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Debunking Common Skin Care Myths

Patients may blame how their skin ages on their parents, because “you get the genes your parents have,” says Dr. Sandra Lee, a dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. But habits make more of a difference than genetics in how your skin ages, she says. According to Lee, here are some […]

Facial Cosmetic Surgery Popular with Chinese Women

More Chinese are undergoing cosmetic surgery, and they tend to prefer facial procedures, such as eyelid surgery and nose surgery, to body procedures, reports Reuters. In China, it’s often younger women who are having cosmetic surgery, as they view it as a way to gain an advantage in the job market. For instance, students made […]

Cosmetic Surgery at an Older Age on the Rise

Cosmetic surgery at an older age helps many seniors look as young as they feel, according to a recent New York Times article. The piece featured an 83-year-old woman who improved her figure by undergoing a breast lift with implants and made many rethink what the best age for cosmetic surgery may be. Experts say […]

Study Finds Under-eye Fat Grafting Results Last Several Years

Fat grafting, or fat transfer, is a procedure during which fat is taken from one part of the body, such as the abdomen or thighs, using liposuction and then injected into the face to add volume. A new study found that fat grafting results for the under eye area last at least three years, according […]

Some With Square Faces Turing to Facial Bone Surgery

While there is a trend toward non-invasive procedures to treat the face, a smaller group of patients is going in the opposite direction and opting for surgery that alters the bones under their face. Reuters reports that facial bone surgery is becoming more common, especially in East Asia, for men and women who have square […]

How Often to Get Botox: Less Frequently?

Patients who wish to cut back on the frequency of their Botox treatments may do so with no ill-effects on its wrinkle reducing power, according to a study by the Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute that examined at how often to get Botox. When looking at a group of 50 women, aged […]

Restylane May Soon Be FDA Approved for Lip Enhancement

A panel on plastic surgery devices recently voted to expand the indications for Restylane, so the FDA may soon approve the injection for lip augmentation, according to a recent press release from Medicis Pharmaceutical. Restylane is already approved for non-surgical correction of facial wrinkles – typically the nasolabial folds on each side of the mouth. […]

Couples Undergo Cosmetic Surgery Together

As more men choose cosmetic procedures, a new phenomenon among the plastic surgery clientele has been on the rise: more couples are appearing together in surgeons’ offices across the country. America’s recovery from the recession has seen a modest resurgence of cosmetic surgery procedures. While women still make up about 80 percent of plastic surgery […]

Dysport for Crow’s Feet Fares Well in Study

A new study found that for treating crow’s feet, Dysport is highly effective and was often preferred by patients over other botulinum based injectables, according to HealthDay News. Dysport for Crow’s Feet: How Does It Fare? The study, which was conducted at the University of California and published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, […]

Obagi for Dark Skin May Help Patients Who Struggle with Skincare Options

Obagi, a leader in professional-grade skin care, has released the results of a poll that delved into skincare issues for women with skin of color, and it provides some intriguing results. The poll, which was completed by 1,000 women of varying ethnicities, from African American to Middle Eastern, Asian and Hispanic, found that nearly half […]