According to a survey of U.S. consumers conducted by RealSelf.com and published in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2009 plastic surgery statistics report, 60 percent of men and 78 percent of women would undergo cosmetic procedures ranging from tooth whitening to rhinoplasty. (more…)
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released their annual report on plastic surgery in the United States. (more…)
Before prospective plastic surgery patients undergo treatment, it is important that they understand what the procedure can and can’t treat. Liposuction is a procedure in which surgeons can remove fat from a specific area of the body. Unfortunately, some patients believe that it can do much more. Here are some of the most common liposuction myths we hear from potential patients. (more…)
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has made its 2009 plastic surgery data available to the public. (more…)
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. (more…)
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: (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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 (more…)
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. (more…)