Senate leaders have reportedly dropped the so-called Botax from the healthcare reform bill. Interestingly, they decided to trade one controversial tax for another; they’re replacing the elective cosmetic tax with a 10% tax on indoor tanning! John Overstreet of the Indoor Tanning Association reportedly accused plastic surgeons of “throwing the tanning industry under the bus… Continue Reading »
Wired Magazine published a long and interesting article last week documenting the progress of Cytori Therapeutics as they develop methods for breast surgery using “adipose-derived stem cell fat grafting.” If their technique is successful, surgeons could use fat grafts and stem cells taken from adipose tissue to perform breast augmentation using the patients natural tissue… Continue Reading »
More young Chinese women are choosing cosmetic surgery, as many view it as a way to gain an advantage in the job market, reports Reuters. Chinese women also tend to favor facial procedures, such as eyelid surgery and nose surgery, to body procedures. According to a study by the China Medical Treatment Orthopedics and Beauty… Continue Reading »
For many people, the idea of having a facelift carried out under local anesthetic – while they are wide awake – might seem daunting. However, for some patients, having a facelift with local anesthetic is their preferred choice. An article in the UK Daily Mail profiled Frances Carter, a 52-year-old former nurse, who decided to… Continue Reading »
The Gangnam area of South Korea, which has recently received global attention as a result of the popular “Gangnam Style” music video, is also well known for its high rates of male cosmetic surgery. In just the past few years, male rates of cosmetic surgery are increasing so rapidly that several surgeons have opened male-specific… Continue Reading »
The most popular cosmetic treatment in the world, Botox Cosmetic, is now believed to treat depression as well. Research shows that this effect may occur regardless of the treatment of facial lines and wrinkles. A recent USA Today article details several research breakthroughs that point to an emotional benefit of Botox Cosmetic injections for many… Continue Reading »
The lollipop breast lift is a specific surgical procedure that is designed for women who want to return their breasts to a more youthful look. It can provide the right amount of shaping with the most minimal incision lines possible. Designed for women who require a medium amount of surgical correction, the lollipop breast lift… Continue Reading »
Surgeons often save lives. It’s a verifiable fact. But how often have they done so using breast implants? A woman named April Pinkard recalled her incredible surgery story to Fox news affiliate just recently. When Mrs. Pinkard was born, she had a congenital lung disease, which required the removal of one lung at age 4. … Continue Reading »
If you experience problems breathing through your nose before rhinoplasty surgery, the problem will hopefully be reduced or alleviated after surgery. Problems breathing through the nose are often from a less than ideal interior anatomy. This can be a result of past trauma, nasal medications, allergies, sinus problems, or it can just occur developmentally. When… Continue Reading »
Two recent studies from Rutgers University found correlations between interest in cosmetic surgery and viewing of reality TV shows that document surgical makeovers. According to these psychological studies, when compared to television shows with a “neutral message,” reality shows spur greater interest in changing your appearance through cosmetic surgery. In one study, the authors surveyed… Continue Reading »
