All posts tagged "cosmetic surgery"

Liposuction has entered a new era. There’s now a procedure that melts fat and tightens skin –...

Tummy tucks can result in fluid buildup if tissue flaps come loose post-operatively. Now, a new product promises to prevent this outcome. A new sprayable surgical adhesive designed for tummy tuck patients allows surgeons to re-bind the loose tissue flaps created during a surgery. Created by Cohera Medical, the new TissuGlu may...

Stem cell technology may improve fat grafting results. This could mean good news for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, from breast augmentation to repairing facial trauma. Medical technology company Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. is combining fat grafting with stem cell technology to create an effective procedure for women who need breast augmentation, be it...

Breast implants settlement money was in the hands of plastic surgery attorney John O’Quinn. He died in October 2009. Who gets the money? Following the death of plastic surgery attorney John O’Quinn, his estate has agreed to pay around $46 million dollars to more than 3,000 female clients who had been overbilled....

Cosmetic surgery can help improve the appearance of just about any part of the body. Now doctors have developed an unexpected use for cosmetic fillers that is as much about comfort as beauty. Discover how women are making high heels bearable. More and more men may be choosing cosmetic surgery these days,...

Liposuction has come a long way in the 35 years since its inception. Today, plastic surgeons and...

In this week’s edition of Plastic Surgery News, find out how a man denied plastic surgery won...

Breast cancer mortality rates have been steadily declining for the past ten years. But sadly, 70 percent...

Once a taboo topic, plastic surgery is now the focus of reality TV shows, celebrity exposés, and provocative websites. Some say awareness is good. But, have we gone too far?

Plastic surgery involves inherent risk, no matter how simple a procedure may seem. In the latest episode...

Men and women are trying to develop their calf muscles, but oftentimes they do not achieve the results they want by working out alone. One solution to this challenge is calf augmentation, a procedure that increases the size and shape of the calves with an artificial implant. Men and women both seek...

Chin augmentation, which is achieved through a surgical procedure called mentoplasty, or chin surgery, is used to build a larger chin and thereby create a better profile for the patient. Surgical implants are commonly used in chin augmentation. The idea is to have the underlying structure of the patient’s face altered for aesthetic...

In the world of cosmetic surgery, there is a group of procedures aimed at enhancing the contour of the human face. Facial implants including chin implants, jaw implants, or cheek implants provide rejuvenation, augmentation, and reconstruction for patients wishing to improve or repair the appearance of the face. Implant Procedures •    Chin...

Fat injections are an innovative cosmetic surgery procedure that helps restore a youthful appearance to the face by filling in fine lines and wrinkles. At the same time, patients often benefit from liposuction in targeted areas, to harvest the fat cells used for the procedure. Underlying tissues of the human body support...

There have been increases in the number of men who want to enhance their bodies through cosmetic surgery. Many men who can’t achieve their desired results from working out or can’t find the time to make it to the gym rely on pectoral implant surgery to enhance the appearance of their bodies. ...

Getting a thigh lift can be a great way to achieve firmer, smoother upper legs. A thigh lift, or thighplasty, is often performed on someone who has lost a great deal of weight, either by natural or surgical methods. A thigh lift is a plastic surgery procedure designed to tighten the skin and...

Like millions of Americans, you might have severe wrinkles or frown lines on your face and forehead that you’d like to see disappear. For many people, the answer lies in BOTOX® injections, a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure that temporarily improves the appearance of facial wrinkles. According to Forbes.com, more than 2.4 million BOTOX...

See how ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) have this 32-year-old woman the smooth contours she wanted by eliminating pockets of excess fat on her stomach, hips and thighs.

A chemical peel, or derma-peeling, can effectively and dramatically improve the appearance of the face and skin for people who experience severe facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation. Unlike over-the-counter creams and medications, which don’t treat the root of the problem, a chemical peel removes the skin’s damaged outer layers to...

Breast reduction surgery is appropriate for women who have excessively large breasts for their body size and frame. Many women with this condition find that the disproportionate size of their breasts causes continuous pain in their back and/or chest, and can lead to other health problems. In extreme cases of gigantomastia, breast...