Low Level Laser Treatment

The field of low level laser therapy is one of the newest ones in the medical and scientific timeline, having emerged in the mid-60s, just a few years after the first laser was successfully tested in 1960 by American physicist Theodore Maiman. But the concept of using light to treat medical ailments is a lot older than that, the earliest 20th century example being the studies of Nobel Prize winning scientist Niels Finsen. In 1903, Finsen studied the effects of ultraviolet radiation in the killing of bacteria on cutaneous tuberculosis.

For the most part, though, pre-laser studies into the clinical uses of light focused on light’s thermal destructive powers. It wasn’t until the laser was invented that focus shifted somewhat towards the non-destructive benefits of light emission, which is at the basis of the low level laser therapy field.

The Pros

Low level laser therapy began with the experiments of Endre Mester, who proved the positive effects of low level laser light in the stimulation of tissue repair, placing his emphasis on the potential for healing diabetic ulcers.

Since then, further studies have shown low level laser therapy to be beneficial in the treatment of neck pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other musculatory problems.

Low level laser therapy is painless and non-invasive. Also, all studies conducted have shown low level laser therapy to have no adverse side-effects, which have made it a popular alternative to more drastic treatments or medication.

The Cons

Because it’s a new medical field, low level laser treatment studies vary a lot in the ways that they are conducted. As a result, many of the claims of such studies are often undermined by the fact that the methodology used for the research was not up to par with scientific standards. Thus, there are a lot of companies out there who advertise low level laser treatments that have yet to be officially proven to work and accepted by the larger clinical and medical community, and might thus be falsely presented.

The FDA, though it has officially approved a variety of low level laser treatments, still considers the field as experimental, due to an insufficient number of trials and evidence. However, companies who specialize in low level laser therapy are working to conduct proper scientific studies in hopes advancing the legitimacy of their field.

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Breast Implants

Surgery to make breasts larger is so popular and so common that people almost think of it in the same class as getting a facial, or getting Botox. In conversation people casually toss it off as just a boob job. While that is rather crude, it also underestimates the seriousness of the procedure.

Plastic surgeons that have plenty of experience in installing breast implants can do the procedure relatively quickly, without complications, and with good results. But that doesn’t mean that the surgery is minor.

While most women who have this surgery experience pain afterward that temporarily requires prescription pain medications, within a day or so, over the counter pain relievers will work well enough. Post operative instructions are very strict about the level of activity allowed, and the types of activity allowed, too. For instance, lifting of any significant weight is off limits for several weeks, until healing has reached a certain point.

A post operative visit to the plastic surgeon after two weeks or so will confirm that healing is proceeding properly, or will reveal problems before they progress. It can take several months before the “final” results are apparent. Most patients are very satisfied with the results of their breast enlargement surgery and feel more confident and enjoy wearing the kind of clothes that perhaps didn’t fit well before.

After a period of several years, the implants can shift. And occasionally they can rupture. If the implants are filled with sterile saline (salt water), the body can absorb the saline, and the main problem is aesthetic. If the implants are filled with silicone gel, however, the substance may have to be surgically removed.

The general consensus is currently that breast implant surgery will have to be repeated at some point years or even decades later. But how advanced cosmetic surgery technology will be at that point is open to speculation.

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Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is extremely popular. Men and women have certain procedures performed for several different reasons, but the main reason is to help boost self-esteem and acquire the body of their dreams. Men and women from about the age of 20 to 80 undergo cosmetic surgery procedures. The more popular procedures are:

* Liposuction
* Breast Augmentation
* Facelifts
* Eyelid Lifts
* Tummy Tucks
* Breast Lifts
* Buttock Lifts
* Male Breast Reduction

All of these procedures target very different areas of the body to provide a natural and more attractive appearance. Women in their twenties usually have breast augmentation while women in their forties to sixties often elect to have a facelift, eyelid lift, or breast lift. Women who have had children may decide to have a mommy makeover and get liposuction, a tummy tuck, and breast augmentation with a breast lift.

Men have similar procedures performed with very different desired results. A man may wish to have a tummy tuck but want a more chiseled look while a woman would want a softer, curvier. Some men suffer from gynecomastia and opt for male breast reduction to reduce what are often referred to as “man boobs.”

Cosmetic surgery is popular because it helps people obtain the body of their dreams that may seem out of reach even with diet and exercise. Some people lose a large amount of weight with a healthy diet and exercise routine. Excessive weight loss usually leaves these people with excess skin that adds bulk to their body, and the skin does not tighten after the weight loss. A skilled cosmetic surgeon can perform a body lift to remove the excess skin, sculpt the body into a natural form, and help reduce weight even further.

Cosmetic surgery if not just a solution to help enhance the way you look and feel. It is also helpful to many people who need to lose weight for health reasons. Body contouring
is a fantastic procedure to help anyone remove the last several pounds after the majority of the weight is lost through diet and exercise. Combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, cosmetic surgery can help you be healthier and happier.

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