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You Can Improve Your Sun-Damaged Skin With Laser Treatments

2009-12-10T10:21:00.000-08:00

Currently, there are many lasers used for facial and skin rejuvenation and to treat sun damage and photo-aging of the skin. One older laser system, the carbon dioxide laser, has been very effective for treating sun damaged skin but has fallen out of favor. This is because it routinely caused extensive rawness of the skin that typically required over 2 weeks of “hiding out” or “downtime” to recover. In addition to the time it took to heal, it frequently caused skin discoloration and occasionally scarring. Many lasers available today require very little downtime and yield some improvement of the skin but are not nearly as effective as the carbon dioxide laser. As with any procedure, anyone considering laser skin treatments should first consult with a plastic surgeon prior to under going their chosen procedure.

Protruding Ears Are Usually A Family Trait That Surgery Can Fix

2009-12-07T13:41:00.000-08:00

Just as it is with all facial features, the size and shape of the ears are a family trait. For example, parents and grandparents with protruding ears, often have children with ears that share these same characteristics. Ear deformities can benefit from correction through surgery, and successful results can be seen in subjects as young as 4 years old. By this age, the ears have almost reached maturity and adult size, so very little change is expected after the age of 4.

During an ear surgery procedure, the plastic surgeon repositions the flexible ear cartilage. The incisions required for this procedure are usually placed behind the ear where any resulting scars will be the least visible. While there are several variations in techniques for ear surgery, the goal of the ear surgery procedure is the same in all cases - to provide a normal, more balanced appearance to the ears.

The Different Types Of Breast Implants

2009-11-20T16:43:00.000-08:00

Most people these days are familiar with the popularity of Breast Augmentation surgery. What most of those people do not realize is that there are different types of implants used in breast augmentation surgery, and each type of implant has its different applications, that depend on the preferences of the augmentation patient, the plastic surgeon and lastly, the surgery technique used for the placement of the breast implants.

The saline implant has an exterior sack comprised of solid silicone, which is filled with a saline solution similar to the solution that is used for intravenous fluids during and after surgery. The main advantage of this solution is its safety. Should a saline breast implant leak, the saline solution is absorbed into the body.. Another great advantage of saline breast implants is that the saline breast implant poses a low infection rate, usually less than two percent.

The silicone implant is filled with a silicone gel surrounded by a solid silicone sack. More than a million women in America today have these silicone breast implants. Some patients and surgeons alike agree that the silicone breast implant results in a more natural looking breast.

Cohesive gel implants (also referred to as the "gummy bear" implant) are silicone implants that are filled with a thicker silicone gel that holds its shape and form much like a "gummy bear". If you one were to cut into a standard silicone breast implant, the liquid silicone gel escapes from the implants shell. Conversely, when you cut open a "gummy bear implant, the implant itself maintains the shape and integrity because the thicker silicone gel does not leak. These shaped implants are designed with the main focus being a natural look. Cohesive Gel implants maintain their shape in an upright position, which lessens the chances of the implant's shell folding or rippling.

When electing to have breast augmentation surgery, one should always consult with a cosmetic surgeon before to the surgical procedure. This is an important step that should be taken seriously. With any surgical procedure, there is a level of risk, and anyone considering a breast implant surgery procedure become informed of the risks involved, and fully understand the procedure, and be realistic about the results of this type of surgery procedure.

What Can Breast Reduction Do for Me?

2009-11-18T09:51:00.000-08:00

Breast Reduction surgery, also referred to as Reduction Mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure meant to reduce breast size and weight through the removal of excess breast tissue, fat and skin. With a breast reduction procedure, the plastic surgeon not only makes the breasts more proportionate to a woman’s figure, but also lifts them.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 114 thousand Breast Reduction surgeries were performed in 2005 on women who had excessively large breasts, conditions also known as Macromastia, Mammary Hypertrophy and Mammary Gigantism. Some girls develop breast overdevelopment (Mammary Hypertrophy) during puberty, while some women develop very large breasts (Gigantomastia) during pregnancy. All of these women chose breast reduction surgery because it was the only way to correct the physical and emotional issues that are caused by excess breast weight. For many women with Mammary Hypertrophy, the mere weight of their breasts makes it impossible to maintain any kind of regular exercise routine.

A woman with "F" cup breasts is carrying approximately six pounds more than a woman with a "D" cup. This additional weight is sustained by the neck, back and shoulders, causing chronic pain in these areas. Many women find relief through strong narcotics and muscle relaxants, leading to physical addiction, and emotional trauma. With these considerations, Mammary Hypertrophy is a physical disability. A Breast reduction procedure can be the answer to these issues for women with overly large breasts.

Your Unique Complexion Profile Is the First Step to Complexion Health and Vitality

2009-11-15T17:17:00.000-08:00

Through the new VISIA in-depth analysis of your unique facial characteristics, it is possible to design a facial rejuvenation and skin care program customized just for your specific complexion. The VISIA system’s multi-spectral imaging and analysis gives your plastic surgeon or skin care specialist a clear, multidimensional 'picture' of the individual aspects of your complexion which contribute to your overall appearance by identifying your skin's condition both on the surface and beneath your skin's surface. The VISIA imaging system measures features such as evenness and wrinkles to identify sun damage, and VISIA provides the most comprehensive means available for identifying all aspects of your complexion’s health.

Utilizing VISIA’s accurate imaging of your complexion, your skin care professional or plastic surgeon can design an optimal skin rejuvenation plan for your unique combination of facial characteristics and present you with options to help you realize the complexion you desire. Based on your individual complexion profile, your facial rejuvenation program will also include personalized recommendations for an ongoing skin care health plan, with VISIA imaging as an invaluable aid in monitoring your complexion’s vitality and checking effectiveness of your skin care regimen during a treatment plan.

Your skin complexion is the window through which your image is shown to the rest of the world. The VISIA Complexion Analysis system provides the information necessary to accurately individualize a facial rejuvenation and skin care regimens to match your unique complexion. A VISIA imaging session uses multi-spectral imaging and analysis to capture key 'visual' information of six key areas affecting your complexion's health and its appearance. These areas include wrinkles, spots, pores, color variation/evenness in the your skin's tone), evidence of bacteria within your skin's pores, and UV damage. In addition, the VISIA analysis sustem provides a precise and informative comparison of your complexion’s characteristics to those of others that share your same age and skin type.

Bigger, Easier, Better - LookingYourBest.com Reaches for the Next Level

2009-11-10T09:53:00.000-08:00

LookingYourBest.com, the nationwide reference guide to a Who's Who of America's Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons, offers more than just a bold new look with its comprehensive re-tooling. It offers an enhanced experience.

The first aspect of the new LookingYourBest.com that will surely catch the eye is the new layout and color scheme. The old, sterile layout with its pastel colors blending out to the window's edge has been supplanted by a sharp, clean page set against a rich chocolate tone, with deep rose accents and a commanding presence. In all the site wears a more focused, sophisticated feel that visitors are sure to appreciate.

The visual changes, however, belie the underlying metamorphosis that now makes it even easier to seek out doctors and procedures by multiple criteria. A simplified menu and site structure are two of the keys to the improved ease of use, despite the addition of even more data than before. LookingYourBest has long been an excellent source for finding and comparing professionals in aesthetic medicine, both locally and nationally. Now, the search function in both the gallery and surgeon areas has been simplified and visitors are treated to informative videos and 3D procedure animations to further enhance their search.

There's an important difference in the underpinnings as well, though a casual visitor may not even notice. Nevertheless, by streamlining the site's code, the programmers at LookingYourBest have sought to improve what is often the most important aspect of a web site; browsing speed. The new LookingYourBest.com loads faster and is more intuitive than ever.

Your Skin and Vitamin C

2009-11-06T16:02:00.000-08:00

Ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation is the major culprit in photoaging. UVA is present throughout the year. It can pass through the windows of your home, office and car, and it damages your skin by penetrating into its deeper layers. Unfortunately, UVA protection is not available in all sunscreens, and even those that contain screening agents for UVA do not offer total protection. Vitamin C to the rescue! According to an article published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, studies have suggested that vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant for UVA and ultraviolet B (UVB), making it a useful addition to your daily sunscreen.

Humans cannot synthesize vitamin C. They must ingest it, and body mechanisms limit the amount that can be absorbed and delivered to the tissues. The skin only receives about 8 percent of any vitamin C that is taken orally.

Current topical products for the skin containing specially formulated vitamin C now can provide additional protection for your skin. And, unlike most sunscreens, once vitamin C gets into the skin, it cannot be rubbed or washed away. Topical vitamin C can even be used to treat sunburn. Researchers have suggested that vitamin C can increase collagen synthesis, a reaction that is important in wound healing. It also appears to be useful in reducing fine wrinkling. It is recommended that you consult with a skin care specialist prior to starting a skin care regimen.

Breast Ptosis Can Be Treated With A Breast Lift

2009-11-03T08:55:00.000-08:00

Breast lift or Mastopexy is surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Mastopexy can also reduce the size of areola. If the breasts are small and have lost volume breast implants inserted along with Mastopexy can increase both firmness and their size. A breast lift can be performed at any age, but one has to wait until breast development has stopped. Since milk duets and nipples are left intact, surgery will not affect your ability to breast feed. Breasts that are large and heavy can be lifted, but the results may not be so long lasting as when it is done on smaller breasts.

Sagging, called ptosis, describes breasts that are flattened with an elongated shape and a nipple/areolar complex which points downwards. Breast lift surgery or mastopexy returns the breast to a more youthful shape and position by elevating the nipple and areolar to a higher, more natural point of projection. There are a variety of different breast lift options available. Breast lift surgery does not significantly change the size of your breast, but improves the overall shape and contour.

Your plastic surgeon will examine your breasts, takes measurements. The size and shape of your breasts and the placements of nipples and areolas will be carefully evaluated. Medical history will be discussed such as medicine conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments received, previous surgeries include breast biopsies and medications that you take. If there was a weight loss, your weight should be stabilized before surgery.

What is Liposuction Surgery?

2009-11-02T11:23:00.000-08:00

Liposuction involves the removal of fat by small tubes, or cannulas, attached to a vacuum aspiration device. Only fat in the subcutaneous layers of the body are accessible for liposuction. Patients with fat inside their abdomen, for example, are not helped by liposuction, but instead must resort to dieting and exercise for this visceral fat loss. Liposuction is not a substitute for proper diet and exercise. Although liposuction, per se, is not a reliable way of losing weight; it is a very reliable means of contouring.

Once the fat cells are removed, your net fat cell number is reduced permanently, thus making it theoretically more difficult for you to regain the fullness in the treated area. Liposuction is essentially a redistribution operation in that the fat in the areas treated is reduced in proportion to the rest of the body. We are frequently asked if the fat "goes somewhere else", or if one tends to put on weight in other areas of the body. One explanation for this perception may be that without a change in caloric intake, in the setting of stable or declining basal metabolic rate (which occurs as we age), it is predictable that fat would accumulate as a means of storing energy. If the depots of fat that were once present have been significantly reduced in capacity, then it follows that those fat depots remaining untreated may tend to accumulate more fat if energy intake exceeds energy expenditure.

It is therefore very important that patients considering liposuction understand the importance of diet and exercise in maintaining their weight, and realize that liposuction is not an alternative to a healthy lifestyle.

A comprehensive assessment by the plastic surgeon of each patient on an individual basis is essential to the development of a specific treatment plan directed at identifying those specific areas that may be responsive to liposuction. In many instances, patients seek consultation for what amounts to a desire to lose weight. A stable Body Mass Index of less than 27 is necessary to be considered a candidate for liposuction. You should be aware of your Body Mass Index (BMI) and your surgeon's guidelines for what constitutes good candidacy for liposuction . In most surgeon's experience, patients with a BMI above 27 are usually too overweight to derive a good result with liposuction. Their problem is more generalized, and liposuction would not typically be able to access areas of fat accumulation, such as the fat within the abdominal cavity. The ideal candidates have very specific areas of their bodies, which cause them concern and seem to be unresponsive to dieting and/or exercise. Liposuction affords us the ability to sculpt those specific areas with very small incisions (and thus very inconspicuous scars), thus bringing the patient into proportion with the rest of his or her features.

Most plastic surgeons offer a complimentary consultation during which he/she gathers a medical history, including the patient’s weight gain and loss pattern, diet and exercise regimen, and goals for the procedure. Any previous medical conditions need to be identified prior to assessing the patient for surgical candidacy. Height and weight measurements are taken and a physical examination is done to assess the skin tone and texture, skeletal abnormalities such as scoliosis, and muscle bulk and tone. Digital images are obtained and using sophisticated morphing software, surgeons who employ this technology can demonstrate a realistic estimate of the result you might obtain with liposuction. This provides you with an image of yourself which is enormously useful to your decision-making about whether this is a procedure which would satisfy your goals.

Breast Reconstruction Options

2009-10-30T09:49:00.000-07:00

It is important to be informed about each of the reconstruction options in order to determine the best possible treatment plan for each individual patient.

The unique circumstances of each patient help to determine the best option for the method of reconstruction that can be used. The goals of breast reconstruction surgery are to re-create a breast which matches the opposite breast, or in bilateral cases, to reconstruct two breasts of a patients’s desired size. The nipple and areola (the pigmented area surrounding the nipple) are also reconstructed. It is ideal to consult with a plastic surgeon prior to mastectomy. This allows the surgical teams to plan the treatment that is best suited for the patient, even if the patient decides to wait to have reconstructive surgery at a later date.

Immediate breast reconstruction occurs when reconstruction is performed at the time of mastectomy. Immediate reconstruction has the advantage of usually saving the patient at least one subsequent operation, and has been shown to have a significant psychological benefit, as the patient never has to experience the total loss of a breast. All of the reconstruction options listed below can be performed at the time of mastectomy.

Delayed breast reconstruction is done at a later time. For some women, this may be advised, especially if radiation to the chest area is needed after the mastectomy. Delayed reconstruction is appropriate for these women because radiation therapy following breast reconstruction can increase complications after reconstructive surgery.

Breast Augmentation Surgery in Los Angeles

2009-10-21T14:43:00.000-07:00

Time is not the only thing that marches on. The miracles of modern medicine are marching to a drum that is beating faster than many would have thought possible even a few short decades ago. Take silicone breast implants, for example. I remember when, in the '90s, the words "silicone" and "implant" instantly conjured the word "leak" if used together in the same sentence. Not so now, and the next step in silicone is already available on a trial basis in the U.S. and awaiting FDA approval. These cohesive gel, or gummy bear, implants hold a lot of exciting potential.

Already enjoying popularity in Europe for the natural looking and feeling results they provide, gummy bear breast implants have a consistency that allows the implants to maintain the commonly requested teardrop shape. In addition, clinical studies have shown that cohesive implants have the lowest rate of capsular contracture (hardening of the breasts) and leakage of any implant ever studied.

Dr. Steven Teitelbaum is an enthusiastic supporter of this technology, and is developing the educational material that one implant manufacturer will use to credential surgeons wishing to use them following FDA approval. He has been using cohesive gel implants since 2000, and is the only surgeon in California who was asked to participate in the clinical trials of all three cohesive implant manufacturers. If you have considered breast implants in Los Angeles, schedule a consultation with Dr. Teitelbaum today.

Male Breasts - Gynecomastia Surgery in Santa Monica

2009-10-06T13:25:00.000-07:00

A higher number of men will develop "man boobs" than won't, and of those who have male breast reduction procedures, more are having other surgeries at the same time. These men are receiving liposuction of their waist, love handles and stomach, and chin, and also ear surgery (otoplasty). Why is cosmetic surgery gaining popularity among men? Perhaps it's due to today’s competitive business environment, which also puts pressure on men to look younger and more vigorous. Looking thinner and more fit is an advantage professionally and socially for men, too.

Excision, or the cutting away of unwanted tissue, was at one time the only solution for what "man boobs." Liposuction can address the softer fat deposits of the chest. Most men will have a combination of the two methods, as excision is still needed for the glandular gynecomastia tissue, which liposuction does not address effectively. Surgery involves some risk, so you will want to schedule your consultation with a board certified surgeon to learn more. With his experience in cosmetic surgery for men, Dr. Steven Teitelbaum can help you in making the decisions that are right for you.

Breast Augmentation in Philadelphia

2009-09-21T08:58:00.000-07:00

Do you been feel dissatisfied with what you see when you look in the mirror? Perhaps your breasts are out of proportion with your body, or with each other, and you have thought about a breast enhancement procedure. Whether it's your goal to add volume, to lift, create symmetry, or even rebuild breasts which may have been lost to cancer, you want to find a qualified doctor who really knows what he's doing.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Louis Bucky, annually performs over 1,000 cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the breast, face, and body. Over 150 of those procedures are breast surgeries. Dr. Bucky is a nationally sought-after breast enlargement and breast lift speaker, and his clinical research work has been featured in publications such as Family Circle, Redbook, Good Morning America, CNN, Plastic Surgery News and MAMM Magazine.

Breast Reduction Surgery Lifts a Burden

2009-09-14T08:34:00.000-07:00

While breast augmentation procedures which lift and enlarge are not covered by insurance because they are considered cosmetic, breast reduction surgery often is covered. As Chicago based plastic surgeon Dr. Otto Placik points out, excessively large breasts do not only cause emotional distress. It is common for women with very large breasts to endure back and neck pain, soreness where bra straps cut into their shoulders, and irritation of the skin under the breasts themselves. These ailments can, in turn, cause even more problems because of how they interfere with physical activity.

In breast reduction surgery, a surgeon reduces the size and reshapes the contour of large breasts by removing excess skin and tissue, and may also re-size and reposition the areola/nipple complex. Because of the freedom from disability and pain-relief this procedure offers to women suffering from excessively large breasts, it is usually covered. Dr. Placik recommends checking your policy and discussing it with your insurance carrier before your surgery, though, of course.

The Latest on Plastic Surgery from around the web

2009-04-06T14:00:00.001-07:00

While surfing the web looking for information about plastic surgery, I came across a few items I thought I would share...

Whitlock Plastic Surgery and Tulsa Oklahoma Plastic Surgeon Dr Brian Whitlock have chosen and named the "Busted By Whitlock" Calendar Cover Girl. Ashley Brown was chosen out of a pool of over 200 hundred applicants. According to Dr Whitlock "We had a great time and had over two hundred applicants enter. Calendars are on sale at Whitlock Plastic Surgery and proceeds benefit Miss Darlin' Society, a Tulsa non-profit group."

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New breast implants are about to be introduced into the North American market -- they are called cohesive breast implants.. Allergan - a breast implant manufacturer is anxious to launch the Natrelle 410 breast implant. These new breast implants are being called the gummy bear breast implants because of the type of silicone gel being used inside the breast implant. What does this mean for you?? It means that if the breast implant breaks - the silicone will not leak like today silicone.

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BOTOX® is the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure with 3.8 million treatments in the U.S. in 2005. Botox works by improving the appearance of wrinkles in the face that are caused by muscle contraction. There is no down time required for a Botox injection. It is relatively painless and results are apparent within a few days. The effects of Botox typically last approximately four months.

The Latest News from the World of Plastic Surgery

2009-04-06T10:36:00.001-07:00

While surfing the internet and reading news stories, I found these plastic surgery news items and thought I would discuss them a bit here:

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has just recently released statistics that show Breast Augmentation Surgery has surpassed Liposuction becoming the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the U.S. More than 350,000 Breast Implant surgeries were performed in 2008. The gain in popularity is no doubt related to the the FDA allowing Doctors and surgeons to use silicone implants in breast surgery.

As more and more women are losing significant amounts of weight, many of these women are also electing to have Breast Enlargement Surgery. This trend seems to be strong in Houston Texas. After massive weight loss, it is common to see women having breast implant surgery to restore lost breast volume. Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr Bruce Smith is also seeing this trend with his patients.

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BOTOX® is the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure with 3.8 million treatments in the U.S. in 2005. Botox works by improving the appearance of wrinkles in the face that are caused by muscle contraction. There is no down time required for a Botox injection. It is relatively painless and results are apparent within a few days. The effects of Botox typically last approximately four months.

Restoring a Youthful Look to Your Face - Myth or Reality?

2009-04-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

As I get older, I worry about the effects that gravity and aging will have upon my face. At 38 I have already begun to see the fine lines, wrinkles and crows feet that goes along with getting older. As an entertainer, my face is important to me - after all it is my face people see in the media.

I know that invasive facelift surgery is not required, my gut feeling tells me there is something more I could do to restore the youthful look to my face. I did some research on the Internet and discovered the Obagi Skin Care System. After searching for more information, I found a Cosmetic surgeon in Honolulu, Hawaii who took the time to help me understand how this skin care system works and what results I can expect from using this system. He even showed me the proper way to use Obagi.

I noticed my face was smoother and the fine lines and wrinkles are disappearing just a hew short weeks after I began to use the Obagi Skin Care System. For those of you out there who are looking for a similar solution- I highly recommend you check out Obagi.
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BOTOX® is the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure with 3.8 million treatments in the U.S. in 2005. Botox works by improving the appearance of wrinkles in the face that are caused by muscle contraction. There is no down time required for a Botox injection. It is relatively painless and results are apparent within a few days. The effects of Botox typically last approximately four months.

2009-03-27T08:32:00.001-07:00

Robin Williams's Heart Surgery Called a Success - People Magazine

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Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-03-25T13:48:00.001-07:00

Cosmetic Surgery Loans: Simply Elegance! - TMCnet

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The surgery helps them to modify their physical appearance but the cost for it is not affordable for every pocket. So, people who want to undergo cosmetic surgery and lacking in financial assistance can avail cosmetic surgery loans. ...
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2009-03-24T14:33:00.001-07:00

Joan Rivers Brings One Woman Show To Laurie Beechman 5/12-20 - Broadway World

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Currently, she has two new books on sale (Men Are Stupid . . . And They Like Big Boobs: A Woman's Guide to Beauty Through Plastic Surgery and Murder at the Academy Awards). She is also a contestant on Celebrity Apprentice 2. Later this year, she will ...
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High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty

2009-03-17T12:31:00.000-07:00

The Abdominoplasty procedure (Tummy Tuck) was developed by plastic surgeons in order to treat skin looseness and stretch marks that developed with age, after pregnancy, and with weight fluctuation. Typically, the procedure involved removal of loose lower abdominal skin up to and above the level of the umbilicus (belly button) and tightening of the abdominal muscles in the midline. A small surgical incision was created in the upper abdominal skin when it is pulled down to the level of the umbilical stalk. In order to remove the lower abdominal skin to the level of the belly button, surgeons elevated the upper abdominal skin and fat off the muscle fascia up to the level of the lower costal (rib) margins.

Because older abdominoplasty techniques emphasized removing the largest amount of lower abdominal skin in the midline, and removing the skin that surrounded the (umbilicus) belly button, these procedures often produced an unnatural appearing abdomen with scars that were too close to the umbilicus. Insistence on complete removal of the abdominal skin around the umbilicus is often a cosmetic error, which produced unnaturally high abdominal scars.

Older techniques of abdominoplasty also produced wide scars with depressions that resulted because the deep tissue of the surgical incision was closed with absorbable sutures.

The High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty was developed by plastic surgeon Dr. Ted Lockwood to create a more natural and aesthetically pleasing abdominal appearance as a result of abdominoplasty surgery. The HLT Abdominoplasty is noted or the following features:

Emphasis on lateral lower abdominal skin excess excision and post surgical skin tension
Reliance on the strength of the superfascial system for incision closure and optimization of scar.
Limited undermining of upper abdominal skin/soft tissue flaps, which preserves abdominal flap blood supply and allows for liposuction of the abdominal region without compromising skin viability.
De-emphasis on removing all skin up to, around, and above the umbilicus.
Liposuction to treat upper and lateral abdominal and flank fat deposits.

Because abdominal skin and tissue laxity are greater on the sides of the abdomen, and away from the midline, treatment of laxity in these regions is paramount to obtaining better results with abdominoplasty. With the HLT Abdominoplasty, lateral tension is emphasized because tissue laxity increases from the midline to the sides of the trunk with age and/or with weight fluctuation Therefore, the emphasis of skin removal and tightening is shifted from the midline to the sides of the lower abdominal skin and soft tissue.

The Superficial Facial System (SFS) is a connective tissue layer interlaced with the subcutaneous fat that lies between the deep dermis and abdominal fascia. Closure of the deep layers of fat with permanent braided nylon sutures integrates the strength of the (SFS) in the resulting abdominoplasty incision. The permanent stitches, which secure the deep layers of fat surrounded by the SFS, create a durable narrow scar and prevent a "ledge" effect that occurs when absorbable stitches are used on the deep fat layers. The muscles of the abdominal wall are sutured to treat muscle laxity and create an internal corset. The belly button position is transposed.

Liposuction is performed with the High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty for additional abdominal contour improvement in appropriately selected patients. The combination of liposuction and HLT abdominoplasty gives results that surpass those obtained by either procedure alone. Liposuction of the upper and lateral abdomen improves appearance and often allows the contour of the upper abdomen to show definition where it did not exist before. Not only is the abdomen tightened with this technique, but the anterior thigh is also lifted as well. These features are unique to the High Lateral Tension abdominoplasty technique, and are not as readily achieved (if at all) with traditional abdominoplasty techniques.

High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty may be performed with liposuction of the back and flank regions. In these cases, the operation becomes one of Total Truncal Rejuvenation as the contour of the entire torso addressed in one operation.

It is always highly recommended that you consult with a specialist such as Indianapolis, Indiana Plastic Surgeon Dr David Slatton before any surgery procedure. Be sure to have all your questions answered and you understand the procedure fully prior to any surgical procedure.

Dr Jain Answers Questions About IVF and The California Octuplets

2009-02-26T09:35:00.001-08:00

There has been intense international reaction to the birth of octuplets by a Southern California woman. While the details are not fully available, it appears that several frozen embryos were transferred to the uterus of a 33 year old woman resulting in the birth of 8 infants. Dr. Jain has been interviewed by news agencies from around the globe for his comments and perspective. The following is a summary of the most common questions and excerpts from his interviews:

Who qualifies for in-vitro fertilization?

There are no set qualifications for in-vitro fertilization services. Patients should be assessed for medical, psychological and social well-being. Unique to the specialty of fertility is the health and welfare of the unborn child or children. I try to educate and counsel my patients and make a responsible decision in partnership with the intended parents.

Since this young, single woman lives at home and already has 6 children from in-vitro, is it ethical to help her have more?

It is not my role to dictate how many children a person can have. However, since she represents a situation well outside the norm, I would have recommended psychological evaluation and evaluation of her social situation prior to assisting her with additional pregnancies.

Are fertility services regulated? As a result of this case, will there be more regulations?

There are no specific regulations dictating the practice of infertility. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has created practice guidelines based on scientific evidence that aid practitioners in the safe and effective provision of fertility services. Most fertility doctors follow these guidelines responsibly. The case presented here is an exception and should not be used as the basis for wide-sweeping rules and regulations. Patients should not be fearful that such rogue behavior is common.

Are there guidelines on how many embryos should be transferred?

In general, for women under the age of 35, no more than 2 high-quality fresh embryos or 3 frozen embryos should be transferred. These guidelines exist to prevent multiple pregnancies which carry with them significant risk for premature birth and life long disability or death. The apparent transfer of at least 6 frozen embryos was well above the standard. I am uncertain why they were not transferred in smaller groups of 2 or 3. As a result, both the mother and the children were put at great risk.

What will happen to the fertility doctor? Will the doctor lose his/her license?

We have Medical Boards for this very purpose. They will no doubt investigate this case, gather all the facts, and determine whether sanctions are warranted. The doctor may be put on probation or have his medical license revoked.

It is important to consult with a specialist like Santa Monica Fertility Specialist Doctor John Jain, MD. Be sure to have all your questions answered and ensure you understand the egg freezing process prior to undergoing Egg Freezing and Fertility treatments.

Dr Jain Answers Questions About IVF and The California Octuplets

2009-02-26T09:31:00.000-08:00

GENETIC TESTING OF EGGS PRIOR TO FREEZING COULD BE DETRIMENTAL

2009-02-26T09:16:00.000-08:00

Eggs are more prone to genetic abnormalities as a woman ages. These abnormalities lead to increased incidences of infertility, miscarriage and birth defects especially in women over 38 years of age. Egg freezing is a method that suspends egg aging. Since the genetic status of an egg cannot be determined solely on appearance, methods to evaluate eggs using genetic probes have developed and recently tested.

The egg discards DNA at two different times during its development, ovulation and fertilization. The reason for this is to reduce the number of chromosomes to 23 in order to match the 23 chromosomes delivered by the sperm. The discarded DNA (in the form of excess chromosomes) is jettisoned outside of the egg as a small, round pocket called the polar body. Removal of the polar body (biopsy) can provide useful information about the genetic status of the egg. For example, if 23 chromosomes are found in the polar body, the presumption is that a normal count of 23 chromosomes remains in the egg. In contrast, if a number other than 23 is found in the polar body, it implies that an abnormal count remains in the egg and suggests that the egg and ensuing embryo will be genetically abnormal.

Testing of the polar body using modern genetic techniques such as Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) or Array-CGH, allows identification of abnormal eggs and can thus help determine the number of genetically normal eggs a woman has to freeze.

However, there are several important limitations to this technology. First, CGH and Array-CGH are still considered experimental, with very little clinical data available. Most clinical data is based on young egg donors and does not reflect the genetic status of eggs from women in their late 30’s.

Second, embryos may be genetically abnormal due to mistakes contributed by the egg at the time of the first polar body formation or the second polar body formation; or mistakes contributed by the sperm at the time of fertilization. Therefore, assessing only the first polar body by no means guarantees that a normal embryo will derive. Third, and perhaps most concerning, is the lack of research regarding the effects of biopsying an egg prior to freezing.

We recently completed a small clinical trial wherein we performed polar body biopsy on eggs prior to freezing. We found a high degree of egg damage. The panel of microscopic pictures above demonstrate these changes: the first picture is a normal egg with an intact first polar body (Photo #1); the next picture is an egg after the polar body was removed (Photo #2); the next two pictures show a biopsied egg after freezing and thawing demonstrating egg contents (Photos #3 & #4) extruding through the biopsy slit. These changes were found on multiple eggs from different patients. These eggs had to be discarded. In addition, many other eggs demonstrated abnormal chromosome segregation after fertilization, and none of the patients achieved a pregnancy.

We vitrified these eggs using a closed container to protect the eggs from viral or fungal contamination. This closed container method, used at the Egg Freezing Center, is currently being tested for FDA approval. Other vitrification methods (open container) expose eggs directly to liquid nitrogen and can lead to contamination. For this reason, the method in use at Egg Freezing Center, and the data presented here is very relevant for patients contemplating fertility preservation and genetic testing.

It is my recommendation that women contemplating egg freezing should not undergo genetic testing of their eggs prior to freezing, but rather use these promising technologies to test eggs in the future once they are fertilized as embryos and have all possible egg-derived and sperm-derived abnormalities present for detection.

2009-02-23T08:13:00.001-08:00

Incisive Surgical to Launch New, Stronger Absorbable Skin Staple at - PR Newswire
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Incisive Surgical, Inc. today announced that it will launch a new version of the INSORB(R) Absorbable Staple at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons being held in Las Vegas from
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Kylie Minogue has used Botox, claims leading surgeon - Newstrack India
Melbourne, February 18 (ANI): Kylie Minogue has taken up the spotlight following claims made by an expert that she may have had cosmetic surgery. The singer sparked the reports after her "peculiar appearance" at the recent BAFTA film awards ceremony
Source: www.newstrackindia.com

Injured gorillas, sore snakes: Boston vet has treated them all - Detroit Free Press
But he draws the line at giving canines body piercings or fat cats liposuction. "That's just not what I do," said the longtime head of surgery at Boston's Angell Animal Medical Center. The 58-year-old surgeon is known as a pioneer in reconstructive
Source: www.freep.com

"Kylie may have had cosmetic surgery," Alex Karidis - One India
Melbourne (ANI): Kylie Minogue has taken up the spotlight following claims made by an expert that she may have had cosmetic surgery. The singer sparked the reports after her 'peculiar appearance' at the recent BAFTA film awards ceremony. Cosmetic
Source: entertainment.oneindia.in

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-02-17T08:06:00.001-08:00

Report: Usher Abruptly Cancels Concert After Tameka Foster Plastic - The Hollywood Gossip
A serious family emergency caused Usher to cancel his performance at a pre-Grammy Awards party last night - and one celebrity gossip report claims it's because his wife, Tameka Foster, is in trouble after having cosmetic surgery . Music bigwig Clive
Source: www.thehollywoodgossip.com

Usher's wife recuperating from surgery in Brazil - Boston Globe
NEW YORK— A representative for Usher says the singer's wife, Tameka Raymond, is recovering from surgery in Brazil. Publicist Simone Smalls says Raymond "is in stable condition after suffering complications from routine surgery in Brazil. Her
Source: www.boston.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

What Is A Tummy Tuck?

2009-02-11T12:11:00.000-08:00

Though liposuction alone can help many, others may find a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty to be the right solution. Plastic Surgeons often encounters patients who have dieted, jogged, and done everything possible and still were unable to reduce their abdomen and stomach area. A Surgeon's goal in a tummy tuck procedure is to create a flat, firm stomach and a thinner waist. As with all of his surgical procedures, The Surgeon tailors a tummy tuck to individual needs with a variety of techniques. A "partial" or "mini" tummy tuck can be applied in conjunction with liposculpture.

The tummy tuck procedure tightens the muscles to provide a sleeker, stronger abdominal wall and to make the waist smaller. Loose, lax skin often compromised by stretch marks, is removed. You will be up in a day or two after surgery, but activity may be restricted for three or four weeks while tissues firm and heal.
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BOTOX® is the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure with 3.8 million treatments in the U.S. in 2005. Botox works by improving the appearance of wrinkles in the face that are caused by muscle contraction. There is no down time required for a Botox injection. It is relatively painless and results are apparent within a few days. The effects of Botox typically last approximately four months.

The Basics Of Breast Enhancement Surgery

2009-02-10T11:37:00.000-08:00

There have been varying viewpoints throughout the years about the best kind of implant to use for Breast Augmentation, and health controversies about one kind of implant that dominated news reports in the 1990's. Many women who were interested in having fuller breasts were fearful to do so because of these reports. The following describes the different kinds of implants that are available, and addresses some of the concerns regarding differences between breast implant fill material, shape, surface texture, size, manufacture, and use of implants.

While there are a number of implants available for Breast Augmentation, currently the most commonly used is the saline breast implant. The saline implant has an exterior sack made of solid silicone, which is filled with a sterile saline solution — like the salt-water solution that is administered for intravenous fluids. One of the advantages of this solution is its safety. Should the implant for some reason leak, the saline just gets absorbed by your body, as would the intravenous fluids used during, and after surgery. Yet another advantage of the saline implants is a very low infection rate, which is usually less than one to two percent.

As with any surgical procedure, it is imperative that you consult with an experienced specialist such as Southern California Plastic Surgeon Dr Michael Schwartz prior to the surgery. Be sure to have all your questions answered and you fully understand your chosen procedure BEFORE you have it. Proper research and education and mean the difference between a night mare and a successful surgery.
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BOTOX® is the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure with 3.8 million treatments in the U.S. in 2005. Botox works by improving the appearance of wrinkles in the face that are caused by muscle contraction. There is no down time required for a Botox injection. It is relatively painless and results are apparent within a few days. The effects of Botox typically last approximately four months.

Breast Augmentation and You

2009-02-09T14:48:00.000-08:00

Many women have made the choice to create the shape they have always dreamed of through breast enhancement surgery. Confident, sensual and beautiful-simply more of what you already are.

If you're considering breast augmentation with breast implants, this site will give you a basic understanding of the plastic surgery procedure--who it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. Please consult your plastic surgeon if there is anything you don't understand about this breast surgery procedure. Find plastic surgeons or cosmetic surgeons in your area that use saline breast implants or silicone breast implants for breast augmentation surgery.

BOTOX® is the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure with 3.8 million treatments in the U.S. in 2005. Botox works by improving the appearance of wrinkles in the face that are caused by muscle contraction. There is no down time required for a Botox injection. It is relatively painless and results are apparent within a few days. The effects of Botox typically last approximately four months.

2009-02-09T08:58:00.001-08:00

Kelly Brook's cosmetic surgery doubts - femalefirst.co.uk
Kelly Brook "doubts" she will ever want cosmetic surgery. The 29-year-old star is happy with her body and admires celebrities who refuse to go under the surgeon's knife in a bid to look younger. And I am older and wiser too!I am more sure and
Source: www.femalefirst.co.uk

Usher’s Wife Seriously Injured During Plastic Surgery - Softpedia
Last night at the Grammys, Rihanna and Chris Brown were not the only artists not to be able to attend the festivities and perform as announced. Usher was also in no position to walk the red carpet, as he had to fly to Brazil to be with his wife
Source: news.softpedia.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-02-04T16:36:00.001-08:00

Cell phone blood tests - UCLA News
CNN.com reports today on the development by Aydogan Ozcan, UCLA assistant professor of electrical engineering, and colleagues at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science of a prototype cell phone that uses a lens-free imaging
Source: www.newsroom.ucla.edu

Md. surgeons remove donated kidney through vagina - AP - Guardian Unlimited
Associated Press Writer= BALTIMORE (AP) â Surgeons removed a woman's kidney through her vagina so she could give it to her ailing niece, an unusual operation they hope will encourage others to donate because it reduces pain, scarring and
Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

Liposuction Surgery - an Over View

2009-02-02T10:04:00.000-08:00

Liposuction involves the removal of fat by small tubes, or cannulas, attached to a vacuum aspiration device. Only fat in the subcutaneous layers of the body are accessible for liposuction, but instead must resort to dieting and exercise for this visceral fat loss. Liposuction is not a substitute for proper diet and exercise. Although liposuction, per se, is not a reliable way of losing weight; it is a very reliable means of contouring.

Once the fat cells are removed, your net fat cell number is reduced permanently, thus making it theoretically more difficult for you to regain the fullness in the treated area. Liposuction is essentially a redistribution operation in that the fat in the areas treated is reduced in proportion to the rest of the body. We are frequently asked if the fat "goes somewhere else", or if one tends to put on weight in other areas of the body. One explanation for this perception may be that without a change in caloric intake, in the setting of stable or declining basal metabolic rate (which occurs as we age), it is predictable that fat would accumulate as a means of storing energy. If the depots of fat that were once present have been significantly reduced in capacity, then it follows that those fat depots remaining untreated may tend to accumulate more fat if energy intake exceeds energy expenditure.

It is therefore very important that patients considering liposuction understand the importance of diet and exercise in maintaining their weight, and realize that liposuction is not an alternative to a healthy lifestyle.

It remains that with any elective cosmetic surgery, it is very important for women considering this procedure to be given informed consent. This means that anyone considering having permanent implantation of a medical device is made aware not only of the risks of the operation itself, but also of the lifelong risks of having implants.

2009-02-02T09:25:00.001-08:00

Boob jobs and tummy tucks at record levels - Marie Claire
The number of women resorting to boob jobs and tummy tucks rose by a third last year. According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (the BAAPS), breast augmentations, abdominoplasty and 'designer vaginas' were the three areas
Source: www.marieclaire.co.uk

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

Are There Different Liposuction Techniques?

2009-01-28T14:57:00.000-08:00

Though the basics of liposuction remain the same, there are different techniques that can be used during liposuction. "Tumescent Liposuction" During this technique the plastic surgeon will inject a medicated solution into the fatty areas before the fat is removed. The solution is a mixture of intravenous salt water, a local anesthetic (lidocaine) and a drug that contracts the blood vessels (epinephrine). This fluid injection helps the fat to be removed more easily, reduces blood loss and bruising after surgery, and provides anesthesia during and after the surgery. The amount of fluid injected varies and depends on the preference of the surgeon. "Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL) This technique requires the use of a special cannula that produces ultrasonic energy. As the ultrasonic energy passes through the areas of fat it causes the fat cells to liquefy. The fat is then removed with the traditional liposuction technique. Because the fat is liquid at the time that it is removed, UAL is smoother and mechanically more efficient. UAL also minimizes trauma, resulting in less bruising and blood loss and especially improves the ease and effectiveness of liposuction in fibrous areas of the body. More information about liposuction.

Anatomy of a Breast Augmentation

2009-01-27T10:51:00.000-08:00

A breast implant is a silicone shell filled with either silicone gel or a salt-water solution known as saline. Because of concerns that there is insufficient information demonstrating the safety of silicone gel-filled breast implants, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that new gel-filled implants, at the present time, should be available only to women participating in approved studies. Some women requiring replacement of the implants may also be eligible to participate in the study.

During the Breast Augmentation Surgery, the method of inserting and positioning your implant will depend on your anatomy and your surgeon's recommendation. The incision can be made either in the crease where the breast meets the chest, around the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple), or in the armpit. Every effort will be made to assure that the incision is placed so resulting scars will be as inconspicuous as possible.

Working through the incision, the surgeon will lift your breast tissue and skin to create a pocket, either directly behind the breast tissue or underneath your chest wall muscle (the pectoral muscle). The implants are then centered beneath your nipples.

The surgery usually takes one to two hours to complete. Stitches are used to close the incisions, which may also be taped for greater support. A gauze bandage may be applied over your breasts to help with healing.

You're likely to feel tired and sore for a few days following your surgery, but you'll be up and around in 24 to 48 hours. Most of your discomfort can be controlled by medication prescribed by your doctor. You should be able to return to work within a few days, depending on the level of activity required for your job. Your scars will be firm and pink for at least six weeks. Then they may remain the same size for several months, or even appear to widen. After several months, your scars will begin to fade, although they will never disappear completely.

As with any surgery procedure it is extremely important to consult with a specialist such as Female cosmetic surgeon Dr Beverly Friedlander, MD. Make Sure you have all your questions answered and you fully understand the risks of your chosen procedure BEFORE you have your surgery. Proper research and making an educated ecision can mean the difference between a successful procedure and a nightmare.

Changing Facial Symmetry with Nose Surgery

2009-01-26T13:21:00.000-08:00

Rhinoplasty is usually performed under twilight or general anesthesia in an outpatient setting. In most procedures, the skin of the nose is lifted away from the bone and cartilage framework beneath, which is then shaped and sculpted as desired. (Some doctors elect to make the incision from inside the nose, depending on the nature of the surgery.) The skin is then re-draped over the "new" framework, and a splint is applied to help your nose maintain its new form. In some cases, nasal packs or soft splints may be inserted in the nostrils to provide additional stability.

Following surgery, bruising, swelling and discomfort can be expected, but all can be alleviated with cold compresses and medication prescribed by your doctor. (The most visible swelling and bruising are usually gone within two weeks.) Splints, stitches and packing are removed in about a week, and you can usually return to work or non-strenuous activities within a week or two. Strenuous activities may be resumed within four to six weeks.

Of all plastic surgery procedures, nose enhancement, or rhinoplasty, is among the most common. Nose enhancement surgery can be performed on any part of the nose, to increase or reduce its size; to modify the size and shape of the nostrils, tip or bridge of the nose; or to alter the slope or angle of the nose.

High and Extra High Projection Implants: Happy Story with a Twist and Sad Ending

2009-01-26T12:52:00.001-08:00

The plot: What you may think you want, and what you may get...

It's a simple story, but with a sad twist. Certain patients want more projecting breast--forward thrusting, perky, "lifted", or even Dagmar-like (definition: missile or artillery shell-like, named after a famous cleavage, and used for the design of front bumper grill decorations in 50's cars--find out more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagmar_bumpers.) What patients want, surgeons historically provide. Simple demand and supply, but in this case, a story with a twist.
The story begins something like this--patient wants, surgeon supplies, patient pays, patient has new breasts, patient is happy. Then the twist; the story doesn't stop with "patient is happy". Patient thought she knew what she wanted--she just never dreamed what she might get. Happy for a while, but then later...where did the projection go? "Perky? I don't think so. Now they're more like "rock in a sock?" "I nursed my first child; why can't I nurse now?" And "why can I see the edges of my implant; why are these big ripples in my cleavage area; and why does my surgeon say these things can't be corrected?" Like the movie Easy Rider (yes I know that dates me), a story with a great beginning, but with twists and a sad ending.

High and extra high projection breast implants seem like a good idea for first-time breast augmentation patients who want them--until the story changes with a twist and sad ending. Can a high projecting implant create a high projecting breast that hits the aesthetic mark for what the patient wants? No question, and that's why many surgeons implant them when patients ask. The problem is making choices without knowing the potential story endings.
The more highly projecting (front-to-back dimension) of a breast implant, the harder the implant pushes on what's in front of it--particularly breast tissue (the milk producing tissue that covers the implant and makes the breast feel like a breast) and the skin envelope (the skin that contains the breast implant and breast tissue, and supports the breast). What's wrong with the story so far? Don't we need a more projecting implant to push harder and create a more projecting breast? Yes, we do. Patient and surgeon have decided what they want, and they have selected the type of implant that will force the tissues to the desired result. But then comes the twist: forcing tissues to a desired result has consequences that patient and/or surgeon may not have considered when choosing an implant, changing a happy story to a sad ending.

The twists and the sad ending are predictable. Excessive pressure from excessive breast implant size or projection compresses (squashes is a simpler term) the breast tissue against the overlying skin. Over time, two bad things happen. The breast tissue simply fades away or shrinks over time (medical term: parenchymal atrophy), and it's gone--for good. No breast tissue, no milk, no nursing, and no coverage over the breast implant, so implant edges become visible. Excessive pressure from overly projecting implants overly stretches the skin of the lower breast. Like a blown bubble with chewing gum, as the bubble gets larger, it gets thinner. Larger bubble in the lower breast means emptying of the upper breast and a fuller lower breast--rock in a sock. Thinner bubble with less breast tissue covering the implant allows implant edges to become visible (yes, it's ugly). As the weight of the implant pulls on the thin bubble (the skin evelope), the skin wrinkles and ripples in the areas where the skin is thinnest, often in the cleavage area where it's most noticeable.

Sad ending is, once the tissue is gone, it's gone. Once the skin envelope is too thin--it's forever. No surgical procedure can restore tissues irreversibly damaged by excessively projecting or excessively large imlants. What started out as a well-intended but poorly thought out story, often ends up as a sad ending with uncorrectable tissue deformities.

Morals of the story? Decisions and choices without thorough knowledge can produce irreversible and uncorrectable deformities. Be certain that you balance what you think you want with what you are likely to get.

You may know what you think you want, but you need to know what you may get before making a choice of implant projection and size. Keeping the happy story happy requires the right choices up front, because life (and breast augmentation) are about choices, and patients and surgeons are responsible for the choices they make. Avoiding the twist requires recognizing and avoiding choices that put a sad ending on a happy story. There is little or no place for highly projecting breast implants for primary (first time) augmentation if safety and preservation of patient tissues are priorities.

Postscript: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is very different compared to breast augmentation. The breast (or large portions of it) is gone. In carefully considered situations, more highly projecting implants sometimes have a place in breast reconstruction.

Terrye Tebbets

Resources: Deciding to have breast augmentation is an important decision to make. Deciding on the right plastic surgeon is also as important.

Fertility Preservation for Women with Cancer

2009-01-26T09:48:00.000-08:00

The fertility preservation options available to patients are determined by patient age, the type and stage of cancer, and the required treatment. The course of action requires critical decision-making and communication between the patient, oncologist and reproductive endocrinologist. This team approach expedites the process and has been shown to yield the safest outcome.

Current options for preserving fertility include egg, embryo or ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Egg freezing is a newer procedure and is considered experimental by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Because of this, all activities at LIFE Research and its affiliates are conducted under the auspices of a research ethics board to assure patient safety.

2009-01-26T08:28:00.001-08:00

Toothy raccoon bit off manhood - The Sun
Alexander Kirilov, 44, was on a drunken weekend with pals when he leapt on the terrified – but toothy – fur ball. “When I saw the raccoon I thought I’d have some fun,” he told stunned casualty surgeons in Moscow. Now Russian plastic
Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-23T15:03:00.001-08:00

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Semira Bayati Helping Women Restore their Bodies after Childbirth with Mommy Makeover
Dr. Semira Bayati is known all over the world for her expertise in reshaping, renewing, and rejuvenating ones appearance through surgical and non-surgical cosmetic enhancement. Now, she is giving new mothers the ability to achieve a total makeover that combines a number of options into one general procedure. The Mommy Makeover is designed to address common aesthetic problems brought on by ...
Source: www.prweb.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

What Is Egg Freezing and Who May Benefit?

2009-01-23T12:23:00.000-08:00

Egg freezing is a breakthrough technology that allows women to freeze and store their eggs until a pregnancy is desired, at which time the eggs are thawed, fertilized and transferred to the uterus as embryos.

Many women today are feeling the pressure of having to choose between a career and a family. Some are returning to school or pursuing advanced degrees and don’t know when or if they will have children. For many, it may simply be an issue of not having found the right person yet. For all of these women, egg freezing is revolutionary not just in its technology, but in the freedom it can offer in allowing them to postpone childbearing.

Over 50,000 reproductive-aged women are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments typically lead to infertility by destroying the eggs. While options vary depending on age, type of cancer and cancer-treatment plan, egg freezing can provide these women the opportunity to preserve their fertility.

2009-01-23T11:06:00.001-08:00

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2009-01-22T10:22:00.001-08:00

Road closures come with flooding
Major rivers in Washington are rapidly rising, including those adjacent to Interstate 5 in Lewis County. Forecasts indicate that portions of Interstate 5 could be underwater as early as this afternoon. Both Northbound and Southbound off-ramps at Exit 72, north of Napavine, are closed due to high water. [update per WSDOT 2:33 p.m.]WSDOT crews are monitoring the entire corridor and state they will ...
Source: www.businessexaminer.com

DGAP-News: One Million Syringes of RADIESSE(r) Dermal Filler Have Been Shipped
BioForm Medical, Inc. / Release of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Source: www.financial.de

Cosmetic Surgery Physician Training Covers Latest Non-Surgical Trends
It's where aesthetic medicine meets the art of beauty. Plastic surgeons, OB-GYNs, dermatologists, internists, and anti-aging physicians looking to refine or introduce non-invasive cosmetic surgery techniques now have a qualified training program by the American Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery (AAAMS).
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-21T13:00:00.001-08:00

SurgiCare Signs Exclusive Deal With BMI Hospital Group - EIN News
SurgiCare has announced an agreement with BMI Healthcare, the largest private hospital group in the UK MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, January 21, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- SurgiCare, the leading cosmetic surgery company, has announced an agreement with BMI
Source: www.einnews.com

Obituary: Dr. Alan C. Renton / Compassionate doctor, plastic surgeon - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dr. Alan C. Renton was known as a skilled plastic surgeon who often performed complex procedures that required the delicate reattachment of nerves under a microscope. But he also gained a reputation outside the operating room as a man who was never
Source: www.post-gazette.com

Surgeons Team with US Spine and the International Hospital for - PR Inside
A young woman from St. Vincent in the Caribbean, had spent most of her 20 years suffering from severe scoliosis. The condition, which caused extreme curvature of her spine and a "hunched back" appearance, continued to worsen over the last couple
Source: www.pr-inside.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-21T08:17:00.001-08:00

Earnings Preview: Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson, the world's most diverse maker of health care products and a Dow component, reports earnings for the fourth quarter on Tuesday morning. The following is a summary of key developments related to the period.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

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Educator 'proud' of winners of MLK essay contest
Crain Middle School sixth-grader Jonathan Ortega said he doesn't like to write, but that doesn't mean he isn't good at it.
Source: www.victoriaadvocate.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-20T15:32:00.001-08:00

Surgeons Team with US Spine and the International Hospital for Children to Provide Young Woman with New Back
A young woman from St. Vincent in the Caribbean, had spent most of her 20 years suffering from severe scoliosis. The condition, which caused extreme curvature of her spine and a hunched back appearance, continued to worsen over the last couple years to the point where her already diminutive stature was disfigured to a stage where her general health was threatened.
Source: www.centredaily.com

'Relaxed Expressions' The New Alternative to Botox
Click here for more info on Relaxed Expressions . Scroll down for before and after pictures. Oh the dreaded 'Elevens', the frown lines in between your eyebrows that look like you're permanently scowling.� Dominique Keel desperately wants to get rid of them; she's even prepared to go under the knife!� She says, "I just pretty much want to look younger and not look angry all the time." ...
Source: www.the33tv.com

Barack Obama's inauguration: Partygoers turn to Botox to look their best
What is being billed as one of the glitziest inaugurations in history has triggered a rush on cosmetic procedures such as Botox and lip plumping injections as partygoers ready for this week's host of starstudded inaugural bashes according to a report.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-20T09:33:00.001-08:00

General surgeons a vanishing breed
Dr. Joseph Greenlee had planned to retire this summer. Photo caption: Surgeon Jeff Justice is seen at DeKalb Memorial Hospital in Auburn. Smaller, rural hospitals face difficulties recruiting surgeons to their areas. Photo by Clint Keller | The Journal Gazette
Source: www.journalgazette.net

Suicide lines: Kobe's finger, VDN calls ROY race, Oden ...
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your inauguration waffles. Elliott Teaford, Inside The Lakers : "... X-rays taken of Kobe Bryant 's dislocated right ring finger were negative, so the news was doubly good for the home team late Monday night. Bryant said he expects to play Wednesday against the Clippers. When it first happened, when ...
Source: ca.sports.yahoo.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-19T16:27:00.001-08:00

The State of the Cosmetic Surgery Industry is Discussed at AACS 25th - PR Newswire
CHICAGO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Beginning Thursday, January 15, 2009, cosmetic surgeons from around the world will converge at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery's 25th Anniversary Scientific Meeting to share and learn the latest
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Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-16T16:05:00.001-08:00

Cosmetic surgeons suffer recession, says new survey - Medill Reports

Cosmetic surgeons suffer recession, says new survey
Medill Reports, IL - Jan 14, 2009
by K. Aleisha Fetters Cosmetic surgeons are tightening skin less and their budgets more, according to the Economic Impact Survey released Wednesday by the ...
Economy Affecting Cosmetic Surgeries Ozarks First
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2009-01-16T14:02:00.001-08:00

Wrinkles on the Rise Due to the Economy
Eight in ten cosmetic surgeons have been affected by the economic downturn
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Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-16T07:32:00.001-08:00

Plastic surgery for teens - Los Angeles Times
To say I disliked my nose as a teenager would be an understatement. Both its size (too big) and its shape (hooked) made me feel as if I stood out. Though I sometimes fantasized about getting it "done," a nose job wasn't something I ever considered
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Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-15T17:10:00.001-08:00

Multi-million pound project to spark job boost - Okehampton Times

Multi-million pound project to spark job boost
Okehampton Times, UK - 13 hours ago
The multi-million pound project will see the Grade I Listed Wood Estate at South Tawton, previously owned by TV celebrity Noel Edmonds, transformed to ...

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Sharon Osbourne: Her Top 10 celebrity spats - Mirror.co.uk

Sharon Osbourne: Her Top 10 celebrity spats
Mirror.co.uk, UK - Jan 14, 2009
7) Plastic surgery fan Shazza slammed Nicole Kidman once – saying she had a forehead like a "f****** flatscreen TV" during a rant about female celebrities ...

2009-01-15T14:45:00.001-08:00

Cosmetic Surgery Physician Training Covers Latest Non-Surgical Trends - Market Wire
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - January 13, 2009) - It's where aesthetic medicine meets the art of beauty. Plastic surgeons, OB-GYNs, dermatologists, internists, and anti-aging physicians looking to refine or introduce non-invasive cosmetic surgery
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The Botox Bubble The health care industry was supposed to be recession - Slate
The current recession is testing a lot of commonly held economic assumptions, such as the belief that health care was a recession-proof industry. People may not buy cars or go on trips when the economy shrinks, but they still get sick, have babies
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Clinics getting a lift from Botox - Charlotte Business Journal
Local plastic surgeons are seeing an upswing in procedures such as Botox injections as patients forgo expensive cosmetic surgery amid the down economy. The trend is keeping practices busy — and helping them make up for a drop in surgical revenue
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Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) Accepted For Indexing By The National - Medical News Today
Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) , an official peer-reviewed publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), has been accepted for indexing by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in MEDLINE/PubMed ( http://www.pubmed.gov
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Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-14T12:32:00.001-08:00

Recession hits cosmetic surgeries - Times of India

Recession hits cosmetic surgeries
Times of India, India - 8 hours ago
Who would have thought that American plastic surgeons would be looking for work in Dubai and the UK - but they are,” the expert added. ...
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Cosmetic Surgery Physician Training Covers Latest Non-Surgical Trends - MSNBC

Cosmetic Surgery Physician Training Covers Latest Non-Surgical Trends
MSNBC - 23 hours ago
Plastic surgeons, OB-GYNs, dermatologists, internists, and anti-aging physicians looking to refine or introduce non-invasive cosmetic surgery techniques now ...

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Gorgeous Getaways offers cosmetic surgery packages to Kuala Lumpur - Treatment Abroad - Medical Tourism News

Gorgeous Getaways offers cosmetic surgery packages to Kuala Lumpur
Treatment Abroad - Medical Tourism News, UK - 6 hours ago
Dr. Nasir is a member of the Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and CranioMaxilloFacial Surgeons (MAPACS). He received his medical education from ...

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Robert Pattinson’s Plastic Surgery - TheInsider.com

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Robert Pattinson’s Plastic Surgery
TheInsider.com, CA - Jan 13, 2009
Robert Pattinson is the young British gentlemen coasting on the wave of success created by his film Twilight. Prior to Twilight, he played Cedric Diggory in ...
Robert Pattinson's Plastic Surgery? Entertainmentwise
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2009-01-14T08:33:00.001-08:00

Woman suing doctor and TV station over nude photos - ksl.com
An Eden woman says her plastic surgeon and a local television station published nude photos of her against her knowledge and against her will. It happened when Fox 13 aired a segment early last year on plastic surgery nightmares. Coni Judge says she
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Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-12T10:08:00.001-08:00

Beverly Hills Aesthetics Introduces Non-Invasive Liquid Face Lift - MSNBC

Beverly Hills Aesthetics Introduces Non-Invasive Liquid Face Lift
MSNBC - Jan 5, 2009
Dr. Assassa has been exclusively practicing aesthetic surgery in Beverly Hills since 1995. He is the founder of Beverly Hills Aesthetics, as well as the ...

2009-01-09T08:25:00.001-08:00

Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Clinic Has a New ... - PR.com (press release)

Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Clinic Has a New ...
PR.com (press release), NY - Jan 8, 2009
MCSC, a fully accredited surgical facility, and home of Dr. Michael Weinberg, a board certified Plastic Surgeon, has recently developed a website and ...

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Plastic surgeon for Kanye West's mother Donda jailed for DUI - New York Daily News

New York Daily News

Plastic surgeon for Kanye West's mother Donda jailed for DUI
New York Daily News, NY - 22 hours ago
By NICOLE CARTER The plastic surgeon who operated on Kanye West's late mother is going to jail after pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI last June. ...
Kanye West Mom's Surgeon Jailed for DUI E! Online
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Local Plastic Surgeon To Appear On 'The Doctors' On Channel 11 - WPXI.com

Local Plastic Surgeon To Appear On 'The Doctors' On Channel 11
WPXI.com, PA - 19 hours ago
PITTSBURGH -- Local plastic surgeon Dr. Dennis Hurwitz will be featured on Dr. Phil’s new TV show “The Doctors” at 11 am on Monday, Jan. 12 on Channel 11. ...

2009-01-08T13:10:00.001-08:00

Cosmetic surgery with one’s own fats - Inquirer.net

Cosmetic surgery with one’s own fats
Inquirer.net, Philippines - Jan 1, 2009
Valerio is head of the reconstructive and aesthetic surgery departments of St. Luke’s Hospital and the cosmetic surgery of Beverly Hills 6750 ...

2009-01-08T08:46:00.001-08:00

Kanye West Mom's Surgeon Jailed for DUI - Entertainment Online
The doctor who operated on Kanye West 's mother a day before she died has been literally barred from plying his trade. Plastic surgeon Dr. Jan Adams, who last year pleaded no contest to misdemeanor driving under the influence, was sentenced Monday in
Source: www.eonline.com

JAN ADAMS GETS JAIL SENTENCE FOR DUI: Plastic surgeon who operated on - EURweb
*TMZ.com is reporting that Dr. Jan Adams, the non-board certified plastic surgeon who operated on Kanye West's mother the day before she died, received a year-long jail sentence for drunk driving. Adams pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of
Source: www.eurweb.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-07T08:57:00.001-08:00

Supermodel Stephanie Seymour’s Plastic Surgery - Make Me Heal

Supermodel Stephanie Seymour’s Plastic Surgery
Make Me Heal, CA - 14 hours ago
After spotting recent pictures of Stephanie frolicking on a beach in a bikini, Make Me Heal decided to explore the supermodel’s plastic surgery. ...

2009-01-06T08:36:00.001-08:00

Cate Blanchett Refuses Plastic Surgery - The Celebrity Cafe.com
The actress claims her husband won’t allow it Actress Cate Blanchett claims she could never have plastic surgery, reports People magazine. Blanchett, who currently stars in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” a film about a man who ages
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Bonds has hip surgery - San Francisco Gate
(12-31) 21:26 PST -- Barry Bonds said he still wants to play baseball. But if he gets back on the field, he first must recover from hip surgery. Seven hundred and sixty-two times Bonds rotated his hips, he hit home runs - a record that's widely
Source: www.sfgate.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-05T09:01:00.001-08:00

Many putting off plastic surgery until economy improves - Greenville News
In tough economic times, and with no health insurance for cosmetic surgery, many are postponing or canceling their plans. The impact has been so severe in some areas that plastic surgeons are laying off employees or cutting back on their hours as a
Source: www.greenvilleonline.com

Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Expertise - WTHR
Meet Dr. Barry Eppley, board-certified plastic surgeon of Indianapolis and Co-Founder of Ology Spas at Clarian North Medical Center in Carmel and Clarian West Medical Center in Avon. Dr. Eppley provides Concierge Plastic Surgery and offers a full
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In South Korea, cosmetic surgery falters with economy - International Herald Tribune
SEOUL : A grim frugality has settled over this export powerhouse that once burst with optimism - and silicone. Cosmetic surgery took off here after South Korea's spectacular recovery from its currency crisis a decade ago. Rising living standards
Source: www.iht.com

Cate Blanchett Speaks Against Cosmetic Surgery - Softpedia
Cate Blanchett has been called several things but a fake was never one of them, unlike it happens with many other celebrities, be they women or men. In the craziness that is Hollywood, the Australian thespian manages to joggle an active acting career
Source: news.softpedia.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-02T12:11:00.001-08:00

Recession, terror put beauty on the back-burner - Daily News and Analysis
People have stopped queuing up before cosmetic clinics because of the economic crisis and the sombre mood in Mumbai after the November 26 terror attacks. A few clinics offering cosmetic and reconstruction services say there has been a decline of
Source: www.dnaindia.com

Cosmetic surgery on the layaway plan - Arizona Daily Star
MESA — Scottsdale cosmetic surgeon Semone Rochlin is offering patients an unusual plan to help them cope with the economic crisis and the difficulty of getting loans for treatments such as tummy tucks, facial Botox injections and breast
Source: www.azstarnet.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2009-01-02T09:20:00.001-08:00

Cosmetic Surgeon Offers 'Beauty Layaway' Plan in Tough Economic Times - FOX News
MESA, Ariz. — Scottsdale cosmetic surgeon Semone Rochlin is offering patients a unique plan to help them cope with the economic crisis and the difficulty of getting loans for treatments such as tummy tucks, facial Botox injections and breast
Source: www.foxnews.com

Breast Augmentation Raleigh NC Plastic Surgeon Discusses Importance of - 24-7PressRelease.com
Dr. Michael Law www.michaellawmd.com discusses importance of breast implant placement. While the issue of 'over' or 'under' the pectoralis major muscle receives a great deal of attention, even more important than implant position relative to this
Source: www.24-7pressrelease.com

Plastic surgeons 'can't make you famous' - Daily Telegraph
The 'unrealistic expectations' of women seeking enhancements have been cited by cosmetic surgeons refusing to operate. Photo: Digital Vision Cosmetic surgeons say "unrealistic expectations" are now the most common reason for which they refuse to
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Recession, terror put beauty on the back-burner - Daily News and Analysis
People have stopped queuing up before cosmetic clinics because of the economic crisis and the sombre mood in Mumbai after the November 26 terror attacks. A few clinics offering cosmetic and reconstruction services say there has been a decline of
Source: www.dnaindia.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

The Benefits Of Modern Plastic Surgery

2008-12-31T15:12:00.001-08:00

The birth of a child is one of the most exciting events in a woman’s life. However, it is often distressing, especially to first-time moms, when their bodies do not spring back into pre-pregnancy shape, often leaving them with sagging breasts, stretched abdomens, and an overall matronly feeling. Motherhood now has a new shape. Thanks to advances in cosmetic surgery, postpartum mothers can now reclaim their bikini bodies faster than ever before. Many women,although ecstatic about new found motherhood, are riddled with insecurity after childbirth due to excessive weight gain in areas which may not have been troublesome before. Women primarily seek two forms of surgery as post partum “tune-ups”— abdominoplasty (commonly referred to as a tummy tuck), and breast enhancement surgery(including breast lift and breast augmentation).

Unlike women who are simply overweight, pregnancy puts a certain strain on the body which cannot always be com bated by diet and exercise alone. The midsection of the abdomen can be compared to a girdle, a garment which is composed of an elastic portion which, when stretched, is likely to become one size too big. In the abdominal section,women often lose the desired “girdling” effect after childbirth, which can occur in varying degrees. Pregnancy not only weakens the muscles, but stretches out the connective tissue, which for most women will not revert to original form on its own. A tummy tuck not only targets excess skin, but also works to retighten the connective tissue so that the abdominal wall reacts to give the waistline a desirable indentation. Without tightening the connective tissue and exerting a girdling effect on intra-abdominal contents, women cannot achieve their pre-pregnancy appearance.

2008-12-31T10:46:00.001-08:00

2009 Trends And Predictions From The Editors Of Consumer Guide To Plastic Surgery
The editors of Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery have gazed into their crystal balls to see what nips and tucks Americans will be seeking in 2009. From how the economy will affect cosmetic surgery to which new products will come to market, here's what we will see more - or less - of in the coming year: Less is more in 2009.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Brooks Unveils New Web Site
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art has launched its newly redesigned Web site, www.brooksmuseum.org.The redesign began in early 2008 with the assistance....
Source: www.memphisdailynews.com

Beware Of Overseas Cheap Plastic Surgery, Say Leicester Hospitals Surgeons, England
Plastic surgeons at Leicester's hospitals have issued a stark warning against cheap overseas plastic surgery. Surgeons at the Leicester Royal Infirmary have seen a rise in the number of cases of botched surgery from overseas which has gone wrong and required treatment or even emergency or reconstructive surgery on the NHS.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2008-12-30T15:51:00.001-08:00

Harley Medical Group Reveals Big Boobs Are Out - 24-7PressRelease.com
The Harley Medical Group has revealed that while breast surgery is proving to be hugely popular, many women are opting for a more natural look than the all-up-front look sported by Page 3 and glamour models LONDON, ENGLAND, December 24, 2008 /24
Source: www.24-7pressrelease.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

Augmentation Mammoplasty - What is it?

2008-12-30T15:30:00.000-08:00

The procedure known as augmentation mammoplasty is the operation that is done to enhance a woman’s bustline using implanted prostheses. This operation remains one of the most popular procedures that women seek, despite controversy surrounding silicone gel breast implants in the early 1990’s. Whether for enhancement of very small breasts, enlargement in the setting of significant existing breast tissue, or to fill out a "deflated" appearing breast following pregnancy and nursing, placement of breast implants affords a wonderful psychological and physical boost to women who are unhappy with this part of their figure. The vast majority of women who undergo breast enlargement are very pleased with their results and report years later that they would unequivocally undergo the procedure again. In fact, it is not infrequent for the daughters of previously augmented patients to seek out the procedure themselves.

Having said that, it remains that with breast enlargement, as with any elective cosmetic procedure, it is very important for women considering this procedure to be given informed consent. This means that anyone considering having permanent implantation of a medical device is made aware not only of the risks of the operation itself, but also of the lifelong risks of having implants.
Furthermore, it is especially important that you not only ask questions when consulting with a doctor, but it is also important you locate a qualified, Skilled Specialist that is right for you. San Jose Plastic Surgeon Dr Craig Creasman agrees "Finding the right surgeon is imperative to a successful surgery procedure. Anything less is asking for disastrous results"

2008-12-30T12:40:00.001-08:00

Remote Plastic Surgery: Great Idea? - Inventorspot

Remote Plastic Surgery: Great Idea?
Inventorspot - Dec 28, 2008
by Cosetta Ever want to perform plastic surgery? So what if you don’t have a degree. After all, how important is that? With Patent# US 6843793 also known as ...

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Cosmetic Surgery Patients Opting For Less In Shaky Economy - NY1

TheMedGuru

Cosmetic Surgery Patients Opting For Less In Shaky Economy
NY1, NY - Dec 28, 2008
Laura Coco has been heading to Dr. Z. Paul Lorenc's Park Avenue plastic surgery office for a number of years. But these days instead of surgery, ...
Amid Economic Pain, Americans Cut Back on Cosmetic Surgery U.S. News & World Report
Plastic surgeons 'can't make you famous' Telegraph.co.uk
Doctors Bemoan the Fall of Plastic Surgery Celebrity backlash and ... Softpedia
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2008-12-30T07:48:00.001-08:00

Disease took teen’s independence, but brain surgery gave it back - El Diário La Estrella
Thirteen-year-old Sam Gladen, his left foot contorted by dystonia, is taken to the operating room at Cook Children’s Medical Center on May 28. With him are Dr. Eric Darrow, left, nurse Tammy Williamson and child life specialist Kristen Laboon. Sam
Source: www.dfw.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic surgery procedures. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2008-12-29T14:27:00.001-08:00

Florida Breast Augmentation Surgeon Launches State-of-the-Art ... - PR Web (press release)

PR Web (press release)

Florida Breast Augmentation Surgeon Launches State-of-the-Art ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Dec 17, 2008
USAbreast.com is the official website of the Aesthetic Surgery Centre, a state-of-the-art Orlando, Florida plastic surgery practice. ...

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Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2008-12-29T14:13:00.001-08:00

Technorati Profile

2008-12-29T12:17:00.001-08:00

Plastic surgeons 'can't make you famous' - Daily Telegraph
The 'unrealistic expectations' of women seeking enhancements have been cited by cosmetic surgeons refusing to operate. Photo: Digital Vision Cosmetic surgeons say "unrealistic expectations" are now the most common reason for which they refuse to
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Disease took teen’s independence, but brain surgery gave it back - El Diário La Estrella
Thirteen-year-old Sam Gladen, his left foot contorted by dystonia, is taken to the operating room at Cook Children’s Medical Center on May 28. With him are Dr. Eric Darrow, left, nurse Tammy Williamson and child life specialist Kristen Laboon. Sam
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Robbie's mum's saving surgery - Entertainment.uk.msn.com
Robbie Williams' mother had emergency heart surgery after she was discovered to have a diseased artery that could have killed her. Jan, 67, went to the doctors complaining of chest pains on Thursday and after being diagnosed immediately was sent for
Source: entertainment.uk.msn.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

What is a Breast Lift Surgery?

2008-12-29T11:48:00.001-08:00

After pregnancy, many women complain of sagging breasts. With successive pregnancies, breast displacement becomes more noticeable. The firmness and exact positioning of youth may be lost. The mastopexy is a procedure designed to correct the deformity. During the procedure, the breast tissue is elevated, the nipple is repositioned and the skin is tightened, increasing the firmness of the breast. If breast volume has also been lost, implants are placed. Postoperative scars do result as in a breast reduction, but are generally more limited in extent.

One must always remember to do their 'homework' when considering having any surgery procedure. This includes consulting with a skilled experienced and qualified specialist, such as plastic surgeon Dr Gilbert Tresley, MD in Chicago, Illinois. Be sure and have all your questions answered and you fully understand the risks of your chosen procedure. Doing this can mean the difference between a successful surgery and a nightmare that could haunt you for the rest of your life.

2008-12-29T10:47:00.001-08:00

10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions For 2009 - Medical News Today
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2009. Predictions are based on
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Cate Blanchett Speaks on Plastic Surgery & Hollywood - Entertainment Tonight Online
Cate Blanchett offers her views on plastic surgery and Hollywood saying that in the entertainment business "you can become very self-obsessed, but you've got to keep looking outward." The 39-year-old actress tells Vanity Fair that in terms of
Source: www.etonline.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

What Is Augmentation Mammoplasty Surgery?

2008-12-29T10:32:00.001-08:00

For women with particularly small breasts, the augmentation mammoplasty, or Breast Augmentation surgery is a procedure designed to enhance and improve the appearance of the breasts. During the augmentation mammoplasty, the surgeon inserts an implant with a silicone shell filled with saline (salt water) behind the breast or behind the muscle of the chest wall through a small incision. I use a small incision at the lower border of the areola which leaves an inconspicuous scar and I almost always insert the implant behind the muscle of the chest wall. This gives a more natural appearance, keeps the implant soft and most importantly makes it easier for the radiologist to read a mammogram.

Often the candidates for this procedure are women who have experienced breast shrinkage following pregnancies. The procedure can restore fullness and reduce sagging. Additionally, it is often the treatment of choice for women who have been naturally endowed with small breasts.

One must always remember to do their 'homework' when considering having any surgery procedure. This includes consulting with a skilled experienced and qualified specialist, such as Chicago Illinois plastic surgeon Dr Tresley, MD. Be sure and have all your questions answered and you fully understand the risks of your chosen procedure. Doing this can mean the difference between a successful surgery and a nightmare that could haunt you for the rest of your life.

2008-12-29T08:41:00.001-08:00

US plastic surgeon used client's fat to run car 11 Minutes ago Karma - Daily Herald
This thread discusses the Content article: Inquiry into US plastic surgeon who 'used fat from clients to run car' US authorities are investigating a Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon who claims that he used fat he removed from patients in liposuction
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Surgeon 'used liposuction fat to power car' - ninemsn
A Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon is being investigated by US authorities after he bragged about using human fat removed during liposuction operations to run his 4WD car. Dr Alan Bittner made the claims on a website called lipodisel.com, which has
Source: news.ninemsn.com.au

Inquiry into US plastic surgeon who 'used fat from clients to run car' - Daily Telegraph
California's public health department has opened an inquiry into claims made by Dr Alan Bittner that he had turned fat removed from his patients into biodiesel. Mr Bittner wrote on his website: "The vast majority of my patients request that I use
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions For 2009 - Medical News Today
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2009. Predictions are based on
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2008-12-24T15:05:00.001-08:00

Magazines show cosmetic surgery's emotional "lift" - Reuters

Magazines show cosmetic surgery's emotional "lift"
Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Joene Hendry NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey of popular women's magazines suggests articles tend to portray cosmetic surgery as an empowering option ...

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Choices on Breast Reconstruction Are Not Always Clear - New York Times

Choices on Breast Reconstruction Are Not Always Clear
New York Times, United States - Dec 22, 2008
(Reconstructive patients are more likely to develop complications after implant surgery than cosmetic patients with healthy breast tissue. ...

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Cosmetic Surgery Loans – Make Your Presence Felt In The Crowd - PowerHomeBiz.com (press release)

Cosmetic Surgery Loans – Make Your Presence Felt In The Crowd
PowerHomeBiz.com (press release) - Dec 22, 2008
Cosmetic surgery loans can help such people in funding the expenses while going under the surgeon's knife for the cosmetic surgery. ...

2008-12-24T12:20:00.001-08:00

Smoothing Out Economic Wrinkles With… Botox - Pharmalot

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Smoothing Out Economic Wrinkles With… Botox
Pharmalot, NJ - Dec 23, 2008
And patients also like the idea that with aesthetic treatments, they can pay as they go. The treatments cost Roth’s patients between $500 and $2000 for a ...
Botox still hot despite cool economy United Press International
Botox Withstands Effects of Age, Recession Truthdig
Botox, Fillers Holding Up in Downturn Orange County Business Journal
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2008-12-23T16:18:00.001-08:00

Around Shanghai
A 23 year old woman has been charged in Minhang District for attempted extortion for allegedly trying to extort 500,000 yuan from her boss after she saw a love letter on his computer. Great news for families of migrant workers here: Children without a Shanghai hukou can now apply to the local education administration to receive education. Over 100 fare dodgers on the Shanghai subway ...
Source: shanghaiist.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

Breast Enhancement Surgery

2008-12-23T15:56:00.001-08:00

If you are like many women seeking breast augmentation, you have been considering the operation for many years. Some of you are looking to have natural appearing breasts that bring your body into balance while others are looking for a significant increase in size without that telltale bulge above. Breast augmentation is the 2nd most common plastic surgery procedure performed today. It is performed to enhance breasts which appear to be too small as a result of poor development, or post pregnancy shrinkage. It may also be used to correct breasts which are asymmetrical. The result can be not only enhanced physical appearance, but improved self esteem and inner confidence.

The procedures involve placement of an implant to enlarge the size of the breast. There are many different variables, such as location of the incision, the size, shape, and type of implant, as well as the location of the implant (under or over the muscle), which will be discussed with you. Many plastic surgeons prefer to place the implant behind the muscle, as this may decrease the potential for capsular contracture and will interfere less with future mammograms.

Postoperative swelling is normal. As the swelling disappears, the implants will look smaller. They are not. It is simply the swelling going away. The implants also settle into their position on the chest after several weeks. Most women are able to resume work 5-7 days after the procedure, but no strenuous activity is permitted for 4 weeks.

2008-12-23T15:00:00.001-08:00

Styles of the Recession: People Are Cutting Back on Cosmetic ... - New York Observer

Styles of the Recession: People Are Cutting Back on Cosmetic ...
New York Observer, NY - 4 hours ago
And Victoria Pitts-Taylor, author of Surgery Junkies: Wellness and Pathology in Cosmetic Culture, said, “Cosmetic surgery is going to become the new SUV, ...
Ready for face-to-face interview? Maybe after a Botox treatment Business Press
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Fresno and Los Angeles Liposuction to Enjoy a New You for the New Year - PR Web (press release)

Fresno and Los Angeles Liposuction to Enjoy a New You for the New Year
PR Web (press release), WA - 14 hours ago
Dr. Robert Yoho, a surgeon offering cosmetic surgery in the Fresno and Los Angeles areas, now performs Smartlipo™ laser liposuction for his patients. ...

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Plastic Surgery Patients To Increase, Org Predicts - Memphis Daily News

Plastic Surgery Patients To Increase, Org Predicts
Memphis Daily News, USA - 16 hours ago
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has made its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2009, based on interviews with leading surgeons. ...

2008-12-22T11:15:00.001-08:00

Woman first in near total facial transplant
A woman so horribly disfigured she was willing to risk her life to do something about it has undergone the nation's first near-total face transplant, the Cleveland Clinic announced yesterday. Reconstructive surgeon Dr. Maria Siemionow and a team of other specialists replaced 80 percent of the woman's face with that of a female cadaver a couple of weeks ago in a bold and controversial ...
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Dr. Paul M. Parker Specializes in Techniques For Male Cosmetic Surgery, New Jersey
While the procedures are similar, there is a marked difference in technique when dealing with aesthetic surgery for men versus women. For male cosmetic surgery, New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker, believes it's very important to be conservative in the approach. The secret is not overdoing so as to retain a masculine but refreshed appearance. (PRWeb Dec 16, 2008) Read the full ...
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Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

Which Breast Surgery Technique is Right For Your surgery?

2008-12-22T11:12:00.001-08:00

One of the following techniques is used, depending on your body structure, and preference:

Endoscopic: This is the most modern technique for breast enlargement surgery. A small incision is made in the axilla (underarm) and a small endoscope is used to introduce the breast implant either under the pectoralis muscle or the breast tissue. Absorbable sutures are used through the procedure to assure your comfort. The unique features of this technique are the small incisions necessary to perform the procedure, and the location of the incisions in the axilla or armpit. Therefore, no scars are visible on the breast or at the breast crease leading to excellent aesthetic results. It is ideal for those patients with smaller breasts where the scars on the breast would be visible, and for those who have a predisposition to abnormal scarring.

Axillary (Underarm): This approach is utilized when a patient's breasts are small, in good position, and relatively symmetrical. The implant is introduced through a 1 to 1 1/2" incision in the center of the axilla, and is generally placed under the muscle mass. In patients who are extremely muscular, this placement may show movement of the implant; in such cases, the implant is placed over the muscle tissue. Absorbable stitches are placed in the underarm area, and a small tubular drain may be used to collect fluid for a day or two in order to decrease swelling.

Nipple: This commonly used approach involves a 1 to 1 1/2" incision on the lower border of the pigmented areola and allows not only enlargement but some correction of shape and position discrepancies. The incision generally heals well with minimal scarring. Although blockage of nipple ducts is a theoretical problem, it rarely occurs. Most women are able to breast feed after this procedure.

Inframammary incision: In a small number of cases where the areola is very small, an incision is made at the crease below the breast. This approach may be suitable in women with prior breast surgery or with the most complicated breast augmentations.

One must always remember to do their 'homework' when considering having any surgery procedure. This includes consulting with a skilled experienced and qualified specialist, such as Northern California plastic surgeon Dr Anthony, MD. Be sure and have all your questions answered and you fully understand the risks of your chosen procedure. Doing this can mean the difference between a successful surgery and a nightmare that could haunt you for the rest of your life.

Which Plastic Surgery Procedure is Right for you?

2008-12-22T10:35:00.001-08:00

Plastic Surgery employs many creative techniques, each chosen to help address a particular area of concern. For example there are at least five different procedures to improve the look of the eyelids. Which technique is selected depends on the individual's anatomy and their desired appearance. For every area of the body, there are many techniques available so that each procedure performed is really an individualized solution for that particular person. There is rarely any one best technique for everyone. The best technique is the one that produces the desired look safely, reliably and beautifully for that person. it is always recommended you consult with a specialist such as San Francisco Breast Surgeon Dr James Anthony, before you have any plastic surgery procedure.

Breast Augmentation or Enhancement is a very popular procedure designed to create or restore fullness of the breasts. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Anthony will discuss your goals regarding this procedure and recommend an appropriate type of implant (saline or silicone), location of the implant (under or over the muscle), as well as which incision is best for you.

Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer. Abdominoplasty procedures are appropriate for patients with extra skin on their abdomen or for women who have developed loose stomach muscles after pregnancy. Abdominoplasty also known as a tummy tuck can remove loose skin and tighten muscles which have been separated. This procedure results in a dramatically flattened abdomen with an incision that is hidden by underwear or a bathing suit.

Facelift Surgery - As we age, our cheek fat and skin fall, creating deeper smile lines and eventually jowls along the jaw. Both the cheeklift and the facelift raise up this fat and muscle (often referred to as a SMAS lift) and tighten any loose skin. Because the fat and muscle inside can now be lifted back up to its original position, modern cheek and facelifts create a younger, natural, and long-lasting appearance.

What to Expect from a Breast Augmentation Surgery

2008-12-22T08:42:00.001-08:00

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

Some women choose to have breast augmentation surgery to improve their self image. Some feel dissatisfied because their breasts never developed to a size that meets their expectations. Others want to bring balance to a breast that is somewhat smaller than the other. Often women want the procedure to restore their natural breast volume, which may have decreased as a result of pregnancy, weight loss, aging or even breast cancer surgery.

During your initial consultation, you will be encouraged to discuss your desires, fears, expectations, and goals. The first and foremost objective is the creation of breasts that you envision yourself with. In addition to increasing breast size, your plastic surgeon will strive to create a more aesthetically pleasing breast by improving shape, balance, and proportion.

As with any surgical procedure, it is highly recommended that you do your research and consult with a qualified and skilled doctor such as Valencia California Plastic Surgeon Dr Howard Hu, MD. Be sure and have all your questions answered and you fully understand the procedure PRIOR to havign your chosen surgical procedure.

2008-12-22T08:05:00.001-08:00

Survivor of Skydiving Accident Shows Husband Her New Face
Three years of pain draw to an end, as the survivor a skydiving accident reunites with her husband serving overseas in Iraq.
Source: www.kspr.com

Ontario to tighten oversight of cosmetic-surgery clinic
The Ontario government introduced legislation Wednesday that would give medical authorities more power to oversee private clinics where high-risk cosmetic surgery procedures are performed
Source: www.nationalpost.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2008-12-19T12:44:00.001-08:00

Magazines seldom highlight cosmetic surgery's emotional risks
Toronto, Dec 13: Cosmetic surgery might be a worthwhile option for beautifying oneself, but popular magazines seldom address the emotional health risks that it carries.
Source: www.newkerala.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

Correcting Facial Fat Loss with Sculptra

2008-12-18T13:03:00.001-08:00

Sculptra is a sterile suspension of synthetic injectable material known as Poly-l-lactic acid. Poly-l-lactic acid is biocompatible (does not harm the body) and is biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body) Poly-l-lactic acid has been widely used for many years in dissolvable stitches, soft tissue implants and other types of implants. Sculptra does not require a skin test.

Sculptra is injected below the surface of the skin in area of fat loss and provides a gradual increase in skin thickness. Sculptra does not correct the underlying cause of fat loss but will help improve the appearance by increasing skin thickness in treated areas. Sculptra appears to stimulate fibroblasts in the dermis to produce natural collagen and this increases facial volume over time. The deeper the wrinkle or defect, the more Sculptra is required. Once the fibroblasts have been stimulated, they will continue to produce collagen for up to two years.

Sculptra has not been approved by the FDA for the treatment of creases and wrinkles. Therefore, using Sculptra is considered "Off Label Use". This product has been safely used in Europe for 5 years, in over 150,000 patients. Please remember that with all cosmetic and surgical procedures, it is highly recommended that you consult with a specialist such as Manhattan Female Dermatologist Dr Karyn Grossman, MD and have all your questions answered and make sure you fully understand the procedure BEFORE having it.

2008-12-18T12:06:00.001-08:00

Spanish discotheque cancels prize draw for breast augmentation
Valencia, Spain - A Spanish discotheque Thursday cancelled a prize draw which had sparked a storm by advertising a breast augmentation operation as the jackpot. The discotheque in the eastern city of Valencia apologized to those who might have felt o...
Source: www.earthtimes.org

SurgiCare Reveal North vs South Battle of the Boobs
SurgiCare statistics reveal the winner of the North vs South in UK battle of the boobs
Source: news.yahoo.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2008-12-17T09:47:00.001-08:00

Tucks and tremolos: penis extensions meet operetta - The Independent
Armando Iannucci was approached by the inventive young British composer David Sawer to develop his idea of plastic surgery as "something political, satirical and topical" that could form the backbone of an operetta It is advertised as "a satirical
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Celebrity Fantasy Plastic Surgery! - Entertainmentwise
Courtesy of LiftMagic Celebrity Bad Hair Days Who's embracing their inner scruff? Victoria Beckham's Boobs Are Overexposed! As the fashionista promises to keep her cleavage underwraps, we look back at some of her most eye-popping moments
Source: www.entertainmentwise.com

Document: Actor Peter Falk has Alzheimer's - Boston Globe
LOS ANGELES— A court document filed by Peter Falk's daughter says the Emmy-winning actor is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Catherine Falk is seeking a court's approval for a conservatorship of her 81-year-old father, who she claims no longer
Source: www.boston.com

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2008-12-16T08:09:00.001-08:00

Luminetx adds five board members
Luminetx Corp. has added new members to its board of directors, including its interim operating officer, Jim DelMauro, and former Luminetx engineer Gunnar Lovhoiden.
Source: www.bizjournals.com

Vinnie Jones blind rage
Vinnie Jones has spoken for the first time about the bar fight which left him needing 48 stitches on his face, insisting the attack was entirely unprovoked and someone tried to blind him for life.
Source: home.nzcity.co.nz

Bonnie Fuller: Naked Jen's Delicious Revenge on Brangelina!
Eat your heart out Brad! Angelina who Here's why stripping in public let firm, cellulite-free Jen wash her ex right out of her hair and her life... at last!
Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

The Page That Was Expecting Steins And Wenches But Got Plastic Cups And Puffa Jackets
I've Been Mis-Quoted By...Myself Mediawatch was taken on a roller-coaster ride of emotions by the man with the monkey's heid Peter Reid yesterday.
Source: www.football365.co.uk
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2008-12-12T14:54:00.001-08:00

New Trend: Plastic Surgery for the Dead - FOXNews

New Trend: Plastic Surgery for the Dead
FOXNews - Dec 10, 2008
It’s well known plastic surgery is a booming business with many people opting for a little nip here and a tuck there. But, what about after you’re dead? ...
Final touch: A cosmetic lift before your funeral? MSNBC
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Vinnie Confirms Plastic Surgery, 48 Stitches - TMZ.com

E! Online

Vinnie Confirms Plastic Surgery, 48 Stitches
TMZ.com, CA - Dec 8, 2008
Jones claims after he got out of police custody, he immediately flew his personal plastic surgeon from LA to South Dakota to remove the glass from his face ...
Vinnie Jones Gets Plastic Surgery After Bar Fight Make Me Heal
Vinnie: I was stitched up Metro
Actor, S. Dakotan both claim self-defense Sioux Falls Argus Leader
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The Star Report: Clint Eastwood on retiring, John McCain and ... - San Jose Mercury News

E! Online

The Star Report: Clint Eastwood on retiring, John McCain and ...
San Jose Mercury News, USA - Dec 10, 2008
Have you ever felt pressure to have plastic surgery? Eastwood, no doubt stifling the urge to leap across the couch to cuff the reporter, responded politely: ...
Eastwood: Casting first-time actors in 'Gran Torino' was 'taking a ... Baltimore Sun
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2008-12-11T08:07:00.001-08:00

"Plastic Surgeon as Artist" Dr. Krakovsky Receives the 100 Best Cosmetic Surgeons of the World Award
The International Phalloplasty Institute and the American Academy of Phalloplasty Surgeons are pleased to announce that Alexander Krakovsky, MD has been named as one of The 100 Best Cosmetic Surgeons of the World for 2008. Dr. Krakovsky was chosen for this award by the Scientific Committee for the 52nd Congress of the International Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The award was given in recognition ...
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BioElectronics reports positive results from breast augmentation recovery study
BioElectronics, the maker of ActiPatch, the drug-free, anti-inflammatory patch, has announced positive results from an important clinical study designed to determine the benefits of pulsed electromagnetic therapy using ActiPatch topical patch devices.
Source: www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com

Nephew investigated in Kanye West's mom's death
According to an autopsy report, a heavily bandaged West was able to walk out of the medical facility after nearly 5 1/2 hours of surgery.
Source: www.latimes.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2008-12-10T09:07:00.001-08:00

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Milind Ambe, Chosen to ... - PR Web (press release)

PR Web (press release)

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Milind Ambe, Chosen to ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Dec 9, 2008
"At Newport Beach Plastic Surgery, we pay close attention to every detail to ensure that every patient has the exact "natural" results they desire and we ...

2008-12-09T08:30:00.001-08:00

Plastic surgery billboard on MLK to be replaced - NW Florida Daily News
FORT WALTON BEACH - The billboard advertisement on Martin Luther King Boulevard showing a plastic surgery patient's new curves against an American flag backdrop will be taken down. "Despite overwhelming support from the public on the billboard, we do
Source: www.nwfdailynews.com

Iatria Spa And Health Center Partners With Fearrington Plastic Surgery - PR Inside
RALEIGH, N.C. - Dave Mangrum, president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that Dr. Sandra Fearrington of Fearrington Plastic Surgery will be joining Iatria as the spa's supervising physician. In this position, Dr. Fearrington
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NHS spending millions fixing botched plastic surgery done abroad - Daily Telegraph
Thousands of patients travel to eastern Europe, South Africa and elsewhere for cheap cosmetic surgery and then have to rely on NHS doctors if they suffer complications. 'Surgical holidays' are becoming increasingly popular with patients offered an
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

2008-12-04T13:49:00.001-08:00

NHS spending millions fixing botched plastic surgery done abroad
NHS surgeons are having to fix botched plastic surgery after patients seek cheap deals abroad.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

She's movin' on up to the A-List
Kathy Griffin, the human torpedo of lame celebrities and homophobes of every religion and ethnicity, has her verbal assault weapons loaded and ready to fire at the McCallum Theatre this weekend.
Source: www.mydesert.com
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

Breast Augmentation Techniques

2008-12-04T13:34:00.000-08:00

If you are considering Breast Augmentation surgery, please be sure and do your research and consult with a qualified, skilled and experienced surgeon such as Hawaii Plastic Surgeon Dr Jeff Healy. Locating the right surgeon is imperative to a successful surgery procedure.