February 22, 2012 | Facial Surgery
A research study recently published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, posits that facelift surgery can make individuals appear up to 7 years younger than their actual age. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto, Canada and NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, enlisted the help of first-year […]
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2012 | Breast Surgery
Beauty is seemingly in the eye of the beholder, as the saying goes. Culturally this holds true as we witness seasonal shifts in everything from clothing style to nail polish color. While plastic surgery may serve as a more dramatic step towards physical beauty, the industry as a whole is not immune to societal trends […]
Read MoreFebruary 07, 2012 | Body Surgery
Women aren’t the only ones seeking out body enhancing plastic surgery procedures according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAPPS). Annual statistics released in the UK show that male abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a “tummy tuck” saw the most significant rise in popularity, with an annual increase of 15 percent. While male […]
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2012 | Cosmetic Injections
Many individuals struggle with early signs of aging and the telltale signs are often more visible on the face than any other area of the body. The plastic surgery industry is continually expanding its selection of youth-enhancing procedures to include a wide variety of options for consumers eager for facial rejuvenation. “Twenty years ago, there […]
Read MoreJanuary 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 […]
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