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Category Archives: Cosmetic Procedures

PIP Breast Implant Questions Answered

Posted in Breast, Cosmetic Procedures

Because of the importance of this information and post for women with breast implants, it has not been altered and can be found on the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery website www.surgery.org.   The controversy started in France. Poly Implant Prothese (PIP), a breast implant manufacturer, was shut down when French authorities alleged that… READ MORE

Liquid Facelift

Posted in Breast, Cosmetic Procedures

Do you know what really irritates me?  As a board certified Houston plastic surgeon, I help my patients in answering their questions about “too good to be true” advertisements in my field.  Liquid facelift is a common topic.  Plastic surgeons define a facelift or rhytidectomy as a surgical procedure to remove excess skin of the… READ MORE

VASER Liposuction and Body Contouring

Posted in Cosmetic Procedures, Liposuction

VASER Lipo® The Tool Behind the Talent™ Turn your work into a work of art with the VASER Lipo System — the most versatile body contouring system on the market. The VASER Lipo System is a minimally invasive ultrasonic body contouring technology that’s creating a revolution in aesthetic surgery. With this new level of versatility,… READ MORE

10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2011

Posted in Cosmetic Procedures, Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery should increase in several areas for 2011.  I am excited to hear additional information from the ASAPS website.  The article is found on the ASAPS website www.surgery.org.  The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery… READ MORE

Almost Half of Americans Approve of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Regardless of Income

Posted in Cosmetic Procedures, Plastic Surgery

This article was recently published on the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery website at www.surgery.org.   I find it very interesting how developed Western societies have embraced cosmetic surgery for the last decade.  A new survey shows that almost half (48%) of all Americans regardless of income approve of cosmetic plastic surgery and almost a… READ MORE

Male Breast Reduction

Posted in Breast, Cosmetic Procedures

Popular procedure can create a new sense of body confidence for men with enlarged breasts New York, NY (Sept  8, 2010) – A popular cosmetic surgery for men may also be a surprising one—male breast reduction.  This procedure is typically performed to treat a condition known as gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue in men) or breasts… READ MORE

Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover: The Truth About Cosmetic Surgery "Before and After Photos"

Posted in Cosmetic Procedures, Plastic Surgery

How many times have you examined a cosmetic surgery website and looked at the “before and after” photos prior to the qualifications of the plastic surgeon?  This is a very common occurence that might mislead you.  Remember that “before and after photos” are the very best results and sometimes can be “doctored”, or even  another surgeon’s.  It is very important… READ MORE

Dr. Livingston Elected Into the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Posted in Cosmetic Procedures, Plastic Surgery

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), www.surgery.org , founded in 1967, is the leading professional organization of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery. With over 2,600 members in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries, ASAPS is at the forefront of innovation in… READ MORE

What is the Best Technique for Gluteal Augmentation?

Posted in Cosmetic Procedures, Plastic Surgery

There are several ways to augment or increase the buttock, semi-solid silicone implants, flaps of adajcent tissue, or fat transfer. Each has advantages and disadvantages, but the latest technique of fat autotransplantation has the benefits of easier recovery, smaller incisions, fewer complications, and lasting results. Essentially, liposuction is performed in a fatty area and the… READ MORE