Hype. Spin. Puffery. Exaggerated claims. Call it what you will – there is a lot of it out there in the world of cosmetic surgery. Unlike most other fields of medicine, the commercial influences on cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine have changed the traditional doctor-patient-medical supplier relationship – and not for the better.Where does the […]
Here’s some interesting data from a press release from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: “Faced with news of difficult economic times, and a belief that hiring is based on looks, millions of American women are looking at cosmetic medical procedures to give them a competitive edge in the workplace. In a new telephone survey […]
Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in the idea of using a person’s own fatty tissue to enhance the breast. It seems like the ideal combination: “take a little off there, and put a little bit more up here”. The truth is: it’s still a work-in-progress. Until recently, fat grafting to the breast […]
With a practice that is about 50% breast surgery, we are well-versed on the current trends in breast augmentation. Here are some of the patterns that we’ve noted. 1. Return of silicone gel: Three years ago, 90% of the implants we used were saline-filled. With the FDA re-approval of silicone gel breast implants, we’ve been offering our […]
In order to get a good quality result with liposuction, there are a couple of key factors. These can be nicely divided into “patient” and “surgeon” factors. On the patient side: 1) Good skin elasticity. Probably the most important factor, as liposuction relies on the natural elastic recoil of the skin for the “shrinking up” effect […]
A common question from patients who are considering a breast augmentation is whether they would need a breast lift or not. There are several methods that plastic surgeons use to decide whether or not there is significant droop of the breast, known as “breast ptosis”. Essentially, it all has to do with the position of the nipple, compared to the […]
Sometimes a drug side-effect can turn out to be a beneficial thing. An FDA-approved eye medication, called Lumigan, used regularly to treat glaucoma patients, was found to have a beneficial side effect – it makes eye lashes grow. It has few other side effects. Ophthalmologists at the University of Miami, confirmed this finding of eyelash growth […]
Recently, a number of surgeons have been promoting the concept of “scarless breast reduction”. While technically, there is a single small incision, compared to a standard surgical breast reduction, it’s nearly scarless. Here’s the secret: liposuction. Liposuction is used to remove fatty tissue from the breasts, which makes them smaller, lighter, and more comfortable for women who […]
