The tummy tuck procedure, which is one of the most commonly requested cosmetic procedures in the world, is capable of providing significant adjustment to the appearance of the belly button. Many people make use of this aspect of the surgery by adjusting the shape, size, symmetry or level of hooding on their belly button. The… Continue Reading »
The Gangnam area of South Korea, which has recently received global attention as a result of the popular “Gangnam Style” music video, is also well known for its high rates of male cosmetic surgery. In just the past few years, male rates of cosmetic surgery are increasing so rapidly that several surgeons have opened male-specific… Continue Reading »
In a recent book by Tony Lester, known as Da Vinci’s Ghost, the influence of Leonardo da Vinci into the modern era is discussed in detail. A Huffington Post article inspired by this book raises several key points about how this influential man shaped modern cosmetic surgery. da Vinci’s well known “Vitruvian Man” (pictured at… Continue Reading »
Conventional wisdom has long held that pregnancy and breastfeeding are the biggest causes of drooping breasts. But are these the only causes of sagging breasts? No, according to a recent study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. The study found that there actually many causes of drooping breasts, with breastfeeding being just one of them…. Continue Reading »
A new study has overturned the conclusions of a previous study that indicated fat cells are redistributed to untreated areas after liposuction. The study, published in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, refutes the conclusions of the previous report with a larger sample size and more precise measuring techniques. Does Fat Return After… Continue Reading »
A new study suggests that if you’re going to have liposuction, you should stay active after the procedure to keep off deep belly fat. Patients in a Brazilian study who didn’t exercise after surgery had an increase in visceral fat around their abdominal organs. Visceral fat is more closely associated with diabetes and heart disease… Continue Reading »
Findings presented at a recent obesity conference suggest BMI may be on its way out. Waist-to-height ratio was found to be better at predicting if a person is at risk for obesity-related conditions. Your BMI, which stands for body mass index, calculates a number based on your height and weight that shows if you are… Continue Reading »
An increasing number of aging couples are freshening up their looks through cosmetic surgery. There’s anecdotal evidence from surgeons that couples surgery is a growing cosmetic surgery trend. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Mitchell Chasin says, “Years ago, we would see a wife come in and she would say, ‘I can’t let my husband know what I’m… Continue Reading »
Cosmetic surgery procedures that enhance a woman’s curves are more popular than ever. For instance, RealSelf, a social media website for sharing information about cosmetic procedures, reported that in 2011 searches for butt augmentations on the site rose 39 percent, making it the “fastest moving topic on the site in terms of overall consumer interest.”… Continue Reading »
In the latest issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times, Dr. Pancholi highlights the trend toward performing multiple cosmetic surgeries in one session on certain areas of the body, such as the breast or the buttocks. Dr. Pancholi says that he often performs breast augmentation and breast lift surgery in the same session and liposuction with fat… Continue Reading »
