Plastic Surgery Blog

Most people think the application of sunscreen with a high SPF is the best way to combat the sun’s harsh rays. Scientists might have pinpointed another way to prevent sun damage: consuming food at conventional eating times. A recent study conducted at UC Irvine and the O’Donnell Brain Institute determined eating at odd times disturbs […]

Facial trauma related to recreational activities in the older population is not well-studied. A group of researchers led by Andrea Plawecki studied the profile of recreational activity-related facial fractures among the elderly. Exercise and other recreational activities are often recommended to patients, especially the older population, to prevent different diseases. However, facial trauma and other […]

Alcohol has long been associated with long term ailments and in some cases cancer. According to a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, drinking just one glass of beer or wine every day could cause skin cancer. HIGHLIGHTS Alcohol has long been associated with long term ailments Drinking just one glass of alcohol […]

Do you ever look into the mirror and find that your buttocks is much flatter and less defined than you thought? This is a problem that many women deal with, and those who do often commit to buttocks-building exercise routines to improve its shape and definition. Going to the gym, however, can be a daunting […]

The results from a recent study conducted by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) shows that an increasing number of women are choosing to have a breast augmentation using fat transfer, instead of getting the more traditional silicone or saline implants. In its annual international study released in July 2017, ISAPS announced that […]

Christine Radtke is working to use spider silk to reconnect severed nerve fibers. Credit: Image courtesy of Medical University of Vienna The golden orb-weaver spider from Tanzania spins such strong webs that Tanzanian fishermen use them for fishing. Their spider silk is more tear-resistant than nylon and four times more elastic than steel, is heat-stable […]

Snapping selfies may be a great way to kill free time on your lunch break (or literally wherever you are), but if you’ve recently undergone a plastic surgery treatment, puckering up for the camera à la the fish gape may very well speed up the post-operative recovery process, says new research. According to a recent […]

Do you spend a lot of time performing hair-removal routines that require razors, waxing, or plucking? These activities can be tiring if you have to do them every day to achieve smooth skin. In some cases, it may even lead to skin irritation in the areas you have to shave every day. If your body […]

Not everyone has natural dimples, which are the result of skin being attached to underlying facial muscles. “When the muscle under the skin flexes, it pulls the skin, creating a dimple.. “The reason some people have dimples and others don’t is that they are born with a tight connection between the facial muscles and skin, […]

The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) today released the results of their annual Global Aesthetic Survey for procedures completed in 2016, which showed an overall increase of 9% in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures within the past twelve months. Ranking of the World’s Top Ten Countries for Cosmetic Procedures The top five countries […]