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?

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The holiday season is a time for celebration, generosity, and meaningful gestures—and what could be more personal and impactful than giving the gift of self-confidence and rejuvenation? Believe it or not, cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments are becoming increasingly popular holiday gifts, especially among couples, close family members, and longtime friends. For the right recipient, […]

November 20, 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery

Surgeons Speak Out Against Elective Cosmetics Tax

Plastic surgeons across the country are speaking out against a controversial provision in the latest healthcare reform bill—a tax on elective cosmetic surgery. Officially introduced this week, the proposed tax has sparked an immediate and vocal response from leading medical organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic […]

September 21, 2009 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery

Criteria for Breast Augmentation Success—Provided by Patients

When it comes to breast augmentation or any breast surgery, success isn’t only measured in technical precision or before-and-after photos. Real satisfaction is defined by how patients feel in their everyday lives following their procedure. A landmark article published in the August 2009 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery offered valuable insight by identifying six […]

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