In the “Seems Like an Obvious Result” Category, here is a study from this month’s issue of PRS, showing good outcomes and improved quality of life and self-esteem with tummy tucks and abdominal liposuction, either separately or in combination. Here’s the summary, courtesy of PS News. ********* Dr. Eric Swanson, a plastic surgeon in Kansas, […]
Guess which country has the most plastic surgery per capita…I’ll give you a hint – it’s not the United States or even Brazil, that hotbed of South American cosmetic surgery, although in total numbers, the U.S. is #1. I was surprised to learn that, according to research firm Trend Monitor, South Korea has more procedures […]
An article in the Orlando Sentinel covering the recent laser meeting in Orlando (American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, also known as “ASLMS”) came out with this headline. I thought it would be educational to look at the article in more detail, and comment on it. Article: “…of all the procedures, hair removal seemed to deliver best […]
For the past 5 years, there was an injectable filler called Macrolane that was being used in the UK for all sorts of body contouring operations – including breast augmentation. As you might imagine, the idea of a “lunchtime” breast augmentation by injection – in 45 minutes without the need for implants – became quite […]
Once again, it’s nearly time for the super-specialists of aesthetic plastic surgery to get together for the annual ASAPS meeting. This year, the meeting is in my hometown of Vancouver, Canada, May 3- 8. It’s the best meeting I know of in our field. I always hear neat new ideas there from the thought leaders […]
I’m pleased to announce the arrival of a new line of skin care products at our office – PCA Skin.Their award-winning product line is divided into two parts: daily use products, and their professional-grade peels. What I really like is their individualized approach to skin care. For each common type of problem skin – whether it’s “sensitive” […]
Here’s an update on the progress of ATX-101, an up and coming drug which melts fat by injection. (We’ve reported on this previously in our blog, now here’s the latest news….) It’s like mesotherapy, except with actual science, data and careful clinical testing. In two mid-stage trials, injections of ATX-101 reduced fat deposits under the […]
Every year, we look forward to seeing the statistics from ASAPS. They act as a barometer, refelcting the total volume of procedures in the U.S., and also help us to identify trends in what’s popular, and what’s not. Here are some highlights from their report. 1. If you combine the surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, […]
Allergan, the makers of Botox, have announced that they recently won an injunction against Merz Pharmaceuticals and Merz Aesthetics. The injunction prohibits Merz from selling Xeomin, a Botox competitor, in the U.S. for 10 months. U.S. District Judge Andrew J. Guilford wrote in his decision that Merz misappropriated trade secrets belonging to Allergan. He wrote, “there […]
As part of Florida House Bill 1263, the new liposuction requirements have passed. This means that any physician (MD or DO) who performs liposuction of more than 1 litre of fat, or any sedation case lasting more than 5 minutes must do so in an accredited surgical facility. Lipo in the back room of a spa, […]
