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Plastic surgery patients who have received tummy tucks, liposuction or both reported high rates of satisfaction, according to a study by Dr. Eric Swanson. The study was published in this month’s issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The study found patients who received both liposuction and a tummy tuck had a satisfaction rate of more […]

According to a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the top five cosmetic surgery procedures in 2011 were: Breast augmentation Rhinoplasty Liposuction Eyelid surgery Facelift Facelifts had the greatest increase with a five percent rise from 2010. According to the information from the ASPS 2011 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, significantly more people […]

More people are learning about plastic surgery procedures online, according to a study from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The study had several findings, including: 42 percent of patients learned most of the information they knew about plastic surgery from social media, an increase from only 29 percent of patients in […]

Apparently, a plastic surgeon recently claimed in the Belling Herald that the way you sleep can affect how old you look. Although lifestyle adjustments like these may prevent wrinkles, plastic surgery procedures like a facelift are typically more effective. The idea behind the sleep claim is that, if you sleep on your side or stomach, […]

A recent study has found that a facelift combined with other cosmetic procedures provides a rejuvenated facial appearance making you appear seven or more years younger. The study was published last month in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. The 60 people included in the study were divided into three groups based on the cosmetic procedures […]

A recent study showed that Selphyl, or the “vampire facelift,” resulted in softer skin and improved skin texture after eight to 12 weeks. These results highlight the fact the Selphyl provides results comparable to facial fillers like Juvederm, and facelift-like results should not be implied or expected. Selphyl injections involve drawing your own blood and […]

According to one survey, labiaplasty – a cosmetic procedure improving the appearance of elongated or large inner vulva lips – has high rates of patient satisfaction. The survey was distributed to plastic surgeons who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The study was designed to look at things like the effectiveness of […]

Tummy tucks for men in Britain rose 15 percent last year, representing the largest rise in demand for all plastic surgery procedures in Britain last year. Similar to trends in the UK, plastic surgery among men has become increasingly popular in America over recent years. Like liposuction for men, tummy tucks define body contours by […]

A recent New York Times article titled “Ear Doctors Performing Face-Lifts? It happens,” addresses the increasing number of doctors providing plastic surgery procedures to their patients, regardless of the fact that the doctors are not specialists in plastic surgery. Because elective cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance, doctors can conveniently charge their patients an […]

For many brides-to-be, feeling beautiful and confident is an essential part of the wedding day. In addition to exercising, eating right and finding the perfect dress, some brides achieve aesthetic improvements with plastic surgery procedures. Some of the most popular cosmetic procedures among brides-to-be include: Tummy tuck Liposuction Breast lift BOTOX® Facial fillers These procedures […]