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Post-Pandemic Plastic Surgery Sees Growth

Looking at a post-pandemic world compared to data from 2019, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has seen significant growth in the number of procedures performed overall. Patients are no longer putting off the procedures they have been considering, which may be attributed to more time spent working from home and the flexibility that Continue Reading

Aesthetic Procedures Rise in 2022

The number of aesthetic plastic surgery procedures in 2022 rose 14% over the previous year, according to the latest data from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Aesthetic Society). The increase was fueled by the increasing popularity of nonsurgical procedures such as skin treatments, body contouring, fillers and neurotoxins, the report said. Top 2022 Continue Reading

Survey Reports Rise in Worldwide Aesthetic Surgery

The annual global survey of aesthetic and cosmetic procedures shows a 19.3% increase in procedures performed by plastic surgeons in 2021, reports the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). More than 12.8 million surgical and 17.5 million non-surgical procedures were performed worldwide, an increase of 33.3% over the last 4 years. Liposuction becomes top Continue Reading

Face, Breast, Body Procedures Increase in 2021

Aesthetic plastic surgery saw a significant surge for face, breast and body procedures in 2021, according to annual statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Aesthetic body procedures such as tummy tuck, buttock augmentation and liposuction were found to have increased by 63% from the prior year. Breast procedures such as breast Continue Reading

Face Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Most Popular in 2020

‘Zoom Boom’ Causes Upsurge in Demand More people are working at home during the coronavirus pandemic and spending much of their work time on Zoom and other video conferencing apps. Continually seeing their own faces and those of their colleagues on the screen has led to a “Zoom Boom” in demand for cosmetic surgery for Continue Reading

The Difference Between BOTOX and Juvéderm

BOTOX Cosmetic and Juvéderm Collection fillers are both effective for softening wrinkles and giving your face a more youthful look. But what’s the difference between these minimally invasive injectable products? BOTOX is used for relaxing the facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, while dermal fillers are used to add skin volume and improve the appearance Continue Reading

Get to Know the Alle Rewards Program

Enjoy rewards and so much more Alle is the new and improved loyalty program offered by Allergan Aesthetics. With Alle, you can earn points on BOTOX Cosmetic, CoolSculpting, JUVÉDERM and more at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery and Spa Greystone. Alle gives you more points, more personalized rewards, exclusive offers and content you are sure Continue Reading

2019 Plastic Surgery Statistics

Breast augmentation tops list of most popular cosmetic surgery procedures Breast augmentation was again the top cosmetic surgical procedure last year and minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation procedures continued their growth, according to the 2019 Plastic Surgery Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Top 10 Cosmetic Surgical Procedures While ASPS anticipates a decrease in Continue Reading

Dermal Fillers Restore Youthful Facial Movement

Injectable dermal fillers do more than just fill in wrinkles. According to a new study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), dermal fillers also restore a more youthful pattern of facial movement and expressiveness. Dermal fillers provide a minimally-invasive approach to Continue Reading

‘Daddy-Do-Overs’ Rise in Popularity

More men choose plastic surgery in 2018, new statistics say Just as women can turn to the “Mommy Makeover,” more men are embracing the “Daddy-Do-Over,” a set of procedures performed to boost their confidence and improve their physical appearance. More than 1.3 million cosmetic procedures were performed on men in 2018 alone, says a new Continue Reading