An updated FDA analysis on the safety of silicone breast implants found that the products are not associated with the development of connective tissue diseases, breast cancer or reproductive problems. However, the FDA did stress that complications resulting from silicone breast implants leads at least 20 percent of augmentation patients to undergo revision surgery within 10 years of their primary operation. (more…)
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released a statement earlier this month about the use of stem cells in plastic surgery. According to a joint task force created by the two associations, more long-term data needs to be collected before aesthetic stem cell procedures are marketed to the public. (more…)
Facial plastic surgery procedures such as facelift, browlift, and blepharoplasty are designed to reduce the signs of aging in patients. These procedures tighten loose skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. However, they are not intended to treat other facial flaws such as a poor complexion, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. Here, we review common facial flaws and appropriate treatment options for these conditions. (more…)
Smoking cigarettes causes serious health problems, including lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, stroke, infertility problems, and birth defects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to the devastating medical problems associated with smoking, it can also present a number of cosmetic and health problems for our plastic surgery patients. (more…)
The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) recently revealed the results of a liposuction survey that was distributed to more than 1,700 ASAPS member surgeons; almost 30 percent of those surveyed responded. According to the respondents, plastic surgeons typically perform between 51 and 100 liposuction procedures per year. (more…)
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons have released some plastic surgery statistics for 2010, and breast augmentation again tops of the list of the most popular surgical procedures of them all. (more…)
Recent photos that were taken of pop singer Christina Aguilera have once again sparked rumors that the songstress has had breast implants placed to add shape to her figure. (more…)
There have been a number of television specials on TV lately about plastic surgery. An ABC Primetime special titled Celebrity Plastic Surgery: Gone Too Far recently aired, and featured various patients that have undergone cosmetic surgery. (more…)
Many patients want to improve their appearance with facial fillers, but are weary of treatment because they do not want to look like they have had work done. Skilled, board certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists can enhance patients’ features while still maintaining a natural looking appearance. When too much filler is injected, it can result in trout pout or an overly puffy face. (more…)
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…)