Posted June 27, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections
According to a new study comparing the effectiveness of Botox and Dysport in removing “crow’s feet,” Dysport was the hands-down winner. The study, which compared the results of Botox and Dysport on the crow’s feet of 77 women and 13 men, found that patients preferred the results of Dysport two times out of three. However, […]
Read MorePosted June 24, 2011 in Skin Care, Health and Beauty
Get ready Portland: summer is officially here. And just in time for summer, the Food and Drug Administration has unveiled new FDA sunscreen regulations. The new regulations will change how sunscreens are labeled, starting in summer of 2012. According to Jill Lindstrom M.D., a dermatologist for the FDA, “We encourage consumers to use sunscreens that […]
Read MorePosted June 20, 2011 in Breast Surgery
A new procedure that transfers a patient’s own fat to the breast, after expanding breast tissue before the surgery, can double the patient’s breast size, according to a recent study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The procedure, which builds upon previous successes and innovations in fat transfer for
Read MorePosted June 10, 2011 in Health and Beauty
Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age was written to help women over 40 solve “the kinds of issues women face every day.” Written by Lancome “Beauty at Every Age Expert” Sandy Linter and Lois Joy Johnson, Makeup Wakeup offers: Beauty advice from the stars Tips for dealing with brow abuse, sun damage and […]
Read MorePosted May 31, 2011 in Facial Surgery, Breast Surgery
A new fat grafting procedure tested in the U.K. seems to offer patients a new choice for their breast reconstruction surgery. The adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) fat grafting procedure, also known as RESTORE, was developed by a San Diego-based regenerative medicine company called Cytori Therapeutics. Many researchers, surgeons, and companies are seeking ever better ways […]
Read MorePosted May 31, 2011 in Breast Surgery
After a recent British survey revealed that more than a quarter of cosmetic procedure patients were newly divorced women, Good Morning America decided to explored this trend. Is post-divorce cosmetic surgery a confidence-booster or some type of revenge? Alicia Hunter, who is 43 and a mom of two, lost 60 pounds, got breast implants […]
Read MorePosted May 24, 2011 in Body Surgery
With statistics showing a dramatic increase in the number of male cosmetic surgery procedures last year, more plastic surgeons are talking about the great cultural shift that has brought more men to their clinics. Today, many men are entering the world of Botox, facelifts, and tummy tucks for the very first time. Since 1997 (when […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
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