A new survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery says that cosmetic surgery is growing among minority groups in the United States. In a survey, more than half of the respondents said they think the popularity of cosmetic surgery has increased among members of their racial group. “Feeling better about yourself and making… Continue Reading »
A “special report” published on Newsweek.com explores the pursuit of good looks and the advantages that attractive people have in the workplace and in other areas of life. Although we would like to believe that a person is judged solely on personality traits such as character or competence, the reality may be quite different. People… Continue Reading »
Dr. Pancholi has been recognized for his contributions to the online knowledge base, eMedicine. His article about Laryngeal Fractures under the category of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery has received almost 10,000 page views since the start of 2010. eMedicine, from WebMD, is an excellent physician resource for a wide variety of medical specialties including… Continue Reading »
The FDA has recently granted approval for several wrinkle fillers that contain lidocaine for increased comfort. These popular hyaluronic acid fillers can make your treatment experience easier, while providing the same results as previous versions. 3 injectable products were granted FDA approval in February 2010 for lidocaine versions in the U.S.: Juvederm XC Restylane-L Perlane-L… Continue Reading »
A recent survey conducted by the National Rosacea Society says that people living with rosacea are prone to experience increased symptoms and flare-ups when exposed to the sun and other heat sources. If you’ve experienced rosacea in the past, this may be useful information as the summer temperatures rise here in Las Vegas. Out of… Continue Reading »
Surgeons say more mothers and daughters are pairing up to get cosmetic procedures. This mother’s day, several news stories discussed mom’s role in how you perceive and change your physical appearance. Who is more likely to undergo cosmetic surgery: is it you or your mother? If it’s the latter, you might find yourself inspired to… Continue Reading »
Facial plastic surgeons and other physicians in Spain say they have completed a very extensive face transplant operation on a man who had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 24-hour operation replaced the patient’s cheekbones, facial muscles, lips, jaw and other parts. The surgery is said to be even more extensive than the face transplant… Continue Reading »
According to researchers in Tehran, Botox has potential as a treatment for chronic tennis elbow. A study appearing in the journal of the Canadian Medical Association documents the use of Botulinum toxin for treatment of chronic tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis. At the Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex in Tehran, a randomized placebo-controlled trial… Continue Reading »
CNN brings us this story about increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery in Iraq. As the violence subsides, doctors who primarily treated war wounds are now witnessing a resurgence in elective procedures.
On April 7, 2010 the FDA announced that it had issued warnings to 6 Medspas regarding their marketing claims about Lipodissolve. Although none of the spas involved were located in Las Vegas, perhaps you have heard about this procedure from some local practitioners. Lipodissolve is also known as injection lipolysis. It involves injections of chemicals… Continue Reading »
