Plastic Surgery Blog

The quest for great looking skin starts with maintaining an excellent care regimen. Exfoliation is a step that can’t be skipped if one wants to achieve a smooth skin complexion. It involves removing the layers of dead skin to reveal the new, more youthful skin underneath. Therefore, exfoliation should be done two to three times […]

In line with other studies dealing with beauty and quality of life, a new study shows that increased beauty is correlated with increased happiness.

What if forehead wrinkles could be zapped away without injecting a neuromodulator such as Botox or Dysport? New research suggests that a temporary freeze of the nerves that control movement in the forehead muscles could be as effective as the injected medications. Unfortunately, the effects last about as long as Botox: 3-4 months on average, […]

“Nose Surgery,” or rhinoplasty, is one of the most sought after cosmetic procedures for patients under 35, according to the American Acadmey of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. New technology, however, is helping potential patients visualize what their new noses might look like. Imaging sessions allows you to upload your own picture taken in the […]

Unfortunately, most of us don’t take the extra time to care for the skin on our hands and neck. Therefore, a glance at the neck often reveals one’s true age, regardless of what make-up and skin care has done for the face. Since one’s neck and decolletage are almost always exposed to sun, just as […]

A study appearing in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that patients who have undergone a facelift rate themselves as looking an average of 12 years younger after surgery. An overwhelming majority of the patients in the study are satsified with their results. In the study, both men and women, with an […]

In a study of 29 top selling sunscreen only 6 have the right amount of active ingredients to protect against UV-A light. While UV- A and UV-B are both harmful, UV-A penetrates much deeper into your skin and the damage lasts throughout the year. UV-B rays are blocked by windows whereas UV-A rays penetrate through […]

In an article, blogger Linda Chang has listed health foods to help combat acne and maintain clear skin. For example, Kale, a vegetable loaded with vitamins C, A, and K helps with hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.The Omega-3s in wild salmon keep moisture in while getting rid of irritants. Delicious lobster, shellfish, and crabmeat are all filled […]

Left outside a Chinese orphanage at just two days old, Maisy Root's biological parents abandoned her because of a disfiguring birth mark on the right side of her face. Oklahomans Ben and Amy Root adopted Maisy and brought her to Oklahoma. They scheduled a reconstructive surgery at Children's Hospital to give her a new lease […]

Four national medical societies formed a new coalition to protect patient against unsafe practices in cosmetic medicine and aesthetic surgery. With the increasing popularity of cosmetic treatments and surgery comes with an increasing and disturbing number of non-qualified clinicians and unproven treatments being promoted to the public. The coalition plans on developing an educational forum […]