Celebrities grace the covers of mainstream magazines and appear on sites all over internet. They make television appearances and star in movies. Many of them don’t seem to look much older as time passes. This is most likely due to anti-aging and aesthetically oriented medical procedures.
Images of celebrity cosmetic surgery results have undoubtedly influenced individuals in the general populace to also undergo treatment to enhance their appearance and look their very best.
Cosmetic surgery is defined by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery as “a subspecialty of medicine and surgery that uniquely restricts itself to the enhancement of appearance through surgical and medical techniques.”
Nowadays, these medical procedures include options that are less invasive treatments to help patients look younger or to even reconstruct facial features. This may be one of the reasons why cosmetic surgery has become more ubiquitous among regular people who don’t necessarily have celebrity status or aspire to live like the rich and famous.
Celebrity Cosmetic Surgery Treatment Areas
When we see Hollywood stars, we may admire the way they look. On the other hand we may see their appearance as the result of procedures which cause them to look artificial.
Celebrity cosmetic surgery outcomes can be positive or negative. This largely depends on the skill of the physician and how well they can determine what will look best for their patient in the end. There are several standard areas of the face that are often targeted for cosmetic treatment. Although there are multiple ways to address them, simple and minimally invasive injections can aptly provide excellent results.
Botox and Dysport In Cosmetic Surgery For Celebrity and Non-Celebrity Patients
Botox and Dysport, for example, can be used for antiaging purposes to correct wrinkles such as:
1) crows feet
2) frown lines
3) horizontal forehead creases
As a brand, Botox has practically been synonymous with celebrity cosmetic surgery. Hollywood entertainers have to rely on their facial expressions during their performances. And over time, this can contribute to deep wrinkles. Botox has offered a fast and easy way for them to reverse the signs of aging. This contributed to a more widespread interest and usage within the general public.
Like Botox, Dysport is also a botulinum toxin which can treat the same areas on the face. It is considered to be a Botox alternative, yet has not received the same level of name recognition. For patients who do not get desire results with Botox, Dysport can be used instead and vice versa.
Brow lifts are another common area of celebrity cosmetic surgery interest. Due to age, the eyebrows may become lower because of changes with the muscles and underlying tissue. Since the eyebrows are an important aesthetic component of the face, it is understandable why celebrity and non-celebrity patients will choose medical procedures to lift them. Botox and Dysport can both be used to relax the muscles that pull down the ends of the eyebrows. And this activates the counterpart muscles which pull them upwards.
Celebrity Lip Augmentation and Cosmetic Surgery
Perhaps the most notable celebrity who has inspired lip augmentation through cosmetic surgery is Angelina Jolie. Her large lips are the most prominent feature of her face.
Many women have tried to achieve a similar look with the help of their doctor and injections like Juvederm and Restylane.
Juvederm and Restylane are both made of synthetic hyaluronic acid. The fact that they lab manufactured lowers the risk of adverse reactions. Not only do they add volume to the lip tissue, their ability to hold water molecules helps to hydrate the skin and create a natural supple appearance.
Juvederm has a thinner consistency compared to Restylane. Patients who are inspired by certain celebrity images (like Angelina Jolie, Denise Richards etc.) may feel that Restlyane is the best cosmetic surgery option. The hyaluronic acid molecules of Restylane have a higher degree of cross linking, making the injection solution thicker and more viscous. This can help give more dramatic looking results.
On the other hand, patients who want a more subtle form of lip enhancement may find that Juvederm is the best dermal injection to help them achieve their desired outcome.
Cosmetic Surgery and Celebrity Facial Reconstruction
Beauty is not just about getting rid of wrinkles. It is also about the balanced proportion of facial features such as:
1) cheek
2) chin
3) nose
With the advent of a dermal injection called Radiesse, facial reconstruction can be accomplished without the use of a scalpel. The results last about 12-18 months. However ongoing injections may be better in the long term, since they can be adapted to the way the face changes over time.
Radiesse is made of calcium based microspheres. These microspheres are capable of providing structural support beneath the skin.
Cheeks
Before and after photos of celebrity, Halle Berry seem to suggest that she may have undergone cosmetic surgery for cheek implants, which are permanently in place until they are removed.
Radiesse requires that the physician manually shapes the compound after it is injected to create the desired outcome. In other words, Radiesse serves as a non permanent cheek implant to help refine the shape of the face.
Chin
Marilyn Monroe is a celebrity that is reputed to have had a chin implant through cosmetic surgery. According to legend, a photographer called her “the chinless wonder.” Two weeks after she had surgery for a chin implant, she landed her first movie role.
An individual’s profile can be enhanced through a more elongated jawline. Both a chin implant and Radiesse can help achieve this.
Again, Radiesse can act as a non-permanent alternative to an implant. However it can adapt to be compatible with facial changes over time.
Nose
Not everyone is born with a nose they consider to be perfect. There is the perspective that celebrity images have heavily influenced patients into seeking cosmetic surgery to change their nose. However there may be other evidence to suggest that our brains are wired to balanced facial proportions as being more beautiful. This includes a balanced projection of the nose that harmonizes with the chin from the profile view.
Rhinoplasty can be an option to change the contour or shape of the nose. The results are permanent. And not everyone is financially or emotionally ready to go through this.
In the meantime, Radiesse can offer the cosmetic benefits that many individuals seek without the commitment of an actual surgery. The brand may not yet have the same clout as Botox in the celebrity world. Nonetheless, it’s benefits can actually rival many procedure types that seem to be more common to Hollywood, including rhinoplasty.
While Radiesse can be used for softer areas of the face, such as marionette lines and jowls, it can surprisingly be used on the nose bridge. This calcium-based filler can straighten bumps, downward curvatures and asymmetries for a straighter contour. It can also be used to create higher nose bridges as well.
It is not yet clear which celebrity may be using Radiesse as a cosmetic surgery option in place of rhinoplasty. While many people seem to prefer more permanent solutions, the idea of using temporary fillers to adjust to the aging face in later years may not be a philosophy that has come into full fruition just yet.
Radiesse may be a more suitable choice for patients who want to improve the contour and symmetry of their nose. However, since Radiesse is used to add filler to reshape the nose, it obviously cannot be used for patients who want a slimmer nose or to remove a prominent bulb at the nose tip.
The drive to look as beautiful as possible is often inspired by celebrity images. Many patients seek cosmetic surgery as way to help achieve this.
Final Note:
Celebrity cosmetic surgery has been cited as a significant motivator for young patients to undergo medical procedures to improve their appearance. The perspective that everyone has to simply accept the way they look as being permanent is now being challenged. More people are realizing that there is nothing wrong with adjusting one’s appearance through modern medicine as long as the individual has a healthy source of self esteem outside their looks.
If young adults do choose cosmetic procedures, less invasive techniques may be better options. Financially the cost is more affordable in many cases. And the temporary nature of fillers allows individuals the freedom to modify outcomes according to their choice in later years.
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