Bigger, Easier, Better - LookingYourBest.com Reaches for the Next Level

LookingYourBest.com, the nationwide reference guide to a Who's Who of America's Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons, offers more than just a bold new look with its comprehensive re-tooling. It offers an enhanced experience.

The first aspect of the new LookingYourBest.com that will surely catch the eye is the new layout and color scheme. The old, sterile layout with its pastel colors blending out to the window's edge has been supplanted by a sharp, clean page set against a rich chocolate tone, with deep rose accents and a commanding presence. In all the site wears a more focused, sophisticated feel that visitors are sure to appreciate.

The visual changes, however, belie the underlying metamorphosis that now makes it even easier to seek out doctors and procedures by multiple criteria. A simplified menu and site structure are two of the keys to the improved ease of use, despite the addition of even more data than before. LookingYourBest has long been an excellent source for finding and comparing professionals in aesthetic medicine, both locally and nationally. Now, the search function in both the gallery and surgeon areas has been simplified and visitors are treated to informative videos and 3D procedure animations to further enhance their search.

There's an important difference in the underpinnings as well, though a casual visitor may not even notice. Nevertheless, by streamlining the site's code, the programmers at LookingYourBest have sought to improve what is often the most important aspect of a web site; browsing speed. The new LookingYourBest.com loads faster and is more intuitive than ever.

Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, California

Any artist will tell you that the differences between a masterpiece and a nice try are quite subtle. Nowhere are extremely minor details as apparent as in portraiture. Perhaps it is because of how hardwired we are to see the slightest differences in the faces around us. The tiniest pull of a muscle can have significant meaning, and most of the time we're not even truly aware of the things we perceive there.

Some look at plastic surgery as pure science, others see more art. With the aesthetic aspect inherent in so many procedures, those who see art mixed in with the science seem to have a valid point. As Doctor Karam, a board certified surgeon, says about nose surgery in San Diego, CA, "Perhaps no other operation in plastic surgery has a greater impact in enhancing the way you look than rhinoplasty...Even a subtle change can have a big impact on the attractiveness and balance of the face."

Thinking of Giving Each Other the Gift of Plastic Surgery?

Important Tips for Would-Be Gift Givers, Recipients

More and more couples are considering plastic surgery as the ultimate gift. However, it is important to weigh the risks and benefits of any aesthetic procedure, as well as choosing the surgeon, and setting that are right for you.

There are benefits to coming in for a consultation with a loved one, but decisions about individual surgeries should only be made by the person who is going to undergo the procedure. Additionally, couples who are both undergoing procedures should time their surgeries so that the other person can be available to care for their partner when they have surgery.

For anyone considering aesthetic surgery, Here is some important advice:

• The idea for plastic surgery should come from the person who intends to have it, not from a spouse, relative or friend.
• Plastic surgery takes planning. If you expect to give or receive a "gift" of plastic surgery, make sure that everyone involved does their homework well ahead of time. A self-motivated, well-informed patient is more likely to be a satisfied patient.
• Patients should discuss risks, benefits, expectations, and desires with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Surgery should be performed at an accredited surgical facility. All members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, have significant documented experience in cosmetic surgery, and operate only in accredited surgical facilities.
• Not all patients are good candidates for all procedures. Patients need to be evaluated by a qualified and board-certified plastic surgeon to determine if they are an appropriate candidate for a particular procedure.

Breast Surgery - Detroit Reconstruction

No form of cancer is especially pleasant, and the measures that often must be taken in preservation of a patient's life can be extreme. For a woman whose life is darkened by the shadow of breast cancer, it can feel as though more than just skin and tissue has been cut away. Her very sense of identity can be affected in a profound way. The reconstruction of a breast can dramatically improve a woman's self-image, self-confidence and quality of life in such circumstances.

Cosmetic surgery is a particularly personal matter. If you opt to undergo breast surgery, you should do so for yourself, and not to appease the desires of someone else. A reconstructed breast will look relatively natural, but it will not look or feel exactly like the breast that was removed. If you are considering breast reconstruction in Detroit, you should discuss your goals and questions with a board certified surgeon such as Dr. Bazzi.

Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Lift in Atlanta

Does it look like a tired old person is looking back at you from the mirror? It can be enough to drive a person to the internet, searching for what can be done about it. Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi is a board certified plastic surgeon who offers eyelid lifts in Atlanta, GA. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift surgery, is often used for people with skin that is drooping over the eyes, and can make a lasting difference.

An excess of skin around the eyes can make you look tired and older, but it can also impair your vision. As a result, excising some of the skin from around the eyes can improve your vision as well as help to give you a more youthful and alert appearance. Discuss your goals with Dr. Davoudi. Dr. Davoudi generally performs blepharoplasty in Atlanta as an outpatient procedure.

Breast Implant Malposition

Following breast enlargement, breast implants may settle into an incorrect position. This is usually a technical or judgmental error by the surgeon, but may be due to the inherent asymmetry of the patient, unpredicted excessive tissue laxity, or positional variations after surgery (e.g. sleeping with one arm over the head). The most common form of undesirable implant location is commonly known as “bottoming out”, or a location lower than optimal aesthetically. Another is excessive spacing between the breasts.

In any event, the proper term used to describe this problem is implant malposition. The treatment is to relocate the implant by reconstructing the proper implant pocket. Sometimes the pectoralis muscle has been incompletely released, or over-released from the ribs or breastbone. Sometimes relocation of the implant to a different level of placement (subglandular or subpectoral) is necessary to correct the problem. It can be a difficult problem to correct precisely, but usually can be improved significantly with revisionary surgery. Your plastic surgeon will analyze the particular problem in each patient and tailor the surgical approach to that specific situation.

So What Are Dermal fillers?

Filler agent treatments for facial aging are one of the most rapidly growing areas of cosmetic medicine. When a plastic surgeon evaluates patients who desire facial rejuvenation, they consider a three prong approach. Surgery and skin care can be vital to obtaining the best result, but the third prong includes fillers. They are a wonderful adjunct in many patients. They can improve the result of surgery in most, but in some, fillers can provide enough improvement that surgery can be delayed.

So what are Dermal fillers? They are products designed to be injected into the skin to correct and soften lines or furrows. They can also be used to increase lip volume. There is a dizzying array of products available that are made from different substances. Some products are derived from animals, and other from cadavers. Still others are bio-engineered. I currently prefer Juvederm. It is made from a substance called hyaluronic acid, which is a natural component of human skin. There is no risk of allergy, so skin testing is not required in advance of treatment. It is a gel formulation, unlike some earlier generation products that are particulate in character. The gel injects smoothly and does not result in lumps or bumps under the skin.

In the past, the lack of longevity of result was a concern for many patients considering filler treatments. Juvederm generally lasts between nine and twelve months in the vast majority of patients. While it is not permanent, most things in life do require maintenance.