Archive for November, 2009

Why Laser Liposuction »

Fat is important but too much of it is harmful. It is because o this that emphasis on weight loss is always made. Fat can be removed in many ways. Dieting is one and exercising is another. However, as effective as these methods are, they cannot be used for the removal of fat in specific [...]

Will “Botax” Drive Plastic Surgery Out of U.S.? »

The proposed new botax, or the tax on plastic surgery, is causing waves in the medical community. If the tax does go through in the new healthcare bill, plastic surgery procedures could be taxed.  Doctors are afraid that would drive out patients who will seek cheaper surgery out of America.  Some doctors fear that would [...]

Will Plastic Surgery Procedures Be Taxed in Health Care Bill? »

Will the Senate have the nerve to tax plastic surgery procedures? The verdict is still out, but our advice is for Senators to listen to patients first…

New iPhone App Gets You In Touch with Plastic Surgeon »

A plastic surgery has developed an iPhone App for patients interested in having plastic surgery. They can email him questions and images of themselves plus be able to see his photos of surgeries…

Breast Reconstruction Breakthrough »

Women who have had a mastectomy may be able to re grown their breasts, thanks to a new procedure involving stem cell surgery. New trials will start in January 2010…

Imaging Software: Should Plastic Surgeons Rely On It? »

Does imaging software really help with a plastic surgery procedure? No, according to Dr. Andrew Smith, who doesn’t use this technology in patient consultations…

Has Killer Altered Appearance with Plastic Surgery? »

Can a murderer really alter his appearance through plastic sugery so that he won’t be recognized? This interesting case in Japan proves one suspect is doing just that…