Ever since the FDA officially declared a link between breast implants and a type of lymphoma called “Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma,” the internet has been aflutter with alarming headlines and confusing information about the risks breast implants may pose to patients. As expected, we receive questions about ALCL from our patients, who are naturally concerned… Continue Reading »
Art Caplan directs the center of Bioethics at University of Pennsylvania. Last summer he gave a one-hour lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in New York on the topic of extended life, enhancement of our bodies and the potential use of advanced stem cell technology to achieve those goals. Caplan presents a convincing argument against a… Continue Reading »
If you’re a frequent online reader about cosmetic surgery, you’re probably all too familiar with the “age gracefully” versus “freedom to enhance” type arguments. The UK Observer recently published an opinion piece that sums up each position fairly well. British journalist Alice Hart-Davis and Grazia beauty director Annabel Jones offer contrasting arguments in response to… Continue Reading »
Yesterday marked the beginning of the 27th annual scientific meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. This year’s meeting, which takes place in Phoenix, will involve some exciting developments for the academy as well as aesthetic medicine in general. One such development is the change in leadership for the AACS. It was announced today… Continue Reading »
Maintaining realistic expectations is important when considering liposuction, so it is also therefore necessary to separate fiction from fact. Here are four common liposuction myths that frequently confuse and frustrate patients. Myth: Liposuction is for Weight Loss Fact: Lipo does not actually help with weight loss and will not cause a noticeable reduction in weight…. Continue Reading »
When people think about breast implants, they often picture large breasts that turn heads, much like the famous look of Pamela Anderson. But today things are changing; the large look that was once so popular may be going out of style, with more starlets choosing a smaller breast implant, or even reducing their current breast… Continue Reading »
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 »
Wrinkles can make it more difficult for a younger person to judge the emotions of older people, according to a recent study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. It seems that age-related changes can create the illusion of facial expressions – so that wrinkles and folds can interfere with the perception of emotions. The… Continue Reading »
Life gets busy, and most of us put “me time” on the back burner. But it’s important to devote time to taking care of yourself—especially if it can help you look better and feel more confident. Here are our top 5 fast, effective treatments that will allow you to fit a beauty booster into your… Continue Reading »
Over the years, breast augmentation surgery has helped millions of women feel more confident and happy with their bodies. However, each year a small percentage of women choose to have their breast implants removed. Breast implant removal surgery, or explantation, is usually very straightforward, and recovery is often faster and less painful than the initial… Continue Reading »
