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Marriage has ended midlife crisis on the way

19 May

After the abrupt ending of my fifteen year marriage, I was overweight and depressed. I clearly recall looking in the mirror and feeling disgusted by my own appearance, and totally understanding why my husband could no longer stand the sight of me. I was at a loss as to how I was going to pick up the pieces and go on. The divorce was bitter and I was completely overwhelmed so I began taking long walks to clear my head, and to my surprise within six months I had lost an overwhelming eighty three pounds! It was then that I began to notice the unsightly area around my jowls and neck, there the skin was slightly wrinkled and definitely sagging it made me look “sad” and feel “old.”

While discussing my concerns with my big sister she suggested a minor face lift surgery, such as MACS face lifts or mini face lifts as a possible solution to my problem. That was the beginning of the end of sagging skin and wrinkly jowls for me, it was truly a miracle! After researching the different procedures I was delighted to discover that the non invasive surgery in the mini face lift procedure could be performed in about two hours, and I could even expect results in as little as one week.

The procedure was describe as a simple re contouring of the facial structure, which helped to quell my fears of going under the knife. I made my appointment immediately! The doctors and medical staff were amazing, taking the time to explain, and then patiently reexplain each step of the procedure.
Exactly one month later, I went on my first under plus size shopping spree and then straight to the beach! Whoever said “that you can’t be 45 and fabulous,” surely never heard of the benefits of the “weekend” face lift.

 

I’ve made my decisions for breast reduction. Now what???

23 Mar

The first step you must do if you have decided to have a breast reduction is find a good doctor. Check online, ask your friends, or consult your regular doctor or gynecologist. Once you find the doctor you are comfortable with set up a consultation. The reasons behind breast reduction cosmetic surgery are usually pain related; back and neck. Make sure this is what you really want to do. It’s a big step.
Discuss the full procedure in depth with your doctor. Both of you must be on the same page to fully get the results you desire. Your cosmetic plastic surgeon will thoroughly examine your breasts and possibly take pictures. Since your nipple and areola will be moved higher, discuss where they will be positioned, ideally, even with the crease beneath your breast. Scars will be evident, but hidden behind a bra, and will fade over time.
The procedure for breast reduction involves removing excess breast tissue, fat and skin. Before your surgery, marks will be drawn on your body, outlining the correct nipple position along with the tissue and skin to be removed. General anesthesia is used, with the surgery lasting three to six hours.
Most plastic surgeons use the technique where the nipple remains attached to the underlying tissue. This allows the nipple to retain sensation. Skin and tissue is removed from both sides, above the nipple and from below. This is where a skilled doctor is vital, he will use his artistic ability to shape the breasts, making them symmetrical and attractive. After an appropriate amount of tissue and skin is removed, the doctor closes the skin in two layers. Dissolving sutures are used in the first layer and thicker sutures are used on the outer.
Half the patients spend a few hours in the recovery room and can go home the same day with a surgical bra.