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How are Cosmetic Surgeons Trained?

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How are cosmetic surgeons trained?

Cosmetic surgery on a lady

Before having any form of surgery it is important to know how to find the most qualified person for the job.  How does an interested party find a qualified cosmetic surgeon in Las Vegas? In order to find the most qualified doctor for a specific cosmetic procedure; including breast augmentation, eye lid surgery or cosmetic work, an individual must compare doctors through their overall training, including residency and post-residency training, experience and proven competence with respect to specific cosmetic procedures. It is important to know that residency training while required to become board certified in plastic surgery may not include training with respect to many common cosmetic procedures.

The title “board certified plastic surgeon” may indicate certain training and experience with respect to plastic surgery but it does not indicate the same with respect to cosmetic surgery. Board Certified also does not state that a doctor has more or less cosmetic surgery training than a board certified dermatologist, facial plastic surgeon, general surgeon, gynecologist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, or other doctor.

Just how are cosmetic surgeons trained? There are currently no residency programs in the United States devoted exclusively to cosmetic surgery. Doctors seeking to learn cosmetic surgery primarily obtain training and experience after completing residency training. It is necessary to know this and to understanding the difference between “cosmetic surgery” and “plastic surgery” as discussed in past blog posts. Residency programs in dermatology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oral and mazillofacial surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery do not include training on every cosmetic procedure.

Understanding the Limits to Plastic Surgery

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cosmetic surgery on a girlThere is one statement you’re likely to hear from the mouth of nearly every plastic surgeon practicing today: manage your expectations.

Having unrealistic expectations about what’s possible with the help of cosmetic surgery is the first mistake most patients make. The truth is, plastic surgery has its limits.

It’s true: plastic surgery does have the potential to help you feel happier about yourself and your body. However, it should not be viewed as an end all be all cure to your problems.

Plastic surgery cannot…

… Make you more popular.

… Fix your love life.

… Make you a completely new person.

… Land you a new job.

… Solve all your weight problems.

… Make you look 20 years younger with one procedure.

Plastic surgery should be pursued only if you are doing it for yourself. Too many people opt to change their bodies hoping that they’ll be able to impress the world or become a whole different person on the inside.

Plastic surgery can…

… Help you to feel more confident in your own skin.

… Minimize the signs of aging.

Before you consider going under the knife, take a good look at your motivations. Are you doing this because you want that extra boost of confidence and security in your own skin? Or are you pursuing a surgical solution for deep-seated psychological concerns that really can only be healed with time, patience, and determination?

If you feel confident you’re interested for all the right reasons, contact a plastic surgeon in Las Vegas at 702.410.9800 today to schedule a consultation.

 

Cosmetic Surgery: A Surprising Valentine’s Day Trend

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fit tummyValentines day is arguably the one day of the year that women are most concerned with the way they look. Perhaps it’s not so surprising that plastic surgeons across the country experienced an exponential spike in consultations and procedures in the months before the holiday of love.

Specifically, there seems to be more of a correlation between the holiday and women’s desire for quick fix procedure such as Botox .

However, one invasive procedure in particular seemed to outshine all other procedures this past year. It could be because, even though liposuction is technically considered an invasive procedure, recovery is generally pretty short for people with good overall health. Depending on the expanse of work done and the Las Vegas plastic surgeon chosen, you can be in an out of the procedure ready for your Valentine’s date in just a couple of days.

Of course, this heightened success rate also depends on how much contouring you’re looking to have done during your procedure. It can be expected that, the more you want to sculpt and shape your body, the longer recovery time you can anticipate.

Now that Valentine’s day has passed, plastic surgeons should be returning to their normal schedules. So, it is actually a great time to schedule a consultation to discuss how you’d like to improve your body. Just call 702.410.9800 today to speak with an experienced plastic surgeon trusted around the Las Vegas valley.

Get Kissable Lips with Lip Injections for Valentine’s Day

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kiss me conversation heartLip Injections

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, romance is at the forefront of most minds. Sweethearts are buying gifts, making reservations, and planning how to look their absolute best for the people they love.

If you’re in that same frame of mind, you’re probably looking for that added beauty boost to take your love’s breath away. You can ensure that kisses are at the forefront of his mind with a quick lip injection to make your lips irresistibly beautiful, symmetrical, and luscious.

With a lip injection, your lips can be…

… more symmetrical from side to side.

… more balanced. The bottom lip will be more full than the top and both lips will be more full in the middle than the sides.

… more defined with a clear and proportional lipstick line.

… more defined with a clear Cupid’s bow.

Of course, there are a number of different options for you if you are considering a lip injection to achieve truly kissable lips for Valentine’s day. To schedule a consultation to see what your options are, contact a skilled plastic surgeon in Las Vegas today.

Understanding the Limits of Plastic Surgery

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Understanding the limits of plastic surgery

Many people maintain a belief that plastic surgery will be the key that unlocks their unlimited potential. However, this isn’t always the case. By understanding that there are, in fact, limits to the powers of plastic surgery, you can enter into a commitment to change your body armed with rationality and clearheadedness.

The Facts

plastic surgery trendsA study published on JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery aimed to determine the empirical value of facial plastic surgery procedures studied fifty independent viewers that were shown the before and after photos of 49 people who had undergone procedures such as face lifts, brow lifts, and/or eyelid surgery.

According to the study, there isn’t usually that drastic of a difference between a pre-procedure face and a post-procedure face to a neutral observer. The study determined that, on average, people who’ve undergone facial procedures only look about three years younger than they did before.

*Keep in mind that this study only included the before and after pictures of people who had relatively simple “touch-up” procedures done. This study did not include patients who had undergone major reconstruction.*

Of course, what ultimately matters most is how you feel about yourself. If you are unhappy with your appearance, you have the right to make a change. You should feel comfortable in your own skin. Contact Reynolds Plastic Surgery at 702.410.9800 today to schedule a consultation with a Las Vegas plastic surgeon and discuss the you you desire to be.