cosmetic surgery

Botox At 18: Is It Really Necessary?

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:41:02 -0500

Recently the question was asked, “Does an 18 year old girl need Botox injections?” Most would say that this is a rhetorical question, but there are those who always surprise us.

Connie Culp, Nation's First Face Transplant, Steps Forward

Michael Santo — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:01:42 -0500

Five years ago, Connie Culp was shot in the face by her husband, which left her horribly disfigured. In December of 2008, she became the first face tranplant recipient in the U.S. Until Tuesday, she hadn't shown the results of the operation by the Cleveland Clinic, but today she emerged and spoke to the press.

Emotional health risks of cosmetic surgery

harminka — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:06:03 -0600

While the emotional health implications of cosmetic surgery are still up for scientific debate, articles in women's magazines such as The Oprah Magazine and Cosmopolitan portray cosmetic surgery as a physically risky, but overall worthwhile option for enhancing physical appearance and emotional health, a UBC study has found.

10 Cosmetic Procedures You Should Avoid

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:57:39 -0600

The potential aesthetic benefits of some cosmetic procedures such as wrinkle filers are not worth the risk.

Hidden facial cheek fat compartments are key to youthful appearance

harminka — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:51:56 -0500

Rejuvenating newly identified fat compartments in the facial cheeks can help reduce the hollowed look of the face as it ages, according to new research by plastic surgeons at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Millennials' medspa influence

harminka — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:07:55 -0500

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery has released its results from a consumer survey asking 1,000 women their opinions on medical spas. Findings revealed that millennials, those born between 1976 and 2001, are the primary customers of these facilities.

Men are opting to remove spider veins over replacing hair

harminka — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:39:02 -0500

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is pleased to announce the results of its 2007 Procedural Data. This information is collected by polling the Academy’s U.S.-based members.

2 year increase in age of patients seeking cosmetic surgery

harminka — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:34:50 -0500

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) announces the results of its 2007 Procedural Data and since 2002, the average age for patients receiving invasive cosmetic surgery has increased.

Plastic surgeons deploy new carbon dioxide-based fractional laser

harminka — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:31:28 -0600

UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons are among a handful in the nation deploying a new type of laser that goes deeper into the skin to help reduce wrinkles, tighten surface structures and treat pigmentation differences.

Dividing lip zones to be injected for augmentation may help increase patient satisfaction

harminka — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:02:52 -0600

Dividing the lips into zones based on structure may help cosmetic surgeons perform enhancement procedures with high patient satisfaction and few adverse effects, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Huge numbers willing to go under knife to alter their appearance

harminka — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:08:00 -0500

Most women, and large numbers of men, are interested in having cosmetic surgery, UCLA scientists report in the October issue of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

NewImage.com Announces Launch of Medical Hair Restoration Solutions

Marifer — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:34:07 -0500

Partnership with Medical Hair Restoration brings cutting edge solutions to consumers