Why Do Eyelids Sag With Age? Mystery Is Solved!

ScienceDaily (Aug. 27, 2008) — Many theories have sought to explain what causes the baggy lower eyelids that come with aging, but UCLA researchers have now found that fat expansion in the eye socket is the primary culprit. As a result, researchers say, fat excision should be a component of treatment for patients seeking to address this common complaint.

"A common treatment performed in the past and present is surgical excision of fat to treat a 'herniation of fat' — meaning that the amount of fat in the eye socket does not change but the cover that holds the fat in place, the orbital septum, is weakened or broken and fat slips out," said lead author Dr. Sean Darcy, a research associate in the division of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a plastic surgery resident at the University of California, Irvine. "This orbital septum weakening or herniation-of-fat theory is what most plastic surgeons have been taught.
"However, our study showed there is actually an increase in fat with age, and it is more likely that the fat increase causes the baggy eyelids rather than a weakened ligament," Darcy said. "There have been no studies to show that the orbital septum weakens."

According to a recent report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 241,000 Americans underwent eyelid surgery in 2007, making it one of the top four surgical cosmetic procedures performed.

Currently, many plastic surgeons performing procedures to treat baggy eyelids do not remove any fat at all. They reposition the fat or conduct more invasive tightening of the muscle that surrounds the eye, or they tighten the actual ligament that holds the eyeball in place. These procedures are performed despite there being no data indicating that these structures change with age."Our findings may change the way some plastic surgeons treat baggy eyes," said study co-author Dr. Timothy Miller, professor and chief of plastic surgery at the Geffen School. "Our study showed that a component of a patient's blepharoplasty procedure should almost routinely involve fat excision rather than these procedures."

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CVD: Bypass the Surgeon, Not Your Heart!

You have the power to prevent the number-one killer of men and women. At TIFM, we can help you reduce your risk of stroke and heart attack - the two most pervasive outcomes of unchecked cardiovascular disease (CVD) - through highly advanced healing and regenerating treatments that focus on the root causes of CVD.

To uncover the root causes and determine your risk for CVD, TIFM uses thermal imaging, heavy-metal toxicity analysis, hormone assessment, and a host of other evaluation tools designed to expose your risk factors before they cause irreparable damage. TIFM also offers a test that measures highly sensitive C-Reactive protein levels in the blood. C-reactive protein is an indicator of inflammation, and is linked to CVD.

Our CVD protocols are without comparison and can be highly successful. Intravenous (IV) therapies like our famous Phosphatidylcholine IV, Calcium EDTA and other revolutionary treatments and processes, stand out in the field of advanced medicine as effective, life-altering treatments.

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Politicians and Business Leaders Strong Candidates for Cosmetic Surgery

While women make up the largest population of cosmetic surgery patients year after year, an increasing number of men are showing interest in Botox, facial rejuvenation and other cosmetic enhancements.

The Harley Medical Group reports that politicians and business leaders are particularly strong candidates for treatment, and the number of men going under the knife has increased significantly in the last six months.

According to UKPRwire.com, there has been a 33% increase in eyelid lift surgery (blepharoplasty), a 17% increase in male facelifts and a 43% increase in Botox.

Dr Fratti, cosmetic surgeon at The Harley Medical Group, commented, “High stress careers take their toll on the face and can speed the aging process” (Source: UKPRwire.com)

Politicians and business leaders who need a fresh, clean-cut image as part of their career can erase many of the common signs of aging with these key procedures.

Staying competitive in today’s business environment also means maintaining a youthful look, and many men reportedly turn to cosmetic surgery as a career move. According to US News and World Report, “there’s increasing research that says looks matter in jobs beyond the silver screen—that beautiful people make more money and have more opportunities for advancement.”

Is Your Nose Causing All Your Problems?

The Mayo Clinic often prescribes "anti-fungal" medications to sinus patients because they've found that those who suffer from sinusitis have a fungal overgrowth in their sinus cavities. While these medications may provide some relief, they do come with side effects, and they do not address the underlying problem — they simply treat the symptoms.

Note: Fungus can get into your sinus cavities from mold in your home, office, car, and other places.

Since 1996, we (at TIFM) have prescribed a very unique product that some of you have already used with great success. There is fungus everywhere, and sadly it affects our daily lives.

It is hot and it rains — symptoms rise from bad backs, hot flashes, increased carb cravings, and more — as the mold count goes up. I suggest checking the daily pollen count and avoid the outdoor air as much as possible to the same degree you would avoid getting wet when it rains. It is in your car air filter, your duct work at home, food and YOUR NOSE!!!

There are also foods that feed this fungus in your nose and in your GI tract. Wine, beer, coffee, tea, soda, chocolate, sugars (pasta, wheat, potatoes, corn) and cheese. All of these foods "feed" the yeast/fungus. I Do NOT recommend using commercial sugar substitutes that contain dangerous chemicals! For more info on this, search Dr. Russell Blaylock on YouTube. I also do not recommend substituting dairy products with soy.

If you suffer from stuffy nose, chronic rhinitis, can't sleep on your back at night (because of clogged up sinuses), or often go to your family physician with sinus infections (only to be prescribed antibiotics, which actually makes the problem worse), then you should strongly consider being treated for yeast in the sinuses!! Our custom compounded product that was designed for this by Apothecure is called FLUQNAC Nasal Spray.

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Fullness In, Tautness Out In Face Surgery

"Stretched" Look Giving Way To Plumper One In Battle To Keep Looking Young

More and more, aesthetic surgeons and dermatologists are seeking to attain a full, plump, juicy appearance for patients trying to keep their faces looking as young as possible, as opposed to the taut look, with skin pulled extra-tight, that we're all so used to seeing, New York magazine reports.

Classic cosmetic facial surgery used to involve procedures such as lifts and tucks, which tightened the face.

One obvious example, points out CBS News correspondent CBS News correspondent Michelle Guilen, is comedian Joan Rivers -- who even pokes fun at the work she's had done.

Gielan says adding volume to the face with surgery or injectable fillers is becoming popular now.

"I think celebrities now are sculpting their faces more with fillers to give them that more attractive, youthful appearance that they had when they were younger," observes Dr. Fredric Brandt, a cosmetic dermatologist.

On The Early Show Thursday, plastic surgeon Dr. Darrick Antell agreed, telling co-anchor Harry Smith, "Today, we realize that volume is an important component. It's not just about lifting. A two-pronged approach is the best way to do it. We combine fillers with a lifting procedure.

"Fillers will help replace volume. They're often a good thing to do early on. We've seen a 14 percent increase in facelifts in the last year. That's huge. Fourteen percent."

He showed Smith a composite photo of a cosmetic surgery "patient" as an example that, "It's more about fullness. She has full cheeks. She looks juicy, if I were to pick one term."

Antell noted, "We want to maintain their identity. I think plastic surgery should whisper and not scream. That's really what it's about. You want to look better, not different."

Interestingly, Antell said, "One of the most common filler we use is fat injections -- your own fat. You can't be allergic to it. There are also some off-the-shelf products available as an office procedure with virtually no down time or recovery."