So far, 43 people have responded to our Botax poll since it was posted. Thank you to everyone who participated! Nearly 50 percent of you agreed that a tax on cosmetic surgery would discriminate against women. It’s not terribly surprising that most respondents sided with the discrimination argument, as that’s likely the most valid objection…
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Defining Success: 6 Outcomes of Breast Surgery
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 improvements…
Allergan Assures Consumers Its Breast Implants Are Safe
Allergan sought to reassure patients of the safety of its silicone breast implants following the breast implant scandal involving the French company Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP). In a release, Allergan stressed it was not part of the investigation, which led to the French health minister suggesting that French women should have PIP silicone implants removed. PIP used…
New Silicone Breast Implant Approved by FDA
There are now more options when choosing breast implants with the recent approval of another silicone breast implant by Sientra Inc. With the latest approval, there are now three silicone gel-filled breast implants approved by the FDA in the U.S. They are manufactured by Allergan, Mentor and Sientra. Sientra’s implants have been approved for breast augmentation in women 22…
Mothers and Daughters Pair Up for Cosmetic Surgery
Surgeons say more mothers and daughters are pairing up to get cosmetic procedures. This mother’s day, several news stories discussed mom’s role in how you perceive and change your physical appearance. Who is more likely to undergo cosmetic surgery: is it you or your mother? If it’s the latter, you might find yourself inspired to…
Botox Could Be Used For Migraine Relief: New Research
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 for FDA…
Researchers Seek Ideal Nasal Implant Material
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 Completely integrated into…
Nasal Breathing Function is Important Aspect of Nose Surgery
Both facial plastic surgeons and Otolaryngologists often work to address airway obstruction in the nose, a complaint typically caused by nasal deviation. With a technique similar to rhinoplasty, a surgeon can correct the deviation – straightening the airway and nose – to resolve breathing problems. Why is this important? According to a new study, nasal deviation was linked to…
Study Shows Improved Results with Combined Chin and Nose Surgery
In a recent study, men and women were seen to have improved surgical results after combining a chin and nose surgery into one procedure. It may also have enhanced long-term stability and streamlined the overall surgery process. According to a story in US News & World Report, many people interested in changing the shape of their nose…
Chin Augmentation in the Spotlight: Is it Corrective?
Chin surgery has never been a hot or trendy topic in cosmetic surgery. But with the recent tabloid frenzy surrounding Bristol Palin’s new look, more people are discussing the procedure. “I had corrective jaw surgery” Palin tells US Weekly. “It improved the way I look, but this surgery was necessary for medical reasons…so my jaw and…
