August 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 […]
Read MoreJuly 13, 2011 | Breast Surgery
Every woman who decides to have breast augmentation surgery does so for her own reasons. After making the choice to have breast augmentation, there are additional choices to make before surgery. For example, women who are considering breast augmentation surgery must decide whether they prefer saline or silicone breast implants. In 2010, silicone breast implants […]
Read MoreJuly 07, 2011 | Cosmetic Injections
Portland residents who are trying to budget for Botox Cosmetic may wonder how often they really need injections in order to maintain a good result. The standard Botox schedule calls for new injections every 3-4 months to treat lines and wrinkles on your forehead, which are a common sign of aging. A new study from […]
Read MoreJune 27, 2011 | Cosmetic Injections
According to a new study comparing the effectiveness of Botox and Dysport in removing “crow’s feet,” Dysport was the hands-down winner. The study, which compared the results of Botox and Dysport on the crow’s feet of 77 women and 13 men, found that patients preferred the results of Dysport two times out of three. However, […]
Read MoreJune 24, 2011 | Health and Beauty, Skin Care
Get ready Portland: summer is officially here. And just in time for summer, the Food and Drug Administration has unveiled new FDA sunscreen regulations. The new regulations will change how sunscreens are labeled, starting in summer of 2012. According to Jill Lindstrom M.D., a dermatologist for the FDA, “We encourage consumers to use sunscreens that […]
Read MoreJune 20, 2011 | Breast Surgery
A new procedure that transfers a patient’s own fat to the breast, after expanding breast tissue before the surgery, can double the patient’s breast size, according to a recent study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The procedure, which builds upon previous successes and innovations in fat transfer for
Read MoreJune 10, 2011 | Health and Beauty
Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age was written to help women over 40 solve “the kinds of issues women face every day.” Written by Lancome “Beauty at Every Age Expert” Sandy Linter and Lois Joy Johnson, Makeup Wakeup offers: Beauty advice from the stars Tips for dealing with brow abuse, sun damage and […]
Read MoreMay 31, 2011 | Breast Surgery, Facial Surgery
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 […]
Read MoreMay 31, 2011 | Breast Surgery
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 […]
Read MoreMay 24, 2011 | Body 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 […]
Read MoreMay 16, 2011 | Facial Surgery
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 […]
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