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Many plastic surgeons have adopted computer imaging for use in their patient consultations. These high tech systems can be helpful tools for managing patient expectations before rhinoplasty or breast augmentation. But are they perfectly accurate? But can patients expect 3D … Continue reading
Allergan Inc was scheduled to begin clinical trials of bimatoprost solution last month, testing new formulations as a potential hair loss treatment. Bimatoprost, is the growth-stimulating ingredient in the popular eyelash medication Latisse. According to the website clinicaltrials.gov, the trial … Continue reading
The Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday that Botox is now approved for the treatment of chronic migraine headaches. With this new application, therapeutic treatments with Botox may begin to surpass the number of cosmetic treatments. People suffering from chronic … Continue reading
Last month, the Los Angeles Times published an article about “stem cell facelifts,” procedures that reportedly lack clinical evidence supporting recent claims made about their success. The stem cell facelift basically involves facial injections of stem cell-enriched fat, according to … Continue reading
October 1st will kick off the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Held in Toronto, Ontario, the October 1-5 conference will be attended by plastic surgeons and physicians from all around the world. Presentations will focus … Continue reading
By 2017, the market for cosmetic surgery, aesthetic services, and laser treatments may exceed 3 billion dollars in revenue, according to medical research firm iData Research. Fueled by new botulinum toxin drugs, facial fillers, laser treatments and light based aesthetic … Continue reading
A new reality series on E! is said to offer plastic surgery procedures as prizes for soon-to-be brides prior to their wedding day. The show, “Bridalplasty” is the latest television program to feature plastic surgery, and some say it presents … Continue reading
Botulinum toxin may help minimize post-operative pain in women who undergo breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, according to plastic surgeon Dr. Allen Gabriel, who presented his study at the recent International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Congress. The doctor conducted … Continue reading
For the first time ever, data has been collected on worldwide number of cosmetic procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Thanks to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we can better understand the growth of this medical specialty through an … Continue reading
The Bern triplets were once again shown on ABC’s 20/20 discussing their story of loss and rehabilitation. The sisters suffered severe burns at an early age. After years of living with scars and skin damage, they were successfully treated with … Continue reading
