October 24, 2011 | 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 MoreOctober 12, 2011 | 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 MoreOctober 10, 2011 | 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 MoreSeptember 30, 2011 | 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 MoreSeptember 26, 2011 | 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 MoreSeptember 09, 2011 | 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 […]
Read MoreSeptember 01, 2011 | Health and Beauty
Medical tourism is based on the idea that cosmetic surgery, or some other medical procedure, can be obtained inexpensively overseas. Unfortunately, some doctors that cater to tourists are less scrupulous than those in the United States. This can leave patients with complications like infection, hematoma, and other medical issues that must be surgically repaired upon […]
Read MoreAugust 25, 2011 | Cosmetic Injections, Skin Care
Obagi products showed excellent results in a new clinical study published in the July edition of Aesthetic Surgery Journal. The study measured results of patients who combined their BOTOX treatment with Obagi, versus a control group who used Botox and a placebo. A recent press release specifically reports that Obagi’s Condition and Enhance line “provides […]
Read MoreAugust 23, 2011 | Skin Care
In her Lake Oswego plastic surgery practice, Dr. Elisa Burgess offers skin care from Neocutis. This advanced skin care line protects and balances the components of your skin, delivering necessary nutrients and antioxidants. Dr. Burgess offers Neocutis near Portland and has seen its benefits firsthand. Dr. Burgess says, “Neocutis is a simple skin care system […]
Read MoreAugust 18, 2011 | Breast Surgery
Gwyneth Paltrow apparently isn’t a fan of injectable products, but she does think breast enhancement is worth considering, at least after pregnancy and breast feeding. A recent article in the German magazine OK! got the scoop on Paltrow’s opinions about cosmetic surgery. She reportedly said that among the popular cosmetic enhancements, Botox and silicone are […]
Read MoreAugust 15, 2011 | Health and Beauty
The widely known advice column Dear Abby recently fielded a question about plastic surgery. A reader explains that she “dislikes the prevalence of plastic surgery and Botox in today’s society,” arguing that it gives young people an unhealthy perception of body image. In response, “Abby” educates her about the pros of plastic surgery. But the […]
Read MoreJuly 29, 2011 | Breast Surgery
A recent study finds that obese women are nearly 12 times more likely than non-obese women to experience a complication during breast surgery, such as reduction, augmentation or reconstruction. Authors of the study at Johns Hopkins University say they reviewed insurance claims of 2,403 obese patients and 5,597 normal weight patients who had breast procedures […]
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