Posted December 14, 2011 in Breast Surgery
Women seeking breast reduction surgery over the age of 50 may be at a higher risk of infection when compared to younger women, according to the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Breast reduction surgery also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure […]
Read MorePosted December 08, 2011 in Plastic Surgeon
It’s no surprise that the current global economy has had a grave impact on the financial success of many once thriving industries. Earlier this year, the plastic surgery industry was widely considered to be immune to the economic downturn, but it appears that global economic losses may have caught up with plastic surgeons. Just last […]
Read MorePosted November 22, 2011 in Facial Surgery
Liposuction focused on removing excess fat in the hip or thigh areas has been a popular cosmetic procedure for many years. Recent technological advances have made it possible for other forms of liposuction, particularly neck liposuction, to gain momentum in the sphere of high demand cosmetic procedures. Whether it’s the result of genetics, environmental factors […]
Read MorePosted November 14, 2011 in Body Surgery
According to a recent study published in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), patients who elect to have liposuction following an abdominoplasty procedure (tummy tuck) may have a reduced risk of postoperative problems. This new technique which was pioneered by ASPS […]
Read MorePosted November 05, 2011 in Reconstructive Surgery
Data compiled from the National Cancer Database of the American College of Surgeons and the American Cancer Society of 396,434 mastectomy patients has shown that more women than ever are undergoing immediate or early breast reconstruction. Twenty-three percent of women in 2007 elected to have immediate or early reconstructive surgery, nearly doubling from just twelve […]
Read MorePosted October 26, 2011 in Breast Surgery
In the journal Cancer, a study of 51 women shows “rapid psychological recovery” after TRAM Flap or DIEP flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Patients reported marked improvements in psychological, social and sexual well-being. However, both procedures source the grafted tissue from the patient’s abdomen, so lingering abdominal weakness was often reported 3 months after the […]
Read MorePosted October 24, 2011 in Breast Surgery
“Anyone can wear a white coat” says the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, “but not everyone is board certified in plastic surgery.” A new media campaign is spreading awareness about physicians who are performing plastic surgery without the rigorous training of board certified plastic surgeons. “Despite all she’s been through, Denora Rodriquez feels lucky. She […]
Read MorePosted October 12, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections, Health and Beauty, Skin Care
Injectable treatment Restylane is now FDA approved for the treatment of thin lips, according to its manufacturer Medicis While plastic surgeons in the past had largely used Restylane for its previous FDA approved treatment of lines and wrinkles, this new approval opens up the doors for Restylane lip augmentation. Previously, though it was not FDA […]
Read MorePosted October 10, 2011 in Facial Surgery
Two new patient surveys show that many are seeking inexpensive facial treatments, but would prefer to have a procedure with long-lasting results. The surveys suggest that the recession economy has caused people to delay facial plastic surgery in favor of simpler, but less effective, procedures. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, patients […]
Read MorePosted September 30, 2011 in Body Surgery, Breast Surgery
With the economy worsening and the job marketing growing more competitive every day, making a first impression is more important than ever before. Those who’ve been thinking about improving their appearance with cosmetic surgery, but were unsure they could afford it, can now rest easy. Reducing cosmetic surgery cost is possible, and we’re here to […]
Read MorePosted September 26, 2011 in Health and Beauty
The Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons will soon release the details of a new research study on the psychology of cosmetic surgery. In the past, patients have been thoroughly evaluated before undergoing cosmetic surgery. However, post-surgical follow up of a psychological nature has been rare and covered a small period of time, […]
Read MorePosted September 09, 2011 in Breast Surgery
New data was recently released by the USFDA regarding the safety of silicone breast implants. After two days of discussion with doctors and manufacturers, officials briefed the media about their position. You can read a transcript of the media briefing, during which NPR reporter Nancy Shute asked: how often should women be getting a follow-up […]
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