People still want to look their best – even when few are looking at them. As the pandemic continues and social distancing remains an important public safety measure, cosmetic surgery is resuming across the country. The elective medical procedure was prohibited in most states throughout the peak months of the pandemic, but the phasing in… Continue reading Plastic Surgery In a Pandemic World: Safety Protocols Your Doctor Should Use
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Plastic Surgery but Didn’t Know Who to Ask
With plastic surgery so mainstream the question today isn’t “did she or didn’t she?” but “what did she have done?” Botox, filler, liposuction, facelift, breast implants, are not just limited to celebrities as they once were. There isn’t a body or facial concern that can’t be addressed through some sort of procedure. With more and… Continue reading Everything You Wanted to Know About Plastic Surgery but Didn’t Know Who to Ask
Black Market Plastic Surgery: What Price Do You Really Pay for a “Bargain”?
Seeking fuller lips, a larger derriere and bigger breasts, but unable to afford expensive plastic surgery procedures? Many women in the U.S. are increasingly turning to the black market to alter their appearance. With the use of tools such as industrial silicone, which is only available at home improvement stores, many women in several states have… Continue reading Black Market Plastic Surgery: What Price Do You Really Pay for a “Bargain”?
Cosmetic Procedures: Red Flags Not to Ignore
As more and more cosmetic procedures become readily available and mainstream, it seems as if everyone is having something done. However, easy access to treatments and procedures comes with concerns. As captured on the popular TV show “Botched,” things can go very wrong with serious, even life-threatening consequences. Anyone conducting cosmetic procedures can call… Continue reading Cosmetic Procedures: Red Flags Not to Ignore
Are You Physically and Mentally A Good Candidate for Plastic Surgery?
In 2009, then-Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, signed the Donda West Plastic Surgery Law, requiring health checks be conducted prior to all major plastic surgery procedures in the state. This was following the death of rapper Kanye West’s mother. It was later determined that her heart attack was spawned by a combination of numerous postoperative… Continue reading Are You Physically and Mentally A Good Candidate for Plastic Surgery?
Plastic Surgeons and the Painkiller Crisis
Plastic surgeons are playing a part in the ongoing opioid epidemic and need to change some practices with patients, according to a professional journal. The topic paper, in the October 2017 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), cited the use of opioids for pain… Continue reading Plastic Surgeons and the Painkiller Crisis
Cosmetic Surgery Over 60 and Beyond
The number of Americans over the age of 65 getting cosmetic surgery has doubled in the last 20 years, with most of the increase in the last five years, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (asaps.org). Eyelid surgery is the most popular choice, followed by facelifts. As we age our upper eyelids… Continue reading Cosmetic Surgery Over 60 and Beyond
The Right Music Helps Surgeons’ Performance
Surgeons who listen to music that they like improve their surgical technique and show improved closing of incisions, according to a new study. Although previous studies have shown that listening to music during operations can lower the stress levels of surgeons, there is limited information on the effects of music on technical performance while completing… Continue reading The Right Music Helps Surgeons’ Performance
Thirdage Health Close-Up: I Had Plastic Surgery
My neck, which I had always considered a slender stem, disappeared into a fleshy zipline from chin to collarbone in my 40s and 50s. By age 45 – way before Nora Ephron’s I Feel Bad About My Neck book came out in 2008 – I had a full-fledged obsession about my saggy bag neck. Although… Continue reading Thirdage Health Close-Up: I Had Plastic Surgery
Ready for Cosmetic Surgery? Don’t Aim for The Stars
They stare at us from magazines displayed at the supermarket checkout. They pop up on our televisions regularly. So maybe it’s not surprising that when some people consider plastic surgery, a celebrity’s image is what they are after. An annual survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reveals that 13 percent… Continue reading Ready for Cosmetic Surgery? Don’t Aim for The Stars
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!
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