Yearly Archives: 2012

20

Nov

Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men

Published: November 20, 2012

Although men still only represent about 10% of plastic surgery patients nationally, we have experienced a significant increase in men seeking plastic surgery over the past few years. According to a recent article by ASAPS, here are some of the more common complaints that men express as they age, and how they can best be addressed. Even with diet...

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26

Oct

New and Improved Tummy Tuck Techniques

Published: October 26, 2012

If you are considering a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) or mommy makeover, there are advanced techniques in abdominoplasty that you should be aware of.  An abdominoplasty is the best technique for improving the appearance of a protruding abdomen and reducing saggy or redundant skin around the middle. It is particularly popular following pregnancy...

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11

Oct

Is Scarless Healing Possible for Humans?

Published: October 11, 2012

Is scarless healing and body part regeneration a possibility for humans? A study published in Nature this month headed by developmental biologist, Ashley Siefert from University of Florida in Gainesville has scientists pondering that question. Apparently there are two species of African spiny mouse have the ability to do what no other mammal has...

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30

Sep

Maintaining Youthful Looking Breasts

Published: September 30, 2012

If you’re concerned about keeping your breasts more youthful looking but aren’t sure if there is much you can do to control how your breasts age, a new study of identical twins may provide some clues. A controlled study of identical twins by Dr. Hooman T. Soltanian from the University Hospital Case Medical Center in Cleveland indicates that...

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15

Sep

Operation Smile – 30 Years of Creating Smiles

Published: September 15, 2012

“Operation Smile is an international children’s medical charity that heals children’s smiles, forever changing their lives.” The organization that was started by Dr. Bill Magee and his wife Kathy over 30 years ago after a trip to the Philippines never fails to inspire. Operation Smile’s all volunteer medical teams work in over 60...

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17

Aug

Bullying and Plastic Surgery

Published: August 17, 2012

Dumbo, Fatso, Beanpole, Hook-nose; these are some of the names kids are called at school or in their neighborhood if their body or facial features don’t fit the norm. This is not a new phenomenon. There have always been some kids or bullies who have taunted others, often in a shallow attempt to boost their own shaky self-esteem. The difference...

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10

Aug

California Tightens up Regulations on Medi-Spas

Published: August 10, 2012

California’s Governor Jerry Brown has recently signed into law a new regulation that intends to increase supervision on medi-spas that offer cosmetic surgery procedures such as Botox, facial fillers and cellulite treatments. Many medi-spas, and not just in California, claim to have physician oversight, although often, it is in name only. Some of...

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23

Jul

The Buzz on Belotero

Published: July 23, 2012

Have you heard about Belotero, the latest entry into the facial fillers line-up? It can get confusing with all the players in the hyaluronic acid fillers field, so we thought we might help clear up some of the confusion. Much like Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane, Belotero is hyaluronic acid dermal filler for the superficial lines and moderate to...

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19

Jul

5 Myths about Eyelid Surgery

Published: July 19, 2012

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is done to improve upper eyelid contour and smoothen hollows, bags, and puffiness of the lower eyelid. It is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure that thousands of men and women undergo each year. Before choosing to have eyelid surgery, it is important to know some myths and facts about the procedure. Myth 1.)...

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12

Jul

Breast Augmentation May Improve Quality of Life

Published: July 12, 2012

A recent study published in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), indicates that women who have had breast augmentation surgery report substantial improvement in several areas of quality of life. The study, headed by Dr. Colleen McCarthy of Memorial...

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