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September 19, 2011 | Body Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss May Improve Results

Women who lose a great amount of weight with surgical interventions often prefer the results of breast reduction after weight loss, according to a new study published by the ASPS. The study aimed to determine whether results were better if patients chose breast reduction surgery following bariatric surgery or before. To determine this, the study […]

September 12, 2011 | Skin Care

Obagi Results Can Improve with Botox Treatments

When used in conjunction with Botox treatments, many patients are seeing improved skin and Obagi results, according to a new study published by the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Patients in the study who used Botox at the same time as Nu-Derm experienced improved Obagi results. This means patients’ skin improved in overall appearance and they felt […]

September 06, 2011 | Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery In The Media

Study Examines the Psychology of Plastic Surgery

Not only can plastic surgery improve the way you look, but a new study shows it can actually have a long-term positive impact on the way you feel about yourself. The study, which was published by the ASPS, examined the psychology of plastic surgery on a group of Norwegian patients over five years. While most […]

August 22, 2011 | Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery In The Media

VIDEO: Inexpensive Plastic Surgery Offers More Bang for Your Buck

Though many patients turn to non-surgical treatments to fight aging, some relatively inexpensive plastic surgery options can give you more bang for your buck, according to KVOA in Tucson. During an interview on KVOA, the news station’s plastic surgery contributor spoke about popular procedures that she considers inexpensive plastic surgery options when compared to the […]

August 15, 2011 | Injection Treatments

How Often to Get Botox May Be Less than Thought

After a period of two years undergoing Botox treatments, patients may reduce the frequency of treatments to every six months and achieve the same benefits, according to a study by the Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute that looked at how often to get Botox. When looking at a group of 50 women, […]

August 10, 2011 | Facial Surgery

What Makes People Look Older, And What You Can Do About It

It’s true that as we age, the years we’ve lived become obvious on our faces in the form of lines, wrinkles and general sagginess. The cause of these signs of aging can be quite varied and time can have different effects for different people. So, the question remains, what makes people look older? A recent […]

August 01, 2011 | Facial Surgery

“Less Is More” Brow Lift Technique May Improve Results

A brow lift, when performed minimally to correct a descending brow, may yield better results for a patient than a full lift of the brow. Using special brow lift techniques, plastic surgeons are able to help a patient appear younger and open an eye area that may suffer from a descending brow. Rather than fully […]

July 25, 2011 | Medical Spa, Skin Care

How to Reduce Neck Wrinkles From Too Much Texting

If you use your smartphone daily, you may experience “Blackberry neck” or lines and creases on your neck from craning it, according to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The constant downward gaze caused by smartphone use may be causing some individuals to experience more lines and creases on their neck than would appear […]

July 21, 2011 | Skin Care

Proper Sunscreen Application Necessary to Prevent Sunburns

Even regularly applying sunscreen may not be enough to prevent sunburns if you are not applying it correctly, according to a new study by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Sunscreen, the study found, was the most popular form of sun protection chosen by the 3,000 Caucasian adults who participated. In fact, 30% of […]

July 04, 2011 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Breast Implant Patients Turning to Smaller Breasts

As perceptions of beauty have changed over time, recently women are choosing smaller breast implants than they previously had. Celebrities who have downsized in recent years allegedly include Denise Richards, Victoria Beckham, Drew Barrymore, and Jordan. Taken together they represent a trend toward breast implants being smaller than was previously fashionable. More everyday women are […]

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