There are definitely links between the fiction of a given time and the technology which follows that time, even if simply because fiction is by definition the work of imagination and imagination is the mother of invention.

Today we have laser hair removal and hair dyes, but in the future authors have envisaged being able to alter hair colour at a whim through various means which seem farfetched now.  But when you look at the size of the global market for hair dyeing treatments and the amount the average consumer of such products spends on them in a year, you can guarantee research is being conducted by companies into trying to make some of the less unbelievable methods for achieving this into a workable, profitable product.

The many stories about armies of clone warriors or vat grown monsters have been a constant thorn in the side of those wishing to develop infertility treatments which involve any kind of outside interference in the natural process.  This is a very ethically tricky area which was inspired by science fiction and seen as a way of giving hope to couples who may otherwise never conceive.  Now its opponents use those same horror films to paint a picture of a future with science run amok to try and support their own limited views.

We dream of instant surgery to change our outer appearance while things like tattoo removal and laser assisted surgery go on around us every day.

If you have been considering cheek implants, be sure to review all the information, risks and success stories before choosing to have this type of cosmetic surgery. If performed by a plastic surgeon who is not board certified, the implants may slip and the face appear crooked. It is extremely important with any cosmetic or plastic surgery to ensure your good health and satisfaction. Your plastic surgeon will be sure to instruct you on the risks, procedure, anesthesia, types of cheek implants, cost, and recovery time.

Cheek implants can fill out hollow places on the face and can also serve to smooth the skin resulting in a much younger appearance. The actresses on television and in movies who have naturally high cheekbones are admired by many adoring fans and these actresses never seem to age. You can have that look too and nobody will know you were not born with those classic cheekbones. Before your plastic surgeon will perform any cosmetic surgery on you, he will need to determine you are in good health. The risks for any surgery are increased when a patient is unhealthy or has an underlying medical condition.

Once you have been approved for the cheek implant surgery, and your date set, you will be prepped for surgery. You will be administered a general anesthesia that allows you to sleep during the procedure. There are many different sizes of implants and the one you and your surgeon have chosen will be implanted by making incisions beneath the eyes or an incision in the scalp. Once your procedure is completed, you will be sent to recover in a room for a few hours until the anesthesia wears off and you are considered stable enough to go home. Recovery will include mild discomfort, but you will receive pain medication for that. Within 3 weeks, you may return to your normal routine.