More choices available to patients and physicians If you’re in the market for breast augmentation surgery, then good news! The FDA has just approved the California company Sientra to offer a range of silicone gel implants on the market. Last year, breast augmentation was the most in-demand form of plastic surgery for women, clocking in…
Some procedures that could help you look your best in a swimsuit Punxsutawney Phil may have foreseen another six weeks of winter, but Summer is closing in nonetheless. Summer plastic surgery will soon be here, as people across the country set upon clinics to get this lifted, or that tucked, all to feel confident strutting…
Tips to keep you safe from unqualified practitioners Stories about illegal cosmetic procedures perpetrated by the likes of Padge ‘Black Madam’ Windslowe and Oneal Ron Morris that cause permanent physical damage or even death can make cosmetic surgery seem unsafe to the uninformed. The truth is that certified practitioners pride themselves on professionalism and high…
Ultrasound System May Save Time and Money Monitoring your breast implants can be costly and inconvenient, but that may all change with the advent of new monitoring procedures that could make the process far more efficient. The Aesthetic Surgery Journal, partially funded by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), has released a study…
13.8 Million Procedures in 2011 The economy is on a slow-but-steady rise, and consumer confidence starting to return. As a result, cosmetic procedures have enjoyed their second year of growth in a row. According to a report issued by the American Plastic Surgery Society, surgeons across the country performed 13.8 million procedures in 2011. This…
Good news if you live in New Jersey and are looking to get a little work done – the hotly-debated tax on cosmetic procedures signed into law in 2004 is going to be repealed. NJ Governor Chris Christie by Bob Jagendorf, on Flickr New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill to phase out the…
The new film About Face by portrait photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders takes a peek behind the modeling industry and the quest to continue looking young. Through candid interviews, the film documents the experiences of models from the 70s and 80s. “The divergent attitudes among the women about everything from the business of modeling to aging and…
Two years ago, reports of defective silicone breast implants manufactured by PIP (Poly Implant Prothèse) prompted authorities to halt production of the devices. The breast implants are said to have a very high failure rate and a non-medical type of silicone gel. France is now encouraging women with these implants to have them removed. PIP…
New study shows good long-term face lift results in patients under 50. People with early signs of aging can achieve good results and high satisfaction 10 years or more after their face lift, according to a new study in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. A previous study found that older patients were…
When men are affected by gynecomastia, male breast reduction can improve quality-of-life, according to a recent study by plastic surgeons in Siena and Pisa, Italy. Men who have gynecomastia have excess breast tissue. The problem can develop during adolescence or adulthood. Gynecomastia can negatively affect a man’s self-image, harming his quality of life for years….