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Trying to find an antiaging remedy that is virtually free is difficult. But, it doesnt stop many people from trying. There are often tips and remedies given to consumers that claim to fight the signs of aging as effectively as cosmetic surgery. According to a recent online womens magazine skin care that is associated with antiaging should be performed at night prior to bedtime. According to the article in the morning the primary goal is to protect skin. In the evening its all about fighting the effects of aging. Neil Sadick, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College says that many antiaging products work best at night when patients are sleeping. According to Sadick, cell turnover, when older skin cells shed off and leave skin glowing, increases at night, and certain ingredients take advantage of this biological process. According to the article consumers should use products with Retinoic Acid or Retinol to increase collagen production which is known to reduce the appearance of wrinkles fine lines and discoloration Alpha Hydroxy Acids and vitamin C are  critical ingredients for antiaging products and are recommended to be used for home treatments. Red or green tea also benefit the skin as well as peptides, growth factors, and jojoba oil. These are known to provide protection from the inevitable signs of aging. Dr. Kim reminds patients that while over-the-counter products help to maintain the skin, patients should be open to more permanent options like facelift, blepharoplasty, or Botox once the signs of aging have become noticeably apparent. Dr. Kim encourages patients who are seeking facial rejuvenation to contact the office and schedule a consultation.

A few weeks ago Londons fashion week was all abuzz about a creation that was inspired by the British Plastic Surgery Association. According to recent online article the British Plastic Surgery Association collaborated with a designer to create fashions that encompass pre-surgical markings often used prior to cosmetic plastic surgery. These fashions consist of the markings that are consistent with breast augmentation, liposuction, and even abdominoplasty. Although at first glance the creation may seem tongue-in-cheek the designers claim to have many boutiques interested in the fashion. For many consumers finding a wardrobe that fits,is aesthetically pleasing, and flattering can  be difficult enough. The task becomes even more challenging by adding pre-surgical markings; clearly pointing out areas that could be improved, it does cause one to wonder who these fashions were created for. Dr. Kim helps patients understand that while looking better in clothes is an important part of the plastic surgery decision,the majority of the satisfaction patients receive comes as a result of improved self-esteem and self-confidence. Most patients tell Dr. Kim that they are able to begin wearing certain fashions and wardrobe selections that they would have never worn prior to cosmetic surgery. Dr. Kim encourages patients who are considering cosmetic plastic surgery to schedule a consultation to determine which procedures would be best for them.

You do not have to look very far to find a new diet or plan for weight reduction that promises to change the lives of anyone willing to stick to it. According to a recent online article on womens website; the latest craze is what is known in English as the Fork diet. The basic premise is pretty simple: if you cannot eat it with a fork; it is not permitted in your diet. According to the article Le Forking as it is called by the Parisians is certainly a straightforward diet. It first debuted in France in a book called Dîne Avec Une Fourchette. It became a popular sensation in the UK and in the United States its now the latest fad to achieving this thinness of the French. Le Forking doesnt allow you to eat foods like corn on the cob or soups like clam chowder. Quickly used begin to see how challenging this diet can be. The hard-core version of the diet also restricts any foods they can be eaten after preparing with a knife or spoon. It also restricts foods that can be spread like hummus and soft cheese. Basically breakfast is usually consisting of scrambled egg whites; and salmon will be eaten at least a couple times a day. While any diet that restricts caloric intake will allow you to lose weight, the question becomes is this diet likely to allow a lifestyle change that would include restricting foods to only those that can be speared with a fork? Dr. Kim advises patients who are considering body contouring procedures like liposuction not to engage in restrictive crash diets prior to their cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. It is important that patients are at a stable weight prior to their body contouring procedure. If patients starve themselves prior to the procedure Dr. Kim is not able to see the fat cells that are normally present and therefore may not be able to perform the procedure as aggressively as he would when he is able to see the fat that is regularly present. It is more important that patients choose a healthy lifestyle, diet, and exercise program that will benefit them long-term. Patients who are considering plastic surgery procedures are encouraged to contact Dr. Kim and schedule a consultation.

Most people wonder what they will look like as they get older. For many it is a frightening thought. But, a new app available in the iTunes Store has taken some of the mystery out of guessing. According to an online article Old  Pic Booth is a photography app that displays time progression by layering photo clips over your own photo. When you adjust the opacity, you can actually blend the photo clips into your own photo even better. This App is designed to add years to your appearance. You can add glasses with nine different versions including is pair of zebra striped frames with pink lenses. You can even add a comb-over that is classic for the aging guy. If you realize that hairless is better you can also choose completely bald, as well as eight other different hair choices. The wrinkles are an added feature. You can add these in the most likely places which of course include around the eyes, lower face, and neck. All this for free! Old Pic Booth. Dr. Kim explains to patients that while these apps are tongue-in-cheek, the appearance of aging can be reduced dramatically. By adopting a proactive approach with cosmetic procedures encompassing everything from Botox, to cosmetic surgery procedures, including facelift and blepharoplasty, in the journey towards embracing beauty at every age is the most effective way to combat an aging appearance.

Most women love the way their legs look in high-heeled shoes. For years, medical professionals as well as physical trainers have warned against the dangers of high-heeled shoes. According to a recent https://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/weight-loss-tips/weight-loss-secrets-work#ixzz2C1FuDnCZ there are exercises that women can do to help strengthen their legs and prevent injuries that are as a result of wear and high-heeled shoes. According to the article, wearing high heels constantly leads to many negative conditions including inflamed nerves and long-term joint problems. There are stretching exercises that can help to prevent some of these injuries. Wearing high heels puts your calf muscles in a weak position after you take your high heels off. It is important to stretch after wearing heels in order to give your calf muscles some relief. The yoga classic, Downward Dog lengthens the calf muscles which make this exercise perfect. Ankles take a terrible beating especially in stiletto heels. Exercising by walking on your tiptoes and doing squats, on the BOSU can help strengthen your ankles and prevent serious injury. Improving your balance is also essential in strengthening your muscles. This will help to prevent added pressure on your lower back. Classic yoga moves help here as well. These include the Tree Pose, or trace the alphabet with one foot while standing on the other leg. Taking care of your Achilles tendon is also important. Switching to flats can cause inflammation. Be sure to strengthen your Achilles tendon rising up and down on your toes and stretching the Achilles tendon. Dr. Kim explains to patients that if the goal is to have proportionately shapely and toned legs, liposuction can prove to be valuable for many patients. As an artist as well as a surgeon Dr. Kim is able to systematically remove pockets of fat that can make legs look slightly misshapen. Liposuction is a sculpting procedure and as an artist Dr. Kim excels in creating the shapely legs many patients desire.

Women who are extremely athletic will sometimes forgo the idea of breast augmentation because they do not want to compromise their athletic lifestyle. According to a recent article athletic women need to make some considerations when choosing breast augmentation; however, there is no reason they cannot have a beautiful figure also. Female athletes, particularly those who are regularly involved in high-intensity aerobic exercise usually discover that their body mass reduces and thus they no longer have shapely breast. Breasts contain fatty tissue, so generally when weight loss takes place the breast size is likely to decrease. Breast augmentation can be an excellent choice even for athletic women when they make the right breast augmentation choices. Most patients who are extremely athletic should opt for submuscular implants. This means that the breast implant is placed completely behind the muscle and therefore less obvious. This is ideal for women who have very little of their own breast tissue even though it can be a bit more uncomfortable especially for women who have a developed pectoralis muscle. Dr. Kim explains to athletic patients that submuscular implants will move when the patient is performing exercises that noticeably move the pectoralis muscle. This is not a negative; however, patients should be aware that this is a difference between breast implants and natural breast tissue. Also, athletic women should consider breast implant sizing that takes into consideration their active lifestyle. Dr. Kim provides expert advice to help women choose the right size for their body as well as their lifestyle. Patients who are considering breast augmentation are encouraged to contact Dr. Kim and schedule a consultation.

We often discount modern human beings and their ability to cope with life since things have become so much easier. But according to recent local article modern human beings have actually gotten very good at survival by participating in more effective ways to extend our lives over the last century then ever before. This is according to a new study published in the Journal of proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.  The controversial question of whether a limitation to longevity is foretold in our genes is at the heart of this study. It does make clear that life extension starts with birth, with a child born in the last four generations having a better chance of being alive during infancy, adolescence, the reproductive years, and beyond than any of the 8000 human generations that preceded this one. The study authors, from Germanys Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, compared people who are living now with primitive hunter gathering socialites around the globe who have well-documented lifespans in industrial countries including Europe and Asia. In the new evolutions actuarial table the researchers wrote that”72 is the new 30”. The majority of the progress has been made since 1800 and technology has continued to move at an alarming pace. As Americans get used to longevity it is not surprising that the effect on cosmetic surgery procedures will be profound. Patients who are considering facelift, blepharoplasty, or brow lift who now may tell Dr. Kim that it doesnt make sense to have a facelift if they are 75 years old; may soon realize that having a facelift at 75 is not only possible but in many cases will allow the patient to enjoy the results for long time. Patients who are considering anti-aging procedures should contact Dr. Kims office and schedule a consultation.

Under eye circles can be a source of dissatisfaction for many women when it comes to embracing their appearance. Once a woman is self-conscious about her under eye circles they become the first thing she sees every time she looks in the mirror. According to recent industry article a particular woman was so distressed about her under eye circles that she decided to seek out a solution. In the October issue of Marie Claire the woman tells her story. The woman describes her under eye circles as having the appearance of manholes with deep purple half-moons. She insisted that she was not sleep deprived and considered herself well rested even though she was a working mom; however, she claimed that people constantly told her she looked tired. She confessed to having tried every concealer on the market from cheap brands all the way up to the fancy French brands sold only through upscale department stores. She even resorted to wearing glasses as a cover-up even though she did not need them to improve her vision. She made an appointment with a physician who informed her that she had little fat or collagen in the area below the eyes. This made the facial muscle that looks purple visible beneath her skin. The doctor informed her that genes are primarily to blame however alcohol, smoking, quick weight loss and lack of sleep along with dehydration are also factors. The single most impactful culprit is one none of us can avoid, which is aging. The doctor recommended Restylane injectable to improve the area. After having the procedure performed, the patient reported that she did not see a noticeable difference. She did feel that with concealer they were better. There are other ways to deal with the problem of under eye circles. Blepharoplasty is effective if the reason for the appearance is due to eyelid “bags”. Dr. Kim explains to patients that it may take combined solutions to correct the problem completely. For example a chemical peel or laser may be effective after blepharoplasty or injectables. Patients who are concerned with the appearance of their eyes should contact Dr. Kim and schedule a consultation to see which procedures are best for them.

Just like clothes, makeup has trends also. As we transition from summer to fall the experts encourage us to change our makeup also. A recent Yahoo online news story highlighted the fall makeup trends with the help of a lead makeup artist. Starting with the eyes the artist advised that purple smoky eyes are definitely the fall favorite. He likened it to the nude colors that were popular previously during the summer. He surmised that the reason is because purple goes with every color of eyes including brown eyes which look lighter with purple eye shadow. He explained that blue or green eyes are the opposite side of the color wheel so the effect is a darker deeper look. He also advised that we can expect to see well-defined eyes this season. In order to achieve this look you will need black eyeliner that is either liquid or pencil. For foundation, the makeup artist recommended a matte skin look. This replaces the dewy glistening look of summer. The matte look is attainable by using medium to full coverage foundations. The makeup artist recommended a good primer before applying foundation for the best appearance. For fall lips the color red is back. Red is a classic for the holidays and according to the makeup artist, nothing says powerful woman like red lipstick. Finally metallic nails are the trend for the fall season. The makeup artist calls them diamonds for your nails. If you are making the effort to keep up with the make-up trends be sure not to forget procedures that will minimize lines and wrinkles on the face. Dr. Kim explains that these procedures include Botox which will improve the wrinkles on the forehead as well as crowfeet, also include injectable fillers like Restylane for added fullness to the nasolabial folds and lips. Beautiful makeup on a beautiful face is timeless for every season.

Unless youve been under a rock you have heard advertisements, received coupons, or seen promotions on the Internet promoting less invasive methods of liposuction. The October 2012 issue of Vogue reported on a new drove of body altering treatments that claim to deal with all of your pet peeves from muffin top to back fat. According to a recent industry article the Vogue article reported on two innovative leaders of the pack as CoolSculpting which freezes unwanted fat cells and Liposonix, an ultrasound device that heats and melts fat away. Both of these technologies take about an hour treatment and have little to no recovery time. According to the article you can literally hop off the table and return to work. However, the magazine reported specifically that, “None of them (these technologies) produce the dramatic results achieved with liposuction. In other words according to the article CoolSculpting and Liposonix are to liposuction what Botox is to a brow lift. Just last year liposuction was the number one most performed cosmetic surgical procedure that in the United States.  Medical professionals admit that the key to success with these new technologies is to know what they can and cannot do. The best patients or those who exercise regularly eat well to begin with and just had very small fat deposits that are stubborn and they cannot seem to lose. In reality this is a small percentage of the patient population. Dr. Kim advises patients that when choosing liposuction of any method, the results of the procedure are highly dependent upon the skill and talent of the surgeon. Patients need to be realistic concerning their expectations. Patients who are having abdominal liposuction may be a better candidate for abdominoplasty if there is an excessive amount of loose and lax skin. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure and patients should not expect weight loss. Final results for traditional liposuction are not complete until six months after the procedure. Patients must be good about diet and exercise following their body contouring procedures in order to experience lifetime results. Patients who are considering body contouring procedures are encouraged to contact Dr. Kims office and schedule a consultation.