Showing posts with label Surgery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Surgery. Show all posts

21 May 2009

Lipodissolve Costs - is it worth it?

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by Sam Taylor

When thinking about any medical procedure, especially one that is not FDA approved, you need to take into account all of the costs associated with such a procedure. What do I mean by that? I mean the dollar costs (i.e. how much money it costs you), the opportunity costs (i.e. the cost of NOT doing the alternative procedure), and the non financial costs (i.e. side-effects of such treatments).

One medical procedure that is not FDA approved is lipodissolve. So, you are probably asking if lipodissolve is safe, and if it's worth it? Or, are the costs associated with lipodissolve to high? At first glance, the costs are really not that bad.

When you sit down and compare lipodissolve to more traditional lipo (liposuction), the financial costs are actually relatively cheap. So does this mean you should just automatically decide lipodissolve is right for you? Or, should you just stick with traditional exercise or go with the more expensive liposuction?

The next two parts of the equation to look at are the opportunity costs associated with not choosing lipodissolve and instead choosing something else, and the non-financial (i.e. non-money costs) involved. Please remember, that just because lipodissolve is cheaper does not make it better nor does it make it worse. Sometimes, the cheaper option is also the better option, depending on your situation.

You don't always go with the cheapest option. For example, how many people drive BMW's when they could very easily go out and by a car from General Motors? Of course, some do, but most people would say that the BMW is worth it because it performs better, and probably last longer. So, are these the cases with lipodissolve versus liposuction? Well, the science is yet to be determined. The FDA has not come out on the subject, so you are going to need to do your own research and decide for yourself. Yes, this decision may not be easy, but you need to decide if the opportunity costs outweigh the financial advantage of lipodissolve or not. You may even find out that there are some great advantages relative to the more traditional lipo surgery.

When looking at costs that are not financial, the most common and most important cost to look at is side effects that may occur as a result of the treatment. While lipodissolve is not known to have tons of side effects, there are a few that you should be aware of before undergoing the procedure. First, I would recommend using lipodissolve only on smaller parts of your body (see above article). Second, both indentions and divits have been known to appear on certain people after treatment. If you are concerned about this (and you should be, but don't be overly concerned), then I strongly urge you to speak with your doctor and find out if lipodissolve is right for you. Don't be afraid to ask the tough questions, as this is a procedure that can and will affect your greatly.

About the Author:
Sam is a journalist dedicated to helping people understand the costs of lipodissolve and the procedure of Lipo dissolve better.


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06 May 2009

Eyelid Surgery Review

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by Amanda Gamdana
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Whenever we meet someone, whether or not it is for the first time then the first thing we do is look into their eyes. As the eyes are such attractive aspects of a persons face, it is not surprising that many people have cosmetic surgery on this area and it's especially true once a person is of mature years. No one doubts that bags under the eyes, droopy eyelids and laughter lines are not attractive but they can be treated with cosmetic eye procedures and make a person much more attractive.

It's not all unusual today to consider cosmetic eyelid surgery. Individuals who look to having cosmetic eyelid treatment want to make themselves appear younger and more vibrant.

Every area of cosmetic surgery has a different medical term and the re-shaping of the eyelid is called Blepharoplasty. Looking youthful and energetic is something that comes from eye and eyelid surgery.

A droopy upper eyelid is called Ptosis so to correct this problem an eyelid tightening procedure can be performed and the thin muscle supporting the eyelid is elevated and secured. A brow lift is the procedure in which the loose skin from above and around the eye brows can be yanked up to remove under eye bags; removing wrinkles and leaving you looking healthier and younger.

People between the ages 51 to 64 considered eyelid surgery to be the number treatment as it can benefit vision. A slack upper eyelid is the normal reason for a droopy eyelid. Scarring is rare, as the skin of the eyelid is the thinnest of any in the body. Upper eyelid surgery does have one downside though and that is the bruising and swelling that normally starts showing very soon after the procedure. If the eyelid is heavy and swollen, the fat and muscle layers behind the eyelid are also removed.

Not everyone jumps at the chance to have eyelid surgery and some individuals are considering using collagen or one of its alternatives injected instead. There are times when a patient will not have the success with eyelid surgery they expected and so to combat the problem of drooping eyelids, another treatment called Micro pigmentation or permanent makeup can be used to provide the same effect. Another use of Micro pigmentation is how it can alter the look of an eye to make it look more symmetrical without any need for surgery.

Some factors that should be considered and can affect healing are which procedures are to be performed, how easily the patient bruises, how well the eyelids are taken care of during the postoperative period, and how good of a healer the patient is.

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