Posted May 16, 2011 in Facial Surgery
The Chinese economy is now the second-largest in the world, ahead of Japan and second only to the United States, and with that success there have been massive shifts in the country’s social landscape. Luxuries like cars, houses, and travel have become the norm, but you may be surprised at the fourth great luxury in […]
Read MorePosted May 09, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections
Injectable products that provide stunning results without the need for surgery have taken the world of plastic surgery by storm since cosmetic Botox was first introduced in the late ’90s. More recently, facial fillers such as Juvederm, Prevelle Silk, and Sculptra have redefined how plastic surgeons and their patients think about wrinkle treatment. Different injectable […]
Read MorePosted April 28, 2011 in Body Surgery
Even the healthiest and most muscular men will find their age catching up with them sooner or later, but with today’s technology it’s usually possible to delay the worst effects of aging, such as pockets of fat that accumulate around the midsection. Liposuction is now more precise, effective, and versatile than ever before. 47-year-old actor […]
Read MorePosted April 20, 2011 in Health and Beauty
Today’s society is awash with beauty myths and misconceptions, many of which come from Hollywood and the magazine industry, says plastic surgeon and author Dr. Robert Tornambe. In a recent Huffington Post article, he argues that everyone has a different perception of beauty, and it’s part of his job to dispel myths that claim otherwise. […]
Read MorePosted April 13, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections
A new technique that temporarily banishes wrinkles by freezing facial nerves has shown great promise in early clinical trials, according to researchers. If approved by the FDA, the technique could provide an alternative to Botox and Dysport, the two major brands of injectable Botulinum toxin type A. Botox and Dysport are non-invasive alternatives to surgical […]
Read MorePosted April 08, 2011 in Breast Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery
According to a new study by the NHS Information Centre, it seems that women who delay reconstructive breast surgery following their mastectomies are happier with the results than those women who had immediate breast reconstruction. Researchers found that 76 percent of the women who decided to wait were satisfied with their new breast’s appearance, while […]
Read MorePosted March 30, 2011 in Reconstructive Surgery
He was known as “the Maestro,” the Royal Air Force plastic surgeon who transformed the face of his profession as he treated pilots who were badly burned during World War II. Sir Archibald McIndoe, who was recently remembered in the Journal of Burn Care & Research, also realized the value of social reintegration earlier than […]
Read MorePosted March 23, 2011 in Breast Surgery
A recent article in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has revealed that a number of women treated with mastectomy were not well-informed about breast reconstruction. Since these patients were heavily involved in making serious decisions about treatment with their doctors, study authors Clara N. Lee and her colleagues fear that breast reconstruction patients […]
Read MorePosted March 18, 2011 in Reconstructive Surgery
It may soon be possible for women around the world to regrow their breasts with little more than the cells from their own bodies, according to doctors in the UK and Australia. The breast reconstruction technique involves implanting a plastic mould beneath the skin and then injecting the area with the patient’s own stem cells […]
Read MorePosted March 08, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections
As the economy rebounds, sales of wrinkle-blockers like Botox and Dysport are increasing in plastic surgeons’ offices nationwide. Many consumers however, may be waiting for a game-changing version of botulinum toxin – in the form a topical wrinkle treatment. Both Botox and Dysport, while they are distributed by different companies, contain similar formulations of botulinum […]
Read MorePosted February 25, 2011 in Breast Surgery
Two different women with different problems, both related to their breasts, recently appeared on the TODAY show. Erica wanted to undergo a breast augmentation, while Jeanne was prepared for a breast reduction to help improve her body proportion and relieve discomfort. Both women appeared on TODAY show about 2 weeks after surgery. “I saw my […]
Read MorePosted February 25, 2011 in Facial Surgery
Along with ASPS, other organizations are releasing statistics from their yearly survey, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). However, their report has a slightly different spin, showing that about 75 percent of procedures done by their members were non-surgical. But they also show a 45 percent increase in the number […]
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