Shopping malls and airports aren’t the only places that see more action around the holidays. This is also the time of year that merry-makers crowd the offices of plastic surgeons everywhere. Whether it’s because people can take extra time off for recovery, or because they want to be in top form for parties, plastic surgeons… Read More »
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E-Cigs Pose Similar Risk To Cigarettes Pre-Surgery
Cigarette smokers are at increased risk of complications after plastic surgery. Could e-cigarette users face a similar risk? Evidence and recommendations related to e-cigarette use by plastic surgery patients were discussed in a special topic paper in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic… Read More »
More & More Men are Getting Breast Reductions
According to the statistics report from the?American Society of Plastic Surgeons?(ASPS), out of the 68,106 breast-reduction surgeries that occurred last year, men accounted for more than 40 percent of them. And that’s the first time they’ve accounted for such a high percentage. While it may be surprising to the rest of us that more men… Read More »
3 Tips for Maintaining Your Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is an investment. Literally speaking, you are investing money into your appearance and accruing confidence as your results take shape. It?s also an investment of time and energy?and you want to make sure your efforts pay off. Cosmetic surgery procedures boast high patient satisfaction rates, and most patients are thrilled with their results… Read More »
Will nonsurgical fat removal work for me?
Each year, over 150,000 people get nonsurgical fat removal performed and not just women. Nearly 30,000 of those fat removal patients are men. Nonsurgical fat removal is a less invasive alternative to “regular” liposuction, but we know you want to know….does it work? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no. How… Read More »
Two New Dermal Fillers for Laugh Lines
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new dermal fillers to improve the appearance of nasolabial fold (NLF) wrinkles in adults, the manufacturer Galderma has announced. Restylane Refyne was approved for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds and Restylane Defyne, for the treatment of moderate to severe, deep facial wrinkles and… Read More »
Five Questions to Ask Before Liposuction
Last year, liposuction was the second most popular cosmetic surgery procedure performed in the United States with more than 222,000 procedures performed. So many people turn to the semi-invasive technique for good reason: liposuction can provide individually-tailored body sculpting results that will last for years to come. The minimally invasive technique is done on an… Read More »
The Best Way to Match the Implant to the Breast
How should plastic surgeons choose the best implant type and size for women undergoing breast augmentation surgery? Implant size selection systems based on breast tissue measurements may provide better outcomes, suggests a research review in the November issue of?Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?, the official medical journal of the?American Society of Plastic Surgeons?(ASPS). Tissue-based planning systems?using… Read More »
Breast Reduction Takes a Load Off Your Back
I am often asked, “What operation has the happiest post-op patients?” The answer is easy ??Breast Reduction. These patients are so happy and grateful; it makes this one of my favorite operations to do. Often the patients come in for their post-operative check-up the next day, and they say they can already tell that their… Read More »
Plastic Surgery and New Year’s Resolutions
With 2017 here,?many of us will begin to consider our annual resolutions. Most commonly, resolutions are centered around healthier living such as going to the gym or losing weight. Often, however, less than ten per cent of people are successful in actually achieving their resolutions. Considering this statistic, could getting plastic surgery provide a sense… Read More »