One of the most interesting presentations at the recent ASAPS meeting was the long-awaited results of the lipodissolve / mesotherapy study. Dr. V. Leroy Young, who is an extremely careful and thoughtful researcher, presented the findings. The study used volunteers with a BMI < 30 and without significant skin laxity, who had a series of […]
Findings from a study published in the November/December issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) suggest that gender-specific differences in the perioral skin (skin surrounding the mouth) account for more and deeper skin wrinkling in women than in men. “The aim of this study is to obtain new insight into the perception that women wrinkle earlier […]
According to the readers poll over at RealSelf.com, here is the “rogue’s gallery” as of today – the procedures at the bottom of the barrel on the “was it worth it” scale. The 20% satisfaction rating for lipodissolve, for example, means that 80% of people didn’t think it was worth the cost.You can see the […]
Here’s an eye-opening study published in the recent issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, comparing the efficacy of laser-assisted lipolysis using various fat-busting lasers, including the first generation SmartLipo and CoolLipo machines (10 watts power). The authors are respected laser experts from La Jolla, California. Liposuction of the arm was performed, using tumescent technique, with […]
It’s seems like a perfect answer – “take a little off down here, put some a little more up here”. But fat grafting to the breasts has been controversial. A problem, known as fat necrosis, has been the #1 concern. Lumpy deposits of injected fat, which may feel exactly like a breast cancer, can result if […]
About a year or two ago, a new type of LED device started appearing at the various plastic surgery meetings. It was suggested that certain frequencies (colors) of light could have beneficial properties on the skin, through a theory known as photomodulation. There was no heat, no pain, no downtime, no complications… Sitting under a bank […]
As one of the busiest breast surgery practices in Central Florida, I see many patients who would like a breast augmentation performed. As part of our routine, we carefully examine the patient, and during our examination, it’s very common to find several differences or asymmetries between the two sides. Most patients have no idea about […]
The most important educational meeting for aesthetic plastic surgeons, in my opinion, is the ASAPS annual meeting. It’s happening next week – and yours truly will be there. We’ll hear “what’s hot”, “what’s new” and “what’s not working”. All of the “major league” players of aesthetic plastic surgery will be there, discussing the best ways […]
Here’s some interesting data from a press release from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: “Faced with news of difficult economic times, and a belief that hiring is based on looks, millions of American women are looking at cosmetic medical procedures to give them a competitive edge in the workplace. In a new telephone survey […]
According to a report on the health page of the BBC news website, new research suggests that mental powers start to dwindle at age 27, after peaking at age 22. Professor Timothy Salthouse of Virginia University tested 2,000 healthy people aged 18-60. Study participants were tested with puzzles, word recall and spotting patterns in letters […]
