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What Your Cosmetic Surgeon Doesn’t Tell You

Plastic surgeons are perhaps the most “polished” of physicians. They are typically the best dressed, have the most effervescent personalities, the perkiest nurses, and offices ripped from the pages of Architectural Digest, in addition to stunning spouses. But what lies beneath the perfect facade? Are there trade secrets these plastic surgeons don’t dare even whisper… Continue reading What Your Cosmetic Surgeon Doesn’t Tell You

Are You Ready to Get Botox?

As people continue to look for ways to turn back the clock on aging, there is one effective treatment that has emerged as a leader in the field. Botox injections have become so popular that according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, they are the most commonly performed non-surgical procedure among… Continue reading Are You Ready to Get Botox?

Considering a Breast Lift to Look Younger? Read This First!

There are many factors that can alter the shape, size, and feel of your breasts, including breastfeeding, weight gain or loss, and worst of all, the natural aging process. As you get older, your breasts will naturally start to look less full and feel less firm, thanks in most part to hormone changes in your… Continue reading Considering a Breast Lift to Look Younger? Read This First!

Complications After Thigh Lift Surgery Common

A procedure called medial thigh lift, performed as part of body contouring procedures in patients with massive weight loss ,carries a substantial risk of complications, reports a study in the January 2015 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). “Wound complications in medial thighplasty… Continue reading Complications After Thigh Lift Surgery Common

4 Tips for Anyone Considering Plastic Surgery

Thankfully, society’s understanding of plastic surgery has matured as the practice has demonstrated its ability to improve human well-being, says board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Zannis. “Decades ago, I think it’s fair to say there was a stigma that plastic surgery was for those with too much money and vanity, but now it’s known to… Continue reading 4 Tips for Anyone Considering Plastic Surgery

Winning the Wrinkles War

Wrinkles, a natural part of aging, are most prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms. Although genetics mainly determine skin structure and texture, sun exposure is a major cause of wrinkles, especially for fair-skinned people. Other factors, such as pollutants and smoking, also contribute to wrinkling. If your wrinkles bother… Continue reading Winning the Wrinkles War

3-in-1 Facial Plastic Surgery

A total facial rejuvenation that combines three procedures to address the multiple signs of an aging face and neck can be performed safely at one time, according to a study done at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University in Evans GA and published in September 2014 in The American Journal of Cosmetic… Continue reading 3-in-1 Facial Plastic Surgery

Watch: How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon

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Beware of Claims About Cosmetic Stem Cells Procedures

Advertising claims for cosmetic procedures using stem cells are running far ahead of the scientific evidence for safety and effectiveness, according to a review in the August 2014 issue ofPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Dr. Michael T. Longaker of Stanford University Medical Center and colleagues wrote: “Stem cells offer tremendous potential, but the marketplace is saturated with unsubstantiated and sometimes fraudulent claims that may place patients at risk.”

Watch: Surgical Fix For Droopy Eyelids

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Breast Lifts Increasing In Popularity

Although breast implants remain the most popular cosmetic surgery for women, the popularity of breast lifts is growing fast, according to newly released statistics.

The statistics, from American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that since 2000, breast lifts have grown by 70 percent, outpacing implants two-to-one. In 2013, ASPS surgeons performed more than 90,000 breast lift procedures. Nearly 70 percent of the lifts were performed on women between the ages of 30-54.