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Myths About Non-Surgical Treatments: Part 1: Botox, Azzalure, Anti Aging Creams, VASER Lipo

The world of cosmetic non-surgical procedures is full of myths and rumours. So let’s take look behind the false façade of scaremongering and nonsense to the truth behind the myths about non-surgical cosmetic procedures:

Myth 1: Botox / Azzalure Injections are Dangerous

TRUTH: People are understandably concerned about the fact that Botox comes from the Botulism Toxin. However these types of wrinkle-relaxing injections have an unparalleled safety record in the UK. Botox has been used for medical procedures for many, many years and it’s now one of the most widely performed non-surgical cosmetic treatment in the world. It’s not only used for the relaxation of wrinkles but also to treat hyperhydrosis, or excessive sweating conditions. Always ensure that you get your Botox / Azzalure injections from a qualified doctor for the best treatment.

Myth 2: You Don’t Need To Get Botox or Azzalure Treatment from a Doctor, it’s a lot cheaper at a beauty salon.

TRUTH: If the treatment is cheaper at a hair salon, you need to ask the question ‘Why?’ Botox is sold by the supplier for the same price up and down the country. If you get a Botox treatment at a significantly cheaper price, it’s either been diluted or it’s even possible that it’s not even really Botox!

If an untrained person without proper training carries out your Botox treatment, then that’s when Botox becomes a potentially dangerous problem. Poorly trained people use Botox on areas of the body that it was not designed to help, causing frozen facial expressions. Professionally trained cosmetic specialists use Botox responsibly and know the potential risks and how to avoid them.

Myth 3: Topical Botox has replaced Botox Injections

TRUTH: Topical Botox is not yet approved for usage in cosmetic treatments. It is still being tested in clinical trials in the UK and the USA. It does look like it may be very effective on areas around the eyes and help to relax and reduce crow’s feet. It may also boost the effects of traditional injectable Botox. It’s unlikely that it will replace Botox entirely as it just does not have the same precision as the original cosmetic Botox.

Myth 4: There aren’t any real anti-aging creams that keep you looking younger.

TRUTH: That’s completely untrue. There is a product called Retin-A Isotretinoin which is a prescription strength cream. Over the counter versions do have some effect but not as good as prescription strength from your doctor. It works by encouraging your skin cells to replenish themselves much faster. Over sustained periods of time, it can greatly improve acne, acne scarring, smooth out your skin and remove wrinkles.

Myth 5: Non-Surgical Fat Removal Isn’t As Good as Traditional Liposuction.

Truth: The rapid advances in non-invasive, non-surgical alternatives to traditional surgical liposuction are astonishingly successful. They use high frequency ultrasound to break up fatty tissue and avoid a lot of the pain and bruising associated with traditional liposuction. Traditional liposuction is still effective but alternatives such as VASER Lipo are much better at precisely targeting smaller areas without damaging the surrounding tissue.

Do you need someone to help you through the maze of myths about cosmetic treatments? Why not visit www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk or call 01582 762877 to learn the truth about the benefits of the latest non-surgical cosmetic enhancements.

I qualified from the Royal London Hospital in 1995 and have since held posts at The Royal London, St. Bartholomew’s and St. Mary’s Hospitals. Early in my career I trained in gynaecological laparoscopic surgery before training as a GP.

Louis Theroux has liposuction surgery performed by Los Angeles liposuction expert Dr. Amron Part 2


www.expertliposuction.com 310.275.2467 Part 3 Under The Knife is a documentary about the people and doctors involved in plastic surgery operations. Filmed in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills California, Louis himself ends up getting abdominal liposuction surgery for men. Most liposuction surgeries with Dr. David Amron take between 45 minutes and 2 ½ hours. Liposuction surgery is performed on the patient in a fully accredited operating room and patients are monitored in the safest, most sterile …

Liposuction as Part of Plastic Surgery

 

Depending on whether you believe the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) or the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), liposuction is either the most popular or the second most popular form of plastic surgery, after breast augmentation. What makes liposuction so popular? Liposuction is popular because it targets the fundamental elements of the aesthetic form of the body, making it both effective and universally applicable.

The Rare Human Body

The human body has a number of unusual features. Not only does it feature the commonly- praised large brain and the opposable thumb that are ostensibly responsible for our evolutionary rise from animals to civilized beings, but it has another less commonly praised anomalous structure: a layer of subcutaneous fat which is currently shared by only one other class of terrestrial mammals: pigs. This layer of fat, partly responsible for the wick effect that is behind so-called “Spontaneous Human Combustion,” is shared by many aquatic mammals (although in them it is called “blubber”), leading some evolutionary theorists to postulate for an aquatic phase in human evolution that would also account for the relative hairlessness of the human body.

However, despite the oft-touted affinity of the human baby for water, it is more likely that the subcutaneous layer of fat has another purpose in common with hairlessness: it is aesthetic in purpose. The subcutaneous layer of fat gives shape and softness to the human body, a cushion for the visible and tactile surface that makes humans attractive to one another. Because this subcutaneous layer of fat is specifically there to make us look good, liposuction, which targets this layer of fat, becomes a key element in what is known as body contouring, the shaping of the body. In liposuction, a narrow tube, or cannula, is inserted into the fat layer, then suction is used to remove fat through the tube.

Universal Applicability

Nearly every cosmetic surgical procedure that is performed today can be enhanced or accented with the use of liposuction. In the face, a facelift or necklift can either be enhanced or even replaced with a liposuction, which can provide proper definition for a neck area in which fat has accumulated, leading to a poor definition of the jawline and chin. The aesthetic effect of a breast augmentation can be enhanced by the reduction of fat deposits in the abdominal area, and any tummy tuck procedure would most likely provide incomplete results without some measure of liposuction. Liposuction can be used on the arms, the legs, the upper and lower back, the flanks, virtually everywhere. The majority of cosmetic surgeons will not use it on a woman’s breasts, although they do use it for the reduction of swollen breasts (Gynecomastia) in men.

Diverse Techniques

Liposuction is also not a single, unified field of practice. There are many different forms of liposuction available, including:

· Traditional liposuction, which is performed as above

· Tumescent liposuction, in which the area to be treated is injected with a high amount of fluid intended to make the procedure more effective with less ancillary tissue damage

· Power-assisted liposuction, in which a moving gouge on the end of the cannula breaks up the fatty tissue, making the procedure faster

· Ultrasonic liposuction, in which ultrasound is used to cause the fat cells to burst, ideally removing fat preferentially without doing too much damage to surrounding tissues

· Laser-assisted liposuction, in which a laser is used to burst fat cells during suction

All these liposuction techniques are designed to perform some parts of the liposuction process better, whether the removal of fat, or the minimizing of damage to surrounding tissues, or the speed of the procedure. While all liposuction will lead to you experiencing some pain and needing downtime for recovery, the type of procedure and your doctor’s technique can make a big difference in the area. Before working with any plastic surgeon, talk to former patients about their experience in terms of not only the effectiveness of the procedure (which can be seen in before and after pictures), but also about the patients’ experiences with the doctor and with recovery.

To learn more about liposuction in Dallas, Texas, and how it can complement all plastic surgery procedures, contact Dr. Vasdev Rai at the Cosmetic Surgical Center today for a consultation.

Vaser Liposuction by Dr Frank, New York part 2


Liposuction is the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the USA for both men and women. For men it’s “love handles,” women it’s “saddlebags” and the “tummy pooch.” Both would love their neck and chins touched up! For the past 25 years dermatologic surgeons have been pioneers in the advancement of micro-cannular tumescent liposuction, otherwise known as liposuction under local anesthesia. Accepted as a much gentler, safer, and refined technique, microcannular liposuction has become a …

Vaser Liposuction by Dr Frank, New York part 1


Liposuction is the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the USA for both men and women. For men it’s “love handles,” women it’s “saddlebags” and the “tummy pooch.” Both would love their neck and chins touched up! For the past 25 years dermatologic surgeons have been pioneers in the advancement of micro-cannular tumescent liposuction, otherwise known as liposuction under local anesthesia. Accepted as a much gentler, safer, and refined technique, microcannular liposuction has become a …