While many physicians believe that the cost of a procedure is one of the most important decision-making factors for most patients thinking about surgery or treatment, recent survey results from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) prove otherwise. The ASAPS reveals that many people are actually looking for a procedure that will offer the longest-lasti
ng results rather than being the cheapest.
More and more patients are interested in undergoing a treatment or procedure that will have long-lasting effects instead of short-term results – even if they have to pay a little more.
You can find out about the cost of a procedure and the estimated length of the results when you talk to a surgeon or medical professional during your consultation. Take some time to review these plastic surgery before and after photos, and get in touch with a surgeon in your area to learn more about the costs and benefits of your procedure. Read more »
If you play at the Trump Taj Mahal hotel and casino with your loyalty card, you’ll be entered to win $25,000 in cash towards plastic surgery of your choice. The Trump hotel is running this contest through October and the grand prize winner will receive $25,000 worth of plastic surgery or opt for a cash prize of the same value.
The American Society for Plastic Surgeons recently launched a safety campaign to warn consumers about the potential risks and health hazards of undergoing surgery by a poorly trained or inexperienced surgeon.
If large and sagging breasts are causing back problems or you’re noticing excessive stretch marks developing around your breasts, you may have considered a breast reduction procedure. Breast reduction surgery can help you achieve a more balanced look and eliminate many of the side effects of carrying that extra tissue in the chest area. Surgeons are finding that the Laser Bra breast reduction technique may be the best option for reducing the breast size with minimal scarring and trauma to the surrounding tissues.
Losing more than 100 pounds of weight with bariatric surgery often leads to loose skin and excess soft tissue that needs to be removed with a body contouring procedure. Many weight loss patients choose to undergo a tummy tuck, a body lift, liposuction and other body contouring procedures after weight loss surgery to achieve a slim and shapely silhouette.
Many fans of Kirstie Alley have been speculating that the star has gone under the knife in order to shed some of her body weight. However, Alley says that she has not had any type of plastic surgery and that rumors are just vicious gossip. Kirstie has lost a significant amount of weight recently and some fans have been wondering whether she has an eating disorder, is dieting or has had liposuction or another procedure to lose about 100 pounds.
Cosmetic surgeons that specialize in rhinoplasty and other aesthetic enhancement procedures often use specialized tools to ensure a more precise surgery. A recent study shows the benefits of an ultrasonic aspirator for rhinpolasty procedures.
Many cosmetic surgeons and medical spas offer hyaluronic acid gel-based fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm for filling out wrinkles and lines, and use them for the “liquid facelift” procedure. A new development announced at the American Society of Plastic Surgery annual conference, Plastic Surgery 11 THE Meeting in September 2011 is a solid – not gel – hyaluronic acid filler that is instantly reversible. This filler may offer a more precise correction of wrinkles and lines than gel-based fillers, and is an exciting development in the field of minimally-invasive plastic and cosmetic surgery.
Baltimore area dermatologist Dr. Robert Weiss was recently featured on local television for his work on the LaViv® natural alternative to cosmetic fillers. Dr. Weiss has developed and tested a new compound that can be equally as effective as cosmetic fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm.