Category: Cosmetic Medicine

A team of more than 30 doctors and other providers led by plastic surgeon Dr. Bohdan Pomahac at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston performed the first full face transplant in the U.S on a 25-year-old construction worker from Texas who was disfigured in a power line accident. The man received a new nose, lips, […]

Cosmetic surgery procedures performed on men were up 2 percent in 2010 compared to 2009, in part due to aging boomers who want to look their best and stay competitive in the job market. The statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed the increase and some surgical procedures, including face lifts and liposuction, […]

In past updates, we have discussed blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). First of all, it is important to recognize that brow and eyelid surgery are closely related, but there are significant differences. Brow lifting can lead to improvement in the appearance of the eyelid, while eyelid surgery does not significantly effect the appearance of the brow; although […]

A diet high in fruits and veggies after cosmetic surgery may aid the healing process, according to a new study from Brazil. The researchers wanted to see if the additional intake of fruits and vegetables would result in a reduction of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation and infection. Researchers asked 60 women (age 25-60) […]

Two women recently shared with the TODAY Show how they got their ideal breast size through breast surgery: one with breast augmentation and the other with breast reduction surgery. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Erica says before her breast augmentation she described herself as being in the “negative […]

Do different nationalities prefer different cosmetic surgery procedures? A  New York Times article finds that often different ethnic groups choose procedures that are “tailored to their cultural preferences and ideals of beauty.” “When a patient comes in from a certain ethnic background and of a certain age, we know what they’re going to be looking […]

There are a variety of liposuction techniques, from an ultrasound-assisted liposuction device to a laser, but which ones do surgeons prefer? A new survey revealed that suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL), which is considered traditional liposuction, was the preferred method of fat removal for over half of the plastic surgeons who responded. “In a field that is […]

 FDA APPROVES EXPANDED USE OF LAP-BAND® ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BANDING SYSTEM FOR OBESE ADULTS Obese Adults with a BMI of 30-40 with at Least One Obesity Related Comorbid Condition Now Qualify for LAP-BAND® System Procedure When All Other Conservative Weight-loss Therapies Have Failed (IRVINE, Calif., February 16, 2011) – Obesity is the second-leading cause of preventable […]

Earlier this month, msnbc.com published a women’s health article titled “Nipped, tucked and wide awake” that investigates low cost cosmetic surgery under local anesthesia. The article is getting attention from those in the cosmetic medical field because it raises awareness about what could be a growing trend in cosmetic surgery. To understand the issue more […]

New statistics show that in 2010 three fourths of cosmetic facial procedures performed in the U.S. were non-surgical, highlighting the trend toward less-invasive treatments. The survey results came from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The survey also found there was a 45 percent increase in the number of facial procedures […]