An increasing number of aging couples are freshening up their looks through cosmetic surgery. There’s anecdotal evidence from surgeons that couples surgery is a growing cosmetic surgery trend. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Mitchell Chasin says, “Years ago, we would see a wife come in and she would say, ‘I can’t let my husband know what I’m doing.’ And…
Cosmetic Surgery Etiquette Tips
While cosmetic surgery is becoming more common, that doesn’t mean that people are always comfortable discussing their procedures. Mary M. Mitchell, the author of several etiquette books, recently wrote a Reuters story about what she views as proper etiquette regarding cosmetic surgery. For instance, if you run into a friend or acquaintance who looks different and you think they’ve…
Know Your Options for Paying for Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is usually elective, and therefore the patient is almost always responsible for paying for the procedure, so it’s smart to do your research on payment options. While there are some rare instances when insurance covers the costs, such as after an accident, most of the time it is the patient’s responsibility. Fox Business gives…
Waist-to-Height Ratio Predicts Obesity Risks Better Than BMI
Findings presented at a recent obesity conference suggest BMI may be on its way out. Waist-to-height ratio was found to be better at predicting if a person is at risk for obesity-related conditions. Your BMI, which stands for body mass index, calculates a number based on your height and weight that shows if you are…
What Does Rhytidectomy Mean?
Cosmetic surgery has a lot of long words for popular procedures. Sometimes the meaning is easy to guess. For example, while you can probably guess that an abdominoplasty has something to do with the abdomen, you might find it harder to guess what rhytidectomy means. It gets even weirder when you find out that the word “rhytidectomy” doesn’t even…
Dr. Pancholi judging the Miss Asian Las Vegas pageant this weekend
Who Will be the First Miss Asian Las Vegas? I am excited to be one of 7 judges at the inaugural Miss Asian Las Vegas Pageant this weekend at the Tropicana Las Vegas. The 15 semi-finalists who will take the stage Saturday evening represent some of most talented, ambitious, and accomplished young women in the…
Should More Doctors Be Using Social Media Tools?
Given the fact that we’re writing a cosmetic surgery blog, it seems we should take part in the discussion started by Doctor Pauline Chen in the New York Times. She writes, “I blog, I tweet and I use Facebook,” saying they are “enormously useful” tools for her work. Blogger Tara Parker-Pope responds by asking, “Do you think more…
Décolletage Rejuvenation Uses Botox to Smooth Cleavage Wrinkles
Botox is not just for the face anymore. ABC News in New York City reports it is being used to rejuvenate the chest area too. As a woman ages, the skin between her neck and chest may become crepey and wrinkly. Some cosmetic surgeons are using Botox to battle cleavage wrinkles. “If you look at princes and queen and gowns,…
Why Do People Use Botox or Wrinkle Fillers?
Researchers with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) have used patient survey data to give us some insight about why patients choose wrinkle treatments. Researchers sent questionnaires last March to 687 patients who had received Botox and/or dermal filler treatment. The following statistics illustrate the opinions of the ‘typical’ patient. Who is the ‘typical’ patient? According to the…
Interested in Breast Augmentation Without the Scars? We’ve Got You Covered
Breast augmentation is the most effective way to increase breast size and can provide beautiful results for women looking to enhance their breast shape. As wonderful as breast implants can be, traditional methods do come with a downside: scars. Dr. Pancholi offers a unique approach that can be a great option for certain patients—the transaxillary technique….
