Can we simply exercise our way towards youth? Wouldn’t it be great if we could simply add “facial exercises” to our morning exercise regiment to fend off the effects of aging? There are many people and products on the market today that would suggest this to be the case. Many claim that certain specific exercises can target the facial muscles and improve the overall look of the face and stop the effects of aging. Others try...
Cheekbone Augmentations A recent article in Plastic Surgery News talked about some recent news exposure that magazine Harper’s Bazaar covered. Apparently the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) posted recent stats about cheekbone augmentations. These numbers caught the attention of editors at Harper’s Bazaar. The article pointed out that the tried and true formula for cheek augmentation in woman is still various injectable fillers. However, fillers are not permanent and women have to go through the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...