Category Archives: Research Study
Facelifts Turn Back the Clock 9 Years
According to a recent article in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, having a facelift can make you look seven years younger than you actually are. In this study by authors Nitin Chauhan and Peter Adamson of the University of … Continue reading
Lifestyle and Hair Loss in Identical Twins
Genetics have traditionally been thought to weigh heavily in hair loss in men and women. However, a study presented at the ASPS meeting in Denver in September by Dr. Bahman Guyuron demonstrated that external factors and lifestyle choices also significantly … Continue reading
Silicone Implant Safety Reviewed by FDA
Based on a study it conducted about silicone implant safety, the FDA has released a statement and the news is good for consumers and plastic surgeons. After conducting an in-depth study of silicone implant safety, the FDA has confirmed that … Continue reading
Best Age for a Facelift
My patients often ask me what is the best age for a facelift. They are concerned about whether having a facelift too soon might necessitate more procedures down the road. On the other hand, they don’t’ want to wait until … Continue reading
Americans Approval of Plastic Surgery on the Rise
A new study published by the ASAPS shows that now, more than ever, Americans approve of cosmetic plastic surgery. The study, which was released this month, found that 51% of Americans regardless of income hold a favorable view of plastic … Continue reading
New Hope to Give Your Wrinkles the “Cold” Shoulder
Early clinical trials are showing success in producing the same wrinkle-reducing effect as Botox and Dysport, without employing the use of the botulinum toxin, according to U.S. News. Though both Botox and Dysport are hugely popular non-surgical options for diminishing … Continue reading
Reality TV Affects Attitudes About Cosmetic Surgery
At Rutgers University, professors of psychology found correlations between interest in aesthetic surgery and viewing of “surgical makeover” reality TV shows. According to results of their research, people who watch these reality shows are more likely to be interested in … Continue reading
Career Satisfaction of American Plastic Surgeons: ASPS Survey
A new study conducted by plastic surgeons from the University of Michigan has been published online (ahead of print) in the ASPS journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The article includes survey data about career satisfaction among American plastic surgeons. Information … Continue reading
German Study Checks for Symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Cosmetic Surgery Patients
Plastic surgeons frequently watch for symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in their prospective patients. Characterized by abnormal preoccupation with self-perceived appearance defects, BDD can be a distressing condition and contraindication for cosmetic surgery. A recent study published in Psychiatry … Continue reading
Researchers Check Accuracy of Youtube Medical Videos
Read the “viewpoints” section of the latest Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal and you can find a short study article about the quality of medical information – specifically on melanoma – that is currently available on youtube.com. Researchers for the … Continue reading