Plastic Surgery Articles

Surgery for the correction of prominent ears is a relatively common occurrence and one that is often undertaken when the patient is still a child.  Ears that stick out are observable early in childhood and are often the subject of taunts out on the schoolyard.  For both children and adults, the procedure requires general anesthetic and hours of surgery. Read more

From volumizing shampoo to moisture-rich conditioners, consumers spend $60 billion on hair care products each year. Despite constant advances in hair care products, researchers say individuals are on a constant search for products that will make their hair look and feel more natural and less damaged. Read more

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently announced the completion of a comprehensive study that suggests the number of plastic surgery procedures will quadruple in ten years – that is, the period between 2005 and 2015.  The study was undertaken using the ASPS database of annual plastic surgery procedures, both surgical and non surgical, between 1992 and 2005.  Hence the projection for the decade ending in 2015; obviously, in mid-2008 we are well on the way. Read more

Even celebrities who maintain strict diet and exercise habits find themselves with unwanted, impossible to get rid of fat pockets. X Factor star and mother of two, Niki Evans, found herself in this position just last year. Read more

Botox has become a welcome and necessary addition for many people who work at keeping their appearance youthful.  That’s what cosmetic plastic surgery is all about and why it is a thriving industry today.  The introduction of Botox as a cosmetic facial enhancement in 2002 brought forward a whole new trend in the world of aesthetic body enhancement.  For a comparatively cheap price, a consumer can receive Botox injections that will smooth and soften lines around the mouth and contribute to a more youthful face.  It’s a temporary fix: Botox loses its effectiveness in from three to nine months and the treatment must be repeated to achieve the same results. Read more

Plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular and has been linked to improving a patient’s self-esteem and quality of life. Read more

A delegation of thirty five plastic surgeons under the auspices of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons visited China in June as part of the People to People Ambassador Program.  The itinerary included visits to hospitals, clinics, meetings with their Chinese peers and just generally, an opportunity to learn how plastic surgery has progressed in China and how it is being used. Read more

Adult stem cells derived from human tissue may be the key to healing future injuries and disease. According to J. Peter Rubin, MD, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Fat Grafting Task Force, there is great potential for healing serious conditions such as breast cancer, heart failure, spinal injuries diabetes and Parkinson’s disease through the use of stem cells taken from fat. Read more

One of the lesser known aesthetic surgery choices that has grown more popular in recent years is a series of procedures that collectively are referred to as the ‘neck lift’.  Individuals who are troubled by excess or sagging flesh around their necks can have the condition corrected without devoting the downtime and cost that accompany a face lift.  Read more