What does it mean when we ask, “how long will your facelift last”? In one sense, your facelift is permanent, since your facial tissues will always be tighter than if you hadn’t had a facelift. However, since facial sagging continues as you age, the results of your facelift will necessarily fade over time. In reality,… Continue Reading »
Are you too old for a facelift? Or perhaps too young? Most facelift procedures are performed on patients between the ages of 40–60. As a result, many people will say that the late 50s are the best age for a facelift, while others declare that the early 40s are the best time. The responses on… Continue Reading »
If you’ve ever wondered what you would look like with breast implants, now you can use a new online breast augmentation simulator to see. The New You Visualizer tool is part of a new educational campaign launched by breast implant maker Mentor that features former Dancing With the Stars winner and host Brooke Burke-Charvet. It… Continue Reading »
Cigarette Smoker by Valentin.Ottone, on Flickr Patients who smoke have more complications after elective surgery, a new study finds. However, quitting even a few weeks before surgery can improve outcomes, researchers say. Respiratory complications after surgery were a major factor in the higher costs among smokers, according to lead author Dr. Aparna Kamath, a clinical assistant… Continue Reading »
If you’ve had eyelid surgery, getting more rest may enhance your results, according to a sleep expert. Sleep specialist Michael Breus, PhD, says that eye procedures, such as blepharoplasty and tear trough injections, are more effective when paired with quality sleep. He says that cosmetic surgeons can help meet or exceed their patients’ expectations for… Continue Reading »
A new study suggests that if you’re going to have liposuction, you should stay active after the procedure to keep off deep belly fat. Patients in a Brazilian study who didn’t exercise after surgery had an increase in visceral fat around their abdominal organs. Visceral fat is more closely associated with diabetes and heart disease… Continue Reading »
Findings presented at a recent obesity conference suggest BMI may be on its way out. Waist-to-height ratio was found to be better at predicting if a person is at risk for obesity-related conditions. Your BMI, which stands for body mass index, calculates a number based on your height and weight that shows if you are… Continue Reading »
A French actress who recently said she regretted plumping her lips has put the spotlight on extreme lip augmentation. Emmanuelle Beart told French newspaper Le Monde, “I had my mouth done at 27. It was botched.” An overdone lip augmentation is often referred to as a “trout pout” because the plumped appearance makes them resemble… Continue Reading »
Cosmetic surgery is usually elective, and therefore the patient is almost always responsible for paying for the procedure, so it’s smart to do your research on payment options. While there are some rare instances when insurance covers the costs, such as after an accident, most of the time it is the patient’s responsibility. Fox Business… Continue Reading »
While cosmetic surgery is becoming more common, that doesn’t mean that people are always comfortable discussing their procedures. Mary M. Mitchell, the author of several etiquette books, recently wrote a Reuters story about what she views as proper etiquette regarding cosmetic surgery. For instance, if you run into a friend or acquaintance who looks different… Continue Reading »
