Category Archives: Aesthetic Surgery

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 11, 2015 Dr. Paul Chasan, a renowned San Diego plastic surgeon, has published a letter to the editor in the Journal of Aesthetic Surgery in response to a study by Dr. Kenkel et al which claimed that operative times of over three hours contributed significantly to complications following surgery. Dr. Chasan believes that such assertions are detrimental to experienced plastic surgeons who choose to perform multiple procedures in a single surgery. As plastic surgery is dependent on the skill of the surgeon, rather than the amount of time the surgery takes, Dr. Chasan asserts that the conclusions of this study could have adverse effects in that laypeople may be led to believe that longer surgery hours are the sole factor in whether a procedure results in complications. There are many factors that go into any plastic surgery procedure, stated Dr. Chasan. The primary factor is the skill and experience of the surgeon, and his ability to assess his patients and decide on the best treatment plan that will result in the optimal outcome. Time spent in surgery is merely one factor of many. There are many plastic surgeons who perform multiple procedures in a single … Continue reading →

Following a number of controversial medical accidents in the nation's plastic surgery sector, the government is tightening safety measures to protect patients. The Health Ministry will require all clinics that perform surgeries involving general anaesthesia to be fully equipped with emergency medical supplies including a pulse oximeter and a ventilator as well as uninterrupted power supply. The ministry is also set to ban plastic surgery advertisements that do not properly inform patients of possible side effects, including ones with dramatic before and after photographs and ones that feature celebrities as models. Also, clinics will be encouraged to install surveillance cameras in their operating rooms for their patients' safety. In order to make sure every patient has access to information about the surgeons who are in charge of their treatment, clinics will be required to display the name of the surgeon in front of the operating room before and during surgical procedures. Some clinics have been accused of having inexperienced surgeons perform procedures while telling patients that their surgery is being performed by experienced ones, as they cannot make out once they are put under anaesthesia. In December, a number of health workers were investigated by health authorities for having a … Continue reading →

(PRWEB) February 12, 2015 In 2007 the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery awarded the Sculptra Aesthetic Training Program with the distinguished Dermasurgery Diamond Award, which is comprised of small hand selected group of board-certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists. Its gratifying to be a part of such a prestigious training program dedicated to improving patient outcomes, says Dr. Robinson. To be chosen as a certified trainer for the seventh consecutive year, and to be given the opportunity to lead my fellow peers is truly a humbling experience. Dr. Robinson uses Sculptra Aesthetic specifically to improve the appearance of sunken regions of the face, such as the temples, cheeks, and chin/marionette lines (folds around the mouth). As people age, the bodys collagen production naturally slows as well as selective resorption of bone and fat in the face, resulting in facial aging. Rather than artificially filling deep wrinkles in the face, Sculptra naturally replaces these hollowed out regions with collagen in the skin. By reinforcing the collagen structure in the face and restoring foundation to the deep dermis, Sculptra gradually corrects superficial and deep hollows and deep folds over time. Sculptra injections differ from other fillers in that they are meant to provide … Continue reading →

And this in a town which has long considered womens physiognomy a pretty moveable feast. Yet theyre not alone. Look past Renee and Uma, and theres Courtney Cox, who seems to have acquired a more exaggerated and wider cheek bone. Heres Catherine Zeta Jones, who looks side on as though someone has popped a spare breast implant under each cheek. Scarlett Johansson, at a youthful 30, has even laid down a marker, saying: ''I definitely believe in plastic surgery. I dont want to be an old hag. Theres no fun in that. Crucially it doesnt seem enough to look ''refreshed, any more. Practitioners of the new approach seem to be adopting a design ethic that knows no aesthetic limits. Uma Thurman in Sweden three months ago (Rex) So whats driving it? One Hollywood insider tells me that women are on a desperate trajectory: ''Two things are forever on the rise out here: cosmetic science and female insecurity. Merge the two and you get the perfect storm were now witnessing, where stars seem to want to look like anyone but themselves - and are succeeding. The casting couch long ago went the way of multi-million dollar lawsuits, but in its place … Continue reading →

Grand Rapids, Michigan (PRWEB) February 09, 2015 The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been named to the Allergan Inc. Top 100 Practices in America list for 2014, earning a No. 90 ranking nationwide. Allergan Inc. is the producer of facial and breast products, including Natrelle breast implants (known as gummy bear breast implants), BOTOX Cosmetic, Juvderm facial filler, and Latisse eyelash enhancement. This elite distinction for the Bengtson Center follows the team earning Black Diamond status for the past two years. Achieving the Black Diamond status means the Bengtson Center is aligned with the top 2 percent of practices in the country. Both of these awards allow the Bengtson Center team members to provide a level of experience and service that resonates strongly with their patients in Grand Rapids, plastic surgery and skin care alike. Its an incredible honor to be included in Allergans Top 100 practices in the United States, said Brad Bengtson, M.D. Its a true testimony to our practice and accomplishment for our team as a whole to achieve this elite distinction. As a provider, the Bengtson Center also hosts two certified national trainers for Allergan Inc.: Board-certified plastic surgeon … Continue reading →

Chad Hagy Chad Hagy is based in southern California and he has been a full-time freelance writer since 2006. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English with a specialization in writing from the University of Michigan and his articles have been published on several prominent websites including eHow and others. There is nothing wrong with wanting to make yourself beautiful or wanting to feel better about yourself. In a society where image is everything, feeling and looking good is important. The question to ask yourself is how far would you go to look perfect? Before you consider something as drastic as cosmetic surgery, make sure you are happy with who you are on the inside, because the outside can change at a moment's notice. Popular television shows often highlight the advantages of plastic surgery--a better nose, fuller lips, more cleavage and a waistline the size of... While plastic surgery has several benefits, it is important to remember plastic surgery doesn't fix a person's life. ... Advantages & Disadvantages... Plastic surgery is the broad term that includes any surgical procedure used to repair a physical deformity, reconstruct a part of the... They are a cosmetic surgery option that some women … Continue reading →

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers links a well-known cell communication pathway called Notch to one of the most common but overall still rare brain tumors found in children. Their study, described in the February 2015 issue of the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology, suggests the pathways involvement with a low-grade brain tumor called pilocytic astrocytoma, or PA. The tumor, which makes up an estimated 15 percent of primary brain tumors in children and adolescents, is slow growing. Surgical removal is usually the only treatment necessary, according to the Johns Hopkins scientists, although cases occur in hard-to-reach spots in the brain where they may grow and cause seizures, vision loss, and physical coordination problems. An estimated one in 100,000 children is diagnosed with PA each year in the United States, according to the Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States. According to Fausto Rodriguez, M.D., associate professor of pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a member of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, he and his colleagues made their discovery while comparing the expression of genes as measured by the amount of RNA the genes … Continue reading →

In a study to be presented on Feb. 5 in an oral plenary session at 8 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in San Diego, researchers will report that cell free DNA analysis is less effective than sequential screening as primary testing for fetal chromosomal abnormalities. The study, titled Cell free DNA Analysis vs. Sequential Screening as Primary Testing Considering Chromosomal Abnormalities, compared sequential screening to cell free DNA for detection of all fetal chromosomal abnormalities in a general prenatal cohort. The study discusses some of the complexities of cell free DNA screening when implemented in large populations. Although cell free DNA can very precisely detect Down syndrome and a few other serious chromosome abnormalities (as well as fetal sex), there are two limitations that are important. One is that cell free DNA screens for a very limited panel of abnormalities, as compared to current screening, which is able to determine that there is an increase in risk in the presence of a very broad array of fetal abnormalities, including many different chromosome problems in addition to the common conditions. Secondly, sequencing of fetal DNA is complex, and requires that a minimum amount … Continue reading →

Laser skin rejuvenation at CC Kat Aesthetics Mrs CC Kat is a leading Midlands Consultant Plastic Surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She is a full member of both British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons... By: CC Kat Aesthetics - Birmingham Skin, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic … Continue reading →

Bottoms Up | Sneak Peak On the surface, Bottoms Up is a documentary film that examines the newest booming trend in aesthetic surgery big butts. Placed under a microscope, the fi... By: MoguldomStudios … Continue reading →