Hair Transplants Restore Growing Hair that Lasts

hair transplant modelBalding or thinning no longer hopeless with effective solutions for hair restoration

Male or female pattern baldness can make losing your hair seem like a hopeless situation and have a profound effect on your confidence and self-esteem. However, today’s top options for hair restoration offer an opportunity to turn back the clock on hair loss. With micrografting procedures that allow hair follicles to be transplanted in a natural pattern, hair transplants are a proven way to add growing hair to balding or thinning areas of the scalp.

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May 13, 2013 by in Hair Restoration
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Celebrities Inspire Increase in Arm Lifts

Arm lift before and afterNew statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that the popularity of arm lifts for women has skyrocketed a staggering 4,378 percent in just over the last decade. The trend fueled, in part, by sleeveless fashions for women and more focus on celebrities with strong arms. In a recent poll, women admired the toned and shapely arms of Michelle Obama, Jennifer Aniston. Jessica Biel, Demi Moore and Kelly Ripa.

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May 1, 2013 by in Arm Lift, Body Contouring, Liposuction/Smartlipo
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Nose, Chin Key to Facial Harmony

Nose reshaping before afterCombining nose, chin reshaping may be best for facial aesthetics, study says

People who want to enhance their profile have traditionally focused on the nose as the key to facial balance and harmony. While rhinoplasty alone has long been the go-to procedure, a recent study suggests that a combination of nose shaping and chin augmentation may be the best way to realize a more proportional and attractive face. Performing these cosmetic procedures in a single surgery is an effective way to cut down on expenses and limit the risks and recovery time.

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April 12, 2013 by in Chin Augmentation, Nose Reshaping
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Patients See Results with Secondary Facelifts

Mature coupleResearchers study more than 800 procedures to gain valuable insights into outcomes, longevity

Performed an average of a decade after initial facelift surgery, a “secondary” facelift can achieve similarly lasting results with a low rate of complications, according to the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). More than 800 facelift procedures were studied to gain insights into the techniques, outcomes and longevity of the results experienced by secondary facelift patients.

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April 2, 2013 by in Facelift
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Cosmetic Procedures Top 10 Million in 2012

Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics 2012Breast augmentation, liposuction head list of most popular cosmetic surgery procedures

More than 10 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were performed nationwide in 2012, according to the 16th annual statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Breast augmentation and liposuction were the top cosmetic surgical procedures. Botulinum Toxin Type A (including Botox and Dysport) and hyaluronic acid (including Juvederm and Restylane) were the most frequently performed nonsurgical procedures.

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March 20, 2013 by in Hedden Plastic Surgery
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Revolutionizing the Treatment of Cellulite

CellulazeCellulaze attacks the root causes of cellulite with a faster, more effective treatment

For years, women have tried countless topical and non-invasive solutions to get rid of dimpled skin with limited to no results. But as a 2012 breakthrough technology, Cellulaze is the world’s first minimally-invasive medical device designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite with longer lasting results after a single treatment. Hedden Plastic Surgery is one of the first offices in the Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama area to offer the Cellulaze laser cellulite treatment.

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March 9, 2013 by in Cellulite Reduction
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Patients Report Satisfaction with Breast Augmentation

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BREAST-Q survey reports increases in self-image, sexual well-being

A recent study suggests that women who had breast augmentation reported higher satisfaction not only with the overall appearance of their breasts, but also in their physical, sexual and psychosocial well-being. The researchers also found that overall satisfaction with breast augmentation was most strongly correlated with breast appearance satisfaction. The study recently appeared in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, official publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

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February 22, 2013 by in Breast Augmentation
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Health, Lifestyle Factors Affect Alopecia in Women

hair transplant modelFactors related to high stress levels especially notable in study of hair loss in identical twins

If stress has you ready to pull out your hair, you may be at a bigger risk of losing it anyway, according to a study in the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. After evaluating 98 sets of identical twins, the study identified high levels of stress as putting women at an increased risk for alopecia (the medical term for hair loss or balding). Other risk factors include certain medical conditions, smoking, lack of exercise and not using adequate sun protection.

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February 17, 2013 by in Hair Restoration
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Study Suggests Safety of Combined Lift, Augmentation

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Complication, re-operation rates similar whether breast procedures are simultaneous or staged

Combining breast lift and breast augmentation procedures is as safe as performing them separately, concludes a study reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The study is based on evaluation of 430 women who either had a breast lift alone or together with breast augmentation. Many patients prefer to have the two procedures performed at the same time to save money, confine the risks to a single surgery and see results sooner.

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February 8, 2013 by in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift
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Use the Rice Test to Start Finding Your Target Breast Size

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Easy experiment allows you to quickly ‘try on’ different sizes of breast implants

If you are thinking about breast augmentation and need a place to start, consider the rice test. By wearing “rice implants” inside of a sports bra, this simple experiment allows you to begin to get an idea of what you would look like with breast implants of different sizes. The rice test also a good way to become educated about volume measurements in cubic centimeters (cc’s) so you can more easily discuss breast implant sizes if you decide to proceed with a consultation.

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January 28, 2013 by in Breast Augmentation
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