Loose, excess skin is a common problem for contestants of “The Biggest Loser,” because they lose so much weight in a short amount of time. When this happens, they usually turn to a plastic surgeon for body contouring surgery. Body contouring can address the the loose skin that causes irritation, issues with the fit of…
For some patients, eyelid surgery can improve both appearance and vision. Tampabay.com shares a story of Mary Lou Lueders, 74, who says she never considered cosmetic surgery. “I just thought I would grow old gracefully,” she said. When she found out that eyelid surgery would improve her vision, she decided to have the procedure. After…
Oops. by Sara. Nel, on Flickr After outpatient surgery with anesthesia, older patients are better behind the wheel than younger patients, according to a new study released by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The study of 198 patients tested driving ability with a simulator, before and after outpatient surgery under sedation. Researchers checked for driving…
A woman in Russia may have been saved by her large silicone breast implants, according to a recent ABC News blog post. During a dispute, the woman was reportedly stabbed by her husband, but the weapon became lodged within her implant. She had undergone a breast augmentation just five years prior to the attack. The…
Trump Taj Mahal casino recently announced a promotion that includes a cosmetic surgery prize worth $25,000, the Associated Press reports. Trump Taj Mahal by shinya, on Flickr The winner will mix and match the cosmetic procedures of their choice until they reach the total prize amount of 25,000 dollars. Whoever lands this jackpot might choose…
Americans had more than 220,000 bariatric surgery procedures last year. According to a new study to be presented at ASPS this weekend, 75 percent of them aren’t aware of their cosmetic surgery options. Plastic surgeons know that people who experience massive weight loss are typically left with a large amount of loose skin, which leads…
Last week, USA TODAY ran a front-page story and series of articles that explored controversy about surgical complications and even deaths occurring among people who had cosmetic surgery at “low cost, high volume cosmetic surgery clinics.” A quote from the article in USA TODAY: “While these clinics typically employ plastic surgeons who are either board-certified…
Medicis, the pharmaceutical company behind Restylane, Perlane and Dysport, recently announced FDA approval for Liposonix. Liposonix is a new treatment that uses high-intensity, focused ultrasound to eliminate fat that is just beneath the skin. The company reportedly received FDA approval for “non-invasive waist circumference reduction.” Medicis doesn’t plan to launch the treatment in the United…
More and more Chinese people are turning to cosmetic surgery, especially young people, according to Reuters News. Some favorite procedures in China include facial plastic surgery such as double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty, as well as body enhancement procedures. In China, many younger people view cosmetic surgery as a way to get an advantage in…
That’s the commonsense view in the medical community: that cosmetic surgery – enhancement of beauty – can’t cure any serious psychological problem.