belts.

You certainly do not want to go in for one thing and come out looking worse than before you went in for the surgery. The last thing you want is to have to go for corrective surgery or be permanently disfigured.

A great way to determine if a doctor or facility is right for you is to ask their patients what their experiences were like, and if they were happy with the results. Be sure to ask patients who have had the procedure or cosmetic treatment that you want to get and ask, to see some before and after photographs to get a sense of what you can expect.

Set Yourself Up Psychologically

Some people go through a major psychological change after they have their procedure done. Most are very pleased by the improvement and gain new-found self-confidence and self-esteem.

For others, changing their appearance via cosmetic surgery comes as a shocking change that can take a while to get used to. Sometimes the results are not quite what they expected or they may realize bigger breasts or fuller lips did not improve their lives in the way they had thought it would. Either way, you need to psychologically prepare yourself for whatever the end result turns out to be.

You do not need to be a celebrity or be filthy rich to enjoy the benefits of cosmetic surgery. It is a great way to improve the way you look or just correct an area of your body that has been troubling you for a long time. It is no longer the taboo it used to be and many people who have undergone cosmetic surgery have been extremely happy with the outcome.

Just remember to do your homework first and go to a reputable doctor or facility. Once you do that, you can then relish in your new found, younger looking body.

Xeomin the Botox Alternative

Total Cosmetix — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:38:00 +0000

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Men want to look young too

Total Cosmetix — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:25:00 +0000

Today a lot of men are now taking aging a little more serious. With the American male grooming market now worth $3.5 billion, men seem to be changing their perspective about a number of concerns that seemed previously to be the preserve of women. Feeling the need to look youthful and appear dynamic well into your 40s, 50s and 60s has led to men re-thinking their outlook to pills, diet, exercise, skincare products and cosmetic surgery. Men progressively want to change the things they don’t like to see in the mirror and statistics available from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that surgery is becoming increasingly common with men as a way to deal with image maintenance and change to aging. This is great because women have always felt the need to stay pretty for their men, now men can return the favor.

Cosmetic Surgery for the body

Men you want back that 6 pack? Bulging pecs and skin resurfacing are on the rise. Cosmetic surgery appeals to our quick-fix, no hassle approach to life. Sometimes men work out really hard and no matter what they do they still cannot rid of that excess fat. Laser liposuction on stubborn areas such as the breasts, abdomen, and love handles will give any motivated man that jump start he needs. It also speeds up your metabolism for 3 months so you can see even more results!

Introducing Vampire Facelift

Total Cosmetix — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:24:00 +0000

WHAT IS A VAMPIRE FACELIFT?

Vampire facelift is using your own blood and processing it in the office, re-injecting the part which is rich in platelets to desired areas in the face or hands to reduce wrinkles and to plump the desired area. Platelets contain more than 7-8 different growth factors which in turn stimulates the growth of your own blood supply and collagen at the injected sites. It takes approximately 4-6 weeks to see the maximum results and it lasts almost 2 years. There is no need to worry about nodules or inflammatory response of your body because there are no foreign objects involved. Slight bruising or swelling might occur, which are temporary and will disappear after 2-3 days. This procedure has been used for many years in Europe and is very safe. It is FDA approved.

Benefits Of Laser Liposuction

Total Cosmetix — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:44:00 +0000

Benefits of Liposuction

The immediate benefits of liposuction are both physical and mental. It doesn’t just change you, but it will enhance how you look and how you will feel about yourself. Confidence will soar and you will love it.

Sure, liposuction may sound like some miracle cure. Most doctors will tell you that it’s not the best choice for everyone. They’ll also tell you that it can’t replace diet and exercise. That is the absolute truth. Some fat just can’t be worked off even with the most area-intensive exercises. Even healthy people have body issues that they can’t necessarily deal with. Also, the task of improving your own body image is a huge investment of time and energy. Not everyone has that kind of spare time especially when bills need to get paid.

That’s why people consider the benefits of liposuction to outweigh the costs.

Consider the physical gains. You can achieve the exact look that you want, within the limits of the technology and your body type. Most people do get the body curves they’ve always wanted. The weight loss also helps them fit into more clothes. The liposuction procedure is now so advanced and versatile that you can choose the exact location where fat is to be removed. It’s like sculpting your body when exercise and dieting fails.
But those changes are the obvious ones. The ones that count the most will be the mental changes. Once you’ve achieved a body type that you want, it’s such an incredible boost to your self-esteem. Imagine looking exactly as good as you feel. Often people with really poor self-images tend to be fraught with frustration and confusion. These bad thoughts keep them from realizing the person that they really are. Often, these worries and concerns go away once the fat is gone. When you look in the mirror afterwards there won’t be anything to do but smile.
And that’s not all. People will treat you differently either. Though some are critical of plastic surgery techniques, they just don’t see it as a positive choice within the grasp of medical science. The fact is that you’ll look better than you did before and people won’t be able to deny it. Your social life will improve drastically, and your sex life will probably get a kick in the pants. These things just come part and parcel with greater self-confidence.
These are the benefits of liposuction. It’s about looking good, and knowing it. You can finally be free of the shackles that those fat deposits have put you in for so long. As the saying goes: out of sight, out of mind. Imagine freeing your mind of those incessant social pressures and freeing yourself to be who you want to be.

Green Tea Benefits

Total Cosmetix — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:11:00 +0000

Weight loss

Drinking this beverage helps you feel full, so it can curb your appetite. It may also help you burn more calories according to a study published in November, 1999, by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Anti-Aging properties

Green tea is rich in the antioxidants. Such vitamin E and C. Antioxidants destroy free radicals that damage cell membranes. Damaged cell membranes lead to diseases such as cancer, heart attacks and diabetes.

Drinking it may help relieve the suffering caused by rheumatoid arthritis. This was revealed in a study in April 1999 by researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
Asthma relief

Green tea contains a substance called theophylline. It’s a muscle relaxant, so it can cause the muscles supporting the bronchial tubes to relax — thus reducing asthma’s ability to restrict normal breathing.
Lowers blood pressure

If you have high blood pressure, you will be more susceptible to a heart attack or stroke. Green tea may prevent the formation of blood clots which lead to heart disease and stroke.

Fights cancer

A team from the Mayo Clinic found that three out of four chronic leukemia patients (who were given green tea extract) seemed to experience regression of the disease. The fourth patient also showed some improvement. The doctors gave the extract a try after a 2004 test tube study of green tea revealed that leukemia cells were killed by the substance.

According to the American Cancer Society, “Green tea contains chemicals known as polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. Catechins are the major group of polyphenols in green tea. The most important catechin seems to be epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). EGCG may cause cancer cells to die like normal cells do. It may also work by stopping new blood vessels from forming, a process called angiogenesis, thereby cutting off the supply of blood to cancer cells.”

It is interesting to note that there seem to be fewer cancer deaths in Japan than in the United States. Could it be because citizens there drink a lot of green tea?

May lower cholesterol

Studies have shown that this drink may help lower cholesterol with no side effects. By lowering cholesterol, the body receives help in fighting heart disease and stroke as well.
Guards against infections

Research shows tea extracts can destroy the organism that causes disease. Stimulating the immune system and at the same time we are destroying the organisms by drinking Green Tea.

Green tea treats sunburn, strained eyes, blemishes, rashes and minor cuts because of its antiseptic properties.

Try gargling with it when you feel a cold or the flu coming on. Soak your feet in it for athlete’s foot or just as a refreshing foot bath.

Are you drinking enough water?

Total Cosmetix — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:54:00 +0000

Are you drinking enough water in a day? We’re always told to drink 8 cups of water a day, but more than half of us don’t even get that close. It is very vital to your body to drink a sufficient amount of water per day. So keep track of it especially if you work out regularly or out in the hot sun, now that summertime is just around the corner!

Make sure to watch out for signs of dehydration such as dry mouth, sticky saliva, reduced/darker urine output, lethargy and increased thirst. If you experience any of these symptoms, make sure to chug that jug of water!

However, try to do it on a regular basis. Remind yourself to drink water everyday by leaving water bottles in the fridge or on the counter or somewhere you’re able to pass by and see it. For the ones who hate the taste of water, try adding Crystal Light or other flavorings to your water bottle to pump up the taste.

Whatever works for you, try to keep track of your water intake and drink as much as you can! Your body will thank you in the long run.

Take your vitamins ladies

Total Cosmetix — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:16:00 +0000

Taking your vitamins as well as daily supplements are more important then you think. Do not think about about skipping your Calcium supplement. Sufficient Calcium is a necessity for women of all ages. This has been proven to prevent those achy cramps as well as Pre-Menstrual Period (PMS) Symptoms. We all could use a little more help there right? It additionally prevents Osteoporosis generally for menopausal women. Vitamin E boosts defense system. Women who bear menopausal duration should take Vitamin E-400 as it stops night sweats as well as prohibited those oh so dreaded hot flashes. Also, Vitamin E is pronounced to be most appropriate in avoiding wrinkles when aging.

Healthy tips to improve your life

Total Cosmetix — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:45:00 +0000

HEALTH TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

Nutrition:

1. Buy whole foods — whether canned, frozen, or fresh from the farm — and use them in place of processed foods whenever possible.
2. Reject foods and drinks made with corn syrup, a calorie-dense, nutritionally empty sweetener that many believe is worse for the body than sugar
3. Start each dinner with a mixed green salad. Not only will it help reduce your appetite for more caloric foods, but it also will automatically add veggies to your meal.

4. WATER, WATER, and more WATER. Not only will you eat less but you will feel less fatigued and your skin will look fabulous. You would be surprised how many people are dehydrated and don’t even know it.

Physical Fitness:

1. Do a squat every time you pick something up. Instead of bending over in the usual way, which stresses the lower back, bend your knees and squat. This forces you to use your leg muscles and will build strength.

2. Every time you stop at a traffic light (or the bus does), tighten your thighs and butt muscles and release as many times as you can. (Don’t worry, no one will see it!) This will firm leg and buttock muscles improve blood flow — and keep you mildly amused!
3. Whenever you’re standing on a line, lift one foot a half-inch off the ground. The extra stress on your opposite foot, ankle, calf and thigh, plus your buttocks, will help firm and tone muscles. Switch feet every few minutes.

Stress Control:

1. Give your partner a hug and kiss every day before work and after. Studies show this simple act can help you remain calm when chaos ensues during your day and also better your relationship.
2. Have a good cry. It can boost your immune system, reduce levels of stress hormones, eliminate depression, and help you think more clearly.
3. Twice a day, breathe deeply for three to five minutes. You will be surprised how much more relaxed you will feel.

Sleep:

1. Sprinkle just-washed sheets and pillowcases with lavender water. The scent has been shown in studies to promote relaxation, which can lead to better sleep.
2. Buy a new pillow. Studies show that pillows with an indent in the center can enhance sleep quality and reduce neck pain. Also, try a “cool” pillow — one containing either all-natural fibers or a combination of sodium sulfate and ceramic fibers that help keep your head cool.
3. Eat a handful of walnuts before bed. You’ll be giving yourself a boost of fiber and essential fatty acids along with the amino acid tryptophan — a natural sleep-inducer.

Just a bit of advice: Do not take off more than two or three days at a time. After missing a few days, it is easy to miss a few more and then to lose the habit entirely. Even if the activity is less strenuous that it had been before, or if your schedule is tight and it cannot be done for long, exercise anyway. Something is always better than nothing and even short workouts help to retain the habit.

Remember that the benefits outweigh the costs. Working out does take up time and energy, but it also promotes health and mobility, increases confidence, improves the quality of sleep, and makes you more attractive. It is easy to make excuses and say “I’ve done a lot today and I’m tired” or “I have no time” but in the end, you will reap the immense benefits of exercise if you sacrifice the time and energy that it takes to exercise. With all these little health tips you will not only feel like a million bucks…you will look like it too!!! =0)

Female Pattern Hair Loss

Total Cosmetix — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:58:00 +0000

Unfortunately men are not the only ones who suffer from hair loss.

Women may have that issue as well. The peak periods for female

pattern hair loss tends to occur following major hormonal upheaval,

including but not limited to pregnancy and menopause. However

there is good news. Treatments with Minoxidil for 6 months have

been very successful.