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New research which has recently been revealed to the world is forcing plastic and cosmetic surgeons to throw out their old assumptions on how the human face ages and thus what the best types of treatments to fight back can be. 

Apparently, our face are made up of different fat compartments and these different compartments individually change with age and so how we are affected by the ageing process and which parts of our bodies are affected depends on how each of these fat compartments changes over time. Wow, you really do learn something new every day!

The lead author of the study which has revealed this new information, Dr. Joel Pessa, has spoken out about the new findings, saying that: “Contrary to popular belief, the human face does not age uniformly. We thought facial fat was one confluent mass that eventually got weighed down by gravity, creating sagging skin. However, we were shocked to find not only is the face made up of individual fat compartments but these compartments gain and lose fat at different rates.” Thus, all our old assumptions about how to keep our faces looking young and gravity-defying have to be completely reconsidered.  What the study does mean, at a base level for people like you and me who might be considering facial surgery is that certain areas which cause us trouble can now be pinpointed and treated more directly.  Injectable fillers will be able to be used on specific compartments of fat on the face and thus a more natural and effective way of fighting back against the ageing process will be achieved. This will be greeted well on both sides of the Atlantic, as the non-invasive surgery business is one of the biggest sections of the cosmetic and plastic surgery industry.  “This discovery will undoubtedly play a role in how we view aging and how we approach facial reconstructive plastic surgery.” confirmed Dr. Pessa.

The study could have further reaching consequences as well, with reports saying that it could even have reconstructive benefits for cancer or trauma patients. Facial disfigurements such as cleft lips may also be able to be approached differently. It would seem this breakthrough is going to be used in many different areas of surgery and will ultimately benefit and enormous number of people. In the near future though, it will help to fight back against the ageing process.

A wedding is the social event of the year for any family. 6 months is spent of trying to find an outfit, then a further two weeks spent dithering over whether a fascinator would be too garish or not and then, finally, the big day arrives.  Then when you get the photos back you notice that your bridesmaids might not look as glamorous as you may have first hoped. Never fear, there is a name for it within the cosmetic surgery profession, it’s called the ‘Bridesmaid’s Bulge’.

The rather vulgar term refers to excess body fat or ‘flab folds’ which can become visible when women are forced into strapless dresses for weddings (hence the name given to the problem).  Dr. Paul Cronin has spoken out, explaining that: “Technically, it’s the anterior ancillary fat pad… We have all seen those wedding photos when the older bridesmaids are forced to wear unflattering strapless dresses. That’s when you notice these folds of flab sticking out at the sides, below their armpits. These women are generally not overweight.” Of course, by the time you’ve got the wedding pictures back it’s somewhat too late to do something about the problem but it is hoped that, by drawing attention to the problem, more women will be able to take action before they fall victim to the dreaded bulge of the bridesmaid.

The problem is that these areas generally don’t respond to exercise. They are stubborn areas of fat that will likely stay even with the most rigorous exercise program, never mind with the tiny amount of workout most people find time to squeeze into their hectic schedules. Other areas notoriously hard to tone include the ‘muffin-top’ area; the part which infamously spills over every time we try pull off the Victoria Beckham look and squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans.  There is help at hand though and, because of recent advances in technology, the solution doesn’t have to lie in invasive and expensive surgery.  Non-invasive alternatives, such as Laser Liposuction, can help break down the stubborn areas of fat and simply dissolves it away into the body. Of course, proper liposuction, or a tummy-tuck would be a much more permanent solution to the problem. Don’t wait until some wedding photo’s make you cringe, get your bridesmaid bulge sorted now and you might be the next one walking down the aisle!

Many of undergo plastic and cosmetic surgery treatments in order to make ourselves feel better, to give ourselves a boost and to help us live our lives with confidence.

One effect which we may not consider before going under the knife is how it might change our dating life.  New research has suggested that, perhaps obviously, people take notice of their dates face when they first meet and that there perception of their date could thus be improved if cosmetic surgery had been undertaken. It may seem superficial but it does prove that there is no such thing as love at first sight, only lust at first sight.

There is some science behind this seemingly superficial research though. Pictures were taken of patients before and after they underwent Botox treatment. These pictures were then shown to a separate group of volunteers who ‘graded’ each face based on a number of different factors.  The pictures of the faces who had undergone Botox gained improve scores in important categories such as “dating success”, “attractiveness” and “athletic success”. This last one is very interesting as it seems to point to the fact that having younger looking skin will also make us appear fitter and healthier and an all-round better catch!  However, it should be pointed out that these are scores based on first impressions and thus Botox is certainly no guarantee to dating success; there are, as yet, no injections on the market which can give you a personality boost!

The research as presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology (head and neck surgery to you and me)  Foundation’s annual meeting and is likely to further increase the numbers of people going in for the non-invasive cosmetic treatment.  Whilst Botox has been increasing in popularity hugely in recent years, and it has many benefits, women are being warned to only go ahead with treatments which are being offered by registered and reputable doctors.  So-called Botox Parties have been on the rise in recent years where groups of women will get together in one of their friends’ homes and invite someone in, often not a qualified professional, to inject them with Botox. This is clearly not a safe or sensible way to go about receiving the treatment.  For those undergoing the treatment in a properly licensed treatment centre the changes to your life, and your love-life, could be immeasurable.  Begger’s can’t be choosers, but the beautiful get the pick of the best.