Los Angeles, U.S.A. – The 2012 Summer Olympics have ended, and the world’s greatest competitors have showcased their abilities in London. Americans and people from every country were watching and rooting for their greatest sports stars. Because these are the summer games, these patriotic athletes were dressed somewhat revealingly, increasing scrutiny on their bodies.

This can make us reflect on our own physiques. However, it’s not always the physiques of these athletes that we are drawn to (because they have to undergo rigorous exercise and eating routines that are, frankly, impossible for most people to follow)—it’s the confidence these legends convey in their spandex, bathing suits, and other Olympic uniforms. If a part of your body is causing undeserved damage to your self-esteem, then perhaps an aesthetic procedure is just what you need.

Dr. Payam Jarrah-Nejad, affectionately called Dr. J by his patients, is a double-board certified plastic surgeon who can restore your confidence and make you feel as boldly beautiful as an Olympic gold-medalist.

Dr. J has been performing top-rate Beverly Hills plastic surgery for many years, specializing in breast and buttock augmentations, mommy makeovers, rhinoplasties, and many other procedures. What distinguishes him from other surgeons is his notion that his work is a delicate art form. As such, he treats patients with the utmost respect and care; after all, Michelangelo didn’t just carelessly hack at marble to craft his David. This compassion can be seen on the many testimonials showcased on Dr. J’s website.

One stated that Dr. J “cares 100% about his patients,” and another called him “one of the warmest people I know.” His work itself is viewable on the “Before and After” section of his site. There’s mastery on display in the pictures, but also confidence; after all, these patients are so proud of and happy with their results that they’re willing to let Dr. J showcase their bodies.

It’s not too far into the summer to sport your Olympian-inspired makeover. Breast augmentation recovery time can be quick, allowing you to be on the beach before August. Many can return to work 24 hours after surgery; for a butt lift or augmentation, it may take two weeks. However, for both, normal activity can be resumed after a month.

Meetings with Dr. J will confirm this for sure. As with any surgical procedure, he will guide you through the recovery process, comforting you and ensuring that you are happy with your results. If you’re considering buttock or breast augmentation in Beverly Hills, reach out to Dr. J for a free consultation.

For more information, visit his website at www.drjplasticsurgery.com.

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Getting plastic surgery — any plastic surgery procedure — is not an impulse decision. It takes research, contemplation, and planning. You have to find a board certified plastic surgeon who makes you feel comfortable. You have to make sure their surgery center meets your standards, and you have to find a time that fits your schedule.

Most people also hope to be ready to show off their new look in time for a big upcoming event. While every individual heals at a different rate, average healing times for the most common plastic surgery procedures can help guide your planning. You can use the following dates as surgery deadlines for the procedure you are considering, if you want to be healed by a specific holiday:

Breast Augmentation or Liposuction:
To be ready by New Year’s, have surgery by December 1.
To be ready by Valentine’s Day, have surgery by January 14.
To be ready for Graduation, have surgery by April 20.
To be ready by Independence Day, have surgery by June 4.
To be ready by Labor Day, have surgery by August 1.
To be ready by Thanksgiving, have surgery by October 22.
To be ready by Christmas, have surgery by November 25.

Facelift or Rhinoplasty:
To be ready by New Year’s, have surgery by September 1.
To be ready by Valentine’s Day, have surgery by October 14.
To be ready for Graduation, have surgery by January 20.
To be ready by Independence Day, have surgery by March 4.
To be ready by Labor Day, have surgery by May 1.
To be ready by Thanksgiving, have surgery by July 22.
To be ready by Christmas, have surgery by August 25.

Tummy Tuck or Breast Lift:
To be ready by New Year’s , have surgery by November 15.
To be ready by Valentine’s Day, have surgery by December 31.
To be ready for Graduation, have surgery by March 5.
To be ready by Independence Day, have surgery by May 15.
To be ready by Labor Day, have surgery by July 15.
To be ready by Thanksgiving, have surgery by October 7.
To be ready by Christmas, have surgery by November 10.

If you have your procedure later than the specific date above, you will still look better than you did before the procedure, but your final results may not yet be evident. If you stick with the dates on the chart, however, barring any complications, you will not still be bandaged or uncomfortable. Check with your surgeon at your consultation to confirm your plans.

Given the dates in the above chart, you may need to schedule your initial consultation anywhere from 1 to 2 months in advance, to give yourself time to schedule your plastic surgery procedure.

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By combining conventional medical imaging with some of the same 3-D modeling techniques used in Hollywood blockbusters, researchers are offering new hope to victims of serious facial injuries. Results of a new study on human face transplantation, led by Darren M. Smith, M.D., plastic surgery resident at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), were presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Devastating injuries or defects of the face are extremely challenging, if not impossible, to satisfactorily reconstruct by traditional surgical techniques. In face transplantation, facial tissue from a donor is transferred to reconstruct the defect, restore essential life-sustaining functions—such as breathing, chewing and speaking—and, above all, reestablish normal human appearance.

“This surgery is for patients with devastating injuries to the face, who have lost their ability to smell, eat and engage socially and have no other conventional treatment options,” said Vijay S. Gorantla, M.D., Ph.D., administrative medical director of the Reconstructive Transplantation Program at UPMC.

Clearly defining and understanding the complex tissue deficits and defects that accompany devastating facial injuries like electric burns, blast wounds and accidental trauma are critical for both technical success and objective analysis of the return of function after face transplantation.

Medical imaging plays a major role in the entire spectrum of face transplantation, ranging from patient selection, donor and recipient surgical planning, and postoperative assessment of returning motor and sensory function. Face transplantation is a lengthy, complicated procedure that involves reconstruction of multiple tissues — such as skin, muscle, blood vessels, nerves and bone — by a team of surgeons.

Currently, to prepare for facial transplantation, plastic or plaster models are first created based on 3-D CT or angiographic images or reconstruction. Following this, mock cadaveric dissections are performed to allow surgeons to plan for the donor and recipient surgeries. MRI and other imaging exams may also be used to provide supplemental information.

By combining information from multiple imaging exams and creating a sophisticated 3-D computer model, the researchers for this study were better able to assess the facial structure and contours, the underlying bone, muscles, nerves and vessels, as well as the extent of damage.

Using sophisticated computer modeling software, Drs. Smith and Gorantla, along with Joseph Losee, M.D., integrated information from 3-D CT, CT angiography, MRI and high-definition tractography to create a 3-D model of the patient’s head and neck anatomy. The same type of modeling technology is often used in movies to animate computer-generated characters with detailed three-dimensional human features and realistic expressions.

“We have integrated data from multiple imaging sources into a single 3-D representation that allows for real-time user interaction and modification,” Dr. Smith said. “In assessing eligibility for this procedure, it is critical to understand whether the patient has enough blood vessels and bone structure to support new facial tissue.

This 3-D modeling helps us customize the procedure to the patient’s individual anatomy so that the donor tissue will fit like a puzzle piece onto the patient’s face.” Using computer modeling, the team also overlaid the patient model with a polygon mesh of a generic human face and then customized it to the recipient facial anatomy.

Dr. Smith said the ability to manipulate this 3-D facial envelope over the residual face model allows the entire surgical team to participate in planning exactly where bone, blood vessel and nerves will be cut and connected, as well as to evaluate the outcomes of reconstructive transplantation, including nerve regeneration within the transplanted facial tissue.

“The goal of face transplantation is not just structural,” Dr. Gorantla said. “It is about restoring function, so that patients are once again able to chew their food, smile and regain the most important aspect of a normal face – to look human.”

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There is a lot of controversy over who and if a person should undergo the procedures, such as implants, nose jobs, chin tucks, and more. Age only increases people’s argument either for or against their view of what is appropriate.

Some say that age is all the more reason because you are wiser and know what you want, while some say that older people should be comfortable with their bodies and not want to change who they are.

Should people be supportive of this kind of behavior by older people? It seems so unhealthy for an older person who is already at risk for many health problems to weaken themselves by going through some very invasive procedures.

The anesthesia itself becomes more and more risky and life-threatening the older a person gets. Yet, amazing over 84,000 people over the age of 65 went through with these procedures.

Yes, society says for women to be beautiful, but how far will some people go? Society puts so much pressure on not only women, but men as well to be perfect in every way. Aging is a natural thing, but we try to fight it to stay young and beautiful for as long as we can. However, how far should we go before it is no longer safe?

We all assume that we can get young and we can act young and try to look the part, but we will never be that young again. Society should be a lot more understanding of the human body and its natural cyle than we currently are, but we all know that will take some time to get to that point.

Pressure to be perfect creates more problems than we know. Some people who opt for plastic surgery do not have a healthy self-image. They do not appreciate their own beauty. They decide to perfect what is already beautiful because of what is relayed to us as the ideal body and image through outlets such as TV, the internet, and advertisements.

More awareness of this global issue could potentially bring about a more positive reinforcement from parents, teachers, family, and friends.

So, next time you look in the mirror and think that your nose is a little curved, or your chest is a little too small, just remember that you were born that way for a reason, and to love yourself all the more for it.

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