June 21, 2012 | Breast Surgery
When considering breast augmentation, the first question most women ask themselves is: What will I look like after surgery? The New You Visualizer is an interactive tool designed to help you find out –in the privacy of your own home. Mentor Worldwide LLC, a leading saline and silicone breast implants manufacturer, has launched a new […]
Read MoreJune 14, 2012 | Health and Beauty, Cosmetic Surgery for Men
Women aren’t the only ones getting regular Botox. More and more men are stopping by their local plastic surgeon’s office for a quick freshening up. In 2010 alone, more men choose Botox injections than any other cosmetic procedure. “Brotox” as it’s frequently called, saw a 258 percent increase between 2000 and 2010 according to the […]
Read MoreJune 07, 2012 | Cosmetic Injections
Are you a teeth grinder? You’re not alone. Night time teeth grinding is one of the most common sleep disorders – affecting approximately 30 to 40 million Americans. Unfortunately, many people are completely unaware of their condition. Unresolved teeth grinding, otherwise known as nocturnal bruxism, can lead to a myriad of health problems. Teeth or […]
Read MoreMay 26, 2012 | Cosmetic Surgery for Men
Gynecomastia, otherwise known as enlarged male breasts is a humiliating condition affecting countless men across the country. But one of the underlying causes may surprise you – marijuana use. According Cleveland plastic surgeon, Dr. Steve Goldman, regular marijuana use results in lower testosterone levels. “Young men who use marijuana through puberty may have that transient, […]
Read MoreMay 22, 2012 | Body Surgery
Waist-to-height ratio may soon replace body mass index (BMI), at least according to new research presented at an obesity conference in France. BMI – The Current Standard There are many health risks associated with being overweight and BMI has traditionally been used as a health screening tool. Using a simple conversion formula, BMI can evaluate […]
Read MoreMay 15, 2012 | Facial Surgery
The ears are an important aesthetic component of the face, making them a popular choice for cosmetic modification. Though hardly discussed, ear surgery is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. Ear surgery typically involves ear reduction, earlobe repair or ear pinning surgery. Ear pinning surgery is sought out by children and adults alike to […]
Read MoreMay 08, 2012 | Plastic Surgeon
Plastic surgery can be a life-changing experience. But how do you pay for it all? Financing your plastic surgery procedure can be one of the most difficult decisions you’ll have to make prior to surgery. Unless you’re seeking out reconstructive surgery following a traumatic accident or illness, it’s unlikely that your insurance will cover even […]
Read MoreApril 30, 2012 | Breast Surgery
Most women find that determining the right breast implant size is just as difficult as deciding to undergo breast augmentation in the first place. Size matters when it comes to breast augmentation and possessing realistic expectations prior to surgery will result in higher levels of satisfaction. Unfortunately there is no magic formula for determining which […]
Read MoreApril 21, 2012 | Plastic Surgeon
Enticingly low prices coupled with exotic travel destinations have facilitated a recent rise in medical tourism for plastic surgery patients. Medical tourism, a term used to describe the act of seeking health care abroad, isn’t always the safest or cheapest option for plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction or breast augmentation, according to the results […]
Read MoreApril 14, 2012 | Body Surgery
April 07, 2012 | Plastic Surgeon
As the rates of plastic surgery continue to soar, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is proud to release its fifteenth consecutive year of multi-specialty procedural statistics. Since 1997 the ASAPS has been educating both plastic surgeons and patients about trends in the plastic surgery industry. “For fifteen years these statistics have been […]
Read MoreMarch 28, 2012 | Cosmetic Surgery for Men
Plastic surgery for men has long been stigmatized, but not anymore. At least according to Dr. Bruce Kraemer, chief of plastic surgery at Saint Louis University Hospital, who says that more and more men are seeking out plastic surgery procedures to stay competitive in a gloomy job market. “If people are concerned about job retention, […]
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