New ASAPS Statistics for 2018 Note Rising Demand for Nonsurgical Options
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, (The Aesthetic Society) announces the release of its annual statistics for 2018.
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Changes to Abdominal Muscles After Pregnancy May Affect ‘Tummy Tuck’ Results
Widening and thinning of the abdominal muscles may contribute to problems with the outcomes of abdominoplasty ("tummy tuck") surgery – especially in women who have had multiple pregnancies, according to a recent study.
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PopularAesthetic Plastic Surgery for Baby Boomers Shifts to Lifts
While aesthetic minimally-invasive procedures continue to see an increase among all age groups, baby boomers are adding skin and body lift procedures in increasing numbers, according to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Breast Reduction Surgery Patients Face Having to Lose Weight Before Operation
Women looking for breast reduction surgery on the NHS in Blackpool may have to prove their Body Mass Index has been at 27.5 or below for two years before funding will be considered.
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Have Most Plastic Surgeons Had Surgery Themselves?
Do most plastic or cosmetic surgeons elect to enhance their appearance? And, do they do so at a higher rate than the general public?
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VR Technology Allows Women to Try On Boob Jobs in 3D
Virtual reality technology is being used to allow women to preview their boob jobs before going under the knife.
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Who’s Behind the Knife? When Planning Plastic or Cosmetic Procedures, 'You've Got To Do Your Homework'
Finding the right doctor often requires patients to do some homework. Finding a doctor for a plastic or cosmetic procedure includes those same steps, but it may require a bit more digging.
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Who’s Behind the Knife? When Planning Plastic or Cosmetic Procedures, ‘You’ve Got To Do Your Homework’
Finding the right doctor often requires patients to do some homework. Finding a doctor for a plastic or cosmetic procedure includes those same steps, but it may require a bit more digging.
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Visualizing the Perfect Breast Size
The technology allows women to see what their bodies will likely look like after breast surgery in real time and from different angles. The fluid 3D virtual image is visible to the patient and doctor on a wall-mounted TV.
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Puppy Plastic Surgery On Pets Is a Booming Business
More and more dogs across the country are going under the knife for plastic surgery, but when Spot gets a tummy tuck, it’s not just to look good at the local dog park.
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More Women Seeking Plastic Surgery to Fix Belly Button
It’s a spot many would like to change – but they don’t often talk about: the belly button. Fortunately, improving that tiny area doesn’t take a big operation.
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As Cosmetic Procedures Grow in Popularity, Is Life in Plastic Still Fantastic?
There’s a majority of people that like to attribute the Kardashian family to the world’s ailments. One thing we can almost certainly credit them with though is the growing number of people getting non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
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3 Thought Provoking Truths You Could Learn From One of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons
When you hear the word plastic surgery, the first thing that comes to your mind is that plastic surgery is a woman’s thing. But that is only one side of the story as men are not left out in the equation.
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Number of Cosmetic Surgery Procedures in UK Fell 40% in 2016
According to data from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), the number of cosmetic operations conducted last year fell 40% to a near-decade low from a record-breaking high in 2015.
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Brexit Is Being Blamed for Wrinkles and Saggy Breasts
The number of Brits having a nip and tuck or boob job dropped by a staggering two fifths last year – to the lowest number in a decade – and industry insiders are blaming economic uncertainty caused by the EU Referendum and the decision to leave the European Union.
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Victim of Fake Plastic Surgeon Was Operated on Without Anesthesia
A Denver surgical assistant is facing 14 felony charges for criminal impersonation, illegally practicing as a medical doctor and unlawful sexual contact with a patient after authorities were alerted by former patients that he was practicing without a license.
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Fake Plastic Surgeon Actually Cut Into People
Earlier this month, officers from Denver arrested a 36-year-old surgical assistant who had been posing as a plastic surgeon since at least January 2015.
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PRS Global Open Article Review: “Patient Expectations of Bariatric and Body Contouring Surgery”
A recent study by Poulsen et al. in the April 2016 issue of PRS Global Open sought to explore patient expectations in terms of appearance, quality of life, and experience of care in the setting of both bariatric and body contouring surgery.
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