We’ve all seen pictures of shockingly bad plastic surgery results, usually of celebrities on tabloid magazines and websites. The pictures are so common that many people assume such unpredictable results must be the norm for plastic surgery. Let us assure you, they’re not. “Plastic surgery gone wrong” is a label seen far less often in… READ MORE
Category Archives: Plastic Surgery
With the holiday season coming up, certain stress factors are inevitable: finishing all of your work on time, booking flights, traveling, visiting family, holiday shopping – the list goes on and on. Undertaking plastic surgery during the holiday season definitely provides the additional time to plan, rest and recover. With all the additional stressors of… READ MORE
With the holiday season coming up, certain stress factors are inevitable: finishing all of your work on time, booking flights, traveling, visiting family, holiday shopping – the list goes on and on. Undertaking plastic surgery during the holiday season definitely provides the additional time to plan, rest and recover. With all the additional stressors of… READ MORE
It’s that time of the year again! Only several more shopping days left to purchase last minute gifts and finalize your wish list. It’s easy for all of us to get bogged down with the holiday “hustle and bustle.” However, why not take a moment and look past the tangibles, the need-to-haves, and ask yourself… READ MORE
This is a recent post taken from the American Society of Plastic Surgery website, plasticsurgery.org. Many non-board certified plastic surgeons (OB-GYN, dermatologist, general surgeons) are performing auto-augmenation surgeries to enhance women’s breast without implants. Essentially, performing liposuction and using the harvested fat as a breast filler to increase volume. I am concerned about future cancer… READ MORE
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
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
If you live in Houston, Texas and unfortunately injury your hand don’t expect to see a hand surgeon when you visit the ER. Why??? There are very few hand surgeons willing to take call at the ER due to lack of reimbursement from either the hospital or the nonresource patient. Thus, hand surgeons prefer not… READ MORE
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
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