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 study…
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Bandage May Help Minimize Tummy Tuck Scar
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 by a plastic surgeon claims to reduce scarring after tummy tuck surgery. A study of…
Understanding What Labiaplasty Is—and Isn’t
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 the health and happiness of the women who choose it. What It’s Not…Labiaplasty is not vaginal…
Is it okay to take glucosamine after rhinoplasty?
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 happens to be present in the septum of your nose. Studies performed and presented to…
What to Expect During Rhinoplasty Recovery
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…
Reality TV Viewers May Favor Cosmetic Surgery
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 interest in changing your appearance through cosmetic surgery. In one study, the authors surveyed 170 participants…
VASER “Supercharged Lipo” on The Doctors
This episode of The Doctors features a discussion of abdominal etching with VASER liposuction, a procedure that more men – including Blair Underwood from L.A. Law – are interested in. https://youtu.be/erE2bbd6xbI VASER liposuction is one of the most technologically advanced body contouring methods today, and it is available Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas. The term VASER is an acronym,…
Dr. Pancholi Chosen As Hawaiian Tropic Celebrity Judge
Hawaiian Tropic Zone in Las Vegas is holding a beauty pageant on September 25, 2008 in which over 30 girls will compete for the title of “Miss Hawaiian Tropic Zone Las Vegas” and $1,500 in prize money. In addition to the official title, the winner will take home $1,500 and a trip for two to…
Maker of VASER Lipo and Cytori Form Sales Partnership
Sound Surgical Technologies, maker of the VASER liposuction system, and Cytori Therapeutics have formed a sales partnership. According to a recent news release from SST, the company will be selling Cytori’s high-tech fat grafting systems. The VASER lipo system is a popular ultrasound-assisted platform that has been shown to provide viable harvesting of fat for facial fat…
Can Your Diet Help You Heal After Cosmetic Surgery?
In a new clinical study out of Brazil, doctors asked 60 women to dramatically increase their intake of fruits and vegetables during their recovery from cosmetic surgery. Their findings reveal some promising potential benefits of antioxidant intake, not only after surgery, but also for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. Doctors hypothesized that a diet rich in…
