In the wake of a French breast implant scandal, Allergan reassured consumers about the safety of its silicone breast implants. Allergan’s products are not part of the recent investigation. Allergan released a statement after France’s health minister recommended French women have their Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) silicone gel implants removed. PIP used cheaper industrial silicone […]
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 […]
Image of Paul Brian via drivechicago.com Excess skin is common after weight loss from bariatric surgery and can be corrected with body contouring procedures. Less common is extra skin on the face and neck, but when this occurs, facial surgery may be necessary. Msnbc.com reported on one man’s struggle to get surgery for the removal […]
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 […]
There has been an increase in the number of women seeking treatment after complications from silicone buttock injections, reports the Baltimore Sun. A dancer in Baltimore was admitted to the hospital in March with silicone in her lungs after the procedure, and the FDA is investigating this and other instances across the U.S. The woman […]
Breast augmentation patients can learn more about the procedure through participation in forums and message boards. A new study finds that these online communities also provide women with emotional support. The study found that overall the forums are a positive experience for women. “Through electronic postings, they cared for and nursed each others’ anxiety and […]
According to clinical trials, an injectable has shown promising results for double chin reduction. The injectable drug ATX-101 reduces the amount of fat that develops under the chin (also called submental fat). KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, maker of ATX-101, reported that 80% of participants in the study saw a significant reduction of fat under their chins after […]
Facial injectables can also be used to smooth lines on the chest area, according to ABC News in New York City. As a woman ages, the skin between her neck and chest may become crepey and wrinkly. Some cosmetic surgeons are using Botox or Dysport to battle cleavage wrinkles. “If you look at princes and […]
One of the procedures that is growing in popularity in the last few years is buttock augmentation and sculpting. There are 2 methods for enlargement of the buttock region. One is by placement of a silicone implant and the other is by fat transfer to the buttocks. Buttock Augmentation with implants is the number one […]
With advances in the beauty industry, more knowledge about healthy lifestyles, and freer attitudes, Gen-Xers are redefining middle-age, says the Los Angeles Times. Gen X, the 46 million Americans born from 1965 to about 1979, is more than willing to spend money on anti-aging products and procedures. Gen-Xers rely on preventive anti-aging beauty regimens to […]