Plastic Surgery Trends

Plastic Surgery Trends for 2011

Posted on January 3, 2011

Here, according to ASAPS, are their predictions for cosmetic surgery trends in 2011. I’ll post some follow-up discussion shortly… ******** New York, NY (December 20, 2010)—The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2011. Predictions […]

Plastic Surgery and break-ups

Posted on December 13, 2010

A recent Washington Post article (link here) discusses the phenomenon of getting plastic surgery to feel better after a break-up or divorce. While that certainly does happen, the obvious concern for me as a surgeon is that people would be potentially making big, life-changing decisions about undergoing surgery while they still may be pretty emotional […]

A new skin closure system – "Prineo"

Posted on October 13, 2010

Everyone is familiar with “Crazy Glue”. Strong enough to hold a man suspended in mid-air, right? Well, since the 1970’s, people have been tinkering with the formula for medical purposes. These days, we’ve got some decent second generation tissue adhesives, but they’re not perfect. Typically, the glued closure isn’t nearly as strong as a sutured skin […]

Tummy tuck or liposuction?

Posted on June 17, 2010

Wanting an attractive tummy is a popular request at our office. But many people are unsure about the differences between tummy tuck and liposuction. The two operations are quite different. Let me explain… To start, we have to evaluate four different layers of the abdomen, and how they each contribute to the appearance of your abdomen. These are: […]

ASAPS 2010: some science on Mesotherapy

Posted on May 5, 2010

One of the most interesting presentations at the recent ASAPS meeting was the long-awaited results of the lipodissolve / mesotherapy study. Dr. V. Leroy Young, who is an extremely careful and thoughtful researcher, presented the findings. The study used volunteers with a BMI < 30 and without significant skin laxity, who had a series of […]

ASAPS 2010: more on biofilms and capsular contracture

Posted on May 2, 2010

As loyal blog readers know, capsular contracture is arguably the most frustrating complication of breast implants, whether they are used for reconstruction or for cosmetic purposes. For years, no one has been particularly sure on why capsules occur, despite all the efforts of the physician and the patient to the contrary. About a year ago, […]

ASAPS 2010: the Laser Lipo Backlash

Posted on April 28, 2010

I just returned from the Aesthetic Society’s annual meeting, held just outside Washington, D.C. As usual, ASAPS put on another top quality, well-organized session, with a wide selection of first-rate surgeons from around the world. The next series of blog posts will feature new stories from the meeting.Up first: The Disappointment of Laser Liposuction. Despite the […]

ASAPS 2010: stay tuned

Posted on April 16, 2010

Yes, readers – it’s that time of year again, when the best aesthetic plastic surgeons in the world congregate for their annual meeting.ASAPS 2010 will be held in Washington, D.C., starting in about a week. The latest and greatest, what’s hot and what’s not, and what actually works in cosmetic plastic surgery will be up […]

Problem or panacea: “awake” cosmetic surgery

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More and more, I see ads by non-plastic surgeons touting the alleged advantages of having major elective procedures, such as a tummy tuck or a breast augmentation, done “awake” – under local anesthesia. Invariably, these ads tout “avoid risky general anesthesia”, or “quick recovery”. While liposuction under tumescent (local) anesthesia is an accepted and validated […]

Laser liposuction: the Emperor's New Clothes?

Posted on April 5, 2010

Just this week, the American Society for Aesthetic Plasic Surgery (ASAPS) put on an educational webinar for Plastic Surgeons, talking about various recent advances in liposuction. A variety of devices, including Power-assisted Liposuction, VASER, and SmartLipo and the related laser-assisted liposuction devices were reviewed and discussed by the experts. All of these were compared against […]

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