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 […]
Rhinoplasty improves the shape of your nose. It may also make you look younger. A new study found that the anti-aging benefits of rhinoplasty were statistically significant, and, on average, patients looked 1.5 years younger after the procedure, according to Ali Sepehr, MD, and researchers at the University of Toronto. During the study, 50 people […]
Earlobe rejuvenation is a growing trend among women, according to Britain’s Daily Mail. Surgery to repair stretched or torn earlobes is becoming more common. Whether from years of wearing earrings or just the natural aging process, earlobes can stretch and age a woman. Some are choosing to have this corrected either in combination with a […]
After losing weight following bariatric surgery, a majority of patients — 75% of females and 68% of males — reported a desire for body contouring surgery, according to a new study. Body contouring procedures after weight loss are often a last and necessary step in a patient’s weight loss surgery journey. Medically-assisted weight loss often […]
Cosmetic surgery appears to be immune to the current economy’s troubles, as Americans continue to invest in procedures, says Newsweek. Consider this: between 2009 and 2010 Americans spent less on food, housing, clothes and entertainment, according to the article. Yet the popularity of cosmetic surgery grew during this same time, with people increasing their spending […]
For men with enlarged breast glands or excess breast tissue, wearing a swimsuit may cause embarrassment. Male breast reduction can correct gynecomastia and reshape the chest so it has a more masculine look. A
Silicone buttock injections are not a safe procedure, but unfortunately that hasn’t stopped some women from obtaining them, reports the Baltimore Sun. A dancer in Baltimore was admitted to the hospital in March with silicone in her lungs after the procedure, and the FDA is investigating this and other instances across the U.S. The woman […]
If your vision is impaired because of your droopy eyelids, functional blepharoplasty can be performed by your cosmetic surgeon. Your vision will improve, and you’ll enjoy the cosmetic results as well. Mary Lou Lueders, 74, is one patient who never considered cosmetic surgery.  “I just thought I would grow old gracefully,†she told tampabay.com. […]
Liposuction is an ideal procedure for those who have lost weight through diet and exercise, but who haven’t been able to slim down certain areas of the body such as the thighs, tummy or arms. Liposuction allows your cosmetic surgeon to target problem areas of fat. Below are answers to some frequently asked liposuction questions. […]
Last week, an FDA advisory panel met to discuss the safety of silicone implants, including discussions on how to improve safety studies for the implants and whether to drop MRI recommendations. Dr. William Maisel, of the FDA’s Center for Devices, said he had heard nothing to shake his faith in the safety of the popular […]