The UK Observer published an editorial over the weekend that offered contrasting opinions from British journalist Alice Hart-Davis and Annabel Jones, beauty director for the UK fashion magazine Grazia. The Observer asked them, “Can cosmetic surgery ever be a viable solution to aging?” It seems the question is flawed from the beginning; can anything at […]
What do satisfied patients say about breast augmentation? How do we define success in this field? The August 2009 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery includes an article in which 6 factors related to breast augmentation success were identified, based on a study of patient surveys. 1. Satisfactory Breast Characteristics This is clearly the main […]
The recent FDA approval of Sculptra for cosmetic use has spawned a renewed interest of the drug in the cosmetic surgery industry and in the media. The Today Show recently featured Sculptra injectable wrinkle filler on a segment of “Today’s Health.” The first half of the segment features a brief treatment demonstration and some patient […]
Propofol (or Diprivan) is an anesthetic often used during cosmetic surgery procedures, in closely monitored settings. The recent controversy surrounding the drug stems from the death of Michael Jackson. The media has been inundated with stories about the pop singer and how the drug Propofol caused his death. Jackson is said to have requested the […]
The so-called liquid facelift has once again been featured by a national media outlet. Harper’s Baazar recently posted an excellent article that outlines the pros and cons of all the latest wrinkle fillers. The Best Beauty section of the September issue includes before and after pictures and a discussion of professional techniques for administering injectables. […]
We wrote last month about the FDA’s recent approval of Sculptra for cosmetic use. Now more physicians are starting to use the wrinkle filler, and marketing efforts of it have been increased. Just recently, Dr. Jeannette Graf appeared on the CBS Early show to demonstrate treatment with Sculptra. This video features a few before and […]
Although the economic news this week is looking optimistic, the job market is still a rough environment to navigate. We’ve had more than one patient comment about it and share suspicions about age, or appearance, negatively affecting job prospects. My neighbor told me last week that her job interviews hadn’t gone as well as she’d […]
According to Associated Press columnist Donna Abu-Nasr, “cosmetic surgery is booming” in Saudi Arabia, despite religious conservatives that find the practice objectionable, and despite the ubiquity of the burqa – a long garment that covers arab women from head to toe. Plastic surgeons in the region are apparently advertising on the front page of the […]
Yesterday brought an exciting announcement from pharmaceutical company sanofi-aventis; Sculptra has been FDA cleared for physicians to use in additional facial cosmetic procedures. Even though off-label cosmetic use of Sculptra is common and has been happening for years, original approval of the filler was for treating lipoatrophy, i.e. facial fat loss, in AIDS patients. Professionals […]
As many surgery practices begin offering specials, and baby boomers consider the possibility of looking better to enhance their prospects, consumer spending on cosmetic surgery could increase markedly – even in an uncertain economy, says a new Los Angeles Times article. For cosmetic surgeons in Kentucky, Ohio and elsewhere, the economic situation has lead many […]