Cosmetic Surgery
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Cosmetic Surgery – Definition and Overview
According to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery is a subspecialty of medicine and surgery that uniquely restricts itself to the enhancement of appearance through surgical and medical techniques. It is specifically concerned with maintaining normal appearance, restoring it, or enhancing it beyond the average level toward some aesthetic ideal.
Cosmetic Surgery is a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive approach directed to all areas of the head, neck, and body. The Cosmetic Surgeon offers specialized expertise in patient education and counseling, procedural skills, and the early recognition and treatment of complications.
Competency in Cosmetic Surgery implies a combination of; knowledge, surgical judgment, technical expertise and ethics in order to achieve the goal of providing aesthetic improvement.
SmartHealthbuyer.com and help with selecting the appropriate cosmetic surgery
SmartHealthbuyer.com has compiled information regarding cosmetic surgeon across 300 metro areas in the United States, offering various specialized cosmetic surgery treatments. Broadly speaking Cosmetic Surgery can be classified into three types, the general cosmetic surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and dermatologic cosmetic surgery. By accessing SmartHealthBuyer.com you can study all this information and more!
For example, SmartHealthbuyer.com will provide you access to details about various treatment plans being offered in each of these subcategories and some very popular cosmetic surgeries being performed currently are, eyelid raises, facelifts, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, buttock implants, breast lifts, breast reduction, Botox, lip augmentation, dermabrasion, spider vein treatment, mole removal, collagen injections, facial rejuvenations and a whole plethora of treatment plans which include cellulite treatments, gastric bypass, laser hair removals, and mesotherapy etc.,
SmartHealthbuyer.com will help you find out about the latest treatments being offered in cosmetic surgery which is much simpler than sifting through 100s of websites to understand what is new in the industry. Later, of course, you can do your own research also and confirm findings.
Treatment cost and availing the best price for your cosmetic surgery treatment plan
Arriving at the best price for the cosmetic surgery treatment chosen by you can become a huge challenge if you aren’t aware of the rates being charged by cosmetic surgeons for various treatment plans. At SmartHealthbuyer.com you can find out and go through the price lists of various cosmetic surgery treatment plans being offered.
By providing the details of your location, state, city, and zip code, at SmartHealthbuyer.com you will be able to go through the entire database of listed cosmetic surgeons and the price lists for treatment plans in your preferred location. Of course, prices could vary depending upon location, experience and expertise of the cosmetic surgeon, and also the extent of surgery required, but through the SmartHealthbuyer.com price engine you will be able to calculate an estimated cost per treatment plan. At SmartHealthbuyer.com you can also compare rates offered by various cosmetic surgeons and arrive at an average price for the chosen treatment. All these details and costs will help you arrive at the best price offered and make sure you are aware of the rates that are being charged for such treatments and plan your finances accordingly. Please note that pricing alone is NOT a good indication of the quality of care you can expect. SmartHealthBuyer makes is easier to compare Practitioners, as well as to check their experience and qualifications.
Locating an expert cosmetic surgeon with SmartHealthbuyer.com
Going in for cosmetic surgery is commendable and to perform cosmetic surgery according to your specifications and requirement you need an expert in the filed. Locating an experienced cosmetic surgeon can pose a huge challenge. To help you with this SmartHealthbuyer.com has created a business directory with the details, credentials, and reviews of cosmetic surgeons across 300 city areas in the United States.
By logging into SmartHealthbuyer.com and providing the details of your city, state, and zip code you will be able to access information and details for all the listed cosmetic surgeons in the SmartHealthbuyer.com database. This information will help you go through cosmetic surgeons in your area and you will be able to short-list names of possible cosmetic surgeons that meet your requirement and criteria.
What to look for in a cosmetic surgeon?
Deciding on a good cosmetic surgeon is extremely important because cosmetic surgery is an experts’ job and the precision, care, and expertise with which surgery is handled becomes doubly critical because besides enhancing your appearance the surgeon should ensure that there is no other damage caused in the process.
Most importantly your cosmetic surgeon should ascertain your level of fitness and establish that you do not have any other medical history or conditions that come in the way of cosmetic surgery and result in any untoward incident later.
Take the case of Donda West, former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department and mother of famous rap artist Kanye West. Donda had undergone plastic surgery prior to her death. Though was Donda was advised against plastic surgery by her first surgeon, Dr. Andre Aboolian, Donda decided to go ahead with the surgery and approached another plastic surgeon, Dr. Jan Adams, of TV show, “Before and After” claim.
Dr. Adams performed tummy tucks and breast reduction surgeries on Ms. West who died later. According to plastic surgeon Dr. Adams, Ms. West died from a heart attack, pulmonary embolism or massive vomiting.
The question is, if another plastic surgeon, Dr. Andre Aboolian, had refused surgery on Ms. West because of an underlying health risk, how could Dr. Adam’s go ahead with the procedures? Medical board records show that Dr. Adams had two malpractice suits filed against him. According to Associated Press reports, Dr. Adams has a history of DUI, two malpractice suits in the years 2001 and 2003.
It is therefore mandatory that you check, verify, confirm and research all information available before selecting a cosmetic surgeon. At SmartHealthbuyer.com will make it easier for you to look up credentials, certifications, experience, qualifications, and educational background of all the cosmetic surgeons listed in the SmartHealthbuyer.com database.
At SmartHealthbuyer.com you will be able read reviews, recommendations, and references provided by various patients for the listed cosmetic surgeons, which will enable you to establish the experience and expertise of available cosmetic surgeons in your area. Once you have the details of experienced cosmetic surgeons, you can do a further study by visiting their websites on the internet and confirm the findings. Save yourself a lot of time, energy, and effort log on to SmartHealthbuyer.com and access our database for all that you want to know about cosmetic surgery treatment plans, best prices, and expert cosmetic surgeons who value your life and looks!
By: Derridian
About the Author:
According to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery is a subspecialty of medicine and surgery that uniquely restricts itself to the enhancement of appearance through surgical and medical techniques. It is specifically concerned with maintaining normal appearance, restoring it, or enhancing it beyond the average level toward some aesthetic ideal.
Cosmetic Surgery is a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive approach directed to all areas of the head, neck, and body. The Cosmetic Surgeon offers specialized expertise in patient education and counseling, procedural skills, and the early recognition and treatment of complications.
Competency in Cosmetic Surgery implies a combination of; knowledge, surgical judgment, technical expertise and ethics in order to achieve the goal of providing aesthetic improvement.
SmartHealthbuyer.com and help with selecting the appropriate cosmetic surgery
SmartHealthbuyer.com has compiled information regarding cosmetic surgeon across 300 metro areas in the United States, offering various specialized cosmetic surgery treatments. Broadly speaking Cosmetic Surgery can be classified into three types, the general cosmetic surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and dermatologic cosmetic surgery. By accessing SmartHealthBuyer.com you can study all this information and more!
For example, SmartHealthbuyer.com will provide you access to details about various treatment plans being offered in each of these subcategories and some very popular cosmetic surgeries being performed currently are, eyelid raises, facelifts, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, buttock implants, breast lifts, breast reduction, Botox, lip augmentation, dermabrasion, spider vein treatment, mole removal, collagen injections, facial rejuvenations and a whole plethora of treatment plans which include cellulite treatments, gastric bypass, laser hair removals, and mesotherapy etc.,
SmartHealthbuyer.com will help you find out about the latest treatments being offered in cosmetic surgery which is much simpler than sifting through 100s of websites to understand what is new in the industry. Later, of course, you can do your own research also and confirm findings.
Treatment cost and availing the best price for your cosmetic surgery treatment plan
Arriving at the best price for the cosmetic surgery treatment chosen by you can become a huge challenge if you aren’t aware of the rates being charged by cosmetic surgeons for various treatment plans. At SmartHealthbuyer.com you can find out and go through the price lists of various cosmetic surgery treatment plans being offered.
By providing the details of your location, state, city, and zip code, at SmartHealthbuyer.com you will be able to go through the entire database of listed cosmetic surgeons and the price lists for treatment plans in your preferred location. Of course, prices could vary depending upon location, experience and expertise of the cosmetic surgeon, and also the extent of surgery required, but through the SmartHealthbuyer.com price engine you will be able to calculate an estimated cost per treatment plan. At SmartHealthbuyer.com you can also compare rates offered by various cosmetic surgeons and arrive at an average price for the chosen treatment. All these details and costs will help you arrive at the best price offered and make sure you are aware of the rates that are being charged for such treatments and plan your finances accordingly. Please note that pricing alone is NOT a good indication of the quality of care you can expect. SmartHealthBuyer makes is easier to compare Practitioners, as well as to check their experience and qualifications.
Locating an expert cosmetic surgeon with SmartHealthbuyer.com
Going in for cosmetic surgery is commendable and to perform cosmetic surgery according to your specifications and requirement you need an expert in the filed. Locating an experienced cosmetic surgeon can pose a huge challenge. To help you with this SmartHealthbuyer.com has created a business directory with the details, credentials, and reviews of cosmetic surgeons across 300 city areas in the United States.
By logging into SmartHealthbuyer.com and providing the details of your city, state, and zip code you will be able to access information and details for all the listed cosmetic surgeons in the SmartHealthbuyer.com database. This information will help you go through cosmetic surgeons in your area and you will be able to short-list names of possible cosmetic surgeons that meet your requirement and criteria.
What to look for in a cosmetic surgeon?
Deciding on a good cosmetic surgeon is extremely important because cosmetic surgery is an experts’ job and the precision, care, and expertise with which surgery is handled becomes doubly critical because besides enhancing your appearance the surgeon should ensure that there is no other damage caused in the process.
Most importantly your cosmetic surgeon should ascertain your level of fitness and establish that you do not have any other medical history or conditions that come in the way of cosmetic surgery and result in any untoward incident later.
Take the case of Donda West, former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department and mother of famous rap artist Kanye West. Donda had undergone plastic surgery prior to her death. Though was Donda was advised against plastic surgery by her first surgeon, Dr. Andre Aboolian, Donda decided to go ahead with the surgery and approached another plastic surgeon, Dr. Jan Adams, of TV show, “Before and After” claim.
Dr. Adams performed tummy tucks and breast reduction surgeries on Ms. West who died later. According to plastic surgeon Dr. Adams, Ms. West died from a heart attack, pulmonary embolism or massive vomiting.
The question is, if another plastic surgeon, Dr. Andre Aboolian, had refused surgery on Ms. West because of an underlying health risk, how could Dr. Adam’s go ahead with the procedures? Medical board records show that Dr. Adams had two malpractice suits filed against him. According to Associated Press reports, Dr. Adams has a history of DUI, two malpractice suits in the years 2001 and 2003.
It is therefore mandatory that you check, verify, confirm and research all information available before selecting a cosmetic surgeon. At SmartHealthbuyer.com will make it easier for you to look up credentials, certifications, experience, qualifications, and educational background of all the cosmetic surgeons listed in the SmartHealthbuyer.com database.
At SmartHealthbuyer.com you will be able read reviews, recommendations, and references provided by various patients for the listed cosmetic surgeons, which will enable you to establish the experience and expertise of available cosmetic surgeons in your area. Once you have the details of experienced cosmetic surgeons, you can do a further study by visiting their websites on the internet and confirm the findings. Save yourself a lot of time, energy, and effort log on to SmartHealthbuyer.com and access our database for all that you want to know about cosmetic surgery treatment plans, best prices, and expert cosmetic surgeons who value your life and looks!
By: Derridian
About the Author:
Mercury Free Mascara by Afterglow Cosmetics
Filed under Cosmetics
Mercury Free Mascara by Afterglow Cosmetics
Author: Nirvana Fashion Editor Mon Mar 17, 2008
Starting Jan 1st, 2008 the state wide law banning mercury in mascaras, eye liners and skin-lightening creams took effect in Minnesota.
This bold move to ban mercury in makeup makes the great state of Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban intentionally added mercury in cosmetics and sets a tougher standard than the federal government for regulating cosmetic ingredients. "Mercury does cause neurological damage to people even in tiny quantities," said Sen. John Marty, the Democrat who sponsored the ban. "Every source of mercury adds to it. We wanted to make sure it wasn't here."
So your first questions are probably. . .
Why isn't mercury already banned in cosmetics? Well, that's a long story but the short version is that the US FDA has banned very, very, very few chemicals in cosmetics. Mercury is not one of them. In fact, Europe, Korea and Japan have banned many chemicals still common in cosmetics in the USA.
I don't see mercury on my mascara ingredient label. Does that mean it's mercury free? The actual ingredient name containing mercury is called Thimerosal . It is a mercury-containing organic compound used as a preservative and anti-fungal agent since the 1920s. Thimerosal has been banned around the world but NOT in the US (except for Minnesota).
What should I do now? Ladies, the bottom line in my opinion is actually not about the mercury, but rather, it's about the lack of regulation in general in the USA for cosmetic ingredient safety. So what's a girl to do? Most women are not going to become chemists in their spare time to keep up with international cosmetic ingredient regulations to understand if products are safe. Instead, I suggest that you look for companies that are focused on safety and transparency regarding the ingredients they use.
The long awaited, all natural mascara from Afterglow Cosmetics is here! Beautifully lush and all natural, Pure Soul Mascara is available in Onyx (black) and Mink (deep brown).
Why you'll love Afterglow Pure Soul Mascara:
* It creates rich, luscious lashes that are soft and flexible.
* It's volumizing, flake proof, smudge proof and clump-free.
* Its all natural formula is rich in soothing organic botanical antioxidants.
* It's gentle enough for even the most sensitive eyes.
* It's gluten-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free, synthetic dye-free, perfume-free, mercury-free, petrochemical-free, phthalate-free, mineral oil-free, tar-free.
Afterglow Cosmetics is committed to providing effective and safe cosmetics.
We are a Compact Signer for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and ranked as one of the safest cosmetic lines according to the EWG's Cosmetic Database.
Suggested Retail Price: $21.00
Shop
http://www.afterglowcosmetics.com/eyes
The Ugly Truth About Commercial Cosmetics
chemicals in cosmeticsI believe most of us take for granted that the popular cosmetics, soaps, lotions and hair care products we buy in our local salons, drug and departments stores are safe. Why as consumers would we be able to buy and use a product on our skin, lips, eyes and hair every day if they were harmful? This wasn't even a question I had ever asked myself because I was so confident in my products and the well known companies that produce them. I first began investigating cosmetics when I decided to start my own cosmetic company. When I first began investigating the ingredients in my makeup and shower products like soap and shampoo, I was shocked to discover that almost all of them contained not one or two but multiple hard to pronounce, synthetic, very dangerous chemicals.
Over 90% of all ingredients in commercially available cosmetics are of synthetic origin and directly linked to serious health risks like cancer, infertility, kidney and liver disease and severe skin issues. Environmental Working Group report called, “Skin Deep” found that almost 90 percent of the more than 10,000 ingredients used in personal care products have not been evaluated by government regulators. At the same time of the 20,000 different off-the-shelf cosmetic products that are for sales in the US, over 80% of the products surveyed contained one or more ingredients that have caused documented adverse reactions in humans and animals in the past.
The FDA has only banned or restricted only nine personal care product ingredients in its entire 67 year history (FDA 2000). On September 6, 1997 the Boston Globe reported that “The General Accounting Office, the investigative branch of Congress, has identified more than 125 cosmetic ingredients suspected of causing cancer- and others that may cause birth defects.”! Many of the harmful chemicals still used abundantly in cosmetics in the United States have been long banned
in the rest of the world's countries. Unfortunately, the United States regulatory vacuum gives cosmetic companies incredible leeway to select, manufacture and sell products laden with questionable ingredients, leaving the consumer to ultimately suffer the consequences. Most of the large cosmetic and personal-care companies will tell you not to worry. They agree that there are many chemicals in their products, but say that the quantities are small and will not affect you. At first glance this seems reasonable. Unfortunately, this is a sugar coated public relations response and does not identify the true issue athand. Medical science has proven that humans exposed over time to very small quantities of harmful chemicals do indeed suffer the consequences.
Medical science has proven that even the thin patches we stick to our arms or stomach with very small amounts of pharmaceutical chemicals can very effectively deliver chemicals into the bloodstream, totally changing the body's chemistry. Trans-dermal patches containing small traces of nicotine can effectively deliver chemicals directly into the bloodstream to alter tobacco cravings. The new contraceptive alternative to the “Pill” is a patch which contains very low levels of hormones and still has the ability to stop a woman from getting pregnant.
The real motivation behind the Cosmetic Industry's disconcern is money and profit. Chemicals, dyes and fillers mentioned below are found in almost every cosmetic product because they can be manufactured incredibly inexpensively and have a very long shelf life. If they were to discontinue using these chemicals for more healthy alternatives they would be severely cutting their profit margins to give you chemical free beauty products. In this battle their profits supersede your health. As a consumer your only response should be to discontinue using their products.
Large corporations in the personal-care industry are only motivated to be interested in their profits because the United States Government and specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate or require any kind of federal, unbiased testing before a cosmetic or personal-care product hit the shelves. The FDA leaves it up to the cosmetics manufactures to test their own products. In essence, YOU the consumer are the Commercial Cosmetic Industry's guinea pig. No wonder virtually none of them need to test on animals anymore! The consumer is now the guinea pig of choice!
Currently, the cosmetic companies in North America alone generate over $30 billion in sales each year. Advertising through celebrities, slick magazine and TV ads, they give hope for a brighter, younger complexion, more beautiful hair and sexier features. What they don't mention is the long list of chemicals that go into that promise. Since the industry is not regulated, many cosmetic companies don't even bother to list the ingredients on their products.
It is concerning then, in light of all the information we know about the chemicals in the products that we slather on our skin EVERY DAY, that we are not more informed and outraged about the implications of constantly introducing these chemicals into our bodies. Little is known about the long term effects of the petroleum chemicals and synthetic products that we rub into our skin on a daily basis in the form of cosmetics, lotions, shampoos, etc. At this point scientists and researchers know that these chemicals pose a threat to human health and fertility and have been found in our bodies and breast milk. Chemicals found in cosmetics and personal-care products are linked to birth defects, hormone disruption and reduced fertility not to mention more pervasive cosmetic damage such as rashes, mild to severe acne and eczema. Many people use cosmetics and lotions to cure skin issues. Ironically, the products they are using and hoping for a cure are the very same products that are causing the problem!
Even after reading all of this I'm sure you are still thinking, “I doubt the products I use every day have the chemicals you are talking about.” I thought the same thing until I looked into the research of a few different sources like the Environmental Working Group. I had to resort to these research groups since most of my cosmetics don't list the ingredients anywhere on the packaging. I soon found out that some of my (formerly) favorite cosmetic companies were rated among the worst for toxin levels in their cosmetics.
For more details about the specific chemicals of concern, please visit the Environmental Working Group's website -- click here. Please keep in mind, the EWG did not test every cosmetic company's products for this study. If the products you currently use are not mentioned please investigate your cosmetic's ingredient list.If you're thinking you will simply start buying cosmetics that say “organic”, “natural”, “hypo-allergenic” or “herbal” to avoid these dangerous chemicals please beware. Products with these labels still often contain these dangerous chemicals, minerals and synthetics because there is no regulation or standard that companies who label their products are required to follow. Read the ingredients.
The typical adult uses nine cosmetics/ personal-care products a day with an average daily load of around 126 chemicals. Most of these chemicals (including the one's mentioned above) are absorbed into your body through your skin. Others, found in lipstick and lip balm, you actually eat as they come off your lips when eating, drinking or wetting your lips.
Cosmetic companies use synthetics and fillers in their products to keep costs down and give themselves the greatest profit margin possible. They are spending pennies on the dollars you spend at your local drug or department store to buy their products. What you are paying for is an image of beauty perpetuated in advertisements. You are not usually paying for quality with most commercial cosmetic brands.
What can you do to save your skin and your body from exposure to a lifetime of harmless chemicals? Inform yourself, read labels, investigate products if they don't list ingredients. There are natural alternatives that are better for you and your skin. Afterglow Cosmetics provides you with beautiful, 100% safe cosmetic alternatives. None of our cosmetics contain ANY harmful ingredients like the ones mentioned above.
Sources:
Health Risks in Today's Cosmetics, Alliance Publishers, 1995
A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients, Ruth Winter
Beauty to Die For, The Cosmetic Consequence by Judi Vance
Perfume Expose by Richard H. Conrad, Ph.D.
http://www.nirvanastyle.com/html/fashion_articles.php?id=283
By: NirvanaStyle Editor
About the Author:
Author: Nirvana Fashion Editor Mon Mar 17, 2008
Starting Jan 1st, 2008 the state wide law banning mercury in mascaras, eye liners and skin-lightening creams took effect in Minnesota.
This bold move to ban mercury in makeup makes the great state of Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban intentionally added mercury in cosmetics and sets a tougher standard than the federal government for regulating cosmetic ingredients. "Mercury does cause neurological damage to people even in tiny quantities," said Sen. John Marty, the Democrat who sponsored the ban. "Every source of mercury adds to it. We wanted to make sure it wasn't here."
So your first questions are probably. . .
Why isn't mercury already banned in cosmetics? Well, that's a long story but the short version is that the US FDA has banned very, very, very few chemicals in cosmetics. Mercury is not one of them. In fact, Europe, Korea and Japan have banned many chemicals still common in cosmetics in the USA.
I don't see mercury on my mascara ingredient label. Does that mean it's mercury free? The actual ingredient name containing mercury is called Thimerosal . It is a mercury-containing organic compound used as a preservative and anti-fungal agent since the 1920s. Thimerosal has been banned around the world but NOT in the US (except for Minnesota).
What should I do now? Ladies, the bottom line in my opinion is actually not about the mercury, but rather, it's about the lack of regulation in general in the USA for cosmetic ingredient safety. So what's a girl to do? Most women are not going to become chemists in their spare time to keep up with international cosmetic ingredient regulations to understand if products are safe. Instead, I suggest that you look for companies that are focused on safety and transparency regarding the ingredients they use.
The long awaited, all natural mascara from Afterglow Cosmetics is here! Beautifully lush and all natural, Pure Soul Mascara is available in Onyx (black) and Mink (deep brown).
Why you'll love Afterglow Pure Soul Mascara:
* It creates rich, luscious lashes that are soft and flexible.
* It's volumizing, flake proof, smudge proof and clump-free.
* Its all natural formula is rich in soothing organic botanical antioxidants.
* It's gentle enough for even the most sensitive eyes.
* It's gluten-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free, synthetic dye-free, perfume-free, mercury-free, petrochemical-free, phthalate-free, mineral oil-free, tar-free.
Afterglow Cosmetics is committed to providing effective and safe cosmetics.
We are a Compact Signer for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and ranked as one of the safest cosmetic lines according to the EWG's Cosmetic Database.
Suggested Retail Price: $21.00
Shop
http://www.afterglowcosmetics.com/eyes
The Ugly Truth About Commercial Cosmetics
chemicals in cosmeticsI believe most of us take for granted that the popular cosmetics, soaps, lotions and hair care products we buy in our local salons, drug and departments stores are safe. Why as consumers would we be able to buy and use a product on our skin, lips, eyes and hair every day if they were harmful? This wasn't even a question I had ever asked myself because I was so confident in my products and the well known companies that produce them. I first began investigating cosmetics when I decided to start my own cosmetic company. When I first began investigating the ingredients in my makeup and shower products like soap and shampoo, I was shocked to discover that almost all of them contained not one or two but multiple hard to pronounce, synthetic, very dangerous chemicals.
Over 90% of all ingredients in commercially available cosmetics are of synthetic origin and directly linked to serious health risks like cancer, infertility, kidney and liver disease and severe skin issues. Environmental Working Group report called, “Skin Deep” found that almost 90 percent of the more than 10,000 ingredients used in personal care products have not been evaluated by government regulators. At the same time of the 20,000 different off-the-shelf cosmetic products that are for sales in the US, over 80% of the products surveyed contained one or more ingredients that have caused documented adverse reactions in humans and animals in the past.
The FDA has only banned or restricted only nine personal care product ingredients in its entire 67 year history (FDA 2000). On September 6, 1997 the Boston Globe reported that “The General Accounting Office, the investigative branch of Congress, has identified more than 125 cosmetic ingredients suspected of causing cancer- and others that may cause birth defects.”! Many of the harmful chemicals still used abundantly in cosmetics in the United States have been long banned
in the rest of the world's countries. Unfortunately, the United States regulatory vacuum gives cosmetic companies incredible leeway to select, manufacture and sell products laden with questionable ingredients, leaving the consumer to ultimately suffer the consequences. Most of the large cosmetic and personal-care companies will tell you not to worry. They agree that there are many chemicals in their products, but say that the quantities are small and will not affect you. At first glance this seems reasonable. Unfortunately, this is a sugar coated public relations response and does not identify the true issue athand. Medical science has proven that humans exposed over time to very small quantities of harmful chemicals do indeed suffer the consequences.
Medical science has proven that even the thin patches we stick to our arms or stomach with very small amounts of pharmaceutical chemicals can very effectively deliver chemicals into the bloodstream, totally changing the body's chemistry. Trans-dermal patches containing small traces of nicotine can effectively deliver chemicals directly into the bloodstream to alter tobacco cravings. The new contraceptive alternative to the “Pill” is a patch which contains very low levels of hormones and still has the ability to stop a woman from getting pregnant.
The real motivation behind the Cosmetic Industry's disconcern is money and profit. Chemicals, dyes and fillers mentioned below are found in almost every cosmetic product because they can be manufactured incredibly inexpensively and have a very long shelf life. If they were to discontinue using these chemicals for more healthy alternatives they would be severely cutting their profit margins to give you chemical free beauty products. In this battle their profits supersede your health. As a consumer your only response should be to discontinue using their products.
Large corporations in the personal-care industry are only motivated to be interested in their profits because the United States Government and specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate or require any kind of federal, unbiased testing before a cosmetic or personal-care product hit the shelves. The FDA leaves it up to the cosmetics manufactures to test their own products. In essence, YOU the consumer are the Commercial Cosmetic Industry's guinea pig. No wonder virtually none of them need to test on animals anymore! The consumer is now the guinea pig of choice!
Currently, the cosmetic companies in North America alone generate over $30 billion in sales each year. Advertising through celebrities, slick magazine and TV ads, they give hope for a brighter, younger complexion, more beautiful hair and sexier features. What they don't mention is the long list of chemicals that go into that promise. Since the industry is not regulated, many cosmetic companies don't even bother to list the ingredients on their products.
It is concerning then, in light of all the information we know about the chemicals in the products that we slather on our skin EVERY DAY, that we are not more informed and outraged about the implications of constantly introducing these chemicals into our bodies. Little is known about the long term effects of the petroleum chemicals and synthetic products that we rub into our skin on a daily basis in the form of cosmetics, lotions, shampoos, etc. At this point scientists and researchers know that these chemicals pose a threat to human health and fertility and have been found in our bodies and breast milk. Chemicals found in cosmetics and personal-care products are linked to birth defects, hormone disruption and reduced fertility not to mention more pervasive cosmetic damage such as rashes, mild to severe acne and eczema. Many people use cosmetics and lotions to cure skin issues. Ironically, the products they are using and hoping for a cure are the very same products that are causing the problem!
Even after reading all of this I'm sure you are still thinking, “I doubt the products I use every day have the chemicals you are talking about.” I thought the same thing until I looked into the research of a few different sources like the Environmental Working Group. I had to resort to these research groups since most of my cosmetics don't list the ingredients anywhere on the packaging. I soon found out that some of my (formerly) favorite cosmetic companies were rated among the worst for toxin levels in their cosmetics.
For more details about the specific chemicals of concern, please visit the Environmental Working Group's website -- click here. Please keep in mind, the EWG did not test every cosmetic company's products for this study. If the products you currently use are not mentioned please investigate your cosmetic's ingredient list.If you're thinking you will simply start buying cosmetics that say “organic”, “natural”, “hypo-allergenic” or “herbal” to avoid these dangerous chemicals please beware. Products with these labels still often contain these dangerous chemicals, minerals and synthetics because there is no regulation or standard that companies who label their products are required to follow. Read the ingredients.
The typical adult uses nine cosmetics/ personal-care products a day with an average daily load of around 126 chemicals. Most of these chemicals (including the one's mentioned above) are absorbed into your body through your skin. Others, found in lipstick and lip balm, you actually eat as they come off your lips when eating, drinking or wetting your lips.
Cosmetic companies use synthetics and fillers in their products to keep costs down and give themselves the greatest profit margin possible. They are spending pennies on the dollars you spend at your local drug or department store to buy their products. What you are paying for is an image of beauty perpetuated in advertisements. You are not usually paying for quality with most commercial cosmetic brands.
What can you do to save your skin and your body from exposure to a lifetime of harmless chemicals? Inform yourself, read labels, investigate products if they don't list ingredients. There are natural alternatives that are better for you and your skin. Afterglow Cosmetics provides you with beautiful, 100% safe cosmetic alternatives. None of our cosmetics contain ANY harmful ingredients like the ones mentioned above.
Sources:
Health Risks in Today's Cosmetics, Alliance Publishers, 1995
A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients, Ruth Winter
Beauty to Die For, The Cosmetic Consequence by Judi Vance
Perfume Expose by Richard H. Conrad, Ph.D.
http://www.nirvanastyle.com/html/fashion_articles.php?id=283
By: NirvanaStyle Editor
About the Author:
We are editors and writers for Nirvana Woman Magazine and www.nirvanastyle.com
http://www.nirvanastyle.com/html/fashion_articles.php?id=283
Liposuction in the Philippines: Finding a Cosmetic Surgery Service by Licensed and Duly Certified Surgeons in Manila
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Liposuction and Surgery in the Philippines
In the industry of liposuction in the Philippines, very few licensed Filipino cosmetic surgeons specializing in hi-definition vaser liposuction surgery offer their services locally. Most of them go abroad or serve other nationalities from other countries for a higher income. On the other hand, this incident proves that surgery and liposuction in the Philippines is relatively very low contributing to the increase in getting surgery services as well as liposuction. Since there are different cosmetic surgery services with each having their own varying prices, I decided to make this article and help those who are looking for the right service and the right professionals in the field of cosmetic surgery and liposuction in the Philippines.
Common Liposuction and Surgery Services
To start off, allow me to list below some of the most popular services that one can avail regarding services of a professional and licensed cosmetic surgery for men and women. Also for your information and guidance, the process involved in surgery has a general procedure and technique called as body contouring. This is a standard general term used for such services while on the other hand there is a lot of varying cosmetic surgery prices corresponding with each type of service.
Common Breast Surgery Services
As an initial tip, before undergoing any treatment or surgery in our breast, please be advised that you have to check for qualifications of your physician in terms of standards as well as have an initial check up of your personal condition. In the case of the different plastic surgery and surgeons in the Philippines, they have to possess professional license as well as know about the latest technology in their profession. This will serve as a strong indication that your surgeon is just what you are looking for. Just FYI, the latest technology in liposuction in the Philippines offered by licensed cosmetic surgeons is called as vaser liposuction and liposelection. Also you should first know the risks and know it outright by asking for an initial result analysis on your pre-surgery checkup.
breast augmentation breast lift breast liposuction breast reduction breast enhancement gynecomastia treatment using vaser technology
Common Face Lift Service
upper eyelid surgery or eye deepsetting or double eyelid creation eyebags removal noselift or rhinoplasty facelift and browlift wrinkle removal freckle removal
Basic Qualifications of a Cosmetic Surgeon in the Philippines
cosmetic surgery license board certified liposuction surgery professional or board-eligible plastic surgeon member of duly recognized cosmetic surgeons association in the Philippines must have at least attended 5-6 years of formal training in cosmetic surgery in an accredited and duly recognized hospital in the Philippines years of practice, credentials and experience as a whole must at least possess hospital privileges consultation treatment and analysis of results must be well defined and conclusive clinics attended and hospitals served
Vaser Liposelection in the Philippines
The latest technology used by most plastic surgeons and liposuction professionals in the Philippines is called as Vaser Liposelection. This procedure is today’s most advance fat-removal technology in the liposuction and cosmetic surgery Philippines. This procedure is also a patented trademark used to remove all sorts of fats in the body of a person. It involves various body parts such as stomach, waist, buttocks, breasts, hips, knees, chest, neck, chin, back, arms, thighs and ankle. This technology is a selective procedure that allows the surgeon to select tissues to remove unwanted fat cells with the use of ultrasonic technology.
Aside from this latest liposuction technology being proven effective and skillfully advisable today by most surgeons compared to the traditional surgery methods, it is now widely recognized by all professional surgeons and liposuction professional in the Philippines. Using this technique also offer less pain as well as bruises and is also proven to offer a much faster recovery time for the patient. This is because the incision made by the surgeon with this process is literally smaller so they heal quickly than any other types of surgery. Vaser liposelection is also good in body contouring and sculpting which is offered for those who already have good body form but would like to enhance it more.
How Much Does Surgery Cost and Can You Afford It?
How much does a liposuction or a surgery cost? This is usually the first question asked by those who are interested to seek services on liposuction or surgery in the Philippines or anywhere in the world. My personal opinion is that if you are to have a procedure done in the United States ore anywhere in the world, it is more likely that it will cost you more than it would if you have it done in the Philippines. The reasons is pretty easy to understand and almost no need for further explanation, however, if your basis of having a job done for you on such a sensitive matter, your choices should not be influenced by the PRICE but instead it should be based on the surgeon who will do the job. In this case, to arrive with excellent results, try to consider the different qualifications I have listed above. I’m pretty sure that it will do you best if you really want to look good and feel good with the use of liposuction or surgery in the Philippines.
By: Liposuction Philippines - Licensed Cosmetic Surgeon
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In the industry of liposuction in the Philippines, very few licensed Filipino cosmetic surgeons specializing in hi-definition vaser liposuction surgery offer their services locally. Most of them go abroad or serve other nationalities from other countries for a higher income. On the other hand, this incident proves that surgery and liposuction in the Philippines is relatively very low contributing to the increase in getting surgery services as well as liposuction. Since there are different cosmetic surgery services with each having their own varying prices, I decided to make this article and help those who are looking for the right service and the right professionals in the field of cosmetic surgery and liposuction in the Philippines.
Common Liposuction and Surgery Services
To start off, allow me to list below some of the most popular services that one can avail regarding services of a professional and licensed cosmetic surgery for men and women. Also for your information and guidance, the process involved in surgery has a general procedure and technique called as body contouring. This is a standard general term used for such services while on the other hand there is a lot of varying cosmetic surgery prices corresponding with each type of service.
Common Breast Surgery Services
As an initial tip, before undergoing any treatment or surgery in our breast, please be advised that you have to check for qualifications of your physician in terms of standards as well as have an initial check up of your personal condition. In the case of the different plastic surgery and surgeons in the Philippines, they have to possess professional license as well as know about the latest technology in their profession. This will serve as a strong indication that your surgeon is just what you are looking for. Just FYI, the latest technology in liposuction in the Philippines offered by licensed cosmetic surgeons is called as vaser liposuction and liposelection. Also you should first know the risks and know it outright by asking for an initial result analysis on your pre-surgery checkup.
breast augmentation breast lift breast liposuction breast reduction breast enhancement gynecomastia treatment using vaser technology
Common Face Lift Service
upper eyelid surgery or eye deepsetting or double eyelid creation eyebags removal noselift or rhinoplasty facelift and browlift wrinkle removal freckle removal
Basic Qualifications of a Cosmetic Surgeon in the Philippines
cosmetic surgery license board certified liposuction surgery professional or board-eligible plastic surgeon member of duly recognized cosmetic surgeons association in the Philippines must have at least attended 5-6 years of formal training in cosmetic surgery in an accredited and duly recognized hospital in the Philippines years of practice, credentials and experience as a whole must at least possess hospital privileges consultation treatment and analysis of results must be well defined and conclusive clinics attended and hospitals served
Vaser Liposelection in the Philippines
The latest technology used by most plastic surgeons and liposuction professionals in the Philippines is called as Vaser Liposelection. This procedure is today’s most advance fat-removal technology in the liposuction and cosmetic surgery Philippines. This procedure is also a patented trademark used to remove all sorts of fats in the body of a person. It involves various body parts such as stomach, waist, buttocks, breasts, hips, knees, chest, neck, chin, back, arms, thighs and ankle. This technology is a selective procedure that allows the surgeon to select tissues to remove unwanted fat cells with the use of ultrasonic technology.
Aside from this latest liposuction technology being proven effective and skillfully advisable today by most surgeons compared to the traditional surgery methods, it is now widely recognized by all professional surgeons and liposuction professional in the Philippines. Using this technique also offer less pain as well as bruises and is also proven to offer a much faster recovery time for the patient. This is because the incision made by the surgeon with this process is literally smaller so they heal quickly than any other types of surgery. Vaser liposelection is also good in body contouring and sculpting which is offered for those who already have good body form but would like to enhance it more.
How Much Does Surgery Cost and Can You Afford It?
How much does a liposuction or a surgery cost? This is usually the first question asked by those who are interested to seek services on liposuction or surgery in the Philippines or anywhere in the world. My personal opinion is that if you are to have a procedure done in the United States ore anywhere in the world, it is more likely that it will cost you more than it would if you have it done in the Philippines. The reasons is pretty easy to understand and almost no need for further explanation, however, if your basis of having a job done for you on such a sensitive matter, your choices should not be influenced by the PRICE but instead it should be based on the surgeon who will do the job. In this case, to arrive with excellent results, try to consider the different qualifications I have listed above. I’m pretty sure that it will do you best if you really want to look good and feel good with the use of liposuction or surgery in the Philippines.
By: Liposuction Philippines - Licensed Cosmetic Surgeon
About the Author:
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Liposelection Philippines I Breast Augmentation Reduction and Breast Lift I Face Lift Nose Lift Eyebags Removal Eyelid Surgery