Modern Breast Implant Surgery Turns 50!
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over 300,000 breast augmentation surgeries were performed in 2011, making it the number-one cosmetic surgery in the United States. Not one of these procedures would have been possible, however, without the work of two pioneering doctors exactly 50 years ago. BBC is reporting on Drs. ...
Plastic Surgery Needs Vary Among Age Groups
What kind of plastic surgery procedures are 35 year olds choosing? How about 50-somethings? Those and many more answers can be found in a recent report from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). This year, the society’s annual plastic surgery statistics show an interesting trend — different age groups are turning to ...
The Three S’s of Plastic Surgery | Surgeon, Site and Strategy
Exploring plastic surgery for the first time can be a daunting task. It’s easy to feel confused and overwhelmed by all the questions: What provider should I go to? Are all plastic surgery clinics the same? What can plastic surgery do for me? With “white coat deception” running rampant, the answers to these questions ...
New Study: Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Improve Quality of Life
Can certain plastic surgery procedures actually improve the quality of life? Yes, says new research from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The connection is explained in a recent ASPS press release. According to the report, “Patients undergoing cosmetic liposuction and/or abdominoplasty ("tummy tuck") procedures report significant improvements in self-esteem and quality of ...
Allure Magazine Demystifies Botox
By now, almost everyone has heard of Botox. With millions of procedures performed every year, Botox continues to be the number one cosmetic treatment in the US. And, although we’ve all heard of it, many patients still have questions. Allure magazine looks at these common questions in an article entitled, “Everything You've Always Wanted ...
Spring Procedures: Patients “Freshening Up” for Warmer Weather
With this past Tuesday marking the first day of the season, spring is now officially upon us. While many associate the spring season with blooming flowers and budding trees, for many women, spring means something different altogether—it’s a time to freshen up with cosmetic treatment. The next three months are all about new beginnings. ...
Top 5 Cosmetic Procedures You May Not Know About
We’ve all heard of the most popular cosmetic procedures—nose surgery, Botox, breast augmentation. But, did you know that there are actually a host of cosmetic procedures available to you? We can truly address almost any cosmetic concern! So, in an attempt to show you just how comprehensive the field of plastic surgery is, here ...
Business Insider on “The Perils Of Budget Plastic Surgery”
There are plenty of opportunities where it’s okay to look for a bargain—the grocery store, clothes shopping, etc. One situation where you shouldn’t look to cut corners, however, is when undergoing plastic surgery. Online news site, Business Insider, is reporting on the ways budget plastic surgery may do more harm than good. “So what ...
Plastic Surgery Does Increase Body Image, Says Study
Why do patients undergo plastic surgery? For most, it’s about improving the way you look—and the way you look at yourself! One study published by the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) wanted to look at whether or not patients actually experienced emotional changes following cosmetic surgery. One hundred patients were studied before ...
Mommy Makeover Procedures on the Rise, Says ASPS
According to ASPS statistics, the number of women getting ‘mommy makeover’ procedures is on the rise.” That’s according to a press release from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the world’s largest plastic surgery specialty organization. So, what is a mommy makeover? In short, a mommy makeover is a procedure or series of procedures ...