Understanding Surgical Risks
Media outlets are making a big deal out of the death of the former Miss Argentina, Solange Magnano, after complications from her cosmetic surgery. She had a buttock lift or perhaps buttock implants...
View ArticleFDA Issues Statement on Possible Link between Breast Implants and Rare Cancer
This month, the FDA issued a statement about a possible link between breast implants and a very rare form of cancer. It is important to note that this is not breast cancer, but a rare form of...
View ArticleHow Safe Is Plastic Surgery?
Plastic surgery is very safe for well-selected patients. You may periodically hear reports about young, healthy individuals who died as a result of plastic surgery. The majority of these cases involve...
View ArticleTexas Medical Board Considers New Regulations on BOTOX® Cosmetic Injectors
On June 3, the Texas Medical Board met to discuss, among other things, whether to regulate who can inject BOTOX® Cosmetic and other injectable treatments like Restylane or Juvéderm. Currently, there is...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Facelift Is Safe for Elderly Patients
In general, there is no upper age limit for undergoing plastic surgery, as long as you are in good general health. However, there have been some who have expressed concern that elderly patients are...
View ArticleStudy Finds a Third of Rhinoplasty Patients Have BDD
According to a study in this month’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, about a third of rhinoplasty candidates show symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). BDD is a psychological...
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