Plastic Surgery Blog

Researchers have determined that women whose upper and lower lips are exactly the same thickness are deemed to have the most desirable pouts. And Scarlett Johansson hits the perfect ratio of 1:1. The findings come from a study of 560 plastic surgeons and the same number of members of the public, drawn from 35 nations. […]

The notion that young blood has rejuvenating properties has inspired many, including Hollywood. In the HBO show Silicon Valley, the character Gavin Belson has a ‘transfusion associate’ named Bryce. (HBO) Young blood has rejuvenating, anti-aging properties that scientists are trying to tap into. A new study published in the journal Cell Reports now brings us […]

In patients undergoing reconstructive surgery of the face, treatment with botulinum toxin A (BTX-A, or ‘Botox’) can improve the final appearance of surgical scars, reports a clinical trial in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®. “This study demonstrates that early post-surgical botulinum toxin injections can produce better, narrower, and flatter facial surgical scars,” […]

It’s an off-label use, but it’s gaining popularity. BOTOX MAY BE BEST KNOWN FOR SMOOTHING OUT FINE LINES AND WRINKLES, BUT SINCE IT WAS APPROVED BY THE FDA FOR COSMETIC USE IN 2002, THE INJECTABLE HAS EVOLVED FROM A PURELY REACTIVE MEASURE TO A PREVENTATIVE ONE, TOO. AT A BASIC LEVEL, BOTOX INHIBITS MUSCLE CONTRACTION […]

At some point in all of our lives, there comes a time when the signs of aging begin to take a toll on our youthful good looks. These signs may appear as wrinkles, fine lines, and even saggy skin. There are a wide range of surgical options available to remedy these problems, but invasive surgery […]

Scars are a normal part of life — for now, anyway. In the future, that might not be the case, as researchers have developed a method to eliminate scarring by prompting wounds to heal as normal skin rather than as scar tissue. Scar tissue looks different than normal skin because it doesn’t feature any fat […]

Green tea is often heralded for its health benefits: from weight loss to cancer prevention and a laundry list of others, it seems there’s nothing it can’t do. Nevertheless, nothing is perfect or without its faults, and that includes tea. It’s important to point out that while it might be very beneficial, drinking green tea […]

When it comes to knowing what’s popular and what’s officially passé in the world of aesthetic enhancements, no one knows better than the doctors performing the treatments and surgeries themselves. When asked which trends they believe are about to make it big in 2018, here’s what they had to say. 1) Use of the Laser […]

A novel and proprietary cosmetic injection instrument for delivery of botulinum toxin (including Botox and Dysport) has been developed by Milestone Scientific Inc. (Livingston, N.J.). Dr. Hochman“We were interested in changing the way subcutaneous drug delivery ‘shots’ were performed,” says Mark Hochman, D.D.S., director of clinical affairs for the company. “We understood this technique, yet […]

Aging can bring about a large number of changes that can affect your facial aesthetic. You may begin to notice deep fine lines and wrinkles that may cause you to look much older than you feel. For many people, this issue may generate feelings of unattractiveness and degrade confidence levels. These problems, however, can be […]