Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic surgeons develop innovative microsurgery technique for reconstructing breast after mastectomy
Dr. Nicholas Haddock, Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, left, and Dr. Sumeet S. Teotia, Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, developed an innovative microsurgery technique for reconstructing the breast after mastectomy.
Increased quality of life for women with breast reductions
Women with abnormally large breasts experience a poorer quality of life than other women. An operation can dramatically change life for the better.
Initial Data From The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Points to 20% Increase in Procedures in 2015
Key Trends Indicate Subtlety is In, More Men Pursuing Surgery
Evidence lacking about breast implant safety
A review of more than 30 studies seeking answers about silicone gel breast implant safety finds that the studies don’t provide definitive evidence. The new paper may help inspire improved analyses of existing data as well as a new registry to provide better data.
Unmasking perceptions of cosmetic surgery among young women
Is the rise of celebrity and ‘selfie culture’ to blame for increasing numbers of young women turning to cosmetic surgery in search of attractiveness, individuality and identity?
Cosmetic Lip Surgery May Ease Facial Paralysis, Small Study Suggests
A cosmetic surgery that uses injections of hyaluronic acid to make lips appear fuller could also improve the lives of people with facial paralysis, according to results of a small study by researchers at Johns Hopkins and Stanford universities.
Study Shows Weekend Admissions for Body Contouring Surgical Procedures are More Expensive
Weekday Admissions Associated with More Favorable Outcomes and Shorter Length of Stay and Hospital Charges
When Africa smiles thanks to plastic surgery
Upon her arrival at the Mère-Enfant le Luxembourg Hospital in Bamako, little Kadiatou had a severe facial deformity. Her cleft lip ("harelip") is accompanied by a gap in the roof of her mouth under her nostrils (cleft palate), which not only causes eating and speech difficulties, but would also condemn her to hostile looks for the rest of her life.
As Fat Grafting Evolves, Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Discover That Less Can Be More, It's Not Just For the Breasts and Buttocks and Fat Doesn't Always Act Like Fat
Top-Tier Surgeons of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Discuss New Fat Grafting Techniques, Uses and Combined Procedures to Produce Natural Results
Nonsurgical Facelift – Marketing Gimmick or Legitimate Cosmetic Procedure?
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Debate the Validity of the Nonsurgical Facelift and Discuss Best Approaches to Address Facial Aging
Botox makes unnerving journey into our nervous system
Research shows Botox travels to our central nervous system
Decoding what Other People “See” in Faces After Plastic Surgery
Michael Reilly, MD, freely admits he loves faces. In his first year of medical school at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, he aced head and neck anatomy. “I got the best grade of the whole year in that course,” he says, adding that he is simply a “people person” who loves to communicate with others, “and the face is your window to the world.”
Breast implants could become safer thanks to cell-friendly surface
Scientists at The University of Manchester have created an enhanced surface for silicone breast implants which could reduce complications and make them less likely to be rejected by the body.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Reports Americans Spent More Than 12 Billion in 2014; Procedures for Men Up 43% Over Five Year Period
NEW YORK, NY – The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) released its complete 18th annual multi-specialty statistical data today showing an aesthetic plastic surgery spend consistent with the figures for 2013, with Americans spending more than 12 billion dollars on surgical and nonsurgical procedures for the second year in a row.
Scientists identify bone cells that could help children who need corrective facial surgery
A little girl's face is obscured by a surgical mask. (stock image)ANN ARBOR—Our bones are smart. Bones know that by adolescence it's time to stop growing longer and stronger, and from that point on bones keep their shape by healing injuries.
Safest Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
National study offers broad evidence of safety for minimally invasive procedures
Plastic surgery has led to the objectification of breasts according to social scientist
University of Leicester academic blames plastic surgery for the commodification of breasts in free public lecture on Tuesday 4 November
‘Shape-shifting’ material could help reconstruct faces
SAN FRANCISCO – Injuries, birth defects (such as cleft palates) or surgery to remove a tumor can create gaps in bone that are too large to heal naturally. And when they occur in the head, face or jaw, these bone defects can dramatically alter a person’s appearance. Researchers will report today that they have developed a “self-fitting” material that expands with warm salt water to precisely fill bone defects, and also acts as a scaffold for new bone growth.
NHS Boob Job Girl Plans to have an Abortion
In a shocking turn of events, four months pregnant glamour model, Josie Cunningham, has decided that she'd like to undergo an abortion in order to further her career.
Three-Dimensional Nipple-Areola Tattoos Provide Superior Aesthetic Outcomes, Reports PRS
Philadelphia — For women undergoing breast reconstruction, professional tattoo artists can achieve "aesthetically superior" results by creating realistic three-dimensional tattoos of the nipple and surrounding areola, according to a report in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Most Asian Patients Want to Improve Their Appearance While Maintaining Their Ethnicity, Says Report in PRS GO
Philadelphia -– As more Asian patients seek cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of their nose, plastic surgeons need to know about some important factors affecting the success of 'Asian rhinoplasty,' reports a paper in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open®, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Doctors Present Objective Measures and Methods to Determine Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction at the Annual Aesthetic Meeting
Measuring Outcomes in Facial Rejuvenation No Longer Exclusively Subjective
Injectable Drug Offers Promises as a Nonsurgical Alternative to Reducing Fat Under the Chin
Clinical Trials Point Toward ‘ATX-101’ as Potential Noninvasive Solution for Reduction of Submental Fat
Study Reveals that Hyaluronic Acid Filler can Effectively Correct Loss of Volume in the Mid-Face for up to Two Years
Duration of Correction is Dependent on Volume of Hyaluronic Acid Injected and Sub-Region Treated
A Better Smile with OnabotulinumtoxinA
Study reveals high satisfaction rates with Botox injections for treatment of “gummy smile”
Jury Still Out On Facial Exercises as Method for Aesthetic Rejuvenation
First systematic review finds evidence on facial exercises lacking
Study Shows Experts' Attitudes Influence What Children Believe
Children are more apt to believe a nice, non-expert according to researchers at UT Dallas.
Do Cosmetic Procedures Help Patients Feel Better? Penn Study Finds Limited Evidence that Facial Procedures Improve Quality of Life or Other Psychological Outcomes
Authors Call for Improvement in Methodologies of Future Studies, Particularly for Newer, Non-invasive Procedures
Medical Procedure or Commercial Commodity?
Facing the Challenges of Corporate Medicine Business Practices in Plastic Surgery
Botox injections not just for cosmetic enhancements
By Evelyne Jhung – In October 2011, Carolea Fox, 70, a retired nurse, got her first injection of Botox at St. Michael’s Hospital and it changed her life.
Horrific war injuries spawn radical plastic surgery techniques
Reconstructing Faces: The Art and Wartime Surgery of Gillies, Pickerill, McIndoe and Mowlem tells the story of the four pioneering surgeons involved in ground-breaking work in facial reconstruction during the two world wars.
Freezing the Fat Away: Study Suggests Cryolipolysis is Safe and Effective
New York, NY – Since the approval of the first cryolipolysis device in 2010, what have been some of the trends in fat removal through controlled cooling? Have physicians seen the same safety and efficacy in practice as they have in clinical trials?
Saint Louis University Hospital Surgeons Perform New Fat Grafting Procedure
ST. LOUIS – Plastic surgeons at Saint Louis University Hospital have a new option to help those with breast reconstruction after cancer – fat grafting using a new technology called Revolve.
Under-18 cosmetic surgery laws need stitching up
Laws banning cosmetic surgery for Queensland minors will only be effective if the other states also jump on board, a QUT law lecturer has said.
First-hand experiences of cosmetic surgery tourists revealed
A study of the experiences of cosmetic surgery tourists, led by the University of Leeds, challenges widely-held perceptions about the safety and motives of people travelling oversees for treatment.
Many plastic surgeons view social media as important tool for promoting their practice
By Amy Albin – Social media has revolutionized the way in which people and businesses interact, and it is taking on a growing role in the health care industry. A new UCLA study looking at the use of social media among plastic surgeons has found that roughly half of these specialists use social media tools.
Long-Term Study Looks at What Really Happens to the Face as We Age
Special presentation at ASAPS Annual Meeting reviews early results of first comprehensive study to scientifically document facial aging
Beyond Botox: natural born killer or medical miracle?
Botox is best known for its use in cosmetic procedures, but this potent neurotoxin could be transformed into an extraordinary drug to treat a raft of debilitating conditions, a leading scientist will tell an audience at the University of Lincoln.
Cosmetic Procedures Increase in 2012
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports over 10 Million Cosmetic Procedures