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Recently, there have been a number of news stories about unlicensed surgeons performing plastic surgery procedures on unsuspecting victims. These tragic cases are a reminder of the importance of choosing a plastic surgeon who is qualified and experienced, and who cares for your safety and wellbeing. Last year, a woman came forward claiming a surgeon […]

This past month, France urged 30,000 women to remove their breast implants, which were manufactured by the now defunct company Poly Implants Protheses (PIP) – the company was closed down because its silicone implants contained industrial silicone, instead of medical-grade silicone. The breast implants also seem to be more likely to rupture. The PIP breast […]

If you are under 50, now may be the time to consider a facelift. The results may be better, and you may be more satisfied with the results achieved for many years after the procedure. In a recent study published in the January 2012 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the satisfaction rates of facelift […]

As the New Year approaches, many people will make a resolution to lose weight. Although many New Year’s resolutions fly out the window around mid January, some people have been working toward weight loss all year. If you have been shedding pounds, you may want to consider fine-tuning the aesthetic result with a tummy tuck […]

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Generation X accounts for a larger portion of plastic surgery consumers than the Baby Boomers. In the coming years, the plastic surgery demand among Generation X is likely to increase. Baby Boomers – people born between 1946 and 1964 – made up 28 percent of […]

In Dallas, facelift is a great way to restore a more youthful facial appearance. As we age, facial skin begins to droop downward, resulting in a number of undesirable effects. A facelift helps reverse the facial signs of aging. There is not really a best age for a facelift. Most patients seeking the procedure are […]

Facial fillers and BOTOX have the advantage of producing rapid results. Certain plastic surgery procedures require you to plan time for your recovery, including taking time off from work and social events. If you were hoping for a refreshed look for the New Year, facial fillers and BOTOX let you restore facial volume and reduce […]

We have mentioned in past blogs that getting as close to your ideal weight as possible before a tummy tuck is important, and a recent study shows that weight loss before breast surgery is important as well. The study followed 8,000 women, 2,400 of whom were obese, who received cosmetic breast surgeries between 2002 and […]

In 2010, people age 40 to 54 comprised 48 percent of all cosmetic procedures performed that year, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. People age 55 and older made up 26 percent. These two age groups make up the majority of consumers for both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Many people older than […]

A new trend in facial rejuvenation draws a patient’s blood and then injects the plasma into the patient’s face. The procedure has been dubbed “the vampire facelift” but is really more like a facial filler treatment using platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The PRP facial procedure does not yield the aesthetic results of a facelift. Facelifts restore […]