In a recently released NBC News article, it has been reported that nearly twice as many men are choosing to have cosmetic surgery as did fifteen years ago. Much of this growth may be accountable for the cultural shifts that have surrounded cosmetic surgery and male image in the last few decades. “I think now […]
As the number of European breast augmentation procedures continues to rise despite a wide range of European austerity measures, investors are benefiting, according to a recent article in The Financial Times. Also discussed in the article were dramatic increases in Botox sales, which is also an Allergan product. Even though many European countries are experiencing […]
An April article in Reuters lays out a number of excellent guidelines that can help facilitate comfortable conversation about cosmetic surgery in the workplace, particularly when involving those who undergo surgery themselves. According to The Wall Street Journal, more people are undergoing cosmetic surgery than ever before, prompting a number of developments to the industry […]
The FDA has just approved a new type of silicone breast implants produced by Sientra, as recently reported in a Medscape Education article. The two previously approved silicone breast implants were given approval by the FDA in November, 2006. They are the Natrelle, manufactured by Allergan and MemoryGel, manufactured by Mentor. Third Type of Silicon […]
As reported in a recent article in Cosmetic Surgery News, it has now been over 50 years since the first successful silicone breast implantation procedure, which was performed on Timmie Jean Lindsay in 1962. Lindsay is still healthy and happy with her implants, which are now 50 years old. Over those 50 years, the breast […]
Over the last fifteen years, a record number of lower income Brazilian patients have been receiving cosmetic surgery, a Huffington Post article reports, including rhinoplasty, liposuction, Botox, facelifts, and many others. The surprising feature of this news is that these Brazilians are receiving their cosmetic surgical procedures at deeply discounted rates or completely free of […]
In a recent article in Cosmetic Surgery Times, the results of a clinical study of a new matrix known as Selphyl have shown it to produce healthier, more effective and longer-lasting results. The crucial development in this procedure shows that the addition of a matrix known as Selphyl to the fat transfer helps grow more […]
According to a recent report in the popular cosmetic medicine magazine New You, there have been a number of innovations in the breast augmentation field that may lessen incision lines or place incisions in less critical areas such as the belly button. These procedures may produce minimal scarring, fewer complications and the shortest recovery period […]
In a recent RealSelf.com survey, women are reporting that their sex lives are dramatically improved following breast surgery. According to most respondents, not only did the frequency of their sex increase, but their overall satisfaction was improved as well. These women are part of a large American demographic, one that is increasing every year. In […]
Social media is growing increasingly popular as a way for prospective patients to gather information on cosmetic surgery. The survey, from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, found that 42 percent of patients receive most of their information about cosmetic surgery from social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. It is a […]