Clinical trials set to begin this November will answer that question, as Pennsylvania based Cohera Medical plans to market a new surgical adhesive called TissuGlu®.
The company is investigating whether the safety and efficacy of tummy tuck surgery (and other surgical procedures) might be improved by the adhesive. The product is said to bond sections of [...]
Based on patient input, researchers have formulated a “conceptual framework” that defines successful breast surgery, in a general sense. 6 factors can influence patient satisfaction and quality-of-life improvements in cosmetic surgery of the breast:
1. Aesthetic improvement – this is obviously, by definition, the main goal of cosmetic breast surgery. participants of the study commented about [...]
Is your exercise routine getting the results you want? or are there areas of your body that still won’t slim down? These days, getting the body you want often requires more than just sweat; it requires some smart technology and a good surgeon. For people in the Las Vegas area that need a little extra [...]
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 [...]
Here’s a short video from Marina Orlova, the philologist who brings us Hot for Words, a popular podcast and educational show about word origins. Her explanation of ‘plastic surgery’ is simple, but correct. This clip was one of You Tube’s most popular this week.
After significant weight loss, having loose skin removed through tummy tuck surgery is a big step in a long series of overall physical changes.
You should wait until you have reached your goal and maintained it for some time before scheduling surgery.
During the weight loss process, your skin has shrunk to fit your new body as [...]
The related concerns about flying after liposuction involve the risk of getting a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or blood clot in your legs. The risk of getting a DVT is based on multiple factors.
Major factors directly associated with liposuction include:
- How much fat was removed total?
- How much fat was removed from each area treated?
- [...]
Art Caplan directs the center of Bioethics at University of Pennsylvania. Last summer he gave a one-hour lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in New York on the topic of extended life, enhancement of our bodies and the potential use of advanced stem cell technology to achieve those goals.
Caplan presents a convincing argument against a group [...]
If your large breasts are weighing you down, you may want to consider breast reduction surgery. A study that recently appeared in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal found that women who underwent breast reduction surgery had higher self-esteem and less lower back pain following the procedure. More than 150,000 women had breast reduction surgery last year.
“This [...]
