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Spring/summer cosmetic surgery trends

A recent report conducted by the plastic surgery information and customer review website RealSelf.com reveals the seasons top trends in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Hollywood influences many beauty trends and instead of the Angelina Jolie lips, they are sporting a softer, more natural look to the face. Popular procedures that help all kinds of patients achieve a “red carpet-ready” appearance include injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A such as Botox and Xeomin, and injecting fillers into the temple area to restore fullness.
More curvy figures like Jennifer Lopez and Sophia Vergara are gaining popularity judging by the increase in Brazilian butt lifts. It is the fourth most popular procedure on the site and has seen a 28% increase in searches. Patients satisfaction is also very high at 93%.
Another trend in Hollywood and beyond, according to the report, is the Mommy Makeover, which is a combination of surgeries such as breast implants, a tummy tuck and liposuction, all performed at the same time. RealSelf says that online searches for this post-baby surgery up are up 13 percent over the past year. In addition, a poll conducted by the website revealed that many women who undergo these procedures report a boost in self-confidence, attractiveness and satisfaction with their sex life.
In addition, 98 percent of patients who reviewed the Mommy Makeover on the website say the surgery was “worth it.”
“If we’re talking about a full mommy makeover, which could include a tummy tuck and a breast lift or a breast augmentation, it could be anywhere between $7,000 and $15,000,” a California-based plastic surgeon told ABC’s Good Morning America.
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), breast augmentations and tummy tucks are two of the most popular surgeries.
Finally, the report emphasizes the importance of finding a qualified physician to perform any cosmetic treatments. Those who are considering any type of cosmetic plastic surgery are encouraged to discuss their options with a licensed, board-certified plastic surgeon to ensure their safety and the best possible results.
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Plastic surgery: Butt and neck lifts on the rise in America

More and more Americans are opting to enhance their assets. According to a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 15.1 million cosmetic surgery procedures took place in the United States in 2013 – up 3 percent from the previous year.

While breast augmentations and nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) are still the most popular surgical procedures, butt augmentations are also on the rise.  Nearly 10,000 procedures took place in 2013, an increase of 16 percent from 2012.  The report also noted that neck lifts have become very popular, as it is one of the first areas of the body to show a person’s age.  More than 55,000 neck procedures were performed in 2013.
ASPS President Dr. Robert Murphy said advancements in technology have ultimately paved the way for growth of the plastic surgery industry.
“The demand for plastic surgery remains strong, with our statistics showing increases in both cosmetic surgical and minimally-invasive procedures,” Murphy said in a press release. “… With new devices and products hitting the market each year, there are more options and choices available to consumers wanting to refresh their look or a little nip and tuck.”

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Now is the Time to get your body Summer Ready

Summer will be hear before we know it, and with the warm weather also comes a change in wardrobe. People will soon be abandoning their pants and jackets for cooler shorts, tank tops, and dresses. Some can’t wait to soak up the sun and enjoy the activities of summer, while others are more reluctant to be seen in a bikini or swim trunks at the beach or local pool. Especially with the hot days we have here in Texas, covering up during the summer is almost out of the question and definitely out of the comfort zone. If you’re hesitant to embrace the more revealing attire of summer because you’re unhappy with the appearance of your body, now is the time to make a change so that you’ll be ready to strut your stuff when the warm weather arrives.

If diet and exercise have failed to achieve the results you desire, the Dr. Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Mansfield and Southlake can get your body summer-ready. We offer the following body contouring procedures:

Please contact our office at (817) 473-2120, for more information on getting bikini or swimsuit ready or visit our website at www.MarkBisharaMD.com
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Skin Tightening

Many patients seek skin tightening treatments to combat the loose and sagging skin that givess an aged, tired or sickly appearance. Tightening loose skin using technological advancements can be an appropriate treatment for a number of reasons.

Tightening Loose and Sagging Skin

As we age our bodies produce collagen at a slower rate than when we’re young. Collagen makes up a large portion of the connective tissue in our skin and provides the framework that gives us a taut and youthful appearance. The loss of collagen allows skin to sag around our jaw line and cheeks. In many of these cases laser skin tightening can often help a person reclaim the taut-skinned, healthy appearance of their youth.

Weakened Elastin – and Aging Skin

Elastin is another important component of the skin’s biological framework. Elastin gives our skin its ability to stretch, expand and recoil to maintain a vibrant, tight look. As we lose elastin this ability diminishes. So sagging skin can appear in many different areas. Likewise, weight loss can bring about loose skin in areas that don’t recover well. Again, skin tightening treatments can be an effective solution in many of these cases.

Photoaging – and Loose Skin

Most already know that sun exposure is the skin’s natural enemy. UV rays can trigger pigmented lesions and a host of other problems and seem to speed up the aging process dramatically. The Alma Laser product line is poised to treat the effects of accumulated sun damage not only on the surface level but in the sub dermal layers where it counts.

Near infrared technology is used to penetrate deep heat to the deepest layers of tissue. This stimulates collagen production and tightens lax skin. Nearly any patient seeking fuller, tighter skin can benefit from laser skin tightening as a safe, noninvasive and effective procedure. The laser skin tightening procedure can be fully customized to help each patient receive the best possible results, depending on the skin condition, size and location of the targeted area and the strength of the laser exposure. Treatments should be performed once every two weeks for a total of 6, followed by quarterly maintenance.
Please call the office of Dr. Mark Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa at (817) 473-2120 for more information or visit our website at www.MarkBisharaMD.com.
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Lisa Kudrow Calls Nose Job at 16 "life altering"

While other kids were out getting their driver licenses when they were 16, Lisa Kudrow did something else “life-altering”: She got a nose job.

The “Web Therapy” star recently turned 50 and opened up about childhood and young adult events that affected her.
The nose job “was life-altering,” Kudrow told Lawrence Grobel in the Saturday Evening Post. “I went from, in my mind, hideous, to not hideous. I did it the summer before going to a new high school. So there were plenty of people who wouldn’t know how hideous I looked before. That was a good, good, good change.”
The “Friends” star, who went on to win an Emmy for supporting actress in 1998, explained that she was isolated in junior high after her two best friends said they didn’t want to be friends with her anymore.
“It was just mean. And all of junior high felt upside down to me,” she said. “It was not, like, the nice people who were popular; it wasn’t the most entertaining people — it was the meanest people who were popular. We were reading ‘Macbeth’ at the time, and I remember the three witches: ‘What’s fair is foul and foul is fair.’ That’s all I could hear in my head during that whole period. When my friends dropped me, I was asking my parents, ‘What did I do?'”
Kudrow’s sister — seven years her senior — rescued her.
“She did, definitely. Unbelievable of her too, because I was 13 and she was 20,” she said. “She would find out when our half-days were, when everyone would go out to lunch and I would have no one to eat with. She would pick me up and take me to lunch. That’s extraordinary to me. It was just very generous of her to be so sensitive and aware, even though there was nothing anyone could do.”
“I had always thought that fame would give you permission to lighten up on yourself. If everybody else likes you, you could finally have permission to love yourself. It’s not true,” she said.
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