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 […]
One of the topics with the biggest buzz at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s (AACS) 27th Annual Scientific Meeting, which recently wrapped up in Phoenix, was stem cells and their future in cosmetic surgery. “We’ve learned that your own fat is a great source for stem cells,” said Dr. Mark Berman. “With our current […]
A recent Good Morning America segment looked at how some teens are considering cosmetic surgery in order to stop teasing and bullying they endure because of their appearance. One teen featured was high school senior Erica Morgo, who says she was bullied by her classmates in middle school because of her nose. “They would call […]
Wrinkles and sagging that appear on our face as we age aren’t just due to changes in our skin, according to a new study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal. These changes are also a result of age-related changes in our facial bones, the study found. Researchers, led by Dr. Robert Shaw, Jr. of the […]
There are a wide variety of cosmetic procedures to keep your face looking young — from face lifts to Botox — but what about for the neck? A recent article in the New York Times says there are more options these days to improve the appearance of the neck area. Botox injections in the neck […]
Looking ahead to the New Year, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) spoke with cosmetic plastic surgeons from around the country to come up with a list of 2011 cosmetic surgery predictions. Face Lifts & Facial Rejuvenation One area where surgeons believe there will be growth is in face lift surgery. As they […]