A team of surgeons, anesthesiologists and other physicians have performed America’s first full face transplant. https://youtu.be/XeaFEw1hG3g The patient was a 25-year-old Texas man who had experienced severe electrical burns just three years ago. Through an incredible reconstructive procedure, he received a new nose, lips, facial skin, nerves and muscles for facial animation. Last year, we…
Do Looks Matter in a Recession? Maybe a Little More in Sin City
Unemployment is up and so is the competition to keep your job. Those laid off from their jobs are now looking for new ones. Those who have a job want to keep it. But in Las Vegas it seems you need more than just great skills. You need to look the part. Vegas is, after…
How Long Does Swelling Last After Rhinoplasty?
A patient asked about the recovery from rhinoplasty; she writes “I had Rhinoplasty surgery 3 weeks ago and my nose is still swollen. Is it normal for swelling to persist that long?” Yes. It can be difficult for your body to ease swelling around the nose. After about 2 weeks, people you don’t know won’t even notice…
Botulinum Toxin Studied as Treatment for Tennis Elbow
According to researchers in Tehran, Botox has potential as a treatment for chronic tennis elbow. A study appearing in the journal of the Canadian Medical Association documents the use of Botulinum toxin for treatment of chronic tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis. At the Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex in Tehran, a randomized placebo-controlled trial was conducted with 48…
New Injectables Offer More Comfortable Treatment With Lidocaine
The FDA has recently granted approval for several wrinkle fillers that contain lidocaine for increased comfort. These popular hyaluronic acid fillers can make your treatment experience easier, while providing the same results as previous versions. 3 injectable products were granted FDA approval in February 2010 for lidocaine versions in the U.S.: Juvederm XC Restylane-L Perlane-L…
Doctors Analyze First Impressions After Restylane Injection
Can wrinkle correction change the image you project to the world? Surgeons at the Chicago Center for Facial Plastic Surgery sought to answer that question in a recent paper published in Dermatologic Surgery. While many studies have documented the physical results achieved with dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm, few, if any, studies have documented how others…
5 Inexpensive Ways to Improve Your Look
If you’re a cost conscious consumer, but love to look stunning, read these 5 inexpensive ways to look better without busting your budget. 1. Find the Right Bra For whatever reason, many women wear the wrong bra size. No matter what type of bra you wear, it’s a great idea to get it fitted to…
Dysport Now Available in Las Vegas
The new FDA approved wrinkle blocker Dysport has arrived at Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas. Those anticipating Botox treatment should know they now have an alternative. Pronounced dis-port, the drug has been launched in the United States by Medicis Pharmaceutical and the French company Ipsen. Dysport has been used by medical practitioners in the UK since 1991. We’re…
Guest Post: “Why Restylane Is On My Holiday Wish List”
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…
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…
