(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Cryolipolysis is a noninvasive cosmetic procedure that eliminates excess fat by freezing it.
Category: Plastic Surgery
Risks, Outcomes Differ Depending on Breast Reconstructive Surgery Type
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In a new study of breast cancer patients who had breast reconstruction, researchers examine complications across the different types of surgeries.
Custom 3D-Printed Models Help Plastic Surgeons Plan and Perform Rhinoplasty
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Computer-designed, 3D-printed models are emerging as a useful new tool for planning and carrying out cosmetic plastic surgery of the nose
Online Reviews of Plastic Surgeons – Study Looks at Differences Between Happy and Unhappy Patients
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Good cosmetic results are an important factor – but not the only factor – differentiating positive versus negative reviews for plastic surgeons on Google, Yelp, and other online review sites
Capsular Contracture After Breast Implants
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, April 30, 2018 – In 2017, almost 400,000 women underwent surgery with breast implants – whether for cosmetic breast augmentation or for breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
Facelifts Are Trending According to New Statistics
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) recently released some surprising numbers for 2017, as reported exclusively by board certified plastic surgeons.
Plastic Surgery Abroad Can Lead to Severe Complications after Returning to the US
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Patients traveling to developing countries for plastic surgery procedures may experience severe complications—requiring extensive and costly treatment after they return to the United States
Breast Reconstruction: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, March 15, 2018 – The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 268,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2018.
Don’t Hate Your Neck…Do Something About It
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The neck plays a vital role in an overall youthful appearance, but this area is often overlooked when it comes to preventing and reversing visible signs of aging.
More Than Just a Cosmetic Procedure – ‘Tummy Tuck’ Reduces Back Pain and Incontinence
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In addition to restoring the pre-pregnancy shape of the abdomen, abdominoplasty (‘tummy tuck’) surgery with muscle repair can improve back pain and urinary incontinence after childbearing
‘Botox’ Improves Appearance of Facial Scars in Reconstructive Surgery
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In patients undergoing reconstructive surgery of the face, treatment with botulinum toxin A (BTX-A, or ‘Botox’) can improve the final appearance of surgical scars
Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction Provides Good Results in Older Women
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – For older women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer, direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction provides good outcomes in a single-step procedure
Trends in Facial Plastic Surgery
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON, DC, – January 29, 2018 – The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the world’s largest association of facial plastic surgeons, annual survey shows that, like it or not, the selfie and its impact on aesthetics is here to stay
Stocking Stuffer Safety: Gifting Aesthetic Treatments
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The holidays are prime time for festive cocktail hours, family dinners and shopping—and for getting laser treatments, facials and injectables, too.
Removing and Downsizing Breast Implants
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, December 4, 2017 – Every year, hundreds of thousands of women in the United States receive breast implants, either to reconstruct a breast lost to cancer or for cosmetic purposes.
Breast Reconstruction: Now or Later?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, November 6, 2017 – In the midst of the emotional turmoil of realizing that she has cancer, women are faced with critical decisions about treatment.
An Innovative Breast Reconstruction Method: The PAP Flap
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DALLAS – Oct. 17, 2017 – When Carla Forbes was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, the retired elementary school principal didn’t think twice about opting for a bilateral mastectomy. “I lost my mom to the disease,” she said. “I just didn’t want to leave anything to chance.”
End to Circus in Plastic Surgery Social Media Videos?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO — The circus atmosphere of plastic surgeons donning costumes, dancing and juggling breast implants during live surgery videos on social media may soon change.
Latest Fat-Trimming Techniques Effective — Not Miraculous, Experts Say
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Albertson, NY, August 17, 2017 – Get rid of fat – fast. Science is confirming the safety and effectiveness of various body-sculpting techniques to eliminate “love handles,” brassiere rolls,….
New School Year, New Nose?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With a new haircut, some highlights, a hot new outfit and a sun-kissed complexion, many teens envision a dramatic reveal when they return to school to start a new semester.