Posted February 13, 2014 in Cosmetic Injections
Using Botox® as the First Line of Defense Facial plastic surgeries such as facelifts and eyelid surgery are very common in the United States. Men and women from their 40s to 60s opt for these procedures to turn back the hands of time for a youthful look. However, millions of people are taking action much […]
Read MorePosted September 05, 2013 in Cosmetic Injections
Just over a decade ago, Botox® was FDA-approved and since then its popularity has consistently grown. Learn more about the historic rise of this facial injection. AUSA Today article reported on the rise in the use of Botox® and its skyrocketing popularity as one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the world today. CURRENT […]
Read MorePosted January 21, 2012 in 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 MorePosted January 14, 2012 in 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 MorePosted December 21, 2011 in 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 MorePosted December 08, 2011 in 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 MorePosted May 31, 2011 in 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 MorePosted May 24, 2011 in 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 MorePosted April 13, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections
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 […]
Read MorePosted March 08, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections
As the economy rebounds, sales of wrinkle-blockers like Botox and Dysport are increasing in plastic surgeons’ offices nationwide. Many consumers however, may be waiting for a game-changing version of botulinum toxin – in the form a topical wrinkle treatment. Both Botox and Dysport, while they are distributed by different companies, contain similar formulations of botulinum […]
Read MorePosted February 25, 2011 in Facial Surgery
Along with ASPS, other organizations are releasing statistics from their yearly survey, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). However, their report has a slightly different spin, showing that about 75 percent of procedures done by their members were non-surgical. But they also show a 45 percent increase in the number […]
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