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 plush and…
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Breast Reduction Planned For Romanian Tennis Champ
Tennis star Simona Halep, who won the junior French Open just last year, told reporters that she will get a breast reduction in the fall. According to news sources in the UK, Ms. Halep complained that her large (34 DD) breasts have slowed her reaction time on the court and caused discomfort. “It’s the weight that…
Could Surgical Adhesive Improve Your Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Clinical trials set to begin this November will answer that question, as Pennsylvania based Cohera Medical plans to market a new surgical adhesive called TissuGlu®. The company is investigating whether the safety and efficacy of tummy tuck surgery (and other surgical procedures) might be improved by the adhesive. The product is said to bond sections of…
My implant has deflated!!
At times, a patient may notice one of her implants has rapidly gotten smaller than the other side. If this happens to you, what should you expect and what should you do next? If your saline breast implant gets smaller and softer, it usually means it has a leak. A feeling of headache or nausea…
Breast Implant Life Expectancy: My Experience
This week, we’re featuring a guest blog post by Michelle in Denver, Colorado. She had breast augmentation years ago from another surgeon and is now considering a revision procedure. This article includes her research and discussion on the topic. Do breast implants need to be replaced periodically? Breast implants do not have an expiration date…
Survey Links Rosacea Syptoms With Hot Weather and Sun Exposure
A recent survey conducted by the National Rosacea Society says that people living with rosacea are prone to experience increased symptoms and flare-ups when exposed to the sun and other heat sources. If you’ve experienced rosacea in the past, this may be useful information as the summer temperatures rise here in Las Vegas. Out of 431 patients…
Rhinoplasty Breakthroughs Allow for Improved Recovery and Results
Surgeons researching advanced rhinoplasty procedures at the University of Regensburg in Germany have announced a new rhinoplasty surgical approach, which could benefit thousands of cosmetic surgery patients worldwide. This technique, which was covered in detail in an article by Medical Xpress, allows for the minimally invasive use of several maneuvers that traditionally could only be performed during an open rhinoplasty….
The Doctors TV Highlights Vaginal Reduction Surgery
Labiaplasty, one of the lesser known cosmetic surgery procedures, was recently featured on The Doctors TV program. The vaginal reduction surgery has been gaining popularity in recent years, and the show highlighted a patient named Shannon who underwent the procedure. The 23-year-old patient reported that she felt deformed and said she had “constant discomfort throughout the day.”…
Ten procedures in one day is just not safe!
Heidi Montag had 10 cosmetic surgery procedures in 1 day. (1) Mini Browlift, (2) Revision Rhinoplasty, (3) Chin Reduction, (4) Otoplasty (ear pinning), (5) Liposuction of her Neck, (6) Liposuction of her Waist, (7) Liposuction of her Hips, (8) Liposuction of her Inner and Outer Thighs, (9) Buttock Augmentation, and (10) Revision Breast Augmentation. She…
Dr. Pancholi named in Las Vegas Sun’s “40 Under 40”
“In Business Las Vegas” has announced their top 40 business leaders under 40 for 2009, including Dr. Samir Pancholi of Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas. This year’s honorees were chosen from nearly 300 submissions. The judging panel — a group of four people who met over two weeks — selected people based upon their levels…
