Category: Plastic Surgery

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Arlington Heights, Ill. (Oct. 4, 2011) – The case of a pair of “craniopagus” twins (conjoined at the head) illustrates the complex bioethical issues involved in deciding whether to attempt separation surgery, according to an article in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BALTIMORE, Aug. 31, 2011 — We’ve all made mistakes, so it’s easy to forgive and forget. A tattoo, however, never lets you forget. Maybe the tattoo that made you so proud when you first got it now makes you cringe. Perhaps your tattoo, being many years old, has shifted from its original site or the ink has blurred. Whatever the reason, do you wish you
could just wipe the slate clean? Now you can!

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Marina del Rey, CA – Grant Stevens, MD, FACS, announced today that Marina Plastic Surgery Associates (http://www.marinaplasticsurgery) will be the first medical site in California to offer the Cutera Excel V laser for treatment of superficial and deep vascular problems using high hemoglobin absorbing wavelengths.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — For many of the wounded Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines in Afghanistan the injuries they have suffered change their life forever, but one doctor at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital has made it his mission to support those who need it most.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – FAIRFIELD, N.J., July 20, 2011 — If you’re thinking about cosmetic surgery, your first stop should be at a new website where you can see into the future. SculptMyDream.com is the first website to let individuals preview the anticipated results of breast augmentation using actual 3D photography. Not only will this help you “Sculpt YOUR dream”, it will let you find a surgeon who can turn that dream into reality.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Cosmetic surgeons have made great strides in the non-surgical beautification and rejuvenation of the eyelid and brow area with injectable dermal fillers and wrinkle relaxers. Whereas eyelid surgery can improve skin and fat positioning, it doesn’t really address skin quality, fine lines and wrinkles.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Marina del Rey, CA — Grant Stevens, M.D., FACS, a board certified plastic surgeon and founder of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates (http://www.marinaplasticsurgery.com) in Marina del Rey, CA, is a featured speaker at the Brazilian Plastic Surgery Society meeting in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from June 1- 4.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – “Sometimes overlooked is what I call the internal face lift,” says Dr. Jim Gilmore, a triple board-certified facial and plastic cosmetic surgeon in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center whose specialty encompasses facial and reconstructive surgery. “The internal face lift employs 3-D remodeling to re-create the youthful triangle of the face.”

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Marina del Rey, CA – May 3, 2011 — According to Dr. Grant Stevens, a board certified plastic surgeon and founder of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates (http://www.marinaplasticsurgery.com) in Marina del Rey, CA, nipples are like snowflakes. No two pair are alike. And for the most part they have been missing in action since bra manufacturers filled the aisle with “t-shirt bras” so no one knows for sure if they even exist.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – As the U.S. economy pulls out of the recession, so are nips, tucks and lifts. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 13.1 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures,including those that are minimally-invasive or surgical, were performed in the United States in 2010, up 5 percent from 2009.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY (December 20, 2010) — 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 2011.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Statistics gathered over the last several years indicate a rise in the overall number of cosmetic (aesthetic) surgeries; however, the percentage of teenagers (those 18 and younger) having cosmetic surgery has remained relatively constant, with nonsurgical procedures including laser hair removal and chemical peels being the most popular in 2009, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) .

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO – The baby boomer generation may be well into their 50s and 60s, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to concede their looks just yet. In fact, many “boomers” are determined to maintain their once-youthful appearance.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY – Rhinoplasty, sometimes referred to as a “nose job,” can improve the shape, size and general appearance of the nose. However, imperfections following rhinoplasty are common, which is why some surgeons have turned to injectable fillers as a means of smoothing out irregularities and asymmetries that remain after initial rhinoplasty surgery.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – We are all familiar with the obvious signs of aging. Close your eyes and imagine someone you know who has decided not to slow down the aging process. The drooping skin, the forehead wrinkles, the jowls and lost jaw line are what you would expect to see. However, there are more subtle signs that plague people but are not often appreciated as an aging problem.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. Of the many treatment options available, it is estimated that about 110,000 women who are diagnosed with breast cancer opt to have a mastectomy—removal of the breast.1 This includes mastectomy as a treatment option as well as prophylactic mastectomy (preventative mastectomy). However, many women who have battled with breast cancer and have faced mastectomy are not aware of breast reconstruction as an option within their continuum of care.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If looking through family photo albums during the holidays has you pining for a more youthful appearance, start the process by peering into the mirror, advises Dr. Rod Rohrich, chairman of plastic surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DALLAS – 2009 – As the holiday party season approaches and New Year’s Eve galas loom, questions arise about which are the best beauty options still available and what’s the best use of your beauty budgets.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO – Maybe you’ve received eye-opening holiday gifts in the past such as new electronics, an exciting vacation or that car you have always craved. The gift of cosmetic surgery is not a new phenomenon, but many are going that route this holiday season as husbands and wives yearn for that perfect present to their loved one. (not a bad idea for job seekers either)

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Chicago, IL – As negotiators on Capitol Hill try to find ways to fund a health care overhaul, a 5% tax on cosmetic surgery has been introduced on Nov. 18 as part of the Senate’s proposed health reform bill, introduced by US Senator Harry Reid (D-NV). The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery strongly opposes such taxes and urges legislators to consider the following points: