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Surgery and Fat Grafting One of the newer approaches to eyelid surgery now days is the use of fat grafting. The thought is that in addition to traditional eyelid surgery which can remove excess skin and fat from the eye, fat grafting can place some fat back into the area to help create a more youthful appearance. A recent article from the Aesthetic Journal of Surgery reviewed 500 consecutive patients who underwent this combined procedure. The authors...

28 May, 2013

Tissue Glue in Plastic Surgery Plastic surgeons are always trying to build a better mousetrap. In other words we are constantly trying to improve our techniques and make surgeries better in terms of results, both aesthetically as well as in terms of patient recovery. One of the newer entries into this constant barrage of new products is the use of tissue glue during facelifts. Tissue glue more commonly known in medicine as fibrin sealants have been used...

20 May, 2013

Lipodissolve + Liposuction Let's discuss lipodissolve and liposuction. Liposuction to remove subcutaneous fat was first developed 35 years ago and is one of the most common aesthetic surgical procedures in the United States with 341,144 procedures reported in 2011. The obvious downside to liposuction is the fact that one has to have some form or fashion of surgery to have the procedure performed. So are there any alternatives to liposuction? Are there ways to achieve similar...

13 May, 2013

Stem Cell Facelift There are numerous reports and claims that stem cell technology is the wave of the future. They have been linked to countless medical applications, and cosmetic procedures are no exception. One of the newest plastic surgical procedures is the so-called “stem cell facelift”. So what is all the fuss about? What does it mean to perform a “stem cell facelift”? Is this the new wave of the future or are these claims of...

13 May, 2013

The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recently published their 16th annual multi-specialty Procedural Statistics. They found that Americans spent over $11 billion on cosmetic procedures during 2012. Of that total almost $7 billion was spent on surgical procedures. This represented a 6 percent increase over the previous year. The top 5 surgical procedures were: Procedures Estimated Performed Breast Augmentation (330,928) Liposuction (313,011) Abdominoplasty (156,508) Eyelid Surgery (153,171) Rhinoplasty (143,801) Astonishingly, over 10 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures were performed in the United States over the past year....

06 May, 2013

Scottsdale Medical Spa Recent figures show that there are about 2,100 “medical spas” or “med spas” operating currently in the United States. This is truly an amazing number considering that med spas only emerged some 10 years ago. Their numbers increase greatly just prior to the recession in 2007-2009. Market data estimates that he medical spa market was worth $1.94 billion in 2010 and forecasts $3.6 billion by 2016. Sales are expected to grow by 18%...

29 April, 2013

Gummy Bear Implants FDA Approved Just last week, the FDA approved the long-awaited, heavily-studied, “gummy bear” implants. These highly cohesive, anatomically-shaped silicone gel implants from Allergan (Natrelle 410) are indicated for women undergoing breast augmentation, breast reconstruction or those desiring an implant exchange. Gummy Bear Implants are great for women who have the following: Rippling or visible wrinkling of the implants Noticeable implant edges Thin chest coverage Small breasts Capsular contracture (tightening of the scar tissue around...

11 March, 2013

Cosmetic Surgery in Men When someone thinks of plastic surgery they most often picture a woman. The female gender has been the dominant demographic for plastic surgery for as long as it has been around, but many forget that men can benefit from it as well. Statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that facelifts for men have risen 14% from 2009 to 2010 with a male increase in liposuction of 7%. And data...

14 September, 2012

What Are The Differences Between Breast Procedures? When you or your doctor decide it is in your best interest to get a breast procedure done, it is extremely important to be aware of the different types available and what is right for you. There are many options to look into. The four main types of surgical breast procedures are; breast augmentation, breast lift, breast augmentation and lift, and breast reconstruction. Various Breast Procedures: Breast augmentation is performed using...

07 September, 2012

Risks of Overseas Plastic Surgery When looking into plastic surgery, many have recently become captivated by the overseas cosmetic surgeries offered in various destinations. The main point to this cosmetic surgery abroad is the promise of noticeable savings. But it is important to remember to weigh any potential savings against the potential risks involved. Dr. Parson and his staff pride themselves on high standards and guidelines that are followed with every procedure and surgery performed. Surgeries overseas...

07 August, 2012
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