Facial plastic surgeons and other physicians in Spain say they have completed a very extensive face transplant operation on a man who had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 24-hour operation replaced the patient’s cheekbones, facial muscles, lips, jaw and other parts. The surgery is said to be even more extensive than the face transplant… Continue Reading »
Category: Face
According to researchers in Tehran, Botox has potential as a treatment for chronic tennis elbow. A study appearing in the journal of the Canadian Medical Association documents the use of Botulinum toxin for treatment of chronic tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis. At the Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex in Tehran, a randomized placebo-controlled trial… Continue Reading »
Allergan, the pharmaceutical company behind Botox and Juvederm, just launched a social media campaign to educate you, the consumer, about how to incorporate injectable treatments into your aesthetic routine. Fans of Juvederm on Facebook will get helpful tips on cosmetics, health, beauty and fitness, courtesy of Allergan and television personality Dayna Devon. Devon says she… Continue Reading »
Botox could be used as a migraine headache treatment, according to new research published in the medical journal Archives of Dermatology. Authors of the new study say Botox injections “at doses appropriate for cosmetic purposes may be sufficient to prevent migraine attacks.” According to writers on Bloomberg news, pharmaceutical company and Botox manufacturer Allergan applied… Continue Reading »
I’m a single woman, 79 years old, with a grown son, and a wonderful daughter-in-law and granddaughter. I’m happy to tell you about my experience with Dr. Pancholi and his great staff. I met them 10 months ago, to get fillers – Botox and Juvederm – because my face was looking old and I wanted… Continue Reading »
A recent study in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery examined the use of rib cartilage during rhinoplasty, in what the authors described as an ongoing effort to find the ideal nasal implant. The authors, surgeons from the University of Texas, described this ideal substance as follows: Readily available in large quantities Resists infection Resists absorption… Continue Reading »
Today, I want to write about a body part that I wish would stay larger, but seems to be thinning out over time, adding years to my face while I’m busy trying to age gracefully. Can you guess what it is? I’m talking about lips! I want those lips I see on women that look… Continue Reading »
Local 12 news in Ohio aired this story today to answer the question “What is a Botox Breast lift?” Dr. Mandell-Brown, a fellow member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, explains that although the breast lift is common, and Botox is practical and effective, the so-called Botox Breast Lift is not a cost effective… Continue Reading »
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… Continue Reading »
Before and after breast augmentation, women often share concerns about whether breast implants will affect their ability to breast feed. Another common concern is for the safety of the child; will the presence of a synthetic implant affect the breast milk in some way? First of all, it is possible that breast implants will disrupt… Continue Reading »
