Plastic Surgery Blog

If you’ve ever gone to a carnival and played or witnessed the “guess your weight or age” game, you might have marveled at how those guys do such a great job at guessing someone’s age within two years. Here’s one way they do it: they look at the hands and earlobes. Earlobes? Yes, you probably […]

They call it “beauty rest” for a reason. A new study conducted by researchers at University Hospitals Case Medical Center has found a link between lack of sleep and poor skin quality. The clinical trial was commissioned by beauty giant, Estée Lauder and presented at a dermatology meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland this spring. Discovering the […]

Varicose veins are painful, swollen veins that usually affect the legs. While you may not be able to keep them from forming, you can take steps to prevent them from worsening. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute mentions these prevention tips: Do not stand or sit for long periods without interruption. Don’t cross […]

Summer is about baring skin and showing off the beautiful (fake) summer tan you have. But in order to look good baring that skin, you need to take some time to ready your skin and reverse the signs of neglect you showed your skin during fall, winter and spring. Knock of each step on my […]

Consumers reported a 92% satisfaction rate for wrinkle-relaxing injections, according to survey results announced by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. “The emergence and efficacy of wrinkle-relaxing injections has made them a very popular procedure for consumers,” Timothy C. Flynn, MD, ASDS president, said in apress release. “Treatment breakthroughs … have made these procedures popular […]

The FDA has approved the firmer MemoryShape Breast Implants for breast augmentation in women aged 22 years or more, and for females of any age who require breast reconstruction. The MemoryShape Breast Implants are manufactured and marketed by Mentor Worldwide LLC, Santa Barbara, California. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) examined six years’ worth of […]

Arlington Heights, Ill. – Preoperative evaluations before facial cosmetic surgery find that about half of patients are taking herbal and other supplements, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons(ASPS). “It is extremely important to investigate the use of herbal […]

French Beauty Tip #1: Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Whenever I’m in France, I’m always struck by the fact that I see so few people (both teens and adults alike) with acne. I have to believe this is due to the lower stress and less junk food lifestyle they live, as compared to Americans. My […]

WASHINGTON, DC, May 8, 2013 – For the third consecutive year, rhinoplasty or nose surgery, continues to be the “most popular” facial plastic surgery procedure, according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). Found to be the most common surgical procedure for both men and women under […]

“I always wanted to help” Edwin Moreano is a renowned plastic surgeon from Ecuador, New York, which created the foundation “Middle of the World Medical Mission” to help underprivileged children with malformations, in his native country and in Dominican Republic. Cadillac has distinguished him as “Latino Hero”. Know its history. How did the idea of […]