Although not proven, LA Times reported that plastic surgery has increasingly become a couples activity. The article goes on to give a short summary of a couple who went through lipoplasty after 13 years of marriage. The wife developed a muffin top and was having issues getting rid of it and decided that lipoplasty was […]
According to The Business Journal, U.S. market leader in breast aesthetics announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved MENTOR® MemoryShape™ Breast Implants, providing new options for women looking for a more natural shape and youthful feel from breast enhancement or reconstruction surgery. Unlike round implants, MENTOR® MemoryShape™ Breast Implants have a teardrop […]
Social media is all about seeing and being seen, so it’s not surprising that the ubiquity and frequency of posts are fueling our vanity. According to a recent report by the American Academy of Facial and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), social media activity may be driving an increase in plastic surgery requests. “Access to any social […]
Amanda Bynes, TV star states rhinoplasty or nose job surgery changed her appearance. The star of TV shows “All That”, “The Amanda Show” and movies ” Big Fat Liar” and “What a Girl Wants” had nose surgery to improve her appearance. Plastic surgeons like Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown can create a more natural, refined looking nose […]
A recent article from Plastic Surgery Practice discusses the recent turn of plastic and cosmetic surgery television shows and it’s affect on our culture. From TLC’s Plastic Wives to a rumored Celebrity Swan, plastic surgery reality TV shows are back. Earlier shows such as Extreme Makeover, Dr. 90210, and The Swan focused on patients and […]
Individuals interested in reducing body fat through surgical methods once depended on traditional liposuction procedures. However, laser liposuction is transforming this procedure into a more streamlined solution. Those interested in choosing the laser version of liposuction may be concerned with the effectiveness of this form of surgery. Here is a look at the health benefits […]
When it comes to plastic surgery, it is often assumed that the main recipients are female. While it is statistically true that women obtain a cosmetic procedure more often than men, the number of men who are interested in procedures and decide to go through plastic surgery are increasing. More men are getting cosmetic surgery […]
The Wall Street Journal recently reported a headline article that silicone implants were banned by the FDA in 1992 and are making a comeback since the ban was lifted in 2006. However, silicone implants did not completely disappear during the claimed 14 year ban. According to Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown, voted 2013 ‘Top Doc’ for breast […]
Most people associate plastic surgery with those that are trying to hold on to the beauty of their youth or for reasons of vanity. However, there are many people that have taken advantage of liposuction for its health benefits. Some surgeons may have mixed feelings about the procedure and it is important that you understand […]
Natrelle 410, the “gummy bear implant,” now on the market Most people probably think of one thing when they heard the words “gummy bear;” the delicious, ursine candies. But there’s another meaning – what are known as “gummy bear breast implants,” the nickname for a type of silicone gel implant that’s been the subject of […]