A rare book published in 1597 describes the nose surgery technique of Gaspare Tagliacozzi, a professor of surgery at the University of Bologna. According to the UK Telegraph, the book was recently purchased by a plastic surgeon at auction for 11,000 British pounds (about 17,000 U.S. dollars). Inside the book, De Curtorum Chirurgia Per Insitionem,… Continue Reading »
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Despite the upward trend of the last decade, cosmetic surgery procedures on men have been declining during the economic downturn. Women (of course) are still actively seeking cosmetic enhancement and surgery. Cosmetic procedures on men dropped 2 percent last year, while the number of procedures done on women increased by 29 percent, according to statistics… Continue Reading »
The economy has not affected the cosmetic surgery industry, reports Newsweek. Spending is up from 2009 despite decreases in spending in other areas. Consider this: between 2009 and 2010 Americans spent less on food, housing, clothes and entertainment, according to the article. Yet the popularity of cosmetic surgery grew during this same time, with people… 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 »
Targeted procedures and treatment for men in Las Vegas Dr. Pancholi offers a number of cosmetic procedures and non-surgical treatments geared toward men who want to look younger, sharper, and more masculine. With years of experience helping men look and feel their best, Dr. Pancholi and his expert team can help you explore your options and… Continue Reading »
With highs averaging around 104° F during the summer months, it goes without saying that summertime in Vegas is a scorcher. For those visiting the strip on summer vacation, it’s important to know how to stay cool so you can concentrate on having fun. Luckily, Vegas is home to a number of great places to… Continue Reading »
Surgery or injection? When considering a facial cosmetic procedure, you may be wondering whether you will need to commit to surgery for the results you want… or will an injection suffice? Each procedure has its pros and cons. Dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are fast, easy and inexpensive, but are also temporary and unable… Continue Reading »
“Cosmetic breast surgery.” When you read that phrase, is the image in your mind that of a male or female body? For decades, cosmetic surgery—especially surgery to improve breast contours—has been associated mostly with women (and mostly with women seeking to increase their breast size). However, perceptions are changing, and that’s a good thing, as… Continue Reading »
The latest issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery includes the results of a new study of the wrinkle relaxer, Reloxin. Doctors evaluated the long-term safety of Reloxin for repeated use in moderate to severe forehead wrinkles over the course of thirteen months. Medicis Pharmaceutical expects to receive FDA approval for Reloxin later this year. … Continue Reading »
