Plastic Surgery Articles

Laser hair removal was practiced experimentally for about twenty years, and then approved by the FDA in 1997 for permanent hair removal.  The term ‘laser’ in this context refers to a variety of hair removal systems that utilize light of varying wave lengths. 

None of them are technically a laser beam, and all of them have varying effectiveness depending on the patient and the method by which the treatment is applied.  Laser hair removal is judged by its immediate effect and by the length of time that a treatment remains effective.  Some hair will always grow back; a 50% reduction after a year’s time is considered a good mark. (more…)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the use of a new disposable surgical cutting and coagulation tool. The PlasmaBlade Needle, developed by medical device company, PEAK Surgical, Inc., is the newest advancement in facial plastic surgery.

The PlasmaBlade Needle has been designed to cut through all types of soft tissue, including skin, fat and muscle, and has proven to be the leading device for surgical incisions. Unlike typical scalpels and electrosurgical devices, the PlasmaBlade Needle uses the PULSAR Generator which supplies it with radiofrequency energy to make precise incisions while controlling tissue damage. (more…)

At Dr. David A. Silberman’s practice, Plastic Surgery Associates, you will start your journey to accomplishing your cosmetic goals. Dr. Silberman and his staff are dedicated to ensuring your comfort and well-being. Whether you are interested in a facial procedure, a breast enhancement, a reconstructive surgery, or body contouring; Dr. Silberman will help you make an educated decision regarding a comprehensive plan that will meet your needs. (more…)

The medical technicians are constantly devising new tools and methods to make surgery less invasive.  Tools get smaller, endoscopes take pictures within the body, MRI scans provide clarity that X rays can’t hope to approach.  As the invasive nature of surgery is reduced, recovery time is reduced.  The process may only require a local anesthetic instead of a general, and the patient goes home at the end of the day. (more…)

Every year new advances rise to the surface of the plastic surgery industry. America’s increasing obsession with physical appearance and youth has attributed to this fast evolving industry.

Of the many new advances, one of the most recent is a new laser that is being used to help reverse the signs of aging. The new laser is designed to penetrate deeper in to the skin to battle the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation, and to tighten the surface of the skin. (more…)

A UK technology company has come out with a 3D imaging system that is designed to provide a virtual review of a breast augmentation procedure, complete with before-and-after pictures. From a clinical point of view, here’s what the system has to offer. (more…)

As we age, we begin to notice more and more fine lines, wrinkles, skin discolorations and other unsightly signs of aging on our faces. While the aging process is natural and inevitable, Americans are becoming more and more concerned about their looks, and are becoming more unhappy as their skin ages (more…)

Dr. Aldo B. Guerra has been performing aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgeries for nearly a decade. He specializes in liposuction, tummy tucks, abdominal etching, body lifts, and hand rejuvenation. Dr. Guerra is exceptionally skilled in breast surgeries including breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast reduction. He is also an expert in facial rejuvenation, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery.  (more…)

The language of plastic surgery has gained a new word. To the descriptions of plastic surgery goals (reconstruction, rejuvenation, revitalization) we can now add the term “reanimation.” It’s being used to describe a multidisciplinary approach that has developed with the goal of restoring a person’s smile. (more…)

Experience cosmetic care at it’s finest in the hands of Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Birnbaum. He is skilled in facial procedures including rhinoplasty, facelifts, eyelid surgery, and injectables; liposuction and tummy tucks; breast surgeries such as breast augmentation, reductions, and lifts; as well as reconstructice breast surgery. Dr. Birnbaum will provide quality services and beautiful results. (more…)