The much-celebrated 50th anniversary of the first American breast implants was recently discussed on Las Vegas’ own KVVU FOX5 News. With an in-depth discussion of the history of breast augmentation surgery, it was re-emphasized that the celebration of this anniversary is really a celebration of the empowerment of women. FOX5 news anchor Monica Jackson covered… Continue Reading »
Category: Cosmetic Surgery
When considering a mastopexy, or breast lift, it is crucial to consider the various types of scarring that may occur. Consulting with your surgeon on these possible outcome prior to the procedure is very important for the best overall satisfaction with your results. In order to accommodate the many different types of breast adjustments which… Continue Reading »
Experienced cosmetic surgery patients know that one of the best times to schedule your procedures is around or immediately following the holiday season. Along with perfectly timing your procedure so that your body is ready for the upcoming summer, patients are often able to use holiday vacation time to have the procedure or improve their… Continue Reading »
Surgeons researching advanced rhinoplasty procedures at the University of Regensburg in Germany have announced a new rhinoplasty surgical approach, which could benefit thousands of cosmetic surgery patients worldwide. This technique, which was covered in detail in an article by Medical Xpress, allows for the minimally invasive use of several maneuvers that traditionally could only be… Continue Reading »
As one of the most popular procedures currently available, the tummy tuck addresses loose skin and excess fat deposits in the stomach area, and may also be focused on concerns with the belly button. A variety of issues with the belly button may be adjusted during a tummy tuck procedure. As one of the world’s… Continue Reading »
It has become increasingly common for mother/daughter pairs to undergo cosmetic surgery together. It is likely that this trend has sprung from an increased comfort with discussing cosmetic procedures with family and friends, a stark change from previous generations. One influential mother-daughter team that may have had some effect on this trend is Melissa and… Continue Reading »
Jacqueline Laurita, reality TV star, recently went against conventional celebrity behavior and spoke out about her cosmetic procedures including facial laser treatments, Botox and facial fillers. She believes that these treatments are crucial in helping her to look and feel her best. The star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” was recently featured in… Continue Reading »
The tummy tuck procedure, which is one of the most commonly requested cosmetic procedures in the world, is capable of providing significant adjustment to the appearance of the belly button. Many people make use of this aspect of the surgery by adjusting the shape, size, symmetry or level of hooding on their belly button. The… Continue Reading »
The Gangnam area of South Korea, which has recently received global attention as a result of the popular “Gangnam Style” music video, is also well known for its high rates of male cosmetic surgery. In just the past few years, male rates of cosmetic surgery are increasing so rapidly that several surgeons have opened male-specific… Continue Reading »
In a recent book by Tony Lester, known as Da Vinci’s Ghost, the influence of Leonardo da Vinci into the modern era is discussed in detail. A Huffington Post article inspired by this book raises several key points about how this influential man shaped modern cosmetic surgery. da Vinci’s well known “Vitruvian Man” (pictured at… Continue Reading »
