Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeons Respond to USA TODAY article Last week, USA TODAY ran a front-page story and series of articles that explored controversy about surgical complications and even deaths occurring among people who had cosmetic surgery at “low cost, high volume cosmetic surgery clinics.” A quote from the article in USA TODAY: “While these […]
Over the years I have seen many patients that struggle with their weight unsuccessfully. Kym, who is a dear friend and has been in the health professional field for years, is one. I have known her for 7 years and she had always been on one diet or another, lost weight, but regained it again. She […]
An advisory panel to the FDA reaffirmed the safety of silicone implants after recent meetings about how to improve safety studies for the implants. In 2006, the FDA lifted a 14-year ban on silicone gel-filled breast implants and approved the implants made by Allergan and Mentor for breast reconstruction and breast augmentation in women 22 […]
Some patients seeking cosmetic surgery know exactly the look they want, and sometimes that look is inspired by their favorite celebrity. Here are some of the current popular requests for cosmetic surgery to look like a celebrity, according to the Toronto Sun. Facial Procedures Some cosmetic surgeons report that Lady Gaga’s face is popular for […]
More people over age 65 are having cosmetic surgery in an attempt to turn back the clock, according to The New York Times. The article featured several seniors who shared their surgery experiences, including an 83-year-old woman who wanted to improve her figure and had a breast lift with implants. Experts say that this trend […]
There has been an increase in the number of people traveling abroad for cosmetic surgery, but what are the risks of medical tourism? The CDC notes that “medical tourism is a worldwide, multibillion-dollar phenomenon that is expected to grow substantially in the next 5 – 10 years. However, little reliable epidemiologic data on medical tourism […]
Facial bone surgery an option some women with square-shaped faces are choosing to achieve a more rounded or more “feminine” face. Reuters reports that the facial surgery, which alters the bones under the face, is becoming more common, especially in East Asia. “More and more people who are on the forefront of facial plastic surgery […]
Addicted to your smartphone? One side effect may be neck lines and creases that result from constantly looking down at it. It’s being called “Blackberry neck,” and one New York aesthetician has created the “Blackberry facial” to treat it, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The procedure includes a neck peel, a […]
Obese patients are almost 12 times more likely to experience breast surgery complications compared to non-obese patients, according to new research. Johns Hopkins University researchers reviewed insurance claims of 2,403 obese patients and 5,597 normal weight patients who had breast procedures, including breast lifts, breast reductions and breast augmentations, between 2002 and 2006. Just over […]
Cosmetic surgery sometimes leaves you with an unwanted reminder of the procedure — a scar. Now a newly developed bandage shows promise for reducing scarring after tummy tuck surgery based on study results of a small group of patients. Published in the Annals of Surgery, results showed a statistically significant difference in the ratings of […]