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Archive for August, 2009

All About Plastic Surgery

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Plastic surgery is a special type of surgery that can involve both a person’s appearance and ability to function. Plastic surgeons strive to improve patients’ appearance and self-image through both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.

Plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery treatments require educated decision-making. You need to know who are the best candidates for each plastic surgery procedure, the recovery time after plastic surgery and appropriate expectations.

Plastic Surgery Costs

Cost is an important factor in one’s choice to pursue plastic surgery. Plastic Surgery Costs can determine whether or not now is the right time for you to pursue a certain cosmetic change, or whether a particular doctor is the right one to perform it. Plastic Surgery Costs and fees can steer you towards or away from a beneficial combination of procedures and treatments. Sometimes we decide against a promising aesthetic improvement because the price is too high. Other times we choose an inexperienced surgeon because the price is surprisingly low. There’s a lot to understand when researching costs, and quite a bit to consider.

Benefits of plastic surgery

Plastic surgery is currently experiencing unprecedented popularity with continuing advancements of technologies for the diverse array of procedures. This has inevitably led to superior results with reduced complications and side effects, leading to a higher degree of customer satisfaction. Consequently more and more people are feeling the immense benefits from improving their image through plastic surgery.

The great thing about plastic surgery is that the benefits can be both physical and emotional, both external and internal. But the prevailing opinion is that plastic surgery and operations for instance to reduce breast size have little real health benefit and demand for them is based on vanity.

The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery, like any procedure, carries with it some degree of risk. Complications are rare, but they do occur. Modern procedures have greatly diminished most risks. However, these complications might be enhanced if you have certain health conditions, such as diabetes.

In order to curtail these risks, it is important that you choose an experienced plastic surgeon that has a proven track record of success with minimal complications. The surgeons we have chosen to be a part of The Cosmetic Surgery Directory are committed to using the latest technology to ensure your safety.

What are the disadvantages for plastic surgery?

You may choose an inexperienced doctor, or like some have, with a dentist that has been trained to do minor surgeries (I’m not joking, this has happened and people have died). The scars may not heal properly or may not heal at all. They may have trouble stopping the bleeding, the scars may be crooked, you may turn out looking nothing like you planned to, you may become addicted to the surgeries. Make sure you have a licensed plastic surgeon with experience. Do your research. Don’t go for cheap when you’re having any kind of surgery.

How’d You Get That Great Smile?

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Teeth whitening products aren’t exactly new. There have been toothpastes on the market for years that promise to whiten your teeth and give you a brighter, warmer smile. Over the past few years, though, there’s been a wealth of new teeth whitening products on the market. With so many types of products and systems for whitening your teeth available, it can be confusing to choose the one that’s safe and best for you.

Teeth Whitening Tray Systems
One of the most commonly used types of teeth whitening products are tray systems. Essentially, these products consist of a flexible tray that is fitted to your teeth. The tray is designed to hold a bleaching agent in close contact with your teeth for a period of time. Some tray systems are designed to be used in the dentist’s office, some to be prescribed by a dentist and used at home, and some can be purchased over the counter and used at home. Many people opt to wear the trays at night while they sleep.

There are several bleaching agents that are used in teeth whitening products. The one most commonly recommended by dental professionals is a carbamide peroxide 10-22% solution. Carbamide peroxide is a viscous gel form of hydrogen peroxide chosen because it clings to teeth. The better contact that the bleach has with your teeth, the better the effects you’ll get from the whitening procedure.

Most over the counter tray systems use hydrogen peroxide instead of carbamide peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is safe, but it doesn’t bleach as quickly. In most cases, if you’re using any at-home system, it will take several sessions a day for several weeks to achieve the same results that your dentist can get in his office in two-three ninety minute sessions. However, you’ll pay for the speed – a doctor’s office whitening treatment can cost you as much as $500 per session. An at-home system may cost as little as $30 for the total treatment.

Teeth Whitening Strips
A second popular method of whitening teeth is the use of teeth whitening strips. Like over the counter tray systems, the active ingredient in teeth whitening strips is hydrogen peroxide. Instead of using a fitted tray and mouth guard, teeth whitening strips are designed to stick to your teeth and hold the hydrogen peroxide against them. They’re far more convenient for most people, who can choose to wear them at night or during the day. Usually, they require several 30-minute sessions a day over several weeks time. On the other hand, they’re not as effective as tray-based systems. Because they only cover the front teeth, only those teeth are affected. In addition, because of the fit, they often leave a yellowed area of the teeth near to the gum line.

Teeth Whitening Gums and Toothpastes

Other teeth whitening products include toothpastes, dental floss and chewing gum. These products contain a very weak solution of peroxide or another whitening agent. Because they don’t stay in contact with your teeth for any length of time, their effect is minimal. However, they are useful in maintaining a brighter smile in conjunction with another teeth whitening method.

White teeth and a bright smile can boost your confidence and improve your appearance. For help in choosing the best teeth whitening product for your teeth, consult a dental professional who can advise you which method will work best for you.

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Their kits were initially developed for dentists by one of America’s leading dentists, Dr George Madray, DMD, also a renowned author and lecturer. He developed the gel for use in dentists surgeries in 1989 and was awarded a patent 2 years later on the system kit they sell here. The gel in the kits is supplied to thousands of dentists worldwide and has been sold in many major outlets in America for 15 years. Tested at leading dental universities and research centres, their teeth whitening kits use a patented, proven method for bleaching teeth at home. Visit http://www.smile4you.co.uk/ for more information.