Statistics Suggest Growing International Interest The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has released their list of the seven countries that go under the knife, in terms of population percentage. The information gleaned from these statistics shed light on some interesting, and even some baffling, trends in plastic surgery around the world. The seven countries,…
Several months ago we embarked on an interesting new journey here at Hess Plastic Surgery, that we definitely had some apprehension toward. In the world of plastic surgeons, the fear of getting a bad online review keeps us awake at night. We plastic surgeons care very much about the results and experiences of our patients,…
Chin lifts fastest growing trend in plastic surgery Have you ever used FaceTime, Skype Chat, or another form of video chat, and you didn’t like the way your face looked? As it turns out, you are not alone. Not by a long shot. New statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows that chin…
The best questions to ask before your surgery So you’re thinking of getting a tummy tuck, or a facelift, or even just a little botox to smooth things out? Do you know what the realistic results will be? Or how long you’ll need to recover? It’s not just on the doctor to know what he…
The procedure that started it all, performed in 1962 This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the day Timmie Jean Lindsey, a mother-of-six from Houston, Texas, became the first recipient of the silicone breast implant. It may be hard to fathom now, with breast implants being the second-most popular form of plastic surgery in the…
How not to follow in the felt diva’s footsteps In a recent appearance on Anderson Cooper’s talk show, famed Muppets starlet Miss Piggy spoke with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about her crippling Botox addiction. “I’m 99% Botox,” Miss Piggy revealed to a stunned audience, “but that may be underestimating it.” Miss Piggy went on to disclose…
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…