Very few things last a lifetime, breast implants included. Like most products, eventually there may come a time when you will want or need to exchange your current implants for a new pair. If you’re wondering whether you’re due for an implant upgrade, we’re here to help! Breast augmentation and breast implant revision are two… Continue Reading »
New You is a publication for patients produced by The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, with quarterly publishing scheduled to begin this month. With images that are visually stunning and expert information, the AACS hopes to help overcome the stigma sometimes associated with cosmetic surgery. Each issue will bring readers cutting-edge information about proven cosmetic… Continue Reading »
New statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that cosmetic surgery rose about five percent during 2012. Non-surgical procedures showed the most growth, with Botox and microdermabrasion showing the biggest increases. According to the ASPS, there were 14.6 million cosmetic procedures in 2012, as well as 5.6 million reconstructive procedures. This represents… 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 »
Botox could be used as a migraine headache treatment, according to new research published in the medical journal Archives of Dermatology. Authors of the new study say Botox injections “at doses appropriate for cosmetic purposes may be sufficient to prevent migraine attacks.” According to writers on Bloomberg news, pharmaceutical company and Botox manufacturer Allergan applied… Continue Reading »
There are now more options when choosing breast implants with the recent approval of another silicone breast implant by Sientra Inc. With the latest approval, there are now three silicone gel-filled breast implants approved by the FDA in the U.S. They are manufactured by Allergan, Mentor and Sientra. Sientra’s implants have been approved for breast… Continue Reading »
If you’ve been following Roger Ebert’s story, you know about his illness and the disfiguring changes that occurred in his face. “After surgery, I studiously avoided looking at myself in a mirror” he writes in a recent blog post. But things may be getting better for the famous critic. In the same post, he describes… Continue Reading »
A person’s lifestyle and environment could play a more significant role than their genes, at least when it comes to the visible onset and progression of facial aging. In a recent study published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, doctors analyzed identical twins with contrasting lifestyle factors by visibly checking for signs of facial… Continue Reading »
Botox works by blocking signals between nerves and muscles. This stops muscles from contracting. Different people often require differing amounts of Botox to get the results that they desire. For this reason most doctors will recommend touch ups at about 7-10 days. As Botox starts to take affect and wrinkles start to smooth out on… Continue Reading »
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recently has revealed statistics indicating that for the first time, the popularity of breast implant procedures has outdone that of liposuction. ASPS reports reveal that 355,671 breast augmentation procedures were performed in 2008, compared to 341,144 liposuction procedures. In a recently issued press release, President Alan Gold, MD… Continue Reading »
