Facial Plastic Surgery and Local Surgeons

All plastic surgeons undergo rigorous training to perform the core plastic surgery procedures. They attend four years of medical school to earn their M.D. degree and often residency training at a hospital which focuses on surgical training in order to perform certain types of surgery life facelift surgery. Some plastic surgeons continue on with additional residency training in areas that are more specific areas such as ear nose and throat or general surgery which focuses on techniques for a wide range of procedures that are not aesthetic in nature.

Facial plastic surgeons focus their training on the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nose, face, head, and neck structures. They are likely to have completed 1-2 years or more of general residency training and 4 years of specialty training in head, neck and facial plastic surgery. Plastic surgeons focus on 3-5 years of general surgery training and 2 or more years of plastic surgery training. Plastic surgeons focus their training on all areas of the body. There are some expectations to this rule as of late because board certification and continuing education has become a hot topic from both consumer and professional prospectives.

Both plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons may take continuing education courses to further build on their skills and techniques used in nose surgery. Continuing education is an important factor to explore when considering nose surgery today. Continuing education courses are usually very specific. Such courses may be designed to address wound healing issues. Other courses may be focused on the anatomical dynamics of the nose.

In fact, it is highly advantageous to consumers that surgeons must obtain hospital privileges to perform nose surgery at a hospital. In order to obtain hospital privileges, plastic surgeons must have their skills and educational background reviewed by a panel of peers. So, it’s wise to ask your nose surgeon if he or she has hospital privileges to perform nose surgery. Finally, some plastic surgeons that focus on nose surgery demonstrate their expertise in this area by publishing their own papers in trade journals to better educate other surgeons about nose surgery. They may lecture about the various aspects of nose surgery.

Since the nose brings balance and harmony to the face, it is an important feature for plastic surgeons to consider with great care when it comes to nose surgery. It is equally important for people to consider the credentials of the plastic surgeon when deciding onnose surgery.

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Benefits of Retinol

No matter what you build in life, you always need to start with a strong foundation. This axiom is no less true in the anti-aging skincare world, because any great anti-aging regimen should build on the same great foundation: Retinol. Let’s review how retinols benefit the skin.

Retinol is a topical form of vitamin A. When applied to the skin, retinols have been clinically proven to provide a variety of significant anti-aging benefits. Retinols :

• Stimulate collagen production and boost cellular turnover
• Help diminish pigmentation
• Improve the skin’s elasticity
• Enhance the overall texture, tone and resiliency of the skin
• Diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Lessen the occurrence of acne breakouts & blackheads

How do Retinols work?

Retinols encourage skin cells to reproduce more rapidly, the way they used to when we were younger. For over 30 years, medical grade retinol products have been proven to be the most effective anti-aging ingredients in a daily skincare regimen, outside of sunscreen.

Directions

Retinoid products, like retinols, are best used at night because they are photo-inactivated, meaning direct sunlight will break them down and make them less effective. Medical grade retinols provide the best outcomes and are generally formulated with anti-inflammatories to lessen skin irritation. Newer formulations have controlled delivery systems, peptides and other anti-aging benefits as well. Use of zinc or titanium based sunscreen is mandatory with retinol use and moisturizers can help with any dryness or irritation.

When bringing retinol into your skincare regimen, start slow, or with lower percentages like a .25 percent. Ideally you want to work up to every night use and depending on your skin sensitivity, this process can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks. Be patient and diligent with your skincare regimen and you will see results.

We believe in a comprehensive approach to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Learn more about retinols and other skincare products TODAY! Schedule a complimentary skincare consultation with our Aesthetician Amy Carter and start a regimen tailored just for you.

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