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Plastic Surgeons Warn Patients about “Awake” Surgeries

Posted February 03, 2011 in Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

An alarming new trend in cosmetic procedures is taking hold and respected surgeons in the plastic surgery field want to warn patients about the dangers of some procedures marketed as “awake cosmetic surgery.” Awake surgeries are now being noticed not for the beautiful results they yield (they often do not), but rather the unsafe conditions […]

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Researchers Explore New Methods for Fat Reduction

Posted January 14, 2011 in Body Surgery

Although liposuction has long been the most effective means of permanent fat reduction, physicians continue to research new non-invasive fat reduction technologies in hopes of one day increasing the options available to patients seeking slimmer curves and improved body contours. According to a recent article in the Cosmetic Surgery Times, a few non-surgical devices designed […]

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Volume Loss in Bones Contributes to Facial Aging, Study Finds

Posted January 05, 2011 in Facial Surgery

According to study results recently released by a team of plastic surgery researchers, it is not only fat and collagen depletion that contributes to an aged facial appearance over time, but also a gradual loss of bone volume. This “milestone” study, according to American Society of Plastic Surgeons President Dr. Phil Haeck, brings surgeons one […]

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Researchers Find Few Americans Engaging in Medical Tourism

Posted December 31, 2010 in Cosmetic Surgery

According to survey data recently released by researchers at the University of Iowa, fewer Americans than previously supposed are engaging in medical tourism, or the practice of seeking cheaper plastic surgery and other procedures in countries outside the U.S. Brandon Alleman and his team of researchers at the University of Iowa surveyed 45 companies that […]

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Merz’s New Injectable Belotero Outlasts Collagen, Study Finds

Posted December 21, 2010 in Injection Treatments

According to the results of a 24-week study published in Dermatologic Surgery, Belotero, the new hyaluronic acid filler by Merz, provides longer-lasting wrinkle correction than bovine collagen injectables. The study results come at a time when Belotero is awaiting FDA approval and pharmaceutical competitor Allergan is pulling its bovine collagen injectables Zyderm and Zyplast, as […]

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Breast Augmentation Patient Characteristics, Implant Details Studied by Geographic Location

Posted December 14, 2010 in Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

A recent study published by the Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery compared by geographic location the physical characteristics and implant details of patients undergoing a primary breast augmentation. The study used patient information from 100 consecutive breast augmentation cases performed in university settings at Kelowna (British Columbia), Loma Linda (California, USA) and Temple (Texas, USA). […]

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New Reality Show ‘Bridalplasty’ Rewards Brides-To-Be With Plastic Surgery

Posted December 07, 2010 in Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery In The Media

E!’s new reality TV show ‘Bridalplasty’ promises brides-to-be the chance to win not only their dream wedding, but also their dream body. Each of the women questing for the ‘Bridalplasty’ prize has a wish list of cosmetic procedures they would seek should they beat out the competition, in addition to ideas for their wedding cake, […]

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Correcting Sagging Breasts: Breast Lift, Breast Implants or Both?

Posted November 30, 2010 in Breast Implants

Updated for 2018 Choosing the correct breast enhancement option and surgical incision placement requires customization. Dr. Daniel uses an individualized approach to let each woman’s unique goals, breast anatomy and degree of breast ptosis (sagging) dictate whether a breast lift, breast augmentation or both is the best option. Scientific Basis for Combining Breast Lift + […]

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