January 14, 2012 | Plastic Surgeon
Selecting the best cosmetic surgery for your needs can quickly switch from passive browsing to painstaking research. Should you get a surgical facelift or tighten your skin with a laser? Is liposuction the answer, or would it be more effective to freeze your fat cells? These are the type of questions plaguing plastic surgery consumers […]
Read MoreJanuary 07, 2012 | Skin Care
The winter months can wreak havoc on your skin, especially if you are already prone to dry or flaky skin year round. While there is no way to completely change your natural skin type, there are a few modifications you can implement in your daily winter skin care routine to diminish some of the harsh […]
Read MoreDecember 28, 2011 | Plastic Surgeon, Portland Community
Choosing to undergo plastic surgery is a decision not to be taken lightly. The results can be life altering and it is imperative that you ask the right questions before committing to a particular procedure. There are numerous factors to be considered and it is important to know as much as possible about your prospective […]
Read MoreDecember 21, 2011 | Cosmetic Injections
With Christmas day just around the corner, shoppers’ emotions are running high as they rummage through vacant store aisles and surf the internet for last minute shipping dates. Finding the perfect present for the man or woman who has everything can be stressful, especially when time is scarce. But surprisingly enough, this year’s gift giving […]
Read MoreDecember 14, 2011 | 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 MoreDecember 08, 2011 | 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 MoreNovember 22, 2011 | 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 MoreNovember 14, 2011 | 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 MoreNovember 05, 2011 | 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 MoreOctober 26, 2011 | 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 MoreOctober 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 | Health and Beauty, Skin Care, Cosmetic Injections
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 More