Good Morning America recently aired this story about Latisse eyelash solution being used off-label to treat hair loss. In an article, they describe one 27-year old who used Latisse to grow fuller eyebrows before her wedding. Since Latisse was FDA approved in December 2008, we’ve heard more and more discussion about the drug’s possible application…
Approved FDA indications for Restylane dermal filler may soon be expanded to include lip augmentation, according to a recent press release from Medicis Pharmaceutical. An advisory panel on plastic surgery devices recently voted to expand the listed indications for the popular wrinkle filler, which could allow Restylane to be marketed for lip enhancement procedures. Restylane…
Can you sculpt the abdomen with liposuction to create a flatter abdomen or “six-pack” appearance? This question is the subject of a recent episode of CBS “The Doctors” television show. Blair Underwood from L.A. Law appears on the segment, saying, “I am good right now with the 6-pack, but I hear there’s a plastic surgery…
The latest edition of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery includes an article examining the results of Sculptra Aesthetic dermal filler. A multi-center study evaluated the long-term results of Sculptra for treatment of the nasolabial folds, the lines that travel from each side of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Doctors followed 233 people for…
Fat grafting during breast surgery doesn’t interfere with mammograms, according to a new study. “Radiographic follow-up of breasts treated with fat grafting is not problematic and should not be a hindrance to the procedure,” concludes study author Dr. Michaël Veber, of University of Lyon-Léon Bérard Cancer Center in France An article about this research was…
I have never been a “medical device” kind of plastic surgeon. I was trained to perform surgical procedures and I continually strive to improve my skills everyday. I enjoy operating so why should I spend office hours doing something I don’t necessarily enjoy? As you can imagine since I started my practice in Fairfax, VA…
More men may be interested in plastic surgery, not as a career but as a solution to the unwanted signs of aging. The overall number of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures chosen by men rose a whole 2 percent from 2009 to 2010, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Individual procedures however, showed significant…
It isn’t difficult to understand why the skills of a plastic surgeon would be valuable in the ER. Many board certified plastic surgeons today have training in complex techniques like microsurgery, wound care, hand surgery and facial reconstruction. According to a new study out of Istanbul, Turkey, the role of a plastic surgeon is becoming…
Two women with different problems, both related to their breasts, were recently featured on TODAY. Erica wanted to undergo a breast augmentation, while Jeanne was prepared for a breast reduction to help improve her body proportion and relieve discomfort. Both women appeared on TODAY show about 2 weeks after surgery. “I saw my stomach for…
The latest 2010 statistics for facial cosmetic treatments show that about 75 percent of the procedures performed last year were non-surgical, which may confirm an often discussed trend toward non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The stats come straight from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), and they show a 45 percent increase in…