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Eyebrow Transplants Restoration The Benefits

  • Posted on April 25, 2011 at 3:43 pm

It is the art of replacing hair above the eye, which you never had or lost. Eyebrow restoration is a form of cosmetic surgery. How long does it take? It can take anywhere from 3-4 hours depending on skin sensitivity.

Celebrities Without Eyebrows

Two of the most famous people with no eyebrows are Whoopi Goldberg and Mona Lisa. These are two of the most recognizable names on the planet. Being browless in this case has not hurt their personal appearance. It has made them more distinctive in our minds.

Reason For Getting An Eyebrow Transplant

What are some of the primary reasons for replacement surgery?

  • It can be the cure for lack of self-confidence because of scarce and thinning eyebrow hair.
  • It can be a permanent solution if you hate drawing in artificial brows daily with pencil liner.
  • Eyebrows become patchy due to aging
  • Alopecia and chemotherapy can cause eyebrow and lash loss.
  • What is Alopecia? It is a rare autoimmune disorder causing severe/massive hair loss.
  • What other circumstances can cause eyebrow hair loss?
  • Liver disease
  • Excessive tweezer plucking
  • Eyebrows seared off during a chemical fire
  • Infections
  • There can be hereditary factors
  • Eyebrow hair stops growing
  • Scars interfering with hair growth
  • Medications

It would be great to get before and after pictures so you can see what kind of work to expect from your surgeon.

What To Expect

Restoration usually done in one sitting and is permanent. No deep anesthesia needed. Procedure often completed with an oral sedative and local anesthesia in the office.

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If You Have Psoriatic Arthritis

  • Posted on April 25, 2011 at 3:41 pm

Approximately 10- 30% of severe psoriasis suffers have an associated arthritis, effecting the joints, ankles, ligaments, tendons, lower back pain, neck pain and stiffness. The symptoms can affect joints on one or both sides of the body. Damage caused by psoriatic arthritis can be progressive and permanent. Usually psoriasis of the skin appears on average about ten years prior to developing arthritis or it can be as little as three months. However, this is not always the case as it can precede psoriasis.

Psoriatic arthritis can leave affected fingers and toes with a sausage like appearance.

Treating Psoriatic Arthritis

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) used to reduce and control joint swelling, stiffness, and pain. These would include aspirin, ibuprofen, or those requiring a prescription.

Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) are available by prescription only. Used for the most severe swelling and pain. These would include methotrexate, cyclosporine, and sulfasalazine

What Is Psoriasis The Symptoms

There is no cure for psoriasis. It is not contagious. It is a chronic condition where skin cells pile up, which at times may go into remission.

  • A skin condition commonly recognized by raised red patchy areas.
  • Severely dry and cracked skin
  • Burning skin
  • Itching that can lead to sores,
  • Flaking
  • Maroonish spots on the body
  • Breaks in the skin
  • Silvery patches
  • Crumbling nails
  • Lesions

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, although the symptoms can be mild to severe, it is not life threatening. On the scalp, it can be remindful of dandruff. However, it can cover a large surface area over the body. Flare-ups sometimes attributed to stress or other health problems. Many who have the condition prefer to cover the affected area with clothing because of embarrassment.

The condition is no respecter of age or sex. Anyone can be stricken; affecting the elbows, scalp, knees, and even around the genital area. A small number of those suffering from Psoriasis will go on to develop Psoriatic Arthritis. Skin associated with the disease can quickly become dry and cracked. Severe itching and soreness can be common. Nails can become thick and break easily.

There is no one type of psoriasis but several.

Types Of Psoriasis

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