Mt Vernon Cosmetic Surgeons Press
CURE THAT FEET PAIN
Last week, Victoria Beckham was photographed in fit-flops, with grossly swollen and reddened bunions protruding from the side of her feet. But she is not alone. Doctors say that 80 per cent of women experience foot problems as a result of wearing ill-fitting shoes, with heels being the main culprit.
Many women are now finding that collagen injections in the feet make wearing heels a little more comfortable. They plump up the balls of the feet, making it possible to stand on those 6in Louboutins without excruciating pain.
LIPOSUCTION LESS RISKY WITH NEW TECHNIQUES
A new study reveals what works, and what doesn’t, and which techniques are safest when it comes to liposuction.
Over the years, the technologies and instruments used in liposuction have evolved significantly since its introduction. To determine whether all improvements have been for the better, a group of four plastic surgeons in Cali, Columbia, analyzed outcomes from more than 25 years of liposuction procedures performed on more than 26,000 patients. The study authors found that tumescent liposuction and laser-assisted liposuction (LAL) have improved the safety of liposuction procedures, reducing the risk of anemia, a common complication affecting 18 percent of all patients, while still delivering the best aesthetic results.
The study results appear in the current issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Before deciding on what sort of liposuction would be best, prospective patients are advised to talk to an experienced surgeon who is board certified in plastic surgery to discuss the treatment options available.
CHERYL COLE TATTOO REMOVAL
Cheryl Cole is said to be considering having cosmetic surgery to have her `Mrs C’ tattoo removed, a report has claimed. The X Factor judge announced her separation from husband Ashley earlier this week.
Cheryl would have to undergo laser treatment to have the ink removed from the back of her neck. The source added: “As soon as she has a gap in her schedule, she’s going to start having the laser treatments.”
DAUGHTERS AGE SIMILARLY TO THEIR MOTHERS
A study from a US establishment has revealed that mothers and daughters with similar facial appearances tend to age in a similar way.
The research team at Loma Linda University Medical Centre, the study used three-dimensional cameras and computer modelling to look at the faces of around 40 pairs of mothers and daughters.
The results showed that signs of ageing that showed up in mothers were also likely to appear in their daughters. By recognising these similarities, plastic surgeons could be guided as to which features of a patient will change with age.
This could help them carry out more effective surgery to combat the ageing process.
PAIN FREE WRINKLE REMOVAL
A dermal filler, premixed with Lidocaine, a common local anesthetic, has been approved by the American Food and Drug Administration.
93 percent of patients reported less pain when treated with the new formulation of Juvederm compared to those treated with the non-lidocaine formulation. The smooth consistency of the Juvederm gel makes it easier to inject and reportedly provides more natural looking results that last for up to a year. Injectable fillers provide a safe, non-surgical option for women and men who want to smooth facial wrinkles and folds without surgery, such as a brow lift or lower face lift.