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May 31, 2011 | Breast Surgery, Facial Surgery

New Fat Grafting Technique Successful for Breast Reconstruction

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 […]

May 31, 2011 | Breast Surgery

Good Morning America Explores Cosmetic Surgery After Divorce

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 […]

May 24, 2011 | Body Surgery

More Men Opening Up to Cosmetic 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 […]

May 16, 2011 | Facial Surgery

Cosmetic Procedures Extremely Popular with Burgeoning Chinese Economy

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 […]

May 09, 2011 | Cosmetic Injections

Botox and Facial Fillers Effective in Reducing Wrinkles without Surgery

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 […]

April 28, 2011 | Body Surgery

VASER Liposuction on CBS’ The Doctors

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 […]

April 20, 2011 | Health and Beauty

Plastic Surgeon Dispels Beauty Myths, Argues for Personal 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. […]

April 13, 2011 | Cosmetic Injections

Freezing Wrinkles a Possible Alternative to Botox

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 […]

April 08, 2011 | Breast Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery

Delayed Breast Reconstruction Correlated with Patient Satisfaction

According to a new study by the NHS Information Centre, it seems that women who delay reconstructive breast surgery following their mastectomies are happier with the results than those women who had immediate breast reconstruction. Researchers found that 76 percent of the women who decided to wait were satisfied with their new breast’s appearance, while […]

March 30, 2011 | Reconstructive Surgery

Pioneer in Plastic Surgery Healed Bodies and Minds of WWII Heroes

He was known as “the Maestro,” the Royal Air Force plastic surgeon who transformed the face of his profession as he treated pilots who were badly burned during World War II. Sir Archibald McIndoe, who was recently remembered in the Journal of Burn Care & Research, also realized the value of social reintegration earlier than […]

March 23, 2011 | Breast Surgery

Many Breast Reconstruction Patients are Ill-Informed About Their Options

A recent article in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has revealed that a number of women treated with mastectomy were not well-informed about breast reconstruction. Since these patients were heavily involved in making serious decisions about treatment with their doctors, study authors Clara N. Lee and her colleagues fear that breast reconstruction patients […]

March 18, 2011 | Reconstructive Surgery

New Technique Could Help Grow Breasts After Mastectomy

It may soon be possible for women around the world to regrow their breasts with little more than the cells from their own bodies, according to doctors in the UK and Australia. The breast reconstruction technique involves implanting a plastic mould beneath the skin and then injecting the area with the patient’s own stem cells […]