Plastic surgeons know healthy patients are far more likely to have successful, complication-free results. Because of increased risk, surgeons often forgo operations on patients who are obese or engage in risky habits like smoking.
Those interested in cosmetic and facial plastic surgery first go through a sort of ‘lifestyle makeover,’ modifying their habits until they have [...]
Given the fact that we’re writing a cosmetic surgery blog, it seems we should take part in the discussion started by Doctor Pauline Chen in the New York Times. She writes, “I blog, I tweet and I use Facebook,” saying they are “enormously useful” tools for her work. Blogger Tara Parker-Pope responds by asking, [...]
After rhinoplasty, or ‘nose reshaping,’ most people say the recovery was easier than they expected. People usually return to work somewhere between 1-2 weeks after the procedure. The downtime largely depends on job requirements and considerations regarding the splint that must be worn for about a week.
On the day of surgery, patients should expect a [...]
The new FDA approved wrinkle blocker Dysport has arrived at Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas. Those anticipating Botox treatment should know they now have an alternative.
Pronounced dis-port, the drug has been launched in the United States by Medicis Pharmaceutical and the French company Ipsen. Dysport has been used by medical practitioners in the UK since [...]
A patient asked about the recovery from rhinoplasty; she writes “I had Rhinoplasty surgery 3 weeks ago and my nose is still swollen. Is it normal for swelling to persist that long?”
Yes. It can be difficult for your body to ease swelling around the nose. After about 2 weeks, people you don’t know won’t even notice [...]
There are three main factors that influence the price of rhinoplasty (in Las Vegas, or elsewhere): The patient, the doctor, and the location.
The Patient:
The big question is “Have you ever had rhinoplasty before?” Rhinoplasty is a meticulous and exacting surgery that challenges many surgeons. Performing revision surgery raises the bar even higher. If you’ve had [...]
The past decade has seen many drugs gain immense popularity for uses that were never originally intended; such is the case with Allergan’s latest offering, Latisse. The hot new eyelash enhancer was born out of a group of popular medications called topical prostaglandins, drugs frequently used to decrease intra-ocular pressure in glaucoma patients.
A documented ‘complication’ [...]
Tennis star Simona Halep, who won the junior French Open just last year, told reporters that she will get a breast reduction in the fall.
According to news sources in the UK, Ms. Halep complained that her large (34 DD) breasts have slowed her reaction time on the court and caused discomfort. “It’s the weight [...]
Researchers with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) have used patient survey data to give us some insight about why patients choose wrinkle treatments. Researchers sent questionnaires last March to 687 patients who had received Botox and/or dermal filler treatment.
The following statistics illustrate the opinions of the ‘typical’ patient. Who is the [...]
