Cosmetic surgery for minority patients
Here’s some news: With improvements in techniques, cosmetic surgery is becoming more prevalent than ever for minorities. Why is this even an issue? People with darker skin tend to have a variety of scarring and pigmentation issues that are not see in light-skinned people. Read about the latest trend here.
Big jump in procedures performed on minority patients
Jul 11, 2006
Cosmetic Surgery Times E-News
Arlington Heights, Ill. — According to statistics released recently by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ADPS), nearly 2.3 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed on minority patients in 2005 — an increase of 65 percent over the previous year’s number.
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The science of younger looking skin!
For many years, I have been an advocate of taking good care of the skin as a first defense to stay young-looking. If you keep out of the sun and properly clean and hydrate skin, you may not need cosmetic surgery to fix those wrinkles and sags! (At least not as soon as those who ignore these precautions.)
Here’s a great article from WebMD and Dr. Brunilda Nazario that provides wonderful advice and a quiz to help you determine how well you’re caring for your skin!
Is Your Skin Aging Faster Than You Are?
Genetics, smoking, and sun can make you look older, but doctors say there are ways to fight back.
By Sherry Rauh, WebMD Feature
Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD
How well your face reflects your age depends on a combination of genetics and lifestyle.
"It seems as though some people are genetically programmed to age slower with regard to skin texture, tone, and laxity," says Mary C. Massa, MD, a professor of dermatology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
"They are just lucky and should thank their parents," Massa says. "I often see African-Americans whose skin looks very youthful compared to their age. Very fair, slim individuals seem more prone to developing lines in the cheeks sooner."
Lifestyle factors that can speed the pace of aging skin include smoking, use of tanning beds, and sun exposure. The sun begins leaving its mark during the first years of life, says Tamara Lior, MD, chairwoman of the department of dermatology at Cleveland Clinic Florida.
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Carol Martin’s Top Ten
“Rules of Cosmetic Surgery”
As a sought-after consultant and nationally recognized cosmetic surgery expert, Carol Martin has been asked for advice by thousands of clients, magazines and newspapers, and TV and radio stations. There are some questions everyone asks, including “What are the most important things to keep in mind when you think about having a cosmetic procedure?” Based on her decades of experience, Carol has come up with this definitely list...
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