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Surgery. We love it; we hate it. It can be life threatening and it can be life saving. In the world of homeopathy, it’s a measure that we try to avoid as oft as possible since homeopathy often has the ability to eliminate the need for it. However, there are times in which it is inevitable and so homeopathy is still there in the ready.

The surgical protocol that will be discussed is both pre and post operative and is accepted world wide by homeopathic physicians. It is also the protocol used in homeopathic hospitals in the Netherlands, India, England and South America and was a mainstay of American hospitals until relatively recently.

Homeopathy is a two hundred year old medical method. In the US, it was considered a mainstay of 40% of the doctors and hospitals until the 1940′s. It’s demise came as a result of political in-fighting between medical factions, but today it is making a comeback in the US while it continues to thrive in Europe and India. It has the reputation for dealing with the most rigorous post surgical settings in short order.

The most important aspect of the protocol is that the advice of a homeopathic consultant be attained throughout the process. This is valuable since there are situations in which the educated voice of experience is necessary. At such a tentative period in someone’s life, situations can change rapidly.

The protocol is as follows:

Arnica montana 200c given morning and night on the day before surgery. Then repeated the morning of and just before being wheeled into the operating room. What is the purpose? Arnica montana has a reputation for keeping infection at bay, minimizing the shock to the system, reducing swelling, minimizing the possibility of hemorrhages and putting the patient at ease. This should be repeated as soon as possible after surgery and administered every 2-3 hours from that time on until consciousness is revived, then repeated as often as required to eliminate pain. If pain is persistent, it indicates the need for more frequent repetition, perhaps every hour or two. If the pain is still a problem, Hypericum 200 should be considered an alternate so that Arnica is administered say, every even hour and Hypericum every odd hour.

Sometimes, other remedies are required, such as Staphasagria 200 for wound pain and Nux vomica for nausea from the anesthetic. Phosphorus also comes into use as a powerful remedy for headaches and difficulty withdrawing from the anesthetic. This is when the experience of a well educated homeopath is best employed, whether in person or on the phone.

If the American surgeon was reacquainted with the methods of his predecessors and European counterparts who so deftly understand the value of homeopathy, the rates of post surgical problems would be greatly minimized. Why is this no longer common protocol? To shorten a very long story; it has more to do with the pharmaceutical industry’s profit margins and how they have successfully infiltrated the education of doctors and hospitals. Quarterly margins should not come in the way of you or your loved one’s surgical recovery and well being.

It’s important to know that homeopathic remedies can never interfere with conventional drugs. This includes the ingestion before surgery. For obvious reasons, it is advisable to not take food or drink before surgery, but the melting of three tiny pills for each dose doesn’t fall into this category. Homeopathy is safe, gentle, curative, noninvasive and compatible.

The next time you or someone you love is faced with surgery, talk with your homeopath first, then if surgery is certain, work with your homeopath and follow the protocol utilized by homeopathic hospitals and physicians throughout the world. Then your world will be a be better place for it.

The Chin is a common area of the body which may be imbalanced due to certain reasons. A chin imbalance may be the result of an injury or defect maybe due to some genetic reason. Whatever the reason may be, cosmetic surgery provides a solution for all such problems and helps to correct the defect causing the face to look better than before.

Mentoplasty is the other name of Cosmetic chin surgery. It helps a person to modify his skin and have a more balanced face than the one he had before. Cosmetic chin surgery works in two ways. In the first method chin is reduced in size when needed. This is done by making an incision on the chin and then the parts of bone are taken out to reduce size of the chin. If mentoplasty is being done to increase the size of the chin then an incision is made on the chin and the implant is inserted. The implant is prepared by taking careful measurements so that the chin might not look bad even after getting the surgery.

Cosmetic chin surgery is often recommended when someone undergoes surgery of the nose. This is advised to keep balance between chin and the nose. If a person has large chin then, his nose will look very small and if he has a small chin then his face will look ridiculously large. So, a cosmetic surgeon has to keep these things in mind when performing surgery on the chin of the person.

Mentoplasty usually takes very less time. It might be completed in less than an hour but more time might be taken by the surgeon in case of development of a complication. Moreover there might be some postoperative side effects of the surgery such as bruising and swelling of the face. This all is due to the stress which has been drawn in this area. Moreover, the person has to wear gauze after the surgery. So it usually takes at least 2 to 3 weeks to heal properly. In case of any other post operative side effect, advice should be sought from a doctor.

Mentoplasty may be performed to correct proportion of the face. A person may undergo this surgery if he feels that he has a broad chin which makes his face unfit or a person may need to have his chin enlarged to have a better look of his face.

What is the cause behind puffiness developing around the eyes? Puffy eyes are a major concern among women (young and old) who believe this should not be part of the female beauty package. Yes and how right they are – but unfortunately even though we agree – some women struggle to avoid this condition from occurring. If the puffiness is not caused by lack of sleep – where after time the swelling eases off, then you need to look for ways to help reduce the problem, that is, if it is not a condition that may need medical attention

Less severe puffiness of the skin below the eyes can arise from a number of instigators, some of these causes can be allergies or skin disorders i.e. dermatitis, where the affected area becomes irritating, red and itchy.

Another factor known to cause puffy eyes is fluid retention which can be encouraged by changes in the weather or hormone levels. Heredity is not ruled out either – so it can be a hand me down ailment.

Swollen type puffiness is not normally a symptom of seriousness or that of a cosmetic worry, but if what you see before you in the mirror causes you reason for concern (Elephant man) speak to your doctor. Reduce under eye puffiness (puffy eyes) by emptying our content of tips into your cosmetic bag and adhere to them as part of your beauty regime. Below are those tips.

One way to help prevent puffy eyes is by lifting (raising) your head from the bed at night time. By doing this you control any fluids from flooding around the eye area.

Find time to sit down and relax then apply a cool water (not freezing cold) compress to the skin below the eye for a couple of minutes. Another fine way to treat the puffiness is to use chilled slices of cucumber, a chilled gel mask or cold moist tea bags. These options are also very refreshing for tired eyes.

When using over the counter medicines always follow the instructions accordingly. The eyes are very sensitive – so be very careful how you treat them and with what you treat them with.
It has been said that some unreliable confirmation that if haemorrhoid cream is applied to the puffy eyes it can reduce the puffiness. However unless there is proof, of which no clinical tests have evaluated its effectiveness as of yet, you must seek advice before usage. Using haemorrhoid cream is inadvisable unless you are advised to do so by a medical person, because, these creams can leave you with an uncomfortable sensation. Skin supporting the eye region is tender and delicate so because of this – haemorrhoid cream can cause irritation.

Creams as such can lead to dryness and inflammation. Watch for any signs of allergic reaction
If the puffy eyes look severe and you see no sign of the swelling disappearing around (swelling/edema) or other parts of the body, then talk to a doctor, your GP will then be able to rule out other possible causes behind your puffy eyes like kidney or thyroid problems, puffiness can stem from the side effects of medication so be weary at all times of what you treat this condition with.

Remember that beauty comes from within, so regardless of having puffy eyes on the outside its what is on the inside that counts in feeling good about your self.

Most rhinoplasty results are going to be judged on how well the tip of the nose looks after. While tip manipulation is just one part of most rhinoplasties, it is the one part of the nose that draws the most attention for most patients. And it is the one part of the nose that can be felt the most because it sticks out the furthest.

Nasal tip problems are usually a combination of lack of definition (too wide) and inadequate projection. (doesn’t stick up enough) Often both nasal tip problems co-exist. The shape of the tip of the nose is primarily controlled by the size and shape of the lower nose cartilages (the scrolls) and how they come together to create the dome. (what patients would call the actual tip) There are relatively precise and well-defined geometric relationships of the tip of the nose, such as the nasolabial angle (90 to 110 degrees) and the width of the space between the nose tip cartilages. (4mms or so) Suffice it to say, however, that changing the nasal tip cartilages is realistically about improving what is already there and getting closer to these anthropometric goals, rather than achieving a result that can be mathematically measured. The closer the rhinoplasty result comes to these measured values, the better the result will be to the patient.

Because such precision in nose tip surgery is so desirable, and there is little room for error in the most visible part of the nose, the open approach is how most rhinoplasties surgeries are performed today. There are very few plastic surgeons that can achieve in a closed rhinoplasty what can be done in the ore visible open rhinoplasty. The very small columellar (strip of skin between the nostrils) scar that results and a longer period of tip swelling after surgery are but a small price to pay for improved anatomical rearrangement and better long-term results.

Most nasal tip cartilage manipulations today are about preservation and rearrangement, not just removal of cartilage. Of the many very useful tip cartilage shaping maneuvers, only one (cephalic trim) to make the nose less full on top) is about removing any cartilage. The rest are about reshaping through sutures or the addition of cartilages. (e.g., columellar strut) So when your plastic surgeon talks about taking cartilage to help reshape your nose, it highly suggests the he/she is very contemporary on rhinoplasty surgery.

Plastic surgery patients that are interested in undergoing the liposuction find that there are several different surgical techniques available. So how do patients know which treatment is the safest and most effective? It is important that prospective patients educate themselves about the benefits of each technique, and meet with one or more plastic surgeons to learn about your options.

Traditional Liposuction

During the traditional lipoplasty procedure, the patient is put under using general anesthesia. Small incisions are made in the area that will be treated, and a small, suctioning tube is inserted to remove fat. However, developments in liposuction techniques have led to reduced pain, bruising, and swelling after surgery, and many surgeons now offer more advanced treatments.

Tumescent Liposuction

The tumescent liposuction technique involves the use of the special injections before fat is removed from the body. The injections contain a local anesthetic so patients do not have to be put to sleep during surgery, greatly reducing recovery time. The injections also contain epinephrine, which causes fat to swell up and make it easier to remove. The epinephrine also shrinks the blood vessels, which results in less bleeding. Fat is then removed via the cannula, a device that suctions fat out of the body.

Ultrasonic Liposuction

The ultrasonic procedure involves use of the tumescent injections to make fat easier to remove in target areas. The surgeon then uses a cannula that emits ultrasonic waves, or sound waves, to liquefy fat when it comes into to contact with it. This advanced technology allows for removal of stubborn fat deposits, and larger amounts of fat can be removed at one time.

Laser Liposuction

The laser liposuction procedure involves use of a low-energy laser in place of the ultrasonic waves to emulsify the fat and make it easier to remove.

As with any medical procedure, it is important to find a surgeon who has the necessary training and experience, and who can perform your surgery in a safe, accredited facility.

The expected recovery and results of a brow lift depend on the individual and the type of procedure that was done. However, there are things that a person can do to minimize post-operative discomforts and speed recovery.

Classic brow lifts are more invasive causing more trauma to the underlying tissues, which leads to more swelling and longer recovery periods. Newer techniques, such as endoscopic brow lifts, are much less invasive and have quicker recovery times.

What To Expect During Recovery

Regardless of the type of surgery, there may be some swelling involved. Keeping your head elevated, even while sleeping, will minimize the swelling. Likewise, lying down can increase the swelling and tenderness of the surgical incision sites. Because endoscopic procedures are less invasive there will be much less swelling.

There may also be tenderness or pain in or around the incision site. If the site is allowed to swell, the pain may increase because stretching of the skin pulls on the nerve receptors. Your doctor can prescribe pain medication to alleviate discomfort. Ask your surgeon about this prior to the procedure. However, if your doctor does not prescribe you medications, taking over the counter analgesics can help.

Products such as Ibuprofen will reduce pain as well as swelling and inflammation (both that can cause pain). Other products, such as acetaminophen, is effective for pain but it has no effect on swelling or inflammation.

A side effect to brow lifts is potential numbness. This is common and expected. Feeling in and around the incision are should begin returning to normal within a couple of days. If it has not resolved prior to removal of the stitches, you may want to discuss the issue with your surgeon.

Timeline

After about two weeks, the surgeon will want you to come back in to have the stitches removed. By this time the swelling (and bruising) should have almost completely subsided (if you have an endoscopic procedure, you may not need stitches).

You will begin to see the results of the brow lift. However, the underlying deep tissues may not fully recover years (this is standard with all types of wounds). So, it may take several months to a year to see the full results of your brow lift.

When you return home, initially you will be advised to rest as much as possible while keeping your head elevated. You will not want to wash your hair for a couple of days while the bandages are still intact. After the bandages come off, you should be able to wash your hair.

After about a week, you’ll be able to return to most normal activities. The physician will advise you not to return to vigorous activities for several weeks. Afterward, though, you’ll be able to return to your normal habits.

This is a simple outline of what to expect during your brow lift recovery. Individual results will vary based on the patient and the type of procedure. For more information your doctor or nurse can provide you with more information on your specific case.