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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery released the results of its annual survey this week for 2009, revealing a small increase in the number of non-surgical procedures and a moderate decrease in cosmetic surgeries such as abdominoplasty, liposuction and breast augmentation.
According to the aesthetic society, overall demand for cosmetic treatments dropped only two percent [...]

If you’re interested in treatment with a wrinkle filler but hesitating for one reason or another, read on.  Dr. Hess is offering Prevelle Silk in Fairfax and we think it may be a great introductory product for many people – here’s why:
The duration of results
Prevelle Silk is composed of hyaluronic acid, just like the popular [...]

You might remember our 2008 post about the “near-total face transplant” performed by surgeons and doctors at the Cleveland Clinic.  It took 22 hours to restore a patient’s face. She had suffered severe facial trauma years before the operation.
According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, doctors and plastic surgeons at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are [...]

During a conversation with a 26-year-old lady last weekend, I mentioned my profession (including my web writing for plastic surgeons) and she said, “I don’t think I’ll ever need cosmetic surgery… but maybe I’ll get Botox when I’m older.”
I wondered when exactly she would decide she was “old enough” for Botox.
That perfect age probably comes [...]

1. Hip fat is healthier than tummy fat. Fat around the hips, thighs and buttocks may work advantageously against heart and metabolic diseases. In contrast to tummy fat, hip fat burns slower, thereby releasing fewer pro-inflammatory cytokines, hormones that are linked to heart disease and diabetes. Also known as visceral fat, this dangerous fat lies closer [...]

To maintain their appearance, many people turned to non-surgical cosmetic treatments over the last year. The market seemed to magically respond in 2009 with new product choices and expanded FDA clearance for existing products.
The following is a guide to the most popular injectables, ordered based on their relevance.
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Cytori Therapeutics announced today that FDA approval was granted for their PureGraft System, an autologous fat grafting device the company says will “allow a patient’s own fat tissue to rapidly be prepared in approximately 15 minutes for re-injection back into the same patient for aesthetic contouring.”
More information on Cytori Therapeutics.com
Read more about fat grafting in [...]

Q: What is Latisse?
A:  Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% was initially developed and used for over 10 years as a glaucoma medication.  In using the medication many patients noticed that their eyelashes grew.  Many even had to trim their lashes due to excessive length.  Allergan, who owned the medication, began to market the medication for topical [...]

Making a good decision about plastic surgery depends on having all the necessary information.  So before you get that long-awaited breast augmentation, tummy tuck or laser treatment, you need to get all the facts.
Why should I research my procedure?
1. You can discover which surgeries are consistently satisfying and which are not.
2. You find out if [...]