The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) met for its annual scientific meeting in January, educating members on advances in cosmetic surgery and electing new leadership for 2012. Dr. Gerald Edds, MD, FACS, was officially inducted as the 2012 president at the meeting in Las Vegas. “To be elected president of the leading organization for… Continue Reading »
Nose surgery doesn’t just improve the shape of your nose, it also makes you look younger, says a new study. The study found that the anti-aging benefits of rhinoplasty were statistically significant, and, on average, patients looked 1.5 years younger after the procedure, according to Ali Sepehr, MD, and researchers at the University of Toronto…. Continue Reading »
Bro-tox, Botox for male patients, is more popular than ever, reports ABC News. Actor Johnny Markoudakis told ABC that he got Botox injections in his forehead and around his eyes, and a week later people told him he looked more refreshed. But Bro-tox patients include more than just actors, models and metrosexuals, according to ABC…. Continue Reading »
In the latest issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times, Dr. Pancholi highlights the trend toward performing multiple cosmetic surgeries in one session on certain areas of the body, such as the breast or the buttocks. Dr. Pancholi says that he often performs breast augmentation and breast lift surgery in the same session and liposuction with fat… Continue Reading »
Allergan sought to reassure patients of the safety of its silicone breast implants following the breast implant scandal involving the French company Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP). In a release, Allergan stressed it was not part of the investigation, which led to the French health minister suggesting that French women should have PIP silicone implants removed…. Continue Reading »
Many bariatric surgery patients desire body contouring surgery after their weight loss, and their expectations of the cosmetic procedures are high, according to a new study. Body contouring procedures after weight loss are often a last and necessary step in a patient’s weight loss surgery journey. Medically-assisted weight loss often results in loose and hanging… Continue Reading »
The economy has not affected the cosmetic surgery industry, reports Newsweek. Spending is up from 2009 despite decreases in spending in other areas. Consider this: between 2009 and 2010 Americans spent less on food, housing, clothes and entertainment, according to the article. Yet the popularity of cosmetic surgery grew during this same time, with people… Continue Reading »
Men who undergo male breast reduction surgery to treat gynecomastia are highly satisfied with the procedure, according to an Italian study. The study also found that treating gynecomastia improves patients’ quality of life. What is Gynecomastia? Men with gynecomastia have excess breast tissue, which doctors believe may be caused by hormonal problems. Men with the… Continue Reading »
Labiaplasty, one of the lesser known cosmetic surgery procedures, was recently featured on The Doctors TV program. The vaginal reduction surgery has been gaining popularity in recent years, and the show highlighted a patient named Shannon who underwent the procedure. The 23-year-old patient reported that she felt deformed and said she had “constant discomfort throughout… Continue Reading »
(Las Vegas, NV) – November 28, 2011 – Dr. Samir Pancholi, medical director at Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas, recently was selected as an Examiner for the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s (WAOCS) annual board exam taking place December 2-4, 2011 in Zillertal, Austria. WACOS is a professional medical society whose global members are dedicated… Continue Reading »
