Teen/Young Adult Surgery
How about those young people who have a “weak chin” because their upper jaw is forward of their lower jaw. And, how about those whose lower jaw juts out (ala Jay Leno). What about a young person whose front teeth won’t come together and I’ll bet you’ve seen someone with a “gummy smile” where too much gum shows.
The surgery that can correct these conditions is maxillofacial surgery and is most frequently performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has dental and residency training and often has a medical degree as well. If necessary, the surgeon works with an orthodontist to assure that the teeth will be in proper alignment following surgery.
Are you wondering why I’m talking about these procedures in a blog targeted to aging people? It’s because these surgeries are for medical reasons, but they generally have beneficial cosmetic results. Also, if these facial conditions aren’t corrected, significant problems can develop as the person ages.
Skin Resurfacing
For a teenager, the problems surrounding them are many and sometimes their importance is overwhelming. Taking care of their skin is probably one that ranks very high in their list of importance. There is no surprise then that the sales of therapeutic cosmetics and skincare products is estimated to be a market size in excess of $50 billion worlwide.
There are teens with severe acne marks and scaring that skincare products don’t help. After spending hundreds of dollars in skincare products that don’t help, they want a real solution to their problems . Their self image is suffering and their fitting in at school is not easy. They are troubled and oftentimes their social life suffers because of their self image. What are the solutions then?
According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Laser resurfacing improves cosmetic flaws, such as wrinkles, acne scars and aging and sun-damage skin. It is the latest scientific breakthrough in skin rejuvenation.
You may be asking what exactly is skin resurfacing. Laser resurfacing is the most recent scientific breakthrough in skin rejuvenation. The short definition you can find is that laser resurfacing is a technique used during laser surgery wherein the molecular bonds are dissolved by laser.
Before you decide in a type of procedure for your teenager, research the procedure, places and doctors where you are planning on having it done. Credentials from the plastic surgeon you are choosing are to be thoroughly checked before the first consultation. Be informed, Be safe.