Over the past several years, shapely curves have supplanted stick figures in our popular conception of beauty. Butt augmentation is one of the fastest-growing cosmetic procedures in the United States, with fat grafting and implants being the most widespread methods. But which type of surgery provides the best results? Based on a study in the […]
After giving birth many moms are unable to loose the midsection they gained while being pregnant. Many of them are turning to a combination of cosmetic procedures dubbed the “Mommy Makeover.” Charlotte, North Carolina’s WBTV 3 recently reported that hundreds of thousands of the Mommy Makeover procedures are being performed each year. The women who […]
This episode of The Doctors featured Tickle Lipo, with a visit from Dr. Sandra Lee and her patient Luci, who had the procedure to remove stubborn saddlebags. Tickle Lipo is done under local anesthesia, says Dr. Lee. Watch the cannula rotate, as she holds it in her hands in front of the audience. The rotation […]
A small study suggests that abdominal liposuction patients should exercise regularly after their procedure to keep from developing deep belly fat. Patients in the Brazilian study who didn’t exercise after surgery had an increase in visceral fat around their abdominal organs. Visceral fat is more closely associated with diabetes and heart disease than superficial fat […]
A researcher says waist-to-height ratio is better than BMI at predicting whether a person is at risk for obesity-related illnesses. Your BMI, which stands for body mass index, calculates a number based on your height and weight that shows if you are a normal weight, overweight, obese or underweight. However, it doesn’t take muscle mass […]
It’s time to tighten up where diet and exercise leave you rolling Many of my patients are frustrated with that stubborn pooch that just won’t tone with diet and exercise. If so, then a tummy tuck may be the surgical option that can give your mid-section the tweak it needs. However, realistic expectations and talking […]
Curves are in. And cosmetic surgery can give you more curves, whether in the breasts, buttocks or even thighs. For instance, RealSelf, a social media website for sharing information about cosmetic procedures, reported that in 2011 searches for butt augmentations on the site rose 39 percent, making it the “fastest moving topic on the site […]
The breast and buttock are two areas of the body where it is becoming more common to have multiple cosmetic procedures in one surgery session, reports Cosmetic Surgery Times. Dr. Samir Pancholi, a Las Vegas cosmetic surgeon, says that he often performs breast augmentation and breast lift surgery in the same session and liposuction with fat […]
A new study found 75% of women and 68% of men wanted body contouring procedures after weight loss following bariatric surgery. Post weight loss surgery is often a last and necessary step in a patient’s weight loss surgery journey. Medically-assisted weight loss often results in loose and hanging skin on the upper arms, breasts, abdomen […]
For men with excess breast tissue, having male breast reduction corrects the problem, known as gynecomastia. Treating gynecomastia also improves patients’ quality of life, according to a new study. Additionally, researchers found that patients reported a high degree of satisfaction with the procedure. What is Gynecomastia? Doctors believe the excess breast tissue is caused by […]