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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons released their annual procedural statistics report yesterday, showing a 5 percent increase in cosmetic procedures for 2010. According to the ASPS, 13.1 million procedures were performed in the U.S. last year, including plastic surgery … Continue reading
There are many ways to explain the causes behind America’s growing interest in cosmetic surgery. Theories range from broad cultural perspectives to more personal or psychological motives. In a new book by sociologist Laurie Essig, the author offers up yet … Continue reading
About one month ago, the Los Angeles Times published an article about the marketing for “stem cell facelifts,” procedures that basicall involve facial injections of stem cell-enriched fat. Since publishing of the article, major plastic surgery societies, bloggers and doctors … Continue reading
Through clinical trials, researchers are trying to pinpoint the unique protein pathways that are active in breast cancer patients with the goal of customizing treatment for an individual, thereby making it more successful. Some local organizations are involved with the … Continue reading
In some ways, it’s like a job interview; the plastic surgery consultation represents an opportunity to develop a relationship and accomplish something great. Similarly, there are better and worse ways to conduct yourself. Follow these two steps to ensure that … Continue reading
Dermatologist Jeannette Graf, MD recently visited the CBS Early show to demonstrate treatment with Sculptra. This video features some before and after photos, a live demonstration, and a professional explanation of the benefits of this highly effective wrinkle filler. For … Continue reading
Sometimes as I sit here I wonder how great life as a plastic surgeon must have been 20 or more years ago; wake up early go to the office, see lots of patients and go home at the end of … Continue reading
Why is it that waiting has become such an integral part of our society? Hurry up and wait. It almost doesn’t matter what you’re talking about: waiting for the cable guy to show (between 8:00 and 12:00, yeah right more like … Continue reading
How many of you actually realize how asymmetric you are? Oh you might realize that your eyes or breasts are different if it’s significant but overall have you ever really looked at the two sides of your body? Probably not … Continue reading