Can you really “permanently” stop smoking?

There is a profound difference between a smoker who has stopped smoking and a non-smoker. The smoker courageously resists having a cigarette, but the non-smoker can’t think of anything worse than smoking.

You’ve probably heard people who have quit smoking 10 years ago still say “Every time I have a beer or coffee I still want a cigarette” – if you are trying to stop smoking those are very disheartening words to hear!

But it simply means is that they only quit smoking at a conscious level - that is, they deliberately and consciously decided to stop, and stopped, and their abstinence is sustained only through their will power. However, subconsciously, smoking is still an attractive prospect for them, and that is where smoking needs to be tackled.

If you’re going to quit smoking, do it right!

There are a million and one ways to stop smoking – from nicotine patches and chewing gum, to tablets, lozenges, inhalers and Zyban, the stop smoking drug. In addition, there are plenty of people out there willing to tell you how to stop smoking - quit tips are everywhere. But they all miss one vital component - the subconscious mind.

If you are going to make the effort to free yourself from the terrible effects of smoking, why not do it right? Use a proper smoking cessation program that will leave you free of the desire to smoke.

Smoking Cessation Program

This program will gently move your mind from its current craving state to complete freedom from cigarettes.

You will no longer be controlled by the need to smoke. No more planning your day so you can smoke, no more running outside at work or at parties, no more worrying whether you have enough cigarettes left.

Smoking-cessation methods that treat smoking as an addiction (nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and so on) have a very low success rate, acknowledged to be around 23%. The makers of the drug Zyban state that the drug is only effective if it is taken in conjunction with ‘psychological intervention’.

A smoker’s mental state must be stable and requires will power to end the dependency. I deliberately call it a dependency and not an addiction. You have seen that an addict must take the drug in just enough amounts to temporarily satisfy the craving, but a smoker doesn’t. An effective treatment of smoking dependency must take into account this fact – that the smoker is not really an addict.

Yes, you heard right!

When many smokers are told during their smoking cessation program that they can keep smoking they are quite surprised:

“You continue to smoke while you progress through the program. You only quit when you don’t want to smoke anymore.”

Now, isn’t that easier on the smoker? Definitely! Does the smoker need to have extraordinary will power to break the habit? Of course not! By connecting the smoker with her sub-conscious she can identify the source of her habit, acknowledge it and then make the choice to stop smoking.

Consult a Hypnotherapist

For effective and permanent results, it is best that you consult and work with a qualified Hypnotherapist. Such a professional is well trained in helping you with your smoking dependency. It would be fruitless to attempt self-hypnosis with a flawed understanding and cause yourself frustration, and in the end find yourself still having not kicked that smoking habit.

Rhinoplasty, more commonly known as a ‘nose job’, is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Although rhinoplasty is usually done for cosmetic reasons, it can also correct structural defects that cause breathing problems.

What can be accomplished through rhinoplasty?

• Increasing or decreasing the size of the nose

• Altering the tip or bridge of the nose

• Narrowing or changing the shape of the nostrils

• Structural corrections to assist in more regular breathing

• Changing the angle between the nose and upper lip

• Reshaping the tip

Rhinoplasty can make a profound difference in the balance of facial features and in a person’s self-esteem.

Am I a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Candidates for rhinoplasty should be at least in their mid teens – no younger than 14 –16. The reason is that the nasal bone must have time to mature and the nose shape must be stable, that is, the nose is not going to change shape any further as the child grows.

As with all cosmetic surgery, realistic expectations are very important. No matter how much you would like to look like a popular Hollywood icon, it may not be possible. So consult with your cosmetic surgeon and be aware of what changes can really be accomplished.

Some of the reasons individuals seek rhinoplasty include:

• Nose appears too large

• Nasal bridge bump is visible in profile

• Nose appears too wide

• Nasal tip is drooped or plunged

• Nose tip is thickened or enlarged

• Nostrils are excessively flared

• Nose is off-center or crooked

• Nose is asymmetrical from previous injury

How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?

Costs vary greatly, depending on each individual procedure, the patient’s physiology and expected goals. Pricing also varies throughout the country. The cost of a rhinoplasty in LA will be different from that in a midwest location, for example.

Be sure to ask what other fees are covered and what is billed separately. For example, what about anesthesia and surgical costs? Ask about financing options, as your cosmetic surgeon should have several options available.

Possible Complications of Rhinoplasty

As with all surgery, bleeding, infection, and anesthesia or medication reactions are possible, though very rare. Risks specific to rhinoplasty can include:

• Burst blood vessels

• Red spots and small scars on the underside of the nose

• Revisionary second procedures required to remove or correct tissue

What Can I Expect From My Rhinoplasty?

Most rhinoplasty patients are very satisfied with the results of their nose surgery. Choosing a highly qualified, board certified cosmetic surgeon contributes to a successful outcome.

What is most rewarding about rhinoplasty is that very small changes in the shape and structure of the nose can bring very big rewards. Following your surgeon’s pre- and post- surgical instructions goes a long way towards a successful outcome.

What Happens If I Get a “Bad” Nose Job?

Sometimes mistakes are made or people are very dissatisfied with the results of their rhinoplasty and want to ‘undo’ what has been done. In this case, they would seek a procedure called ‘revision rhinoplasty’. Although healing of the first procedure must take place before any revisions can be done, further improvements or adjustments to the shape and structure of the nose can be managed with revision rhinoplasty.

Non Surgical Nose Jobs

The so called ‘non-surgical nose job’ begins with the injection of a facial filler, the type of which is determined by your surgeon during your initial consultation, after a discussion of your medical history and desired outcome. Just as facial fillers are used to fill out wrinkles, they can also fill out areas of the nose in an effort to correct what you might view as minor deformities. Certainly this procedure is somewhat limited in comparison with a surgical nose job, but for some patients, it is not only more affordable, but can be completed quickly with almost no downtime, and can achieve remarkable results in certain cases.

Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon

It is highly important to choose a qualified, board certified cosmetic surgeon. After all, your nose is central to your face so you want your surgery to go perfectly and provide the desired outcome.

Can you really “permanently” stop smoking?

There is a profound difference between a smoker who has stopped smoking and a non-smoker. The smoker courageously resists having a cigarette, but the non-smoker can’t think of anything worse than smoking.

You’ve probably heard people who have quit smoking 10 years ago still say “Every time I have a beer or coffee I still want a cigarette” – if you are trying to stop smoking those are very disheartening words to hear!

But it simply means is that they only quit smoking at a conscious level - that is, they deliberately and consciously decided to stop, and stopped, and their abstinence is sustained only through their will power. However, subconsciously, smoking is still an attractive prospect for them, and that is where smoking needs to be tackled.

If you’re going to quit smoking, do it right!

There are a million and one ways to stop smoking – from nicotine patches and chewing gum, to tablets, lozenges, inhalers and Zyban, the stop smoking drug. In addition, there are plenty of people out there willing to tell you how to stop smoking - quit tips are everywhere. But they all miss one vital component - the subconscious mind.

If you are going to make the effort to free yourself from the terrible effects of smoking, why not do it right? Use a proper smoking cessation program that will leave you free of the desire to smoke.

Smoking Cessation Program

This program will gently move your mind from its current craving state to complete freedom from cigarettes.

You will no longer be controlled by the need to smoke. No more planning your day so you can smoke, no more running outside at work or at parties, no more worrying whether you have enough cigarettes left.

Smoking-cessation methods that treat smoking as an addiction (nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and so on) have a very low success rate, acknowledged to be around 23%. The makers of the drug Zyban state that the drug is only effective if it is taken in conjunction with ‘psychological intervention’.

A smoker’s mental state must be stable and requires will power to end the dependency. I deliberately call it a dependency and not an addiction. You have seen that an addict must take the drug in just enough amounts to temporarily satisfy the craving, but a smoker doesn’t. An effective treatment of smoking dependency must take into account this fact – that the smoker is not really an addict.

Yes, you heard right!

When many smokers are told during their smoking cessation program that they can keep smoking they are quite surprised:

“You continue to smoke while you progress through the program. You only quit when you don’t want to smoke anymore.”

Now, isn’t that easier on the smoker? Definitely! Does the smoker need to have extraordinary will power to break the habit? Of course not! By connecting the smoker with her sub-conscious she can identify the source of her habit, acknowledge it and then make the choice to stop smoking.

Consult a Hypnotherapist

For effective and permanent results, it is best that you consult and work with a qualified Hypnotherapist. Such a professional is well trained in helping you with your smoking dependency. It would be fruitless to attempt self-hypnosis with a flawed understanding and cause yourself frustration, and in the end find yourself still having not kicked that smoking habit.