The cosmetic surgery industry has in the past been patronized by women looking to turn back the hands of time and the signs of aging that have visited their face and body. Many have opted for one of the most popular surgical procedures available – the facelift and procedures such as breast enlargement, liposuction and tummy tuck surgery.

Not surprisingly men are now getting in on the game as we move into a period where looking good has become acceptable to both men and woman. Indeed many now see aging as unacceptable and don't take the topic lightly.

Skin ages at a different rate and this can be dependant on a variety of factors; genetics, sun damage, smoking, poor diet and many other influencing environmental factors.

Patients seeking facelift surgery are commonly aged between 40 and 70 years of age but some as young as 16 are opting for other forms of cosmetic surgery such as Rhinoplasty (nose surgery). Many are now turning to non surgical procedures such as Botox and dermal filling as young as their mid to late twenties in order to keep the signs of aging at bay.

It's quite acceptable for us to get up in the morning, take a shower, style our hair and apply make-up, this is a social norm. Adding plastic surgery or non surgical procedures to this list does not make us vein, it just means we want to look after our appearance and in an age where looking young is in and anything else just not acceptable, this is certainly important.

There are of course certain questions you should ask yourself in case you are opting for surgery for the wrong reasons. Going under the knife in order to win over someone you whom you find attractive may be an unreal expectation.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK such as breast augmentation you should seek an accredited surgeon who is registered with BAPRAS or BAAPS to ensure this plastic surgery runs smoothly.

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No history of hunting is complete without mentioning the animals that helped humans survive and still are used for hunting. Today it is more for sport than survival, but for many it still provides food for the table.

In prehistoric times people hunted for food as well as fur and leather for clothing and hides used for shelter. As society became less nomadic, more agricultural it allowed for raising food in one place, but hunting didn't go away.

Even in the 13th century there were laws forbidding hunting during breeding seasons to insure the conservation of game animals.

History of hunting while gunpowder and firearms are relatively recent, bow and arrows, snares and traps have all been used to animals. Hunting dogs were developed to point and "set" game birds, allowing the handlers to toss a net over birds. Faster dogs were used to chase down game.

Falcons and even eagles have been used in the capacity of hunters. With the domestication of the horse, human had a means of speed to get alongside big game such as the bison in North America.

Early hunters also used methods of digging pits as a trap and running larger game off cliffs as a means of survival.

Today still hunting, stand hunting, stalking and driving are most common.

Still hunting is tracking animals when it's known they're in the area but not sighted.

Stand hunting is taking a position and waiting for the game to go by - often evidenced as deer stands and placed on pathways or near feeding areas.

Stalking is when the animal is spotted but out of range and the hunter moves within range while staying out of sight.

Driving is when one group of people deliberately makes noise which drives the animals in range or past armed hunters.

Dogs have long played an important part in finding or game.

The scent receptors of a hunting dog's nose are much higher than our own plus they LOVE to hunt and want to please.

Today, as in years past, methods vary, but the history of hunting hasn't changed getting the game for food.

The history of hunting is long, with different dogs for different types of hunts. Explore the basics here.

The characteristics of the Retriever make them indispensable to waterfowl hunters.

Incredibly athletic, and dedicated to whatever the job at hand may be, Pointers are the forward scouts of a hunting team.

The Spaniels' job in the hunt is two-fold. As they approach game, they crouch down and sneak up on their prey, flushing them out of hiding places and into the open air.
You will find that when man hunted in th past or present, a dog has been by his side.

Lizzie Novotny R.N has an informative website about dogs, especially the hunting dog breeds. She raises, trains and shows dogs and horses, and is familiar with all aspects of their care. Find answers to your dog-related questions by visiting her website at http://www.the-hunting-dog.com

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Defining yourself. As a plastic surgeon you do it every day. Every new patient that you take on as a client represents, in a way, a walking work of art that you helped to create. Whether you are helping to correct trauma, restore a little youth, or helping to increase self esteem, everyday your work is seen by thousands of accumulated people. No two patients of yours are ever the same. No two cosmetic procedures will ever be performed the same exact way. Its for this reason that patients not only come back to you, but refer their friends and family to you as well.

That's why when it comes time to put your practice online, it's critical, that you put as much effort into the online design and marketing of your website, as you do each and every one of your patients. Your patients don't come to you for a "template" or to look like everyone else. They come to be themselves, but to express on the outside how they see themselves on the inside. The question you need to ask yourself becomes "Do I want the online reflection of me and my practice to look just like hundreds of other surgeons out there?" The answer to that question, of course, should always be no. With 70% of the U.S. population currently going online first to research everything from cars to plastic surgeons what do you think is the best way to capture those patients? A template website that looks just like everyone elses? Or a custom site that fits you, your practice, and really shows off what makes you unique?

Now when it comes to the marketing of your plastic surgery practice the first place you need to look is online. Why online? Well, online marketing, including search engine optimization and pay per click, have consistently shown that they have the lowest cost per acquisition of ANY form of marketing. Yes ANY. When you consider the cost of a single custom website with a proper SEO package it is about the same cost as a typical monthly direct mail bill. It's at this time that the cost savings begin to become quite clear.

Perform a search for your location and what you offer, for example "Dallas Rhinoplasty" or "Los Angeles Breast Augmentation" you will see that there are currently surgeons there vying both in the pay per click as well as natural organic listings. They know that to compete in the world of plastic surgery you need a strong online presence and you need it today.

In closing you know you need to set yourself apart from your competition. You know you need to represent yourself in the best possible light to your potential patients and you now know some of the best ways to accomplish those tasks.

You need a custom website, or redesign, a complete online marketing plan that includes organic search engine optimization, pay per click management, and online reputation. As well, you need to work closely with the company you choose to accomplish these Tasks. All in order to really convey who you are to your potential patients, and truly define your practice online. When it comes to plastic surgery websites you are only as good as your design. So make sure that you're always the best in your area. Both online and off.

Gen Wright
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By Robin Fisher Roffer

We all know the story. We’ve watched the classic movie over and over and had the cheery song stuck in our heads for days. (You’re hearing it now, aren’t you?) We’ve cheered on the plucky red-nosed reindeer and his companion Hermey, the determined elf with dental school dreams. Even as adults, we’ve delighted in the snowy North Pole scenes, shuddered at the Abominable Snowman, and rejoiced at our unlikely hero’s happy ending. But few of us have really pondered the meaning behind this little fable: that a fulfilling life means being yourself—(symbolic) glowing red nose and all.

There’s never been a better time to march to the beat of that proverbial “different drummer” who makes you you. And if you take a lesson from the most famous reindeer of all, you can make 2009 the year you turn your unique qualities to your advantage.

While Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer was made in 1964, its theme—that embracing your uniqueness pays off—is even truer today. In a global world where businesses (and employees) face a literal world of competition, where people meet their spouses via Internet dating services, and where everyone from hot celebrities to your Uncle Fred have MySpace accounts, fearlessly being yourself is the only way to distinguish yourself from the teeming masses.

Here’s how Rudolph and his pals channeled their own “fearless fish” to save the day on that foggy Christmas Eve—and how you, allegorically at least, can do the same in 2009.

Let your nose shine bright. Once it became apparent that Rudolph wasn’t like the rest of his peers, his well-meaning father devised a way to help him “fit in.” The mud-covered nose didn’t last for long, and when his true self shone through, the other reindeer immediately excluded him from the reindeer games. On the other hand, the pretty little doe Clarice told him his red nose was “much better than that false one you were wearing.” The point? Playing an “acceptable” role never works—at least not for long.

When you aren’t authentic, it shows. Instead of fitting in, you come across as dishonest and untrustworthy. Don’t downplay your ethnic background, or try to hide the fact that you’re gay, or maybe a country music fan in an office full of hip-hop listeners. Give the world a fearless representation of who you are and let the chips fall where they may. Chances are they’ll fall in your favor.

Don’t just longingly read your dentist book. Grab your (metaphorical) drill and get to work. Hermey is an elf. At the North Pole. Of course he should make toys, right? Wrong! Hermey wanted to be a dentist instead, and in the end, he found the initiative to pursue his dream. Taking the first step toward big life changes, especially those that go against the grain can seem overwhelming. But as fearless fish we see the need for those changes and we take a flying leap instead.

We all have dreams that we have been too scared to fulfill in our lives. Perhaps it’s a new career path, or finally going back to school. Or maybe you are living in a city that just doesn’t work for you. Make this the year that you finally change those things. You will be amazed at how many other things begin to fall into place in your life once you allow yourself to pursue the things that really make you happy.

Seek out your own Hermey and make friends. On the surface it may seem like a red-nosed reindeer and an elf who wants to be a dentist may not have all that much in common. However, it was Rudolph’s misfit mantra and Hermey’s outcast status that bound them together and helped them become an unstoppable force. Likewise if you’re a “fish out of water,” you should align yourself with others who are different or special in their own ways.

It’s important to find others that you can count on as allies and friends in your quest for success. No, you don’t need to hold out for a coworker pal who is also an immigrant from China—that’s probably unrealistic. But you might join forces with, say, another maverick who is trying to lead the charge for dynamic change within the company.

Find a boss like Santa. No one is suggesting that you find a job in a toy shop, or seek out a jolly leader in a red suit. Rather, seek out leaders or influential colleagues with the insight to recognize what you bring to the table. Santa used Rudolph’s difference to make him a great leader for his team. This is the type of person to look for in your organization who can help take you to the top.

Look for individuals who are creative and open-minded and put yourself in their path. These are the people who will champion your ideas and talents when the time is right. Rudolph was given the chance to save Christmas because he had a leader who could appreciate his unique talent. If you have been laid off, use this opportunity to make your next job one with the right kind of leadership. Your moment could be right around the corner—it just takes having the right people to help get you there.

Help the misfit toys in your own life. Rudolph and Hermey use their alliance with one another to overcome the odds and achieve their own happy endings. It would be easy to assume that the story stops there, right? Not for fearless fish. Just like Rudolph uses his influence with Santa to help the misfit toys find happy homes, you must advocate for others who need a helping hand.

Once you have begun to find your own way, use the leverage you have achieved to help others on their journey. After all, you were one of them at some point and it’s important to maintain the mentoring cycle. It’s not just a nice thing to do for someone else; it’s a catalyst for continued growth and positive energy for yourself, too.

Make sure you’ll go down in history. It may seem obvious, but the things that make you unique are of any good to you only if you use them. It’s easy to see the things that make you different as what keeps you outside the group at large. In reality, they are your own secret weapons. If Rudolph hadn’t used his nose to guide the sleigh through the fog, he would still just be an outsider to the reindeer community. Instead, he winds up the hero.

Being a fearless fish out of water means believing that you are not just taking up space but that your contributions are valuable. Cultivating this kind of confidence from deep inside of you will spur you forward more than anything else in life. So don’t apologize for who you are and what makes you different. Be bold, be creative, and put yourself out there. People who are different are often the ones who can make the biggest difference.

Of course, “be yourself” hardly seems like the kind of cutting-edge advice to build a life-changing New Year’s Resolution around. After all, everyone’s mother has said it a hundred times. But if you’re honest, you’ll admit that those two tiny words are tough to put into action. And that’s precisely why they’re so powerful.

So many people are terrified to be themselves. So when you decide to cut that inner rebel loose, well, people notice. They pay attention. And if you’ve always been the “hide your light under a bushel” type, attracting attention may be the best thing that ever happened to you. Be who you are, and just like our favorite holiday hero, you will be happy too. And that’s the only ending to your story that matters.

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About the Author:

Robin Fisher Roffer (Los Angeles and New York) is CEO of Big Fish Marketing, one of the entertainment industry’s preeminent brand marketing and digital advertising agencies. She has provided the rocket fuel that has ignited the launch pad of dozens of brands all over the world, developing brand-building marketing plans and promotional campaigns for top media companies like Sony, Time-Warner, and Twentieth Century Fox.

Roffer has written strategic plans and executed marketing tactics for a prestigious client list that includes ABC, A&E, AMC, Bloomberg, Bravo, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, History, Lifetime, MTV, Oxygen, and Turner Networks. Today, her client roster includes over 25 television networks, a global cosmetics company, and several insurance and investment firms.

A dynamic and engaging speaker, Roffer has given keynote presentations to some of the nation’s biggest companies and organizations, including AOL, Mattel, Verizon, Wharton School of Business, and many more. In addition to her work with Big Fish Marketing, she serves as a strategic branding consultant for a variety of corporations.

Drawing on her experience in creating some of the world’s leading entertainment

brands, Roffer penned her first book, MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF: Eight

Steps Every Woman Needs to Create a Personal Brand Strategy for Success.

Her latest book, THE FEARLESS FISH OUT OF WATER: How to Succeed

When You’re the Only One Like You, will be in stores in February 2009. It shows professionals how to stay connected and relevant at work while maintaining a unique identity, how to fit in without blending in, and how to transform exclusion into high impact.

Roffer’s core belief is that entertainment should be leveraged for a greater good. She has received accolades for developing community outreach programs like Lifetime’s “Women Rock,” a concert event designed to raise awareness for breast cancer issues; CNN’s “Your Choice Your Voice” high school-based election promotion; FSN’s “Reading All-Stars” literacy campaign; The History Channel’s “Save Our History” initiative, which raised money and awareness for the World War II Memorial; and Comedy Central’s “Comedy RX,” a hospital-based program promoting the healing powers of laughter.

About the Book:

The Fearless Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed When You’re the Only One Like You (Wiley, 2009, ISBN: 978-0-470-31668-9, $24.95) will be available at bookstores nationwide, major online booksellers, or direct from the publisher by calling 800-225-5945. In Canada, call 800-567-4797.

For more information, please visit www.bigfishmarketing.com.

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Cosmetic Plastic Nose Surgery Explained

A plastic cosmetic nose surgery procedure or in medical term, a Rhinoplasty, is a sophisticated and demanding work for a cosmetic plastic surgeon. So it is fair to surmise that it takes a very experienced and good plastic surgeon to perform a cosmetic nose effectively.

Although the nose Rhinoplasty operation can be rather complicated, the surgical procedure can actually be completed within sixty minutes. Since the shape of the nose is different with each individual and the look of the nose each patient wants it to be shaped is also different, the cosmetic plastic surgeon must have good extensive knowledge of a wide range of modern surgical procedures. This is to ensure that the surgeon can choose the most suitable treatment for the particular patient. Cosmetic surgeons say that almost every imperfect nose can be sculpted to be more beautiful and elegant by a cosmetic nose surgery.

As the nose is the most prominent feature on a person's face, a well done cosmetic nose surgery can have great impact on a person wanting to look beautiful and elegant. Many people suffer from non symmetrical facial feature especially the nose and they are aware of their imperfection. Because of these imperfections, some sensitive patients do suffer from psychological stress and that makes nose surgery a very popular cosmetic surgery.

Psychiatric studies conducted on patients who have undergone cosmetic plastic nose surgeries have shown that their confidence and self esteem are boosted significantly after a successful nose operation.

The success of a cosmetic nose surgery depend many factors such as the anatomic particularities of a patient's skin and sub-skin structure (how the skin heals) and the patient's response to the surgical procedure are very important. A successful nose surgery will also depend on pre-operation consultation and medical examination of the patient. This is when the patient's mental vision of her nose is precisely determined and matched with the various surgical options.

A cosmetic nose surgery must be preceded by a routine medical examination of the patient which will include blood tests and an ECG. Prior to the operation, pictures of the patient are taken which is a standard routine before any cosmetic plastic surgery.

The cosmetic nose surgery is completely painless during the procedure because of modern anesthesia. If done perfectly by the plastic surgeon, there may not be even any scars arising from the operation. Patients usually request for their nose be made smaller and more petite however their nose could also be made bigger if the patient so desire it to be so.

During the first few days after the surgical procedure, the patient will need a nasal packing to prevent bleeding and to support the new nose shape. The patient will given some sedative to reduce stress and tension during the procedure. After the eighth day the splint in the nose will be removed and a new elegant nose is revealed.

Chris Chew
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