First there was the facelift, buttock lift, eye lift and breast lift. Now, there is the “hand lift.” In a New York Times article this month on hand rejuvenation, a Mount Kisco, New York plastic surgeon states, “As you get older, your hands lose volume, fat and elasticity. The fatty layer of the hand disappears, so […]
Plastic surgery patient demographics are changing
More minorities are seeking plastic surgery, data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show, as societal shifts, less-invasive options and falling costs make cosmetic procedures more culturally acceptable. More men are seeking appearance-enhancing procedures, too, but because many remain uncomfortable with the idea, plastic surgeon George Lefkovits says he sets aside days on which […]
Teen turns to plastic surgery to cope with bullying
Teen turns to plastic surgery to cope with bullying.
Statistics Show That Plastic Surgery is Rebounding Despite the Economy
THE ECONOMY Plastic Surgery as Economic Indicator By BRAD TUTTLE | @bradrtuttle | February 14, 2012 | 1 inShare 31 VERONIQUE BERANGER / GETTY IMAGES Most plastic surgery procedures are considered non-essential, or elective—as in, the patient can elect to have work done, just don’t expect health insurance to cover it. Or as in: When […]
I Have What Looks Like A Rope Around My Neck Following Facelift/Necklift
Patrons1 in Henderson, NV asks: Q: “I had a face lift and a neck lift a month ago. As a result, I now have what appears to be a small rope around 1/2 of my neck. Additional my right side of my face is far more doopy than my left, ( which is good). […]
Injectables May Help Delay Plastic Surgery
The popularity of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures including injectables such as Botox, Dysport, Juvederm and Restylane, as well as skin rejuvenation procedures including chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laserskin resurfacing, has skyrocketed in recent years. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the number of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed each year increased by 228 percent between […]
Swelling and Bruising After Facelift
Cindy MD in Rockville, MD asks: It has been 3 weeks since I had facelift as part of removing the cyst on my face. I experienced severe hematoma after the surgery, but it seems that everything is healing as expected. I’m concerned about the bruises, since they still look very dark in some areas. The swelling on […]
Will Facelift Surgery Get Rid of Melasma?
Jessnmomf in Milwaukee, WI asks: Will a doctor perform a face lift and while doing so get rid of the melasma on the forehead and cheeks? Facelift surgery does not resolve, improve or make worse melasma. Melasma is a hyperpigmentation of the skin and is related to a number of medical conditions such as pregnancy. Treatment is difficult, but is non-surgical. Topical medications and skin lighteners […]
Difficulty quiting smoking, even when after cancer treatment
When faced with the diagnosis and treatment requirements of cancer, one would think that the bad habit of smoking would finally resolve. However, nicotine is a bad habit to break. Even when faced with cancer, many individuals still keep smoking. It is best never to have started in the first place. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43945669/ns/health-addictions/
Vertical Scar on Neck to Remove Loose Skin
Blanchard asks: I am a 58 year old female with history of weight loss of 135 pounds. I had a very successful abdominoplasty (removal of 10 pounds of skin) and breast reduction with lift. I am scheduled for an arm lift soon and would like to have my loose skin removed from under my neck. […]
