The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) met for its annual scientific meeting in January, educating members on advances in cosmetic surgery and electing new leadership for 2012. Dr. Gerald Edds, MD, FACS, was officially inducted as the 2012 president at the meeting in Las Vegas. “To be elected president of the leading organization for…
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Couples Cosmetic Surgery Gaining Popularity
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…
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…
LA Times: ‘Cosmetic Surgery Spending On Upswing’
With many cosmetic surgeons offering specials and baby boomers considering the possibility of looking better to enhance their prospects, the business of cosmetic surgery is poised to make a strong comeback, says a new Los Angeles Times article. For cosmetic surgeons in Nevada and elsewhere in the U.S., the past year has been less than…
The 7 Best Places to Cool Down in Las Vegas
With highs averaging around 104° F during the summer months, it goes without saying that summertime in Vegas is a scorcher. For those visiting the strip on summer vacation, it’s important to know how to stay cool so you can concentrate on having fun. Luckily, Vegas is home to a number of great places to…
Mommy Makeover Cosmetic Surgery on TODAY
While new moms are overjoyed after the birth of their child, many say they struggle trying to return their bodies to a youthful shape. In these cases, some women elect to have a mommy makeover series of cosmetic surgery procedures, which usually includes a tummy tuck, liposuction, and a breast lift or augmentation. This video from the Today show is…
Dr. Pancholi in Vienna: Presenting at the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Annual Meeting
Did you know that in addition to being one of Las Vegas’s most sought after cosmetic surgeons, Dr. Pancholi is also considered an authority on patient safety and breast surgery techniques by his colleagues worldwide? He recently had the opportunity to present on the very important topic of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma,…
Doctors Perform First Full Face Transplant in U.S.
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…
