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 […]
Our very own licensed aesthetician, Casey Linton was just featured on Cincychic.com, giving “the skinny on her favorite treatments to revitalize the skin.” SkinMedica Rejuvenize peel for treating hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars Oxygen treatment to hydrate the skin while treating rosacea and broken capillaries Cell-switching to rebuild skin from the inside-out, treating […]
Q: Over 350,000 women had a breast augmentation in 2008, according to the ASAPS; why has breast augmentation become so popular in the United States? A: Without getting into a sociological discussion, the two main reasons for the popularity of breast augmentation are 1) many women in America are dissatisfied with the size and shape […]
They say beauty is only skin-deep, that a person may be beautiful on the outside, yet weak or ill on the inside. According to new research, that old cliché may be far from true. Your appearance may be an accurate indicator of your health and potential after all, according to results of the study: “Perceived […]
The Health writers at CNN recently compiled a list of useful guidelines that cosmetic surgery patients should use to protect their safety. Though we’ve organized them into a shorter format for easy reference, you should read the whole story on CNN.com Do…. Investigate the procedure of interest. Though your cosmetic surgeon should be a trustworthy, […]
As far as holiday gifts go, cosmetic surgery definitely falls in the “extraordinary” category. But it’s not that uncommon. We know some women who would much prefer a breast augmentation or mommy-makeover to the usual electronics and clothes that get exchanged each year. “There are a large number of people who really want cosmetic surgery, […]
There are many opinions being expressed about this so-called “Botax” but there’s one problem: patients aren’t voicing their own position – and they would be the ones paying most of it. As Dr. Steven Teitelbaum told the New York Times this week, “[cosmetic surgery patients] are a disorganized group that has no one of its […]
Surgeons in the United States have responded strongly against the recently proposed “elective cosmetic medical” tax that was unveiled late Wednesday, calling it “discriminatory, arbitrary, and difficult to administer.” Plastic surgery statistics have repeatedly shown that middle class females predominantly purchase these services, so any tax levied against them will unfairly discriminate against women. The […]
Bloggers poke fun at the plastic surgery iPhone app. First at Fort Hood: Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons, who often train alongside plastic surgeons while treating hard and soft tissues of the face, were among the first responders at Fort Hood. Scientists in Australia work to develop an amazing procedure that would allow women to regrow […]
According to the LA Times and several other news sources in California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill that will require physical examinations before cosmetic surgery can be performed on a patient. Named after Donda West, who died as a result of liposuction complications, the law is intended to prevent life threatening complications due […]