Can our unique perceptions of beauty play a role in the decisions we make about cosmetic plastic surgery? A recent Huffington Post article written by a plastic surgeon suggests that they can. In the article, Dr. Robert Tornambe points out that each of us consider varying aspects of the human form to be beautiful. In… Continue Reading »
A team of surgeons, anesthesiologists and other physicians have performed America’s first full face transplant. The patient was a 25-year-old Texas man who had experienced severe electrical burns just three years ago. Through an incredible reconstructive procedure, he received a new nose, lips, facial skin, nerves and muscles for facial animation. Last year, we posted… Continue Reading »
Both facial plastic surgeons and Otolaryngologists often work to address airway obstruction in the nose, a complaint typically caused by nasal deviation. With a technique similar to rhinoplasty, a surgeon can correct the deviation – straightening the airway and nose – to resolve breathing problems. Why is this important? According to a new study, nasal… Continue Reading »
In their recent Life Changers series Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb have been highlighting different ways that Cosmetic Surgery can impact every day life. This episode introduces two women with different perspectives. Erica Moseley, the first guest, was an A-cup and had always dreamed of larger breasts. She says, “I would be in my… Continue Reading »
In a new clinical study out of Brazil, doctors asked 60 women to dramatically increase their intake of fruits and vegetables during their recovery from cosmetic surgery. Their findings reveal some promising potential benefits of antioxidant intake, not only after surgery, but also for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. Doctors hypothesized that a diet rich… Continue Reading »
According to a recent New York Times article, different ethnic groups are choosing different cosmetic procedures, which are “tailored to their cultural preferences and ideals of beauty.” “When a patient comes in from a certain ethnic background and of a certain age, we know what they’re going to be looking for. We are sort of… Continue Reading »
New statistics about facial cosmetic treatments show that in 2010, about 75 percent of the procedures performed were non-surgical, which may confirm an often discussed trend toward non-invasive cosmetic treatments. The figures come from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), and they show a 45 percent increase in the number of… Continue Reading »
While new moms are overjoyed after the birth of their child, many say they struggle trying to return their bodies to a youthful shape. In these cases, some women elect to have a mommy makeover series of cosmetic surgery procedures, which usually includes a tummy tuck, liposuction, and a breast lift or augmentation. This video… Continue Reading »
If you’ve been following Roger Ebert’s story, you know about his illness and the disfiguring changes that occurred in his face. “After surgery, I studiously avoided looking at myself in a mirror” he writes in a recent blog post. But things may be getting better for the famous critic. In the same post, he describes… Continue Reading »
Sound Surgical Technologies, maker of the VASER liposuction system, and Cytori Therapeutics have formed a sales partnership. According to a recent news release from SST, the company will be selling Cytori’s high-tech fat grafting systems. The VASER lipo system is a popular ultrasound-assisted platform that has been shown to provide viable harvesting of fat for… Continue Reading »
