It is unlikely that a facial implant will start drifting within your face. During surgery, the implant is secured either by a stitch or an absorbable screw. Also, a second layer of protection – a capsule of collagen scar tissue – starts to form around the implant within 72 hours. The inside of this capsule of scar…
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Product Feature: Obagi Elastiderm Eye Treatment
If you’re bothered by fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes (and who doesn’t have a few?) then you may want to check out this medical grade product from Obagi Medical. The ELASTIderm eye treatment is designed to restore elasticity in your skin and reduce those persistent lines. What’s Inside? Obagi’s trademarked Penetrating Therapeutics deliver ingredients like…
2010 Survey Examines Facial Plastic Surgery Trends
New statistics about facial cosmetic treatments show that in 2010, about 75 percent of the procedures performed were non-surgical, which may confirm an often discussed trend toward non-invasive cosmetic treatments. The figures come from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), and they show a 45 percent increase in the number of facial procedures performed over…
Kristen’s Obagi Nu-Derm Transformation
“If you just look at my skin – it’s white. It’s just clean all the way through,” exclaims 33-year old Kristen. She’s the first patient story in Obagi’s new Watch the Transformation series of videos. Kristen “tried everything for good skin” but couldn’t find a practical solution to remove sun spots from her face. She discovered the…
Restylane Acceptable for Lip Augmentation, Says FDA Panel
FDA indications for Restylane may soon be expanded to include lip augmentation, according to a recent press release from Medicis Pharmaceutical. An advisory panel on plastic surgery devices voted to expand approved indications for the popular wrinkle filler, which could allow Restylane to be marketed for lip augmentation purposes. Restylane is already approved for non-surgical correction…
More People Choosing Non-Surgical Procedures for the Christmas Season
Though the retail rush at Christmastime is a well-established commercial tradition, one recent trend is a marked increase in cosmetic surgery procedures around Christmas. As reported by the Daytona Beach News-Journal Online, more patients choose cosmetic surgery procedures before, during, and after the winter holiday season. Several regions of the country have seen increases in the number of people…
Doctors Find Primary Reasons for Revision Rhinoplasty
A recently published study in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery discusses the primary reasons people seek revision surgery after rhinoplasty (nose reshaping). According to the study, the common reasons for revision include nasal breathing obstruction and nasal tip asymmetry. The study presents both a subjective (patient) and objective (physician) view of both the functional and aesthetic concerns presented by…
Consumers Find Beauty Products a Necessity, Not Luxury
Even on a budget, many consumers say their beauty products have become a necessity in their lives, according to an online survey by About.com. The 2010 Beauty Study, conducted in August, explores consumer behavior as it relates to the advertising and purchasing of beauty products. Why do consumers choose a specific beauty brand? What type of advertisement…
Obagi Watch the Transformation Video: Wendy’s Story
“I’m aware of what my skin says about my age – not what I am in my age, but what my skin says about my age,” says 47-year old Wendy, the latest Obagi user to be featured in their Watch the Transformation series. Wendy is clearly concerned about her changing skin texture and complexion. In the beginning of the…
More Chinese Women Are Choosing Cosmetic Surgery
More young Chinese women are choosing cosmetic surgery, as many view it as a way to gain an advantage in the job market, reports Reuters. Chinese women also tend to favor facial procedures, such as eyelid surgery and nose surgery, to body procedures. According to a study by the China Medical Treatment Orthopedics and Beauty Association, students made up as…
