Many people have heard of Obagi® but not everyone is aware that it’s the #1 Skin Care sold line exclusively by physicians. Obagi® is known for its corrective and effective Nu Derm® System, also known as Condition and Enhance®, which
n light of research that shows human body fat to be rich in stem cells, cosmetic surgeons have been working toward a new method of breast augmentation; using transplanted fat to reshape the breast. The procedure is not an entirely
A dermatologist in Huntington Beach, California was recently reprimanded for injecting non-FDA approved botulinum toxin into ten patients. The doctor avoided buying Botox Cosmetic, the FDA-approved wrinkle treatment made by Allergan, to try and save a few bucks. He wasn’t
People considering facial plastic surgery often ask: what is the best age for a face or neck lift? A new study from Cleveland Clinic shows that with proper screening, even those over 65 can undergo a facelift with no increased risk. Researchers followed 216 women
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
Tummy tuck surgery, along with a slimmer abdomen, is known to leave a scar. Although the surgeon can plan the incision carefully to help conceal the scar, patients are often concerned about it. A new bandage that was recently developed
The field of feminine rejuvenation has been getting a lot of attention lately. One of these procedures—labiaplasty—is not always accurately described in media reports. Let’s discuss the true nature of this procedure and then look at how it can improve
Yes, you can. Taking glucosamine after a rhinoplasty will not alter the changes made to your nose. From what we know about glucosamine through the FDA, it may have a mild effect on joint (hyaline) cartilage. This same type of cartilage also
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
Two recent studies from Rutgers University found correlations between interest in cosmetic surgery and viewing of reality TV shows that document surgical makeovers. According to these psychological studies, when compared to television shows with a “neutral message,” reality shows spur greater
