Here’s a news brief from ASPS on fat grafting to the breast for augmentation purposes. This is the same fat grafting method that we use in our Orlando office, for those people who are interested in avoiding the use of a breast implant, but still want a little bit more breast volume. There’s been a […]
Most patients tend to think that the type of incision used for breast augmentation doesn’t make a difference, and that they all work equally. Turns out, that isn’t the case at all. The incision placement actually makes quite a difference on the frequency of complications. In this month’s issue of ASJ (the Aesthetic Surgery Journal) is a […]
In the “Seems Like an Obvious Result” Category, here is a study from this month’s issue of PRS, showing good outcomes and improved quality of life and self-esteem with tummy tucks and abdominal liposuction, either separately or in combination. Here’s the summary, courtesy of PS News. ********* Dr. Eric Swanson, a plastic surgeon in Kansas, […]
Guess which country has the most plastic surgery per capita…I’ll give you a hint – it’s not the United States or even Brazil, that hotbed of South American cosmetic surgery, although in total numbers, the U.S. is #1. I was surprised to learn that, according to research firm Trend Monitor, South Korea has more procedures […]
An article in the Orlando Sentinel covering the recent laser meeting in Orlando (American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, also known as “ASLMS”) came out with this headline. I thought it would be educational to look at the article in more detail, and comment on it. Article: “…of all the procedures, hair removal seemed to deliver best […]
For the past 5 years, there was an injectable filler called Macrolane that was being used in the UK for all sorts of body contouring operations – including breast augmentation. As you might imagine, the idea of a “lunchtime” breast augmentation by injection – in 45 minutes without the need for implants – became quite […]
Once again, it’s nearly time for the super-specialists of aesthetic plastic surgery to get together for the annual ASAPS meeting. This year, the meeting is in my hometown of Vancouver, Canada, May 3- 8. It’s the best meeting I know of in our field. I always hear neat new ideas there from the thought leaders […]
I’m pleased to announce the arrival of a new line of skin care products at our office – PCA Skin.Their award-winning product line is divided into two parts: daily use products, and their professional-grade peels. What I really like is their individualized approach to skin care. For each common type of problem skin – whether it’s “sensitive” […]
Here’s an update on the progress of ATX-101, an up and coming drug which melts fat by injection. (We’ve reported on this previously in our blog, now here’s the latest news….) It’s like mesotherapy, except with actual science, data and careful clinical testing. In two mid-stage trials, injections of ATX-101 reduced fat deposits under the […]
Every year, we look forward to seeing the statistics from ASAPS. They act as a barometer, refelcting the total volume of procedures in the U.S., and also help us to identify trends in what’s popular, and what’s not. Here are some highlights from their report. 1. If you combine the surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, […]
