Sculpture

Patricia Woloch asked:


Body sculpting procedures

1. Liposuction

When you’ve worked out in the gym, gone jogging or bike riding or running or speed walking etc, and still have areas which won’t slim down, that’s the time for liposuction. You can discuss with your cosmetic surgeon which exact areas need liposuction. It could be done on the chin, neck, back, upper arms, abdomen, thighs, buttocks, knees or calves; or you can discuss other areas with your surgeon.

For best results, choose an experienced cosmetic surgeon who offers High Definition Liposculpture, which is a fairly new approach. For this procedure you need to have good muscle tone and not much loose skin. It will remove deep and superficial fat to reveal the muscle contours.

2. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

With this procedure, you can remove the belly bulge that resists diet and exercise. It will remove unwanted fat and skin and give you tighter abdominal muscles.

3. Gynocomastia Reduction

Gynocomastia is enlarged male *******. This can be from extra fat, extra ****** tissue, or both. Each procedure is customized and will give you a flatter, more male-looking chest.

4. Buttocks Augmentation

This is a fat grafting procedure, using fat taken from elsewhere on your body. It will give you the buttocks contour you would like to have.

5. Velashape™

If you have been fighting cellulite, here is a great answer for you. You may have seen it featured on television. It’s an FDA-approved body sculpting system that combines three treatment modes:

· Radio frequency

· Light energy (either a laser or other type of light)

· Special rollers which massage the treatment area

It includes a cooling system to prevent any harm to the body from heat. The result of combining these treatment modes is that metabolism of fat is increased, lymph drainage increases, and the size of fat cells decreases.

Velashape works for all skin types and skin colors. There is no downtime and it is virtually painless. You will have smoother skin and noticeable reshaping of the treated area.

Your particular body sculpting program would be discussed with your cosmetic surgeon. Together you would both plan the specific procedures, their sequence, and the timeframe, so as to fit it comfortably into your schedule and budget. It’s best to choose a very experienced cosmetic surgeon for body sculpting, as not only is a practiced hand necessary, but also an artistic eye. Those two assets come with years of experience working with every body type.



TERRELL

Jesse Miller asked:


8 Steps in Using the Sculpting Band

Have you ever thought of working out during your break time when you’re at work? Did you ever have the feeling that you wanted to do some training while you’re traveling, but was not able to since your equipments were to heavy to bring it along with you? Well you don’t need to miss your workout routine anymore whether you’re traveling or at work since a new product that would change the world of training has been introduced to the market. This is the Sculpting Band.

There are numerous advantages that you can derive in having this band as one of your training tools. This band is so handy, you can bring it while you’re traveling, at work, or practically, anywhere you go. When you sculpt your body using this band, you have a variety of resistance levels that you can choose from depending on your needs or your workout goals. This one provides a wider range of motion compared to weight machines or even dumb bells. Therefore, you will be able to move your muscle in several directions, which enables you to put tension on the supporting muscles as well, not just the major ones, that equals to a better workout session. You can use this band with several workout routines; you can use it curling your biceps, lateral lunge, squat presses, on a stability ball doing resisted crunches, chest press, squat sit, and much more. The beauty of it is that, it is so handy, yet it provides you with a lot of choices in its usage.

Here are some steps that you can follow in using your favorite work out tool.

1.Read the instructions carefully inside the package, especially about taking care of your sculpting band.

2.Plan ahead; make a schedule for your workout session. You can do your workout daily, every other day, during weekends or whatever it is that you like. It should be a constant schedule though, so that your body will be able to adjust easily and that you always have something to look forward to in terms of making your body healthier.

3.Write your workout schedule on a planner, on a piece of paper or better yet, you can write it on your calendar where you can see it easily. You can have a variety of routines that you can follow on your different workout schedules; this would result to a more enjoyable session since you won’t be doing the same thing all over again.

4.Before you start your routine, take time in eating a light but protein pack snack to help you sustain energy all throughout the session. You should take this about one to one and a half hour before you start.

5.Do some stretching first before you start your routine.

6.Follow what it is that you have written on your schedule for the routines. You can either do chest press, biceps curl, squat presses and a lot more.

7.During the session, make sure to follow proper breathing exercises.

8.After the session, cool down, drink some water and relax.

You can insert other steps that you want when you’re already used to your routines. With this, the results would be an awesome physique, beautiful abs, inner thighs and powerful upper body.



KENNY

Abigail Aaronson asked:


Lipoabdominoplasty is a new procedure revolutionizing abdominal cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. This advanced procedure combines liposuction of the abdomen with traditional aspects of the standard tummy tuck.

This procedural combination allows your plastic surgeon to not just tuck your tummy but also, to sculpt the abdomen to a beautiful shape.

Lipoabdominoplasty was developed over six years ago by a plastic surgeon in Santos, Brazil. That surgeon now teaches and trains cosmetic surgeons around the world the specialized methods used in this procedure.

There are a few surgeons in the United States now using these techniques, and it is becoming more available across the country. It allows your plastic surgeon to contour the abdomen for the most aesthetic results. It also allows for a more rapid recovery.

The traditional tummy tuck definitely has its place in the cosmetic surgery procedural menu, but as every cosmetic procedure does, it also has its limitations. A tummy tuck does not allow the surgeon to contour the upper abdomen or the waist. It often results in bruising, swelling, and recovery time, all of which are lessened with this newly developed procedure.

With the advanced lipoabdominoplasty, your surgeon can liposuction on the upper part of the abdomen and the waist. Then he or she can tighten the underlying loose muscles and remove the loose skin. All of this can be done with a shorter incision than that of a standard tummy tuck.

Different from other traditional procedures, lipoabdominoplasty keeps in tact many of the nerves and the blood supply and provides better sculpting opportunities. Also, the techniques employed with skill and training helps in a lower rate of complications and faster post-operative healing. Most patients are back to normal activities within ten days.

Advantages of Lipoabdominoplasty:

1. Improved abdominal shape.

2. Less chance of postoperative numbness.

3. More safety for smokers and post-weight loss patients.

4. Shorter scar in many patients.

5. Less chance of postoperative numbness.

6. Lower rate of complications.

7. Faster post-operative recovery with less swelling, bruising and pain.

Lipoabdominoplasty is often combined with other procedures such as liposuction of hips, back and extremities. It is frequently done in conjunction with body lifts, ****** enhancement or face lift surgery.

Many doctors advise that you wait for a lipoabdominoplasty until after all future planned pregnancies. After this procedure, your body can still carry a pregnancy successfully and beautifully; however, the benefits of the surgery may be lost as the body changes during pregnancy.

The ideal candidates is a patient who is in relatively good physical shape, but the excess skin and fat in the tummy just doesn’t respond to diet and exercise.

Lipoabdominoplasty can provide an ideal cosmetic surgery solution after pregnancy, weight loss, or the aging process. These newly developed techniques are generally less painful, less risky, and more effective in sculpting the abdomen than any traditional procedures.



STEVIE

Ron Maier asked:


We are often amazed at how lifelike one can make a wax figurine. Some recall the number of wax museums you could visit when growing up. So what is the history of wax figurines and is wax still being used to create lifelike people?

Beeswax has historically always been an excellent medium for preparing figures and models, either through carving or by casting in molds. At ordinary temperatures, wax can easily be cut and shaped; it melts at a low temperature; it mixes with any coloring matter, and takes surface tints well.  Its texture and consistency may be modified by the addition of earthy matters and oils or fats and when molten, it is highly responsive to impressions from a mold. With wax, once it sets and hardens its form is relatively resilient against ordinary temperature variations, even when it is cast in thin laminae. This is possibly why we have seen wax used for modeling since the Middle Ages.

During the Italian Renaissance, modeling in wax took a position of high importance, and it was practiced by some of the greatest of the early masters. The bronze medallions of Pisanello and of the other famous medalists owe their value to the properties of wax: all early bronzes and metalwork were cast from wax models first. The famous wax bust attributed to Leonardo da Vinci acquired in 1909 by the Museum of Berlin is the work of an English forger who worked about 1840. The wax model of a head, at the Wicar Museum at Lille, belongs probably to the school of Canova, which robs it of none of its exquisite grace.

There are a number of very high quality wax figures from the 16th and 17th centuries, mostly portrait figures and religious or mythological scenes, often with many figures. Antonio Abondio (1538-91) pioneered the colored wax portrait miniature in relief, working mainly for the Habsburg and other courts of Northern Europe, and his son Alessandro continued in his footsteps.

Towards the close of the eighteenth century, modeling of medallion portraits and of relief groups, the latter frequently polychromatic, was in considerable vogue throughout Europe. Many of the artists were women. John Flaxman executed in wax many portraits and other relief figures which Josiah Wedgwood translated into pottery for his Jasperware. The National Portrait Gallery has forty wax portraits, mostly from this period.

Meanwhile, as storefronts were becoming popular as was the rise of the mannequin, the idea of using wax seemed the most apparent solution. With wax, models could be created in the most flattering way to the store’s clothing line. One of these great wax model designers was Pierre Imans a mannequin manufacturer from Paris. Imans was known for bringing a beautiful sense of human element to mannequins by capturing body expressions in wax.  He created interactive compositions of figures, as though they were in the process of living and unaware that they were also being observed.  Heads and torsos were sculpted as one. With a slight turn of the head, a hint of movement was achieved.  Hands were more delicately posed to create storytelling attitudes.

Miss Modesty, a wax mannequin of 1899 is a prime example of the development of storytelling attitudes. She stood in a store window, with hands and arms covering her face, stating reservation and shyness because she was wearing and selling corsets and undergarments.

At the turn of the century, the women’s suffrage movement was gaining momentum, a definite influence on the female mannequin.  In fact, a particular Siegel mannequin that was set upon a turning base (she was without legs) translated into a determined, assertive female of that era.  With one arm held back and a hand slightly clenched, her head was high with vision focused straight forward. The other hand was more relaxed, showing a touch of softness. True to the accepted body language of her day, she portrayed the mature woman, with hips thrown back and heavy bosom thrust upwards.

After World War I, countries were plunged into the chaotic realm of picking up the pieces and getting back to the business of normal living. Concurrently, there was a major transition in the type of material used to sculpt mannequins, and there was a move from wax to plaster.

Plaster figures didn’t melt in the show windows. They were much lighter in weight, and easier to handle. But at the same time, with plaster, it was more difficult to achieve the detailed features and anatomy that were possible with wax.

Wax figurines are still made today, but not wax mannequins. Today’s mannequin is typically made of fiberglass yet retains the very lifelike features of history’s wax mannequins. Despite the lack of need for mannequins made of wax, the medium of wax is still in high use and may always be due to its numerous qualities.



CARSON

raiin. asked:


should I just keep trying to get the air pockets out or what? This is for my art class which in my opinion is very hard, and I’m doing it at home too.

I don’t know what type of clay it is, but it’s kind of gray….
Any tips?

JESS

Park Avenue SmartLipo asked:


A slim and toned body is the dream of any man or woman. Unfortunately, most individuals find it difficult to realize this dream because of the excessive fat deposits that accumulate in the body. SmartLipo and laser body sculpting procedures can work wonders when it comes to removing stubborn body fat.

Achieve Dramatic Results

SmartLipo is a new laser body sculpting procedure, which works best for areas where stubborn fat deposits refuse to go away even with balanced diet and other weight loss programs. This procedure selectively removes fat from specific parts of the body, typically abdomen, knees, love handles, thighs, saddlebags, double chin, lower buttocks, upper arms, and more within a short period of time.

This revolutionary, minimally invasive treatment offers many advantages over other liposuction methods. Some of the advantages are:

•    Best body contouring results

•    Quick recovery period

•    Safer than traditional liposuction

•    Tightens the skin around the treatment area

•    Permanent results

Less Risk and Minimal Downtime

General anesthesia is not required to perform this surgery, which means less risk and minimal downtime. The surgery can be performed in about an hour. Like traditional liposuction, this procedure also carries the risk of minor swelling and bleeding. After undergoing the surgery, the patients can return to work within a few days.

Only a well experienced and talented plastic surgeon can determine whether you are an ideal candidate for SmartLipo and laser body sculpting procedure. It is advisable to talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of your chosen treatment.



DAMIAN

Lancer asked:


I was just wondering why it’s so difficult to find grants to help writers advance their craft. In the past I have looked and looked for any kind of foundation that would help out potential literary talent. There are almost none. Yet if you search for grants for painters and sculptors you find a truckload of sources. What makes writing so different from painting and sculpting? They’re all considered forms of art. Shouldn’t there be as many opportunities for writers as there are for painters and sculptors? Most aspiring writers (myself included) don’t have the kind of money that it takes to get our feet in the door and get our work published. I once tried to apply for a humanity grant from the government. Their answer was that I would have to be put on a list,that I would have to wait a year to even be considered,and then I would have to have at least two manuscripts either self-published or independently published.

MICHEAL

Joey Atlas asked:


The essence of body sculpting for women is in the definition of the word itself. In short, it means to mold, form and reshape the body that you currently have. Unfortunately, there are many myths and mis-perceptions that put a more complicated, and often times dangerous, meaning behind the simple concept of body sculpting.

Companies trying to push the latest exercise gadgets, spas selling body-wrap treatments, ******** personal trainers preaching painful & time consuming ‘weights and machines’ type workout routines and even vitamin companies hawking body-sculpting pills are all trying to tap into the emotional pain zones of women (and some men) of all ages, body types and fitness levels to make more sales without delivering the desired end result as safely as possible with as little cost as possible.

When I speak of cost, I not only speak of financial loss but also the loss of one’s self confidence and trust in others who are supposed to be helping and not taking unfair advantage of people in desperate or uncertain circumstances.

Effective, safe and permanent body sculpting can in fact be achieved without a gym membership, without regular visits to a ‘body-wrapping’ spa, without fake or dangerous diet supplements and, most of all, without agonizing and time consuming workouts.

As a career fitness pro and trainer I’ve had the great opportunity to work with many women coming from different life situations, physical abilities, fitness levels, and most importantly, emotional starting points.

As each brought their own definition of body sculpting into the evaluation process it helped me realize that all women have their own personal definition of what it would mean for them to be in great shape. Some want to lose weight while getting firmer and stronger. Some want to maintain weight and tone up with shapelier, curvier muscles. Some want to build up certain body areas, such as the **** or thighs and add a little bit of healthy body weight in the process.

What most women do not understand is the method by which their goals can be achieved is simply quite realistic. Weights, machines and ‘bodybuilder’ type workouts are not for everyone. This type of fitness routine is not realistic for most people - let alone busy women with careers and/or families. Being young and single may allow for this consuming, almost obsessed, type of lifestyle. But as we develop careers and grow our families, spending 2 hours in the gym every day is not a realistic habit.

By utilizing a wide choice of bodyweight exercises with some simple fitness tools (mat, exercise ball, step), a woman can make consistent progress in her specific fitness and body-sculpting goals. Form, tempo, sequence and progression are all underutilized variables in the workout routines of women. By using these misunderstood variables and crafting a body sculpting program that can be done literally anywhere and anytime, (such as at home when the kids are asleep or before getting ready for work) most of the excuses and obstacles that would prevent long term fitness success are removed.

By replacing your past failures, mis-perceptions, excuses and obstacles with proper information, proven exercise principles and targeted fitness tactics you have cleared a path pointing directly at your body sculpting success.



JOE

Sam Crocker asked:


I don’t have any machines, so its harder.

NEAL

Rottie owner asked:


I need help scuplting i have scupting clan and gloos. I’ve never done any scupting before except paper mache. So can u help and tell me some begining things to scupt.
Clay sorry.

DARREN