Category: Cosmetic Surgery

February 22, 2011 | Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Patient Safety in Cosmetic Medicine Focus of New, Multi-Specialty Coalition

Four respected national medical organizations recently joined forces to form the Physicians Aesthetic Coalition, a multi-specialty group aimed at encouraging patient education and safety in cosmetic medicine. Each of the organizations involved in the Coalition, including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the […]

February 16, 2011 | Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgeons Often Prefer Traditional Liposuction, Survey Finds

slim woman at the beach with hands on her pelvis

In a survey published in the February issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) found that many of its members prefer more traditional liposuction methods to newer techniques. The survey asked members about various liposuction techniques including newer technologies. It found that overall, most respondents perform between 51 […]

February 03, 2011 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgeons Warn Patients about “Awake” Surgeries

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 […]

December 31, 2010 | Cosmetic Surgery

Researchers Find Few Americans Engaging in Medical Tourism

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 […]

December 14, 2010 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Breast Augmentation Patient Characteristics, Implant Details Studied by Geographic Location

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). […]

December 07, 2010 | Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery In The Media

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

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, […]

November 19, 2010 | Cosmetic Surgery

Who’s Having Cosmetic Treatments? Survey Says: Working Moms

A study published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology surveyed more than 300 patients to find out more about who makes up the ‘average’ population of cosmetic surgery seekers. According to survey results, the average patients having cosmetic treatments are college-educated, working moms. These results are unsurprising and coincide with statistical data released by […]

December 07, 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery

Looking For an Extraordinary Holiday Gift?

young woman with a little present in her hands

Giving cosmetic surgery as a gift is actually more common than most people think. For the right person, a cosmetic procedure is far more satisfying than your average holiday gift item. Those women who have long pondered a mommy makeover or a breast augmentation might find it really exciting. Dr. Mark Berman of the AACS, […]

November 20, 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery

Surgeons Speak Out Against Elective Cosmetics Tax

Plastic surgeons in America have publicly opposed the recently added elective cosmetic medical tax that was unveiled Wednesday within the latest healthcare reform bill. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery have objected to the tax as discriminatory, arbitrary, and difficult to administer. The tax is being labeled […]

September 21, 2009 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery

Criteria For Breast Augmentation Success – Provided by Patients

Using patient input, researchers have identified 6 factors that influence patient satisfaction in breast surgery. The August ’09 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery includes an article detailing these factors, which are described very briefly here. Satisfaction With Breast Characteristics: This is clearly the main goal of any elective breast surgery. Participants of the study […]

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