All about the lips: An insider overview of lip augmentation procedures
Lip augmentation is probably one of the most well-known and popular cosmetic procedures. In the age of social media, having the picture-perfect pout has quickly become highly sought after.
It's all in the eyes: The rejuvenating impact of blepharoplasty
They say that the eyes are the window to the soul. However, what if the window dressing looks tired and worn out? Many of us want the area surrounding our eyes to look as vibrant and youthful as we feel.
When considering recent plastic surgery trends, a lesser-known procedure might come to mind – buccal fat removal. This decades-old procedure that involves reshaping the face through the removal of fat found in the cheeks has recently seen a boom in demand.
Sizing up: Discover your options for breast implants
Although other forms of cosmetic surgery are gaining popularity – especially breast lifts and breast reduction – breast augmentation still reigns supreme. Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons indicate almost 300,000 breast augmentation surgeries were performed in 2022.
From a certain age, the skin begins to regenerate more slowly. Due to gravity and the skin's difficulty in renewing itself, overstretching or laxity is inevitable as the skin is unable to adhere to tissues. To prevent sagging, many procedures can now be performed with dermal fillers on specific parts of the face.
What can you do to prepare for a breast augmentation consultation?
Thousands of patients every year decide they want a breast augmentation, so they book an appointment – then wonder what happens next when it comes to plastic surgery. After patients have found the right plastic surgeon and scheduled a consultation, they're often unsure about what to expect.
One thing patients are usually most interested in knowing about when considering implants is when it will be safe for them to exercise again after their breast augmentation procedure. It's important to follow aftercare instructions to have as smooth a recovery as possible and ensure optimal results.
Liposuction overtakes breast augmentation as most popular cosmetic surgery
Liposuction has overtaken breast augmentation as the world's most popular form of cosmetic surgery amid growing concern about the implants' links to cancer, according to newly published data from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
Trends are fleeting: What does that mean for plastic surgery?
If social media has proven anything, it's that it is a hivemind for trends. And chances are you have not only seen a trend take over the social stratosphere, but you may have actually fallen victim to one yourself.
And with phrases like #plasticsurgery having more than 16 billion views on TikTok, you can bet that hot topics like this aren't going to disappear from social media anytime soon.
But what happens when more serious subjects like plastic surgery become a topic of conversation on social media?
Why it can take up to six months to be bikini-ready after liposuction
Ask any plastic surgeon what the most reliable surgery is to remove unwanted fat while contouring the body, and you’ll receive a resounding, “Liposuction!” The contouring effects of the treatment are unparalleled, but the amount of time it takes for a pre-lipo body to be bikini ready may be longer than expected. We spoke with four plastic surgeons for the lowdown on why it takes upwards of six months for the results to fully set in.
Though the summer season always promises to lighten and relax moods for many, it can be a time of dread. The prospect of having to wear swimwear once again that reveals stubborn and dimpled cellulite can be daunting.
ASPS survey reveals COVID-19′s impact and patient demand for plastic surgery
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – the world’s largest plastic surgery organization, representing nearly 8,000 members – today released the 2020 results of the organization’s annual procedure survey coupled with national consumer research reflecting trends during the COVID-19 era to help predict what 2021 will bring.
Plastic surgeons and scientists develop synthetic soft tissue substitute with fewer side effects
A team of plastic surgeons and material scientists has made an important advance in treating the common clinical problem of soft tissue loss. They have invented a synthetic soft tissue substitute that is well tolerated and encourages the growth of soft tissue and blood vessels.
More Men Undergo Plastic Surgery as the Daddy-Do-Over Trend Rises in Popularity
Just as women can turn to a suite of procedures, known as the “Mommy Makeover,” more men are embracing their own set of treatments, the “Daddy-Do-Over,” to boost their confidence and improve their physical appearance..
Penn physician pioneers new reconstructive surgery for female genital mutilation
There is new hope for the hundreds of millions of women worldwide who have been subjected to genital mutilation. A surgeon in Penn Medicine’s Center for Human Appearance has developed a reconstructive procedure that can increase sexual function and, patients’ early experiences suggest, help heal the emotional and psychological wounds associated with the mutilation.
Advances in reconstruction of congenital deformities of the ear
Dr. Wang and his colleagues from the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University in Yunnan, China presented their ten-year experience with 166 ear reconstructions for microtia, published in the journal Plastic and Aesthetic Research.
Nearly half of survey respondents bothered by submental fullness
The survey of 1,996 men and women in the United States between the ages of 18 and 57 found that 47% of respondents reported being bothered by the appearance of the area underneath their chin, according to a press release from Allergan, which commissioned the survey.
CoolSculpting and liposuction are both surgical methods for removing body fat. CoolSculpting is useful for removing small areas of fat, whereas liposuction is more suitable for removing large portions of fat.
How to maintain injectable results while under quarantine
Many patients who regularly schedule noninvasive treatments, such as Botox and dermal fillers, may not know when they will be able to schedule their next appointment. How, then, is it possible to maintain the results of your most recent treatment while being under quarantine?
What you need to know about your breast reconstruction options
Although the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) became federal law on October 21, 1998, with the goal of protecting women with breast cancer that choose to undergo breast reconstruction, less than 23% of women know the options available for breast reconstruction.
Ice pick scars are deep, narrow scars that can result from severe outbreaks of acne. People wishing to minimize the appearance of these scars usually need to see a dermatologist, as over-the-counter and natural remedies are generally ineffective.
Platelet-Rich Fibrin May Lead to Better Outcomes with Fat Grafting
A “second-generation” platelet concentrate called platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) might enhance the outcomes of fat grafting for plastic surgery procedures, reports an experimental study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
