Study Assesses Safety of Cosmetic Surgery for Older Adults

Cosmetic Surgery

An increasing number of seniors are undergoing cosmetic surgery to rejuvenate their appearance and enhance their self-confidence. However, there are concerns about post-operative complications and how having aesthetic surgery will affect their health. A study conducted to assess whether it is safe for seniors to have cosmetic surgical procedures found that when compared to younger … Read More about Cosmetic Surgery

New Study Recommends Autologous Fat Grafting for Calf Augmentation and Reshaping

Fat Grafting

Implant-based calf augmentation is the conventional procedure for improving the appearance of the legs and correcting discrepancies in appearance between legs due to deformities, infections, or trauma. According to a new study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the official publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), calf augmentation and reshaping with … Read More about Fat Grafting

Study: Combining Hysterectomy with Cosmetic Surgery for ‘Hanging Abdomen’ is Safe

Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy or the surgical removal of a woman’s uterus is recommended to treat problems associated with menstrual periods, pelvic pain, fibroids, tumors and other related conditions. One of the issues that patients who have undergone the surgery face is hanging abdominal skin. According to a recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery … Read More about Plastic Surgery

Study: Innovative 3D Imaging Helps Measure the Effectiveness of Injectable Wrinkle Reducers

3D Imaging

Injectable wrinkle reducers such as Botox and Dysport have introduced a new era of non-invasive facial rejuvenation possibilities. People opt for these safe procedures to reduce wrinkles and restore youthfulness to the treated area. Injectable fillers reduce or improve the appearance of wrinkles by relaxing the muscles responsible for their development. According to a new … Read More about Innovative 3D Imaging

Study Finds Increased Risk of Drooping Upper Eyelids among Contact Lens Users

Drooping Upper Eyelids

Many people prefer to wear contact lenses rather than glasses as it helps them look the way they want and enjoy freedom of movement. Contact lenses are a healthy, comfortable and convenient vision correction option when handled carefully. However, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reports that a recent study published in the … Read More about Fat Grafting