As a diplomate and past President of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Samir Pancholi is recognized by his peers as a leader in cosmetic surgery research and a vocal advocate for patient safety and the ethical practice of medicine. He encourages all cosmetic surgery patients to seek a private, accredited surgery environment, and… Continue Reading »
Though the retail rush at Christmastime is a well-established commercial tradition, one recent trend is a marked increase in cosmetic surgery procedures around Christmas. As reported by the Daytona Beach News-Journal Online, more patients choose cosmetic surgery procedures before, during, and after the winter holiday season. Several regions of the country have seen increases in… Continue Reading »
Rhinoplasty has long been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures due to its ability to significantly enhance one’s overall appearance. To avoid the cost and recovery time that comes with surgery, sometimes patients choose non-surgical rhinoplasty (also known as liquid nose jobs) over traditional nose jobs for a number of reasons, which Dr. Pancholi… Continue Reading »
Hawaiian Tropic Zone in Las Vegas is holding a beauty pageant on September 25, 2008 in which over 30 girls will compete for the title of “Miss Hawaiian Tropic Zone Las Vegas” and $1,500 in prize money. In addition to the official title, the winner will take home $1,500 and a trip for two to… Continue Reading »
The Orlando Sentinel recently featured an article by Dr. Richard Bosshardt in which he outlined the status of modern breast cancer treatments and the efforts to minimize the negative effects through reconstruction and informed prevention. Bosshardt writes that “the value society has placed on the female breast is an ancient phenomenon” since it is symbolic… Continue Reading »
Breast implants may cause a change in nipple sensation in some cases. Expect to have a temporary change as nerves will be stretched by the implant and swelling from the surgery won’t allow the nerves to send signals properly for about 3-4 months. As the swelling goes down and the nerves get used to their… Continue Reading »
Nose surgery doesn’t just improve the shape of your nose, it also makes you look younger, says a new study. The study found that the anti-aging benefits of rhinoplasty were statistically significant, and, on average, patients looked 1.5 years younger after the procedure, according to Ali Sepehr, MD, and researchers at the University of Toronto…. Continue Reading »
Women who have had breast implants or breast lifts say that their sex lives improved after surgery, according to a new survey by RealSelf.com. The poll of 55 women who had breast surgery reported a 34% increase in overall satisfaction with their sex life after surgery on average. The poll also found: 61% of women… Continue Reading »
A little over two months remain for patients to take advantage of the increased warranty coverage being offered by silicone breast implant manufacturers. Until the end of the year, breast augmentations with silicone gel implants can qualify for $3500 of warranty coverage that can cover revision surgery if a rupture occurs, lasting up to ten… Continue Reading »
Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration announced approval for Botox to be used as a preventive treatment for chronic migraine headaches. The approval means that therapeutic treatments with Botox could begin to surpass the number of cosmetic treatments. People suffering from chronic migraines regularly experience an intense throbbing pain in one area of the head,… Continue Reading »
