Landauer Cosmetic Surgery Blog

After undergoing weight loss surgery like liposuction, patients usually experience sagging, loose skin.  Liposuction only removes excess fat, and does not tighten your skin. However, there some steps you can take to tighten it. Find out below:

Proper exercise – Exercise at least 3-4x a week. Be sure to add resistance and endurance training to your routine to tone and firm up loose skin. Perform muscle-building exercises like lifting weights, crunches, push-ups, etc. to produce a firm but lean muscles under the skin, making the skin flaps look toned and less baggy. But before doing any of these, consult a qualified fitness trainer or physiotherapist first to avoid injury.

Protein diet – Go easy on carbohydrates and load up on protein-rich foods like legumes, milk and soy products, as protein promotes muscle-building. Choose lean protein, such as chicken breast, fish, lean beef and pork to help build muscle and tighten saggy skin. For best results,  a protein bar or shake right after working out can be very effective.

Feed your skin – Body firming creams and lotions not only minimise loose skin, but they also moisturise the skin while improving its texture and elasticity. Apply these skin formulas onto the problematic areas twice daily to tighten it and make it suppler. Choose those that have essential ingredients, such as shea butter, collagen, cocoa butter; and vitamins A, C, E and D.

Loose skin problem due to a recent weight loss surgery? Don’t lose hope! Just follow these helpful tips above to achieve a firmer, suppler skin. Or you may also want to consider body lift and other cosmetic procedures that permanently remove excess skin.

And don’t forget, your Landauer Cosmetic Surgery consultant will be provide you with full post-operative advice as part of your overall treatment plan.

Let’s face it. Everyone wants a slim figure for different reasons like health, aesthetics and vanity. But only a handful will actually act to make it happen. Fortunately, modern technological innovation in medicine and plastic surgery enables people to achieve an amazing body without rigid diet and exercise. If you can somehow relate, read on below the top 3 reasons why cosmetic plastic surgery may be beneficial to you:

Speedy and Easy – It’s true that proper diet and regular exercise is a very effective combination to gain a gorgeous physique. Unfortunately, it’s not for everyone because it’s either too time-consuming or difficult or even both. As such, some people choose to undergo plastic surgery, which can be a much easier, quicker road to a leaner body.

Remove, Restructure, Reshape – Through an aesthetic procedure, you can readily decide what you’d like to remove, restructure or reshape. Compared to watching what you eat and sweating out at the gym, which takes time and repetition before you get your wanted results, cosmetic surgery can transform your body and overall appearance in a very short period. And this is not just for the overweight. Cosmetic surgery may also benefit those who want to shed off a few extra pounds here and there, and those who are not happy with a specific body part—crooked nose, small breasts, etc.

Improve Self-confidence – People with severe body issues often have low self-esteem. Cosmetic plastic surgery can address these problems and achieve your desired figure or look. Consequently, it can help boost your confidence and even improve your overall quality of life.

Sure, cosmetic surgery is quite extreme, but its results can be impressive. But like any operation, cosmetic plastic surgery requires careful consideration, as its results are permanent and there are risks associated with any surgical procedure. It is therefore vital that you discuss any proposed procedure with an experienced, fully accredited cosmetic plastic surgeon.  At Landauer Cosmetic Surgery, all of our surgeons are members of  the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), working in high quality private hospitals.

Rock singer, author and TV star, Cindy Jackson currently holds the official title for “Most Cosmetic Procedures,” recognised by Guinness World Records. Also known as ‘Britain’s most surgically enhanced woman’, 55-year-old Cindy has undergone a total of 52 cosmetic procedures to date.

She has spent more than £50,000 on plastic surgery treatments that consist of 14 full-scale operations like multiple liposuctions, eye and face lifts, lip and cheek implants, chin bone reduction, nose job, and numerous boob jobs. The remaining 38 cosmetic surgeries were less invasive, such as semi-permanent makeup, Botox, cosmetic dentistry and chemical peels. Most recently, this human Barbie doll had hand rejuvenation—a process wherein her hands were injected with a substance that boosts collagen production, and therefore makes her hands look younger.

Contrary to some stories on the Internet, Cindy didn’t have low self-confidence and wasn’t teased when she was younger. A former art student, Cindy had a great sense of aesthetics and the traditional rules of proportion. Her sole motivation to go under the knife was simply to look beautiful and young. And while she has undergone lots of cosmetic procedures, she wouldn’t want to appear like she’s had one. Cindy believes that the best plastic surgery result is one that seems natural.

As what you would expect from a plastic surgery devotee, Cindy is now working as a consultant/guru, offering cosmetic surgery and anti-ageing advice. She’s also penned two books about plastic surgery: “Living Doll” and “Image & Cosmetic Surgery Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Cosmetic Surgery.”

Gone are the days when plastic surgery procedures were just appealing for the ladies. Becoming more and more open-minded about cosmetic surgery, many modern men today no longer flinch at the idea of going under the knife. Below are some of the reasons why men are turning to cosmetic surgery:

To look and feel good – Rhinoplasty (nose job), facelift, tummy tuck and other cosmetic procedures can exponentially enhance a man’s physical attributes. Consequently, plastic surgery can help boost his self-confidence and overall outlook in life. And let’s face it; everyone wants to look their best, including men—some are just afraid or shy to admit it.

To delay ageing – A number of men, especially those who are in their 40s, are seeking the fountain of youth to reverse the effects of ageing. Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments men usually choose to look younger. Hair transplant is another coveted procedure among men.

To remain competitive – Looking and feeling good is virtually synonymous to better opportunities in life.

Men these days don’t mind undergoing plastic surgery to stay attractive, vibrant and competitive—whether in the workplace or dating arena.

Requires medical intervention – Receding hairline, crooked nose and excess skin are just some of the body issues men face that need medical solution. These problems may not be totally addressed if they only rely on a healthy diet, rigorous exercise and strict skin care regimen. That’s why many men nowadays take a faster route and resort to cosmetic surgery.

In 2010, male plastic surgery increased two percent, which really shows that men are rapidly considering cosmetic surgery as a viable alternative to enhance their looks.

For further information, call Landauer Cosmetic Surgery today or visit our web pages on cosmetic surgery for men.

A lot of Hollywood celebrities undergo cosmetic surgery to improve their aesthetic appeal, which is essential in showbiz. But how about stars in the UK? Here are few of them, who at one point in their lives, resorted to plastic surgery (whether confirmed or rumoured):

Victoria Beckham – David Beckham’s better half, Victoria Beckham reportedly underwent breast implants and upper lip augmentation, rhinoplasty and re-sculptured cheekbones. Looking back at her Spice Girls days, Posh Spice definitely looks better after going through various cosmetic procedures. Although, she had several breast procedures, from 34A (natural) to 34D then 34DD and lastly, 34B. Just this year, she decided to completely remove her implants to get back to her original figure.

Sherrie Hewson – This newscaster/actress/author admitted that she had plastic surgery to remove eye bags and an operation to tighten her jaw. In 2004, Sherrie agreed to undergo another cosmetic procedure for her face, as part of her role in the celebrity edition of 10 Years Younger.

Catherine Zeta Jones – While Michael Douglas’ wife looks very stunning for her age, rumours say that she has had a few cosmetic treatments done like breast augmentation, rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty (eye lift). Many believe that Catherine has been getting Botox shots every now and then to diminish wrinkles on her face.

Sarah Harding – The Girls Aloud singer turned actress had a lip filler procedure to make her lips fuller and plumper. However, it turned out she had a negative reaction to the filler, which made her lips swollen. That’s why it’s important to consult a reliable surgeon to avoid any mishaps like this. Sarah also had a corrective procedure done on her nose when she was just starting out with the group. She’s as well rumoured to have had Botox injections.