All of your common Botox questions answered

All of your common Botox questions answered ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ Botox has been said to turn back the hands of time, but what else is important to know about this popular minimally invasive procedure? Cosmetic surgery, nip and tuck, plastic surgery – whatever you choose to call it, minimally invasive procedures like injections of botulinum…

Why it can take up to six months to be bikini-ready after liposuction

Why it can take up to six months to be bikini-ready after liposuction ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ 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!” Different from noninvasive techniques that use heat or cold to destroy about 20 percent of…

Plastic surgery treatments to eliminate cellulite

Plastic surgery treatments to eliminate cellulite ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ 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. Cellulite is a lumpy, uneven dimpling of the…

ASPS survey reveals COVID-19′s impact and patient demand for plastic surgery

ASPS survey reveals COVID-19′s impact and patient demand for plastic surgery ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ 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…

Plastic surgeons and scientists develop synthetic soft tissue substitute with fewer side effects

Plastic surgeons and scientists develop synthetic soft tissue substitute with fewer side effects ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ 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…

More Men Undergo Plastic Surgery as the Daddy-Do-Over Trend Rises in Popularity

More Men Undergo Plastic Surgery as the Daddy-Do-Over Trend Rises in Popularity ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ 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. A new report from the…

Penn physician pioneers new reconstructive surgery for female genital mutilation

Penn physician pioneers new reconstructive surgery for female genital mutilation ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ 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…

Advances in reconstruction of congenital deformities of the ear

Advances in reconstruction of congenital deformities of the ear ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ Ear reconstruction for microtia, or underdeveloped ears, remains a clinical challenge for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. The surgery requires not only a framework for the ear, but also adequate tissue for coverage of the construct. Traditional reconstruction has relied upon harvest of a…

Nearly half of survey respondents bothered by submental fullness

Nearly half of survey respondents bothered by submental fullness ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ 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…

CoolSculpting vs. liposuction: What to know

CoolSculpting vs. liposuction: What to know ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ 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. Keep reading to learn about the differences between liposuction and CoolSculpting. Read More