Category: Plastic Surgery In The Media

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 […]

May 09, 2011 | Medical Spa, Plastic Surgery In The Media, Skin Care

Hope for Latisse Extends Beyond Eyelash Growth

Latisse, which helps grow fuller eyelashes, may soon prescribed to treat hair loss in other areas, according to Good Morning America. Dana Gaiser, a 27-year-old bride-to-be, said thin eyebrows, perhaps caused by too much teenage plucking, have often troubled her. After seeing an ad for Latisse, which grows fuller eyelashes, Dana asked her doctor about […]

April 26, 2011 | Medical Spa, Plastic Surgery In The Media

Patient Experiences the Transformative Effects of Obagi’s Nu-Derm System

“If you just look at my skin – it’s white. It’s just clean all the way through,” exclaims 33-year old Kristen. She’s the first story featured in Obagi’s new “Watch the Transformation” series of videos. Kristen “tried everything for good skin,” but she couldn’t find a practical solution to remove sun spots from her face. […]

March 28, 2011 | Body Surgery, Facial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery In The Media

“Beauty Quotient” Varies by Individual, Says Plastic Surgeon

While the old adage is “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” a New York plastic surgeon suggests it is rather the perception of beauty that matters. In an article for The Huffington Post, Dr. Robert Tornambe points out that each of us consider varying aspects of the human form to be beautiful. In […]

February 08, 2011 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

Plastic Surgery and Reaganomics Possible Ties Examined in New Book

Though President Ronald Reagan is often credited with ending the Cold War and having a hand in bringing down the Berlin Wall, in her book American Plastic: Boob Jobs, Credit Cards, and Our Quest for Perfection, author Laurie Essig asserts that The Gipper’s trickle down economic theories have made plastic surgery more readily available to […]

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 12, 2010 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

Active Ingredient in Latisse May Grow More Than Eyelashes

The same drug that has helped countless Eugene Latisse users grow long, luscious lashes, is reportedly being used in a new hair loss treatment product developed by Allergan that is set to begin FDA trials this month. According to hair restoration specialist Dr. Alan Bauman, Latisse, which contains only a small amount of the active […]

October 30, 2010 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

Plans For Generic Latisse Spur Lawsuit Between Allergan, Apotex

Canada’s biggest drug maker Apotex was recently sued by U.S. pharmaceutical giant Allergan after the Canadian company, which specializes in generic pharmaceuticals, filed an application with the FDA to make and sell a generic version of Latisse eyelash enhancer. Allergan filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, […]

July 29, 2010 | Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery In The Media

Latest Innovations in Cosmetic & Reconstructive Medicine: Algae Injectables, High-Tech Skin & Fly Tape

Among the latest scientific innovations in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery are some interesting bio-technology products that use marine algae, molecular engineering and caddisfly larvae for inspiration. Algae-based injectable filler One of the most exciting new additions to the wide range of injectable fillers used in cosmetic medicine is Novabel, a unique new product by Merz […]

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