2009 Plastic Surgery Statistics – Which Procedures Are the Most Popular?

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has made its 2009 plastic surgery data available to the public. Read Full Article…

What Is the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF)?

The goal of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) is to develop protocols and standards that increase patient safety and provide for higher quality of care in outpatient surgical offices. Established in 1980, the AAAASF has accredited more than 1100 ambulatory surgical facilities in the United States. Read Full Article…

Celebrity Plastic Surgery Makeovers of 2009

Though most celebrities won’t admit to it, many have undergone plastic surgery to improve their appearance. In 2009, there were a number of stars that were rumored or admitted to undergoing the knife in the name of beauty. Here are some of the plastic surgery makeovers of 2009: Read Full Article…

Tummy Tuck Surgery: Post-surgical Instructions

1. Dr. Paul Pin recommends that our Dallas tummy tuck patients remain under our care at Baylor Hospital overnight. That way our staff can manage your pain and take care of any needs you have in the first 24 hours after surgery. Read Full Article…

Laser Liposuction - Doctor More Important Than Technique

Patients frequently ask about Laser Liposuction and want to know if it is better than standard tumescent liposuction ultrasonic-assisted liposuction.  I tell them it is unclear whether it offers an advantage, and it is a question that needs to answered by analyzing and comparing long term results. Read Full Article…

Recent Mammogram Recommendations

Last week, a government-sponsored task force presented new recommendations regarding breast self examination and mammography.  The Task Force recommended the complete abandonment of breast self-exam by women.  They also advised that, in general, mammography not be done until age Read Full Article…

Finding A Doctor You Can Trust

Patients always want to know a simple and reliable way to find a doctor they can trust. Well, it is easy if you are a smoker. If you smoke, just ask your plastic surgeon if he will Read Full Article…

Breast Implant Selection

The secret to making a breast augmentation patient happy with the surgical result is to make her feel like she looks great.  This usually involves meeting the patient’s expectations by making her look the way she wants to look. Read Full Article…

Reducing Breast Implant Revisions, Reducing Patient Choices

There is a movement in plastic surgery to reduce the frequency of breast augmentation revisions. This is a laudable goal, as revision within the first two years of surgery can be as high as 30 percent. It is especially a problem when a common reason for the revision is that the patient is unhappy with their breast size after surgery. Read Full Article…

Slow Plastic Surgeons

One of the key components to safe plastic surgery is that the procedure be done in as short a time as possible. It is well known that prolonged surgery is associated with Read Full Article…