Also known as a mastopexy procedure, the breast lift involves the removal and adjustment of breast tissue in order to create breasts that are higher and firmer. A mastopexy may also address the size or position of the nipples. As each woman’s breasts age differently,...
The most frequently requested celebrity facial feature is Kate Middleton’s nose, likely due to increased media coverage of her wedding and following pregnancy. As reported in The Daily Mail, people are clamoring for Kate Middleton’s nose this Christmas season. Though...
Allergan Inc., a top breast implant device manufacturer, has released a statement publicly separating the company from the Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) breast implant scandal which is currently under investigation in Europe. Allergan, maker of popular breast implant...
A new survey by the European lottery company Euromillions shows that a significant number of Brits would make cosmetic surgery their first priority if they were to win the lottery. The survey showed that 10% of British citizens who play the lottery would make cosmetic...
The The Huffington Post reports that Generation Y, or those born after 1980, have been choosing cosmetic surgery at greatly increased rates. According to information from American cosmetic surgery organizations and Canadian cosmetic surgeons, the number of patients...
Many women considering a mastopexy, or breast lift, are curious about the type and severity of the scarring which may occur. Discussing your thoughts about scar placement with your surgeon will help you to choose the best procedure for your situation. In order to...
Thanks to a major shift in attitudes about gynecomastia, more men are seeking plastic surgeryinstead of suffering in silence, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) website. Dr. Mordcai Blau, who wrote the post, says that the emasculating nature...
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is stepping up its breast reconstruction awareness campaign after a new survey revealed that 89 percent of women want to see what breast reconstruction surgery results look like. The ASPS has organized a show-and-tell...
If you ever saw liquid nitrogen in your high school science class, you know that it’s cold stuff: −346 °F at most. It’s often used for flash-freezing food and in cryotherapy, but could tiny injections of liquid nitrogen actually reduce the appearance of your wrinkles?...
Autologous fat grafting may be the answer to hand aging – a problem that often confounds efforts at rejuvenation. At least one plastic and reconstructive surgeon argues that fat grafting can provide “long-term skin thickening and rejuvenating functions far beyond its...
Plastic surgeons are widely known for their high standards, but are they more critical of surgical results than the patients who have to live with them? A recent breast reduction study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery says yes. The results...
Which is better: facelift surgery or injectable fillers? If you’re considering a facial cosmetic procedure, you might wonder whether you need to commit to surgery for the results that you want, or if an injection will suffice. Both types of procedures have their pros...
When is the best age for a facelift? Many cosmetic surgeons will tell you that the early 40s are the best time for facelift surgery, while others advise their patients to wait until around retirement. This conversation on the trust and cosmetic surgery...
You may have heard media reports about the one-hour facelift: a facial rejuvenation procedure that can be performed within the course of a lunch hour. But what actually happens during a one-hour facelift? Many patients don’t know that there are a variety of different...
Are you thinking about breast augmentation? These days it seems like everyone has breast implants, but doesn’t mean you should take the decision lightly. Breast augmentation is a major surgical procedure. Any woman who is considering going up a size should always do...
The New You Visualizer is an interactive tool designed to help you find out what you’ll look like afterbreast augmentation –in the privacy of your own home. Mentor Worldwide LLC, a leading saline and silicone breast implants manufacturer, has launched a new...
If you think Botox injections are just for women — you’re wrong. More and more men are stopping by their local plastic surgeon’s office for a quick freshening up. In 2010 alone, more men choose Botox injections than any other cosmetic procedure. “Brotox” as it’s...
A vacation in South Florida certainly has its perks – warm weather, sandy beaches and for some, a quick nip/tuck. Over the past several years, South Florida has become a top plastic surgery destination. Miami in particular, has more plastic surgeons per capita than...
Often there are many unwanted physical changes that go hand-in-hand with motherhood. Stress compounded with time constraints and exhaustion can be a bad combination for any woman trying to maintain a slim, toned physique. To counteract these effects, the “Mommy...
Each year, two-million people are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common form of cancer in the U.S. At its earliest stages, skin cancer is a very treatable condition. Unfortunately, a new survey has found that many people are unable to detect early...
You’ve found the right surgeon and you’ve chosen your procedure. But how do you pay for it all? Financing your plastic surgery procedure can be one of the most difficult decisions you’ll have to make prior to surgery. Unless you’re seeking out reconstructive surgery...
Since being reintroduced to the U.S. market in 2006, silicone breast implants have seen a rapid growth in popularity. Yet, many women considering the perfect breast shape still struggle with the “saline verses silicone” question. While silicone breast implants are...
Chin surgery procedures have grown significantly over the past year, making chin augmentation one of the fastest growing trends in the plastic surgery industry. With a nearly 71 percent increase, chin augmentation has grown more than breast implants, Botox and...
2012 denotes the ten year anniversary of cosmetic Botox injections. Originally believed to be a passing fad, Botox injections have become the most popular facial anti-aging treatment in the United States – and Botox injections are now widely used to effectively treat...
What kind of outcome expectations should you have following liposuction or a tummy tuck? Pretty good ones, according to the results of a new study published in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The study, which evaluated the outcomes of 360...
Free plastic surgery is just unrealistic dream for most, unless they currently reside in Brazil. Performing more than 11.5 million procedures annually, Brazil represents one of the largest plastic surgery consumer markets in the world. To many Brazilians, beauty is a...
We live in a culture obsessed with youth and beauty, so it should be no huge surprise that women in their 20s are already contemplating anti-aging cosmetic enhancements. According to an article recently published by ABC News, preventative Botox injections, as well as...
“High tech” hype It sometimes seems that every week the public is exposed to a new technology promising a breakthrough in a particular area. While significant advances come much less frequently, the majority of “innovations” do not live up to their promise. The...
Breast cancer affects the lives of nearly 1 in 8 women in U.S. alone. Following a mastectomy,breast reconstruction is a vital component to the recovery process. While the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (1998) mandates that insurance companies, group health plans...
According to the most recent statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), body contouring procedures like tummy tucks, breast augmentation and liposuction are at the forefront of high demand plastic surgery, giving momentum to the theory...
