Losing out on sleep is never a good thing. When we don’t get enough sleep, we go through our day cranky, red-eyed, guzzling coffee, and ready to snap at the next person who looks at us funny. As if that wasn’t bad enough, there is now even more reason for you to be getting your […]
The second annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, BRA Day for short, is coming this October 16th. BRA Day was started in order to raise awareness to the 70% of women who are not informed of their breast reconstruction options following a breast cancer surgery. In order to kick off the event this year, the American […]
New teardrop-shaped breast implants by Mentor Corporation received FDA approval this week. The company announced in a June 14 news release that approval had been granted to women 22 and older getting breast augmentation or breast reconstruction. The new implant offers “the perfect balance of shape and feel to obtain the natural and youthful look […]
The Best Treatments for Fat Under the Chin Adults of all ages are bothered by fat under the chin. Excess neck fat hides the youthful angularity of your lower face. If it makes you self-conscious, there are cosmetic treatments you should consider. The causes of neck fat are numerous: Although being overweight is one likely […]
Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons indicate a significant rise in facial procedures last year. Both surgical and non-surgical treatments focused on the face saw more growth than any other category. Plastic surgeons did more face lifts, eye lifts, and even more Botox than previous years. Noninvasive treatments like injectable fillers, laser resurfacing […]
A new study published in JAMA’s Facial Plastic Surgery journal takes a closer look at procedures that combine rhinoplasty and chin augmentation to enhance facial profile. Surgeons at the University of Verona evaluated 90 surgical cases performed over a span of 2 years. They assessed the long term stability and aesthetic outcome of simultaneous chin […]
The most significant development in plastic surgery this year is the FDA clearance of cohesive gel implants from Allergan and Sientra. After years of discussion and research, the so-called “gummy bear implant” is now on the market. Here are 5 reasons to consider these new state-of-the-art breast implants. 1. A natural “anatomical” shape The new […]
New ASPS statistics show “chinplants” are fastest growing procedure New statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that chin augmentation is the fastest growing plastic surgery trend among all major demographics — a phenomenon which appears, in part, to be sparked by increased usage of video chat technology, an aging baby […]
Study is first of its kind to assess patient-reported outcomes of procedures to reduce abdominal fat Patients undergoing cosmetic liposuction and/or abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”) procedures report significant improvements in self-esteem and quality of life, according to a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society […]
5 Percent Increase Leads to Second Consecutive Yearly Gain The plastic surgery market continues to show significant growth – two years in a row. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 13.8 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures (both surgical and minimally-invasive) were performed in the United States in 2011, […]
