News that breasts can be augmented by grafting one’s own body fat was like the ultimate ‘dream come true’ kind of solution for women looking to enhance their figure while also worrying about having something foreign inserted into their bodies. Soon however, it was realized that only modest albeit permanent gains are possible with this […]
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Treatment with Botox during the course of several years was shown to be safe, even in conjunction with other aesthetic treatments. Additionally, patients who received continuous treatment perceived themselves to look younger than their actual age, according to a speaker here. During the American Society for Dermatologic Study Annual Meeting, Alastair Carruthers, FRCPC, presented the results of […]
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An expert discusses the future of pediatric cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in an interview-style article from an American hospital. Mark Urata, MD, chief, Division of Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, as well as chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of […]
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Senior citizens are at no higher risk for complications from cosmetic surgery than younger patients, according to a recent study by plastic surgeons. The doctors analyzed data from more than 129,000 patients during a five-year period and found no significant difference in the rate of complications for individuals older or younger than 65. Source: Science […]
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Researchers have developed a fast and inexpensive way to make facial prostheses for eye cancer patients using facial scanning software and 3-D printing, according to findings released at AAO 2014, the 118th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Their novel process can create more affordable prosthetics for any patients who have hollow sockets resulting from […]
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