A Tummy Tuck yields high patient satisfaction and improved quality of life in patients who are overweight or obese. This is despite a substantial risk of complications, reports a study in the October 2019 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The study reported Continue Reading
Surge in sculpting procedures reveals body enhancement trends New data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows that nearly a quarter million more cosmetic procedures were performed in 2018 than the previous year. According to the ASPS annual plastic surgery statistics report, more than 17.7 million surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures were Continue Reading
March 11, 2019
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, botox, botulinum toxin, breast augmentation, breast implants, chemical peel, eyelid surgery, fillers, laser hair removal, liposuction, microdermabrasion, nose surgery, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck
Breast reduction, buttocks augmentation show increases More than 17.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States last year, according to the 2017 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. Each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons presents comprehensive statistics on both surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Minimally invasive procedures totaled 15.7 million in 2017, Continue Reading
July 3, 2018
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, botox, botulinum toxin, breast augmentation, breast implants, breast reduction, buttocks augmentation, chemical peel, eyelid surgery, fillers, laser hair removal, liposuction, microdermabrasion, nose surgery, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck
New statistics reveal increase in male cosmetic procedures The 2017 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reveals that a conversation about body image is emerging among men. More than 1.3 million cosmetic procedures were performed on men in 2017 to enhance their looks and build confidence. The statistics show that Continue Reading
Study finds that Tummy Tucks improve common symptoms after labor and delivery In addition to restoring the pre-pregnancy shape of the abdomen, an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with muscle repair can improve back pain and urinary incontinence after childbearing, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of Continue Reading
New Statistics Reveal the Shape of Plastic Surgery The 2017 annual plastic surgery report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows continued growth in cosmetic procedures over the last year. The statistics also reveal that Americans are turning to new and innovative ways to shape their bodies, as minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures have increased nearly Continue Reading
March 2, 2018
Body Contouring, Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, botox, botulinum toxin, breast augmentation, breast implants, chemical peel, eyelid surgery, fillers, laser hair removal, liposuction, microdermabrasion, nose surgery, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck
Latest plastic surgery statistics show new trends Americans want to put their best face and body forward, reveals the annual plastic surgery report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. According to the ASPS, more than 17 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2016. Top 5 surgical procedures Of the nearly 1.8 Continue Reading
March 6, 2017
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, botox, botulinum toxin, breast augmentation, breast implants, chemical peel, eyelid surgery, facelift, fillers, laser hair removal, liposuction, microdermabrasion, nose surgery, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck
Breast augmentation is most popular cosmetic surgical procedure The popularity of breast enhancement and botox continued last year, according to the 2015 National Plastic Surgery Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgery. The top 5 cosmetic surgical procedures in 2015 were breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and tummy tuck. The top 5 cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures were botulinum Continue Reading
February 29, 2016
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, botox, botulinum toxin, breast augmentation, breast implants, breast reconstruction, chemical peel, eyelid surgery, fillers, laser hair removal, liposuction, microdermabrasion, nose surgery, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck
Increase in weight loss surgeries has ripple effect in plastic surgery People who have lost a large amount of weight are sometimes dismayed to find that their skin has stretched and lost much of its elasticity. This condition is common for those who have lost weight after bariatric surgery, such as a gastric bypass or Continue Reading
Tummy tuck, other procedures improve health for people who have lost a large amount of weight A new study has found that people who lost weight after bariatric surgery, such as a gastric bypass, showed mental and physical health benefits after having body contouring to remove excess skin folds. In addition to reducing obesity-related health Continue Reading