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 […]
What is the LAP-BAND®? The LAP-BAND® is a small, adjustable, flexible stomach band that limits the amount of food intake and therefore leads to significant weight loss over time. The advantage of the band is that it is usually performed laparoscopically (with the help of small cameras and minimal incisions), does not involve any stomach […]
An interesting study was recently published in the Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery that compared physical characteristics and implant details of women who underwent breast augmentation in three different geographical locations: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; Loma Linda, California; and Temple, Texas. Because of the increase in breast augmentation surgeries — according to statistics from the […]
Before and after photos of a Lap Band patient (image courtesy of Allergan.com) An FDA Advisory Committee has recommended with an 8-2 vote that the FDA extend the currently approved use of Allergan‘s Lad Band® System, used for weight loss surgery, to patients that have a body mass index of 35 and above. The Lap […]
Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Restylane and Juvederm, are effective at correcting smile lines, and a new study shows they also favorably affect the first impression you make on others. The Chicago Center for Facial Plastic Surgery conducted the study with 22 participants who received injections of hyaluronic acid fillers into their nasolabial folds. Photos […]
There were an estimated 200,000 bariatric surgeries performed in 2009, according to the Endocrine Society. As the number of patients undergoing weight loss surgeries continues to grow, the society saw the need for standards of care following these procedures, so they created a task force that has published guidelines for post-op bariatric surgery follow-up and […]
New research found that bariatric surgery patients had a significant improvement in memory function three months after surgery. The study was conducted by Gladys Strain, PhD, director of research for laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, who says that bariatric surgery’s effects on cognition have not been well studied before this. Strain’s […]
For many who seek to slow the signs of aging, non-surgical procedures, such as dermal fillers and laser treatments, are appealing as a way to retain a younger look without going under the knife. The Wall Street Journal online reports that older workers, especially, are increasingly interested in minimally-invasive procedures to help stay competitive in […]