Growing Trend: Pre Holiday Procedures and Gifting Plastic Surgery

Growing Trend: Giving Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery as a Gift

As the popularity of plastic surgery procedures increase, so do trends associated with the beauty industry, such as “pre-event quick fixes” and “gifting” and “giving” cosmetic enhancements for the holidays. In recent years it has become more commonplace to touch up before an event and give certificates for procedures, which raises some concerns among surgeons, even those who benefit. It is important for the drop-in patients and givers to research and find experienced, qualified surgeons for best outcomes.

Patient’s Motivation Often Dictates Weight Gain After Liposuction Surgery

Best Advice to Keep the Fat Off After Liposuction Procedures

Liposuction is a popular way to eliminate fat and contour your body. But are the results permanent? It is true that once fat cells are removed, they do not grow back, like we would imagine. Age, metabolism, eating habits and lifestyle will have a physical impact over time. Nevertheless, the best, long-term results can be achieved after any lipo procedure if patients adhere to a more healthy diet, lifestyle and fitness routine to maintain their new shape.

Women Conquer “Cankles” with Liposuction

Cankles Be Gone (Image Courtesy: Funnytheworld.com)

Liposuction, body contouring is the most common method to mold, shape and refine nearly any area of the body. Now patients who have cankles and who suffer from thick, dis-proportionate ankles now have a solution to their problem. Laser technologies have helped advance results for patients who turn to cosmetic and plastic surgeons for liposculpture procedures to remove excess fat from head-to-toe.

New Psychological Screening for UK Plastic Surgery Patients

Psychological Screening in UK Developed for Patients Considering Plastic Surgery

For patients considering cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures in the UK, Dr. Alex Clarke and Professor Nichola Rumsey, two scientists at the Centre for Appearance Research at University of the West of England in Bristol developed a new psychological screening process to help patients manage their image expectations and improve satisfaction rates with surgeries.

New Popularity of Mother-Daughter Plastic Surgery

Mother and Daughter, Lynda and Stephanie Partnered on Plastic Surgery (Photo: ABC News)

Couples are coupling up on having cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures, why not mothers and daughters. Mom, Lynda and her daughter, Stefanie did just that. In recent news, this related duo had collective procedures of the face, body and breasts, and returned home to heal together, and spend quality time in recovery – bonding over new-found beauty.

Plastic Surgeons Try New Methods on Themselves

Surgeons Perform Treatments On Themselves Before Patients

It’s true, in many cases, surgeons will make themselves the proverbial guinea pig to see if a device, treatment or surgery technique is good enough for patients. And it is certainly true for The Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Washington, DC, with these three plastic surgeons—Dr. Poindexter, Dr. Sigal, and Dr. George Weston who perform procedures and use treatments on themselves or each-other, first.

Learn About Different Plastic Surgery Options

Liposuction and Tummy Tuck, Popular Procedures

Cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures like, body contouring, liposuction and tummy tuck are all popular, but what is the purpose and function of each one, find out here.

Before Thanksgiving: Ways to Improve Your Turkey Neck

Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery: Ways to Give Your Neck and Wattle a Lift

The battle of the wattle is a particular cosmetic issue that impacts aging men and women. With gravity the skin will sag around the lower face and neck. The good news is there are several ways to reduce and eliminate a turkey neck. Cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures, such as: laser skin tightening, liposuction and neck lifts, can restore youth and reposition the tissue.

Maryland Liposuction Patient Dies from Streptococcus

Journal of Infectious Diseases

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections can be common in hospitals where patients have procedures, and weakened immune systems are more susceptible to catching airborne illnesses. Recently an outbreak of GAS infections at a Maryland medical spa, with one person dying from the disease.

Plastic Surgeon First in Arizona to Offer Venus Freeze Non-Surgical Fat Reduction

Non Surgical Methods of Fat Removal: Safe and Effective

With so many Americans battling weight problems, and liposuction being one of the most popular procedures, it is no wonder why non surgical methods to remove unwanted inches are popular. There are many methods for fat removal, one such procedure that does not require incisions or surgery is Venus Freeze. Now, according to American Banking & Market News, Dr. G. Robert Meger is the first board-certified plastic surgeon in Arizona to introduce Venus Freeze in the state.