Have you ever wondered about the first breast implants ever invented? Doctors on ModernMedicine.com have explained the evolution of breast implants and the key advantages offered by the latest 4th generation shaped breast implants. Silicone breast implants have changed radically over the years, coming a long way from the first prosthetics. Link: Modern breast implants […]
Sculptra Aesthetic is more effective than Cosmoplast human-derived collagen and lasts as long as 25 months, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 233 patients were treated randomly with Cosmoplast or Sculptra Aesthetic at 3-week intervals. Injections were performed to reduce the appearance of the nasolabial folds – […]
Doctors performed more than 17-million cosmetic procedures last year, according to a procedural survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The Academy chose a different approach this year, polling random physicians as well as its own members for the survey. The results show numbers higher than ever seen before. Highlights AACS members have […]
If you’ve never tried a wrinkle filler or perhaps never even tried a Botox injection, and you want to erase those lines and folds, then Prevelle Silk is a good place to start. Here’s why: Results are Short Term Like many injectable products, Prevelle Silk is made with hyaluronic acid. Except with Prevelle you get […]
Maybe you remember the near-total face transplant performed two years ago at the Cleveland Clinic. Surgeons and many other physicians spent 22 hours restoring a woman’s face after she had suffered severe facial trauma years before. Now doctors and plastic surgeons at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are seeking approval to perform a similar […]
Reading about tummy tuck surgery, you might mistakenly believe that only women undergo the procedure. But in fact, males who have experienced dramatic changes in body weight are often good candidates. It is unfortunate that such men hesitate to speak with doctors about this procedure. One man who documented his experience online said he even […]
By coincidence last week, as we posted about wrinkle fillers with lidocaine, Allergan was announcing FDA clearance for the new RHA Fillers Ultra XC. The company is citing results from their clinical trial in which 93 percent of patients reported reduced pain with the new formulation. They are now marketing RHA Fillers XC as a […]
Watch out for “lots of inspiring stories in the next 6 to 12 months about successful surgeries that helped so many people live more fulfilling lives†says a blogger for the Huffington Post, with sarcasm. Responding to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and their plans to promote positive media coverage, the […]
If you’ve hesitated to undergo injectable treatments because you’re worried about needles and discomfort, you are not alone. Products like Restylane and RHA can effectively restore facial volume, reshape lips and correct wrinkles. But the looming question for many people is, are these treatments comfortable? Fortunately the answer is yes, thanks to local anesthetics that […]
The answer is yes, but are these grafts ideal for use in rhinoplasty? Researchers at the University of Texas published a study that sought to answer this question. An ideal substance, according to the authors, would have these characteristics: Readily available in large quantities Resists infection Resists absorption Completely integrated into host tissues Causes little […]