Category: Plastic Surgery In The Media

July 23, 2010 | Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery In The Media

Tales of Breast Implant Disasters Teach Valuable Lessons to Prospective Patients

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Learning from Breast Augmentation Gone Wrong For anyone considering breast augmentation, headlines about botched surgeries are more than sensational stories—they are critical cautionary tales. The Orange County Register recently highlighted several such cases, and each one delivers an important takeaway: the decisions you make before your procedure can determine your safety, satisfaction, and long-term well-being. […]

July 01, 2010 | Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery In The Media

Faulty French Breast Implants Spur Surgeons to Recommend Revision

Understanding the PIP Breast Implant Scandal Tens of thousands of British women may require breast implant removal after reports of defective Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) implants. These implants, filled with industrial-grade, untested silicone, were found to have a high risk of rupture and complications. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons issued a strong recommendation: […]

February 22, 2010 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

Surgeons Start Process for Possible Face Transplant at UPMC

In a remarkable step forward for reconstructive medicine, surgeons at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) have initiated the process to gain approval for performing a full or partial face transplant. This innovative surgical endeavor could offer new hope for patients who have suffered devastating facial injuries due to trauma, disease, or congenital deformities. […]

January 18, 2010 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

Who’s Getting Plastic Surgery on a Budget?

The latest news says everybody is looking for deals on cosmetic procedures, from scary and illegal “do-it-yourselfers” to smart people who simply want their treatments to be cost-effective and rewarding. However, safety should always be number one priority – another lesson in the news that seems to repeat itself. Links! Patients are learning to prioritize […]

December 21, 2009 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

Tanning Tax Could Replace Elective Cosmetic Tax in Health Reform Bill

Over the weekend, news reports surfaced saying the elective cosmetic tax had been dropped from the healthcare reform bill, but strangely, lawmakers decided to exchange one controversial tax for another. They replaced the proposed elective cosmetic tax with a 10% tax on indoor tanning. Representatives of the Indoor Tanning Association say their members – small […]

August 10, 2009 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

How Perceptions of Beauty Change Over Time

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What makes us feel beautiful? Is it the shape of our body, the tone of our skin, or the glow on our face? More importantly—how do our ideas of beauty change as we age? These are the kinds of questions that inspired the Beauty for Life survey, a comprehensive research project jointly sponsored by the […]

July 28, 2009 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

Tax on Tummy Tucks Would Be Unfair to Women

In a time when health care reform is a hot-button issue, an idea floated by a Treasury Department official sparked considerable controversy: a proposed 10% tax on elective cosmetic surgeries, including popular procedures like tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and rhinoplasty. Although reports now suggest the measure may be “off the table,” the proposal reignited an […]

May 29, 2009 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

Surgical Enhancement Incentives for Nurses: Career Perk or Ethical Dilemma?

A Controversial Trend in Medical Aesthetics According to a report by The New York Times, several European medical practices have begun offering free cosmetic surgery procedures to nurses as an employment incentive. These surgical perks, which have included breast augmentation, liposuction, and rhinoplasty, are being used as a recruitment and retention tool in highly competitive […]

April 04, 2009 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

Latisse® Charity Campaign Donates $500,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation

A Beauty Breakthrough with a Heartfelt Cause In a star-studded Hollywood launch event, Latisse®, the first FDA-approved treatment for inadequate eyelashes, made a bold entrance—not just into the beauty world, but also into philanthropy. Hosted by Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox® and Juvederm®, the Latisse Wishes Campaign kicked off with a generous $500,000 donation to […]

January 06, 2009 | Plastic Surgery In The Media

Cleveland Surgeons Perform First Near-Total Face Transplant

A Groundbreaking Milestone in Reconstructive Surgery In a historic moment for modern medicine, a multidisciplinary team from the Cleveland Clinic’s Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Institute has successfully completed the world’s first near-total facial transplant, restoring approximately 80% of a patient’s face. The procedure represents a major leap forward in the field of reconstructive and plastic […]

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