Plastic Surgery Articles

Breast surgery is one of the leading plastic surgery procedures in the U.S. today. But, why? I guess it would seem obvious to assume it is because breasts are the part of the female body that make us feel feminine, “womanly” and beautiful — so having them altered to fit our aesthetic goals would raise our self esteem and make us feel better about ourselves. Even though that may seem like the obvious answer, until recently, that very question was never asked (on a large scale) so the answer has only been assumed. Read More…

Gynecomastia is the medical term for enlarged male breasts.  It is a common condition, according to some sources hitting as many as one in three males at some point in their lives.  Gynecomastia most often impacts males during adolescence and may not be related to obesity.  What usually occurs is a hormonal imbalance between testosterone and estrogen, resulting in the growth of enlarged breasts.  There are indications that this condition may also be a genetic inheritance. Read More…

One of the most controversial topics in plastic surgery surrounds the question as to whether injecting fat after breast reconstruction is safe. A study seeking to answer this question was presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) conference Oct. 31 – Nov. 5. Read More…

Cosmetic surgery has become a mainstream option for women in the United States and for too many of them the doctor’s office is a dream factory. The most important part of an interview between doctor and prospective patient covers the issue of expectations versus realities. It’s an important issue to the profession and also to the legions of patients who are devoting both financial resources and personal time to pursuit of an aesthetic goal. Read More…

Dr. William Bass of Hackensack New Jersey has assembled a kit of established cosmetic surgery tools into a minimally invasive face and neck rejuvenation procedure.  The process has been trademarked with the name of Cool Lift, reflecting perhaps the reduced use of surface laser heat on the skin, and the subsequent reduced swelling following the procedure. Read More…

Times are hard. People are holding their nest eggs closer to their chests, taking caution in their spending; waiting to hear the economy is getting stronger, better. But what are people holding out on to? Luxury items — clothes, jewelry, that new car they had their eyes on, and anything they deem unnecessary. Read More…

“Emergent Health Corp. … announced that the patent under which it has a license to market a painless Botox-type cream—not requiring an injection—has been allowed by the US Patent and Trademark office. The company will seek joint venture opportunities with firms capable of assisting its entry into this cosmetic market.” – Marketwatch Read More…

Being diagnosed with a life-changing condition is hard enough to swallow. Finding out the surgery used to treat your condition will leave you a lasting scar on your face or neck is even harder. However, surgeons have been experimenting with alternatives to invasive surgery in an attempt to reduce the appearance of scarring. Read More…

UltraShape is advertised as “…a clinically proven, non-surgical, body contouring treatment designed to eliminate undesirable excess fat without resorting to excessive dieting, a rigorous exercise regime or cosmetic surgery.”  At first glance, that reads like copy on the cover of a super market check-out magazine.  It is not, however, completely void of merit.  It is yet another technological approach to the targeted destruction of excess fat cells. Read More…