More young Chinese women are choosing cosmetic surgery, as many view it as a way to gain an advantage in the job market, reports Reuters. Chinese women also tend to favor facial procedures, such as eyelid surgery and nose surgery, to body procedures. According to a study by the China Medical Treatment Orthopedics and Beauty… Continue Reading »
Popular celebrities can influence their fans to seek out cosmetic surgery to look like them, according to some cosmetic surgeons. Here are some of the current popular requests for cosmetic surgery to look like a celebrity: Facial Procedures Some cosmetic surgeons report that Lady Gaga’s face is popular for those who are looking for a… Continue Reading »
The best age for cosmetic surgery for some people is when they are in there 60s, 70s and even 80s, according to The New York Times. For those in good health, like an 83-year-old woman who recently had a breast lift with implants, it’s never too late to consider cosmetic surgery. Experts say that more… Continue Reading »
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People considering facial plastic surgery often ask: what is the best age for a face or neck lift? A new study from Cleveland Clinic shows that with proper screening, even those over 65 can undergo a facelift with no increased risk. Researchers followed 216 women for three years, comparing their facelift results based on their… Continue Reading »
Chin surgery has never been a hot or trendy topic in cosmetic surgery. But with the recent tabloid frenzy surrounding Bristol Palin’s new look, more people are discussing the procedure. “I had corrective jaw surgery” Palin tells US Weekly. “It improved the way I look, but this surgery was necessary for medical reasons…so my jaw… Continue Reading »
FDA indications for Restylane may soon be expanded to include lip augmentation, according to a recent press release from Medicis Pharmaceutical. An advisory panel on plastic surgery devices voted to expand approved indications for the popular wrinkle filler, which could allow Restylane to be marketed for lip augmentation purposes. Restylane is already approved for non-surgical… Continue Reading »
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 »
