Fat transfer, traditionally for the face, is gaining traction for augmenting breasts as a new technique is developed, according to a recent study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The procedure, which builds upon previous successes and innovations in fat transfer for breast augmentation, involves several weeks of pre-expansion...
View MoreMany people, including politicians, are saying the regulations placed on Botox and other injectables should be overhauled and strengthened. Botox is already a controlled substance, but in practice this means that only someone with a medical license can order the product. There are very few limitations on who can administer the shots, and while...
View MoreFor patients who have lost both breast volume and experience a breast droop, combination breast lift and augmentation procedures can restore what has been lost. Changes to the breasts can be caused by a variety of factors, including pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, and weight changes. Some women with smaller breasts may experience ptosis...
View MoreBased on a study it conducted about silicone implant safety, the FDA has released a statement and the news is good for consumers and plastic surgeons. After conducting an in-depth study of silicone implant safety, the FDA has confirmed that silicone gel implants “have a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness when used as labeled.”...
View MoreFor Blondie singer Debbie Harry, plastic surgery helped improve her self esteem and she does not regret choosing a facelift in the early 90s, as she told Showbiz Spy. Plastic Surgery: Debbie Harry Speaks About the Importance of Research While Harry says some people might rush into a decision to have plastic surgery and go to a plastic surgeon...
View MoreThe FDA has recently announced changes regarding how over- the -counter sunscreen manufacturers label their products. The aim of the measure is to make sure that sunscreens meet modern day standards for safety and effectiveness. The new requirements are designed to help consumers make better choices for themselves and their families when...
View MoreMy patients often ask me what is the best age for a facelift. They are concerned about whether having a facelift too soon might necessitate more procedures down the road. On the other hand, they don’t’ want to wait until it’s too late or they are too old to be a good candidate for a facelift. Regardless of age, no one in my practice wants to...
View MoreBristol Palin recently underwent what she called “corrective jaw surgery” and experienced what she found to be aesthetic bonuses to the procedure, according to Us Weekly. Though Palin said she underwent the procedure to help align her jaw and teeth, her appearance is now more streamlined. Palin said because of the surgery she looks more...
View MoreEarly diagnosis and surgery can greatly improve a child’s quality of life if he or she is born with a cleft lip and palate, according to womenshealth.gov. A cleft lip and palate is the second most common birth defect and one that many plastic surgeons work to correct. Reconstructive surgery on a cleft lip and palate can greatly improve one’s...
View MoreMany women and men may have read with dismay the current study from the University of Colorado indicating that fat removed via liposuction returns to another area of the body. The study published in Obesity,by the University of Colorado, appears to have valid controls in terms of measurements, however, the directive to “not change lifestyle ”...
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