Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery Blog

Cosmetic eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, restoring firmness to the area surrounding the eyes and making you look more rested and alert.

Specifically, eyelid surgery can treat:

• Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or hides the natural contour of the upper eyelid
• Excess skin that hangs down from the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision
• Excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids
• Bags under the eyes
• Droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris
• Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid 

Procedural steps: An incision within the natural crease of the upper eyelid allows access to remove excess skin, muscle and underlying fatty tissue. Using an incision inside the lower eyelid, fat is removed or redistributed and muscle modified to correct a baggy lower eyelid.

An incision just below the lower lash line allows excess skin to be removed. Laser resurfacing may be used to smooth lower lid skin.

Your results: Bruising should subside in 5-10 days and swelling should subside in 2-4 weeks. Final results may appear in 1-2 months. Incision lines will continue to refine and fade for 1 year.

Resource: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

In today’s busy world, it’s sometimes difficult to find the time to do something for yourself. Yet spending just a little time everyday on yourself will boost your self esteem, ultimately allowing you to be a better person for yourself and your family. Try out these 7 ideas.

1. Do something you’ve been putting off.
From the simplest task of writing a letter, to something you’ve been contemplating for some time like a facelift, taking control and getting it done can have a huge impact on your self-esteem. It will make you feel good to finally be able to place a checkmark by that lingering goal.

2. Make time to do something you are good at.
Getting caught in the day-to-day chores of life can bring down anyone’s mood. Make sure you dedicate some time every week to do something you enjoy, and are good at. From painting, to dancing, to writing, or even golfing; whatever you choose make sure its something that requires your full attention.

3. Learn how to relax completely.
If you are feeling low or anxious about something, the first thing to do is to stop and relax. Feeling anxious or low is often accompanied by stress. When you concentrate on relaxing, your feelings will begin to disappear. Choose to learn a wonderful skill that will continue to help you throughout your life, such as meditation, yoga or Tai Chi.

4. Congratulate yourself on things you’ve already accomplished.
Look back at your life; what have you completed in your life? Don’t look for large items; instead, look for the little things in life. Passing a test, losing 5 pounds after the holidays, and or signing up for a new class are all reasons of celebration.

5. Establish goals you can realistically achieve.
What separates a doable goal from one that will never be achieved is the ability to see yourself accomplishing it. Looking like you did when you were 20 is not possible at the age of 50. But you can have a goal to lose 10 pounds, or to have a Botox treatment twice a year to reduce the fine lines around your eyes.

6. Rely on your own opinions.
Your goals and values have seen you through this far. Don’t do things based on the beliefs of others. Instead, choose things that will make you feel better about yourself, and have a more positive attitude towards life. If you’ve always wanted cosmetic surgery to fix the bump on your nose, then by all means do it. Taking charge will do wonders for your attitude.

7. Spend time with nurturing people.
Take a look at the people you spend time with. Do they have a positive outlook on life? Do they have a positive lifestyle? Spending time with positive people will motivate you to take charge of your life, and turn it into a happy, successful experience.

Boosting your self-esteem isn’t a once in awhile thing. Instead, it’s a process that should help you live a stronger, healthier lifestyle. Spend time every day taking care of yourself, and find things that will help you become a better you.

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Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery offers you two of today’s top doctors in the field of plastic surgery. Dr Randolph C Robinson is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Jeremy Z Williams completed extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD before returning to his native home, Colorado. Both are committed to providing you with top quality care, from your initial consultation to your full post-operative recovery. Please contact their Denver, Colorado office at 303-706-1100 to learn which type of breast plastic surgery is right for you.

Our appearance plays an important role in our daily lives. The way we look has a dramatic effect on the way we act and perceive the way people are viewing us. That’s why choosing to have facial plastic surgery can be one of the most influential decisions a person will ever make.

A facial plastic surgeon is typically a board certified surgeon who specializes in addressing surgery of the head and neck. These surgeons perform the majority of these elective facial plastic surgery procedures, and perform a wide variety of procedures. These procedures include:

· Blepharoplasty, or surgery of the eyelids. This procedure can correct droopy eyelids that can make you look older and impair your vision.
· Facial scar revision. Facial scarring is caused by a wide variety of sources, including accidents, surgery, a burn or acne. Successful facial plastic surgery can reduce the signs of some facial scars.

Forehead lifts. Often the first signs of aging begin to appear in the brow and forehead area due to the effects of sun, wind and the pull of gravity. This facial plastic surgery procedure will tighten loose skin and remove the excess forehead wrinkling and drooping.
Mentoplasty, or surgery of the chin. A well-defined chin can have a dramatic effect on one’s profile, and is often combined with Rhinoplasty, or surgery of the nose, to create facial balance.
Otoplasty, or surgery of the ears. Redefining one’s ears can have a powerful effect on self-consciousness and self esteem. Both children and adults can benefit from this relatively straightforward facial plastic surgery technique.
Rhinoplasty, or surgery of the nose. One of the most common requests for facial plastic surgery starts with a request for the nose. Whether it’s being unhappy with the nost they were born with, aging or injury, nothing will have a greater impact on your overall appearance.
Rhytidectomy, or surgery of the face. Aging is inevitable. As the years go by, the effects of aging begin to appear on the face and neck, including crow’s feet near the corner of the eyes, forehead lines, and folds around the chin and front neck area. Both heredity and personal habits such as sun exposure have a huge impact. Having Rhytidectomy, or a face lift, can improve not only your looks, but also your self-confidence.
Wrinkle treatment, or botox injections. The gradual development of facial wrinkles, whether fine lines on the surface or deeper creases and folds, can be reduced by clear-cut procedures.
While results from just one facial plastic surgery procedure can have a dramatic effect on not only the way you look at yourself, but also the way you live your life, the best place to start is with more information. Visit with the staff at a reputable facial plastic surgery center and find out which procedures are right for you.

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Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery offers you two of today’s top doctors in the field of plastic surgery. Dr Randolph C Robinson is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Jeremy Z Williams completed extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD before returning to his native home, Colorado. Both are committed to providing you with top quality care, from your initial consultation to your full post-operative recovery. Please contact their Denver, Colorado office at 303-706-1100 to learn more about which facial plastic surgery is right for you.

Cosmetic plastic surgery continues to grow and be an exciting option for today’s population that wishes to hang on to youth and vibrancy for as long as possible. With nearly 12 million Americans choosing cosmetic procedures in 2006, and the demand rising as new less invasive procedures become better known, 2008 promises to be a booming year for cosmetic surgery.

Two of today’s top cosmetic surgeons, Dr Randolph Robinson and Dr Jeremy Williams, offer advice on procedures that continue to be in demand today, and what they’re predictions are for the coming year.

“People are taking better care of themselves today than ever before,” stated Dr Robinson. “Because the Internet and television have made plastic surgery an every day topic, people know their options, and are demanding the best when it comes to choices and results.”

This year Drs. Robinson and Williams are advising the top trends in cosmetic surgery to be: 

Mommy Makeovers

Because women are having children later in life, the desire to look and feel as young as possible will continue to rise. As women complete their families, they desire to return to their active lifestyle and their pre-pregnancy shape.

“A mommy makeover is more than sculpting the body to improve a woman’s looks; it’s also about restoring her youthful personality and giving her the energy she had in the past,” states Dr Williams. “A mommy makeover combines two or more procedures, and is customized for the desires and the lifestyle of each woman.”

Breast Augmentation

Over the past few years, breast augmentation has gone through a variety of changes, and will continue to do so. A new silicone high strength gel implant, or gummy bear implant, is made of a gummy consistency, is more solid and holds its shape better than the saline implants. The gummy consistency, similar to the feel and consistency of a candy gummy bear, also decreases the likelihood of rippling, and provides greater safety because the silicone is less likely to escape from the shell if it were to rupture.

Harmonic Facelifts

Facelifts will continue to grow this year as more options become available. The popularity of reality shows and lifestyle facelifts will continue to make facelifts one of the most desired procedures. The introduction of the Harmonic Facelift will give people long term results associated with a more traditional facelift, with the speed and ease of using ultrasonic technology.

“People want fast results. As a cosmetic surgeon, I demand safe, long-lasting results,” stated Dr Robinson. “I have full confidence in the new Harmonic Facelift procedure, and know it will offer far superior results compared to some of the quick, in-and-out procedures on the market today.”

Non-Invasive Treatments

Non-invasive cosmetic procedures like Juvederm, Botox and Restylane will continue to grow as the demand for “lunchtime” procedures rises. These non-surgical procedures help hydrate your skin and replenishing its natural volume. They are great for your laugh lines and smile lines, and can produce lasting results over a short period of time.

About Dr Robinson and Dr Williams

Dr Randolph Robinson is double board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and is an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider. Dr Jeremy Williams received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School, spent seven years training in plastic, maxillofacial, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at John Hopkins Hospital, and is a Diplomat of The American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Both Drs Robinson and Williams practice at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery in Lone Tree, Colorado. It provides outpatient surgery for a variety of plastic surgery procedures, including mommy makeovers, breast augmentation and reconstruction, Harmonic facelifts, and non-surgical procedures such as Juvederm, Botox and Restylane.

For more information on Dr. Robinson or Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery, visit www.ParkMeadowsCosmeticSurgery.com or call 303-706-1100.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2006 over 124,000 facelifts occurred in the United States, making it the fifth most popular surgical procedure.

Of those 124,000 procedures, over 14,000 of them were performed on men. Over the past year, facelifts on men have steadily risen by about 1 to 2 percent per year. 

While facelifts remain a popular option for both men and women, a new technique offers patients the chance to enjoy the benefits of a facelift, with less recovery time.

The purpose of a facelift is to give new life to your existing looks. A facelift will remove loose or excess skin, erase deep lines and wrinkles, or decrease the jowl area. Facelifts can range in size from the mini-lift, to a standard lift, depending on the desired results and the skin laxity.

While the facelift remains ever popular, one thing may have held some people back. The traditional facelift on average required three weeks of recovery time; weeks that many people in today’s busy world simply can’t spare.

But a new twist to the traditional facelift gives people an option: the harmonic facelift.

The harmonic facelift uses the Harmonic Scalpel made by Ethicon Endosurgery, a division of Johnson and Johnson, to perform the surgery. The scalpel vibrates at a super fast speed, and causes less tissue damage with virtually no bleeding. Less tissue injury translates into less swelling, which ultimately leads to a faster recovery.

The Harmonic Scalpel is used to make incisions along the hairline, above the ear, and down around the lobe, ending in or below the hairline behind the ear. From there, the facial skin is lifted, tightened, and the excess skin is removed. 

The actual procedure with or without the use of the Harmonic Scalpel is similar. The real benefit comes in recovery. By using the Harmonic Scalpel, many patients are reporting a faster recovery. With less tissue damage, bruising is kept to a minimal; patients heal faster; and can usually return to work much quicker. It may be possible to actually cut the recovery time by as much as a week using this new technique. 

Decreasing the recovery period will undoubtedly lead to an increase in the number of facelifts over the coming years, especially as baby boomers continue to age and demand to look as young as they feel. 

Congratulations – you’ve finally decided to take the next step and proceed with cosmetic plastic surgery. While this is an exciting time for you, we understand that you may also have some anxiety about the coming weeks.

To ensure your cosmetic plastic surgery experience is a safe and smooth surgery and recovery period, we’ve put together a few tips and strategies. From today until the morning of your surgery, use these tips to maximize your experience through careful planning.

Timing
Start by evaluating the amount of time you will need for your cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, and the amount of time you will need for recovery. Plan your surgery at a time when you social commitments are low, and you can take some time off of work. The key to a successful recovery from a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure is to take the needed time away, and relax as much as possible. Stress will only add more time for recovery.

The amount of time needed for each cosmetic plastic surgery procedure is different. Make sure you speak with your doctor before hand to understand the time for recovery. Share with him the type of activities you do in your normal routine, and any upcoming events that you may be preparing for.

Support
While most cosmetic plastic surgery procedures will not require bed rest, you may wish to have a few family members or friends that are willing to help out for the first week or so. Even though you are electing to have a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, it is still real surgery, and you should plan accordingly.

Financing
Once you’ve decided on a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, you must also decide how you will pay for it. Will you be obtaining financing, or have you had time to save for the procedure?

In addition to the cost of the surgery, you should also plan for small incidental expenses. If you don’t have adequate sick or vacation days stored at work, you may be required to take a few days without pay.

Being prepared will ensure your success with any cosmetic plastic surgery procedure you choose.

Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery offers you two of today’s top doctors in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery. Dr Randolph C Robinson is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Jeremy Z Williams completed extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD before returning to his native home, Colorado. Both are committed to providing you with top quality care, from your initial consultation to your full post-operative recovery.

Summary: Dr Randolph C Robinson has been selected to serve as a consultant with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, and will lecture and train other surgeons in using the Harmonic Scalpel to perform harmonic facelifts.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 24, 2006 –Dr. Randolph C. Robinson has announced his affiliation with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, makers of the Harmonic Scalpel, a Johnson & Johnson company located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr Robinson will now serve as a consultant with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, and will lecture and train other surgeons in using the Harmonic Scalpel to perform harmonic facelifts.

The Harmonic Scalpel was originally designed for general surgery, and was applied to the facelift operation several years ago in Paris, France by Dr Françoise Firmin. Dr Robinson trained under Dr Firmin in 1990-91, and observed Dr Firmin performing a harmonic facelift in Paris in December 2005. Dr Robinson began performing the harmonic facelift through his own practice in 2006.

The Harmonic Scalpel uses ultrasonic technology, and vibrates at a high frequency, 50,000 cycles per second, which seals the tissue as it dissects, and ultimately helps eliminate bruising typically associated with a facelift.

“The harmonic facelift shortens the recovery period significantly,” said Dr Robinson. “Compared to the more conventional facelift that is performed with scissors, the harmonic facelift reduces the normal bruising, allowing a patient to get back to his or her normal lifestyle almost a week earlier.”

Because of the benefits of using the Harmonic Scalpel in surgery, Dr Robinson will pioneer the use into other surgeries as well.

“Using harmonic technology will benefit patients in many aspects of cosmetic surgery because of the improved tissue response,” said Dr Robinson. “For instance, applying this technology into the Harmonic Breast Augmentation should decrease the risk of hematomas and muscle soreness, giving women another option in this popular procedure.”

About Dr. Randolph C. Robinson
Dr. Randy Robinson is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and is an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider. He is the founder of Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery in Lone Tree, Colorado, and is on the active staff at the Sky Ridge Medical Center. He writes, speaks, and teaches in a variety of areas. To learn more about Dr. Randolph C. Robinson, visit http://www.parkmeadowscosmeticsurgery.com/drrobinson.cfm

A mommy makeover isn’t one prescribed procedure. Instead, it’s customized to give you your desired results. It may include:

• A Botox treatment to soften the tiny lines and wrinkles around your eyes or on your forehead.
• Eyelid surgery to permanently remove the sagging that occurs around your eyes.
• A facelift to reduce the aging process caused by stress.
• Breast enlargement, breast reduction, or breast lift to give your figure a new look.
• A tummy tuck to diminish the pouch that won’t go away.
• Liposuction to contour the body, and enhance the work you have already done in weight loss and exercise.

No matter which procedures you choose, a mommy makeover can have a huge impact
on a your life, and restore your youthful glow.

Probably one of the most common and most talked about types of cosmetic surgery is breast plastic surgery. When most people think of breast plastic surgery, they typically think of breast enhancement. But if breast plastic surgery may be in your future, keep in mind that there are several different procedures that can provide you with your desired results.

Breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is surgery designed to enlarge your breasts through the use of breast implants. Breast augmentation, or breast enlargement, is frequently sought by women who are unhappy with the small size of their breasts.

Breast lift (mastopexy)
Over the years, factors such as pregnancy, nursing, and aging in general can take a toll on a woman’s breasts. Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts.

Breast reduction
Breast reduction, or mammaplasty, is a procedure that removes fat, glandular tissue and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter and firmer. This can be a welcome relief to women with very large breasts, and can actually reduce medical problems such as neck and back pain.

Breast reconstruction (post mastectomy or congenital)
Breast reconstruction is a procedure that can rebuild the appearance of a breast after removal due to cancer or other disease. This can be one of the most rewarding surgical procedures available today.

While there are many types of breast plastic surgery available to you, the best way to determine which is the best fit for you is to talk with your plastic surgeon. He will be able to provide you with information on every type of procedure, and help answer your questions.

Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery offers you two of today’s top doctors in the field of plastic surgery. Dr Randolph C Robinson is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Jeremy Z Williams completed extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD before returning to his native home, Colorado. Both are committed to providing you with top quality care, from your initial consultation to your full post-operative recovery.

Please contact their Denver, Colorado office at 303-706-1100 to learn which type of breast plastic surgery is right for you.

If you’ve been looking into collagen treatments or Botox to help reduce the fine lines that are appearing near your eyes or lips, there’s another treatment that is providing positive results. Restylane was approved by the FDA in December 2003, and has since been used in more than 1.5 million treatments worldwide. Restylane is a cosmetic dermal filler made of a crystal clear gel called Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid, or NASHAâ„¢. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body, and can be used to provide volume to the skin.

How does Restylane work?
Restylane is applied in a similar manner to other non-surgical cosmetic procedures, and is injected into the area of choice. When it is injected into the lip, wrinkle or fold, it works together with the body’s own hyaluronic acid, and joins forces to create volume, giving a more youthful and healthy appearance.

What type of results can I expect?
Just like other forms of injectables, Restylane will have an immediate affect. It also has long-term temporary results, and can last anywhere from 6 to 12 months. The results will vary, depending on your lifestyle, age, and skin factors.

What are the side effects?
One of the reasons Restylane is growing in popularity is because of its safety. Since hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the body, the skin and body do no react to the material. In fact, very few reactions have occurred in people electing this product. The reported reactions do include temporary redness, bruising, swelling, itching or tenderness, and may last anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. This makes Restylane very appealing and a convenient solution for reducing fine lines and wrinkles that appear on the face and neck.

What is the recovery time?
Restylane injections can be administered anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour or more, depending on how many areas will be injected. Immediately after the treatment you may experience slight swelling, tenderness or redness, but you should easily be able to return to your normal routine.

As a precaution, you should also avoid alcohol and exercise for six to ten hours following the procedure, and avoid sunbathing or cold weather activities until all redness and swelling disappears.

What do I need to do before a Restylane treatment?
The best part of this procedure is it requires no pre-testing. Because hyaluronic acid is present in the human body, there is no need for skin tests to determine allergic reactions.

Who is the ideal candidate for Restylane treatment?
Restylane is most effective in correcting wrinkles and folds around the nose, lips, eyes and cheeks. It also provides natural fullness to the lips when used for lip augmentation. The ideal candidate is a person who is looking for minor correction, and is aware that periodic treatments are required to retain the necessary results.

Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery offers you two of today’s top doctors in the field of plastic surgery. Dr Randolph C Robinson is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Jeremy Z Williams completed extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD before returning to his native home, Colorado. Both are committed to providing you with top quality care, from your initial consultation to your full post-operative recovery.

Please contact their Denver, Colorado office at 303-706-1100 to learn which type of breast plastic surgery is right for you.