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the teen yeArsAfter reaching physical maturity some teenagers can become uncomfortable with certain characteristics. A few of the more common treatments they may ask for are:

rhinoplasty- Dissatisfaction with nasal size and/or shape often manifests in the teen-age years. Although there is no particular age restriction for rhinoplasty, clients often begin to consider this option in mid to late teens. It can be a reasonable option once facial development is complete, in a suf-ficiently mature candidate with reasonable expectations.

gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)- Breast enlargement due to hormonal changes is a common source of distress in teenage boys. Surgical treatments, usually involving liposuction, are a very effective solution assuming there is no underlying medical abnormality.

the 20’s

Breast Augmentation- This is a procedure commonly requested by this age group. Usually, this is a straightforward undertaking, and a wide variety of implant choices are available to allow customization of the size and shape.

liposuction-There is no age group particularly inclined to pursue liposuction. But body contouring in general often becomes of interest in the twenties. Many clients have attained a healthy, stable weight but have persistent areas of excess fat or disproportion and liposuction is the most popular method to address those issues.

the 30’sBy this age, many women are dealing with the conse-quences of pregnancy and childbirth. The breasts and abdomen are the areas most commonly affected, showing change in shape, stretch marks, and loose folds of skin. These changes may also be aggravated by the effects of gravity, weight fluctuations, and the natural loss of elastic-ity over time. Consequently, there is an increased interest in restoring the affected areas to something closer to the pre-pregnancy state, a set of procedures sometimes termed the, “mommy makeover”.

Mastopexy (Breast lift) - Descent of the nipples, “drooping”, loose skin and a deflated breast appearance are all common consequences of pregnancy and breastfeeding. The goal of a mastopexy is to raise the nipples to a more youthful position, tighten loose skin, and improve the overall breast shape. Breast Augmentation - Many women seek options to restore breast size and fullness commonly lost through pregnancy and breastfeeding. Breast augmentation may be performed alone or sometimes in combination with a breast lift proce-dure. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) - This procedure remains the “gold standard” treatment for tightening the abdominal muscles after pregnancy, removing loose skin and stretch marks, and improving the overall abdominal contour. Certain newer, energy-based liposuction technologies, such as BodyTite™, might be a suitable alternative in some candidates with mild to moderate skin excess who wish to avoid the long abdominoplasty scar. Facial rejuvenation - Although the signs of aging may be early and mild, a wide range of rejuvenation options are available for those with concerns. These treatments include laser and light-based skin treatments in addition to a formal skin-care regimen. Many people seek their first introduction to Botox™ and injectable fillers such as Restylane™ and Perlane™, among others.

Look Your Age BY PETER W. BRAY, MD, MSc, FRcS(c)

Clients often ask about the optimal age for their tummy tuck, facelift, or other specific procedure. Such a precise prediction remains difficult due to the vast spectrum of variability in body shapes, personal histories, and specific concerns.

Because of this, any set of age related guidelines is a loose approximation at best. However, there are certainly some basic patterns and common treatment options as people advance through the decades.

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the 40’s AnD 50’s

energy-Assisted liposuction- With advancing age and reduced skin tone the role for energy-assisted liposuction may be more important than in younger candidates. The greater skin-tightening achieved with these technologies can help reduce ripples and loose skin that might otherwise occur with traditional liposuction. skin-tightening procedures - A number of techniques have been developed to remove, tighten and reshape the areas of loose, floppy skin. Abdominoplasty and mastopexy procedures remain the most common procedures, but there are several other options available. Brachioplasty (Arm lift)- This procedure addresses the loose skin of the upper arms, “bat wings” to restore a sleeker, tighter appearance. thigh lift- The thin skin of the inner thighs commonly becomes loose and saggy. A thigh lift procedure lifts and tightens this area, leaving a scar concealed within the groin crease. Buttock lift - The “Brazilian buttock lift” performed using fat transfer techniques has gained popularity in recent years, but this age group may be better suited to a true but-tock lifting solution, almost like a tummy tuck for the backside. Facial rejuvenation - Greater loss of facial fat, descent and effects of gravity, deterioration from sun damage, and deeper creases and lines of expression effect this age group. I typically recommend a comprehensive approach to restore volume, tighten and improve skin texture, and lift where necessary. These solutions may be minimally invasive, such as fat injections, radiofrequency-assisted tightening with FaceTite™ and NeckTite™ or more invasive such as a full surgical facelift.

the 60’s

More people in their senior years are living vibrant, active lives. They want their physical appearance to reflect their lifestyles; they want to look good as well as feel good. Seniors are therefore exploring the option of cosmetic rejuvenation in greater numbers.While any of the treatments listed above may be a reasonable option, obviously safety-related concerns become more important in the older population. That being said, a healthy senior might be a better candidate for surgery than a younger person with a chronic illness such as diabetes or hypertension. With a careful medical history, relevant pre-operative testing, and increased availability of minimally-invasive techniques, I expect that people in their golden years will be better able to look their best for as long as they wish to do so.

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The Bodythe lAtest in nOn invAsive sKin tightening AnD Cellulite FightersBY DR. IhAB MATTA

We all want to look our best. Thanks to continuing advances in medical tech-nology, treatments that were once only available to the rich and famous are now accessible to everybody. In the past, one

would have had to have cosmetic plastic surgery to turn back time, but now years can be taken off your appearance by simple in-office lunchtime procedures with minimal downtime and risk.

Whether it’s getting rid of your wrinkles, restoring youthful volume to your face, improving your skin texture and cellulite, eliminating unwanted hair or reducing that frustrating “mummy tummy” there is a non-invasive affordable solution waiting for you.

FACe: eliMinAte WrinKles. What to do: Reduce sun exposure, don’t smoke, and get treatment with Botulinum toxin A.how it works: For wrinkles created by facial expression, such as frown lines, crow’s feet or forehead creases, Botulinum toxin A (known as Botox) is the most effective treatment. It works by relaxing the muscles that create the wrinkle, so that it no longer forms when the muscles move. You see results in 2-10 days after getting Botox, and results can last up to four months, with the results lasting longer as you have more treatments. In the hands of a qualified injector, results look very natural. There is no downtime and treatments cost anywhere from $250-$600 depending on how many areas are treated.

FACe: restOre vOluMeWhat to do: Use injectable fillers such as Restylane and Radiesse.

how it works: Restylane is a safe non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid that can be injected into the face to restore that lost volume. Common areas treated are hollow temples, lips, chin, marionette lines, smile lines (nasolabial folds), tear troughs and most importantly, cheek

restoration and lifting. By re-inflating the area, we actually lift the sagging skin and improve everything below. Treatment is done at one sitting with results lasting 6-18 months. There may be some swelling or bruising after treatment, but this is easily covered by makeup and usually only lasts a couple of days. Cost can range from $500-$3000 depending on how much treatment is carried out per session.

JOWl/Chin/BAtWing AreAWhat to do: Pollogen Maximus Radiofrequency treatment to tighten loose skin on the neck, arms and below the chin.

how it works: Radiofrequency delivers heat to the skin and subcutaneous tissue below. By reaching and maintaining a specific temperature, fat is released from the underlying fat cells and skin tightening is triggered. The Maximus stimulates collagen production through deep heating, which helps rebuild the structural

integrity of the skin. Results are seen after the first treatment with peak results at 6-12 months. Most patients require 6 sessions for optimal results.

The treatment is pain free and any area with skin looseness can be treated; common areas include the jowl, chin, neck, batwings, mummy tummy, hips and thighs. There is no downtime and clients can resume their normal daily routine immediately after the procedure. Cost is usually $200 per session for face or neck and $300 per session for body.

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ABDOMen, hips, thighsWhat to do: TiteFX from Body Tite, targets fat, cellulite and loose skin.

how it works: The TiteFX delivers radiofrequency energy to the area. Once the target temperature is reached, it delivers a second energy pulse that actually kills the fat cell. The treatment is applied to a given area for 5-10 minutes and the heating effect stimulates collagen production, which helps tighten skin, while the secondary pulse improves local fat deposits and cellulite. Results are seen after the first treatment for fat and cellulite, while the tightening effects take more time and reach a peak at 6-12 months. The best areas to treat are the abdomen (for mummy tummy), hips and thighs both for cellulite and fat. Most patients require 6 sessions. There is no downtime. Each treatment usually costs $300 with packages available for multiple sessions.

sun DAMAgeD AreAs On FACe, neCK, ChestWhat to do: Fractora is a new option for patients with fine wrinkles, brown spots or sun damage, broken blood vessels and a general drop in skin quality.

how it works: Fractora is a fractionated Radiofrequency device that delivers heat 0.6 mm below the skin’s surface to improve the skin quality. It has a series of either 20 or 60 tiny pins that provide radiofrequency energy to the dermal region of the skin. This energy ablates some of the dermal matrix and stimulates a collagen response from the body that results in new, healthy collagen production. The procedure feels like a heat sensation and can be administered without anesthetic on a low setting; but on higher settings, one would need topical anaesthetic. The procedure is quite quick and can require between 2-6 sessions depending on desired outcome, intensity of treatment and tolerance of downtime. Low settings have minimal downtime, while higher settings can be more painful, and have more swelling. The best areas to treat are crow’s feet, smoker’s lines, below the eyes, neck, chest and hands. Cost ranges between $200-500 per treatment session.

unWAnteD BODyhAir What to do: Laser hair removal.how it works: Laser hair removal works by “selective photothermolysis”, in other words, the laser looks for colour in the hair shaft and targets it, destroying its ability to grow new hair. Treatment is usually performed every six weeks or so depending on how fast the hair grows. When a new crop of hair starts to grow, it’s time for another session. Most patients describe the sensation as an elastic band snapping on the skin, while some patients (especially those with colour) may notice a little bit more discomfort. Most clients require 6-8 sessions to achieve an 80% or more permanent reduction in hair. Downtime is usually negligible; some patients may notice a small sunburn sensation for a few hours. Cost depends on how large of an area is treated, ranging from $50/session for underarms to several hundred for legs or back.

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DR. BRAY:

Laura had already completed most of the difficult work before being seen by me. She had achieved a stable, healthy, sustainable weight and was interested in options to improve some resistant trouble-spots. These included several areas of persistent, excess fat contributing to a somewhat bottom-heavy appearance. Also of concern to her were thicker areas of the mid and upper back, tending to form bulges and rolls with her bra or certain types of clothing.

Our goal was to reduce these areas of excess fat, tighten the skin, and create an overall better proportion between her upper and lower body. I felt these goals would be best achieved with the use of BodyTite™ liposuction to the areas of the bra-line, mid and lower back, love handles, and inner and outer thighs. Laura was comfortable with this plan and we went ahead, performing the procedure without difficulty. I used the radiofrequency energy of BodyTite™ to melt and then gently remove fat and also to raise the temperature to encourage skin-tightening. We removed approximately 3 litres of fat in total from these combined areas and have seen a nice improvement in contour, proportion, and an overall leaner appearance.

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