The Art of Cosmetic Surgery

Source: NY Times

OVER the last two years, three women with strange skin conditions have sought help from Dr. Michael A. C. Kane, a plastic surgeon in New York City. One had bumps the size of capers bulging from her lips. One’s forehead was red with inflammation. And a third had ridges that looked to Dr. Kane like worms nestled below her eye sockets.

All of these problems had been caused by injections of liquid silicone, one of the most controversial substances in cosmetic medicine. Long used without official sanction and then banned by the Food and Drug Administration, liquid silicone was finally approved for medical use in 1997: to hold detached retinas in place. And it has been gradually regaining popularity, as doctors use it off-label to fill wrinkles, furrows and acne scars or add volume to lips and cheeks.
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More men are seeking perfect bodies through cosmetic surgery
Source: Social Trends Reporter Jill Mahoney

Matthieu Roy’s friends used to call him a frog — and not only because he was a transplanted Quebecker living in Toronto. His calves were “like toothpicks really, like frog legs,” so scrawny that he shied away from wearing shorts, going to the beach and playing water sports.
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Ties, turtlenecks, jewelry worn more comfortably

Source: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons

On the show Ally McBeal, a character was romantically pursued because of her neck “wattle” or loose skin – a scenario that would only happen on television, right? In reality, many people want to rid themselves of neck “wattle” to look younger or to wear certain clothes or accessories more comfortably, without having facelifts. They may feel they are too young or old for an invasive procedure, are not able to afford the prolonged recovery time, or only want targeted improvement of their neck region. Patients have less invasive options to rid the “wattle,” reports a study in May’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), through targeted neck rejuvenation techniques.
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Doctors experiment with ‘gummy bear’ fillers, titanium coatings

Many women hoping for a more natural-looking alternative to saline breast implants were disappointed by the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to maintain the ban on silicone-gel-filled implants. But there may be other options on the market one day, as doctors continue their quest to find better ways to boost a woman’s bosom.

Among the most promising developments, they say, are cohesive silicone gel, leak-resistant implants with the consistency of a gummy bear and a new type of implant shell coating that may be less likely to cause inflammation and scarring in the surrounding breast tissue.
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Source: MSNBC

With buttock-boosting surgery, it can be yours

Unhappy with their backside, many patients decide to go under the knife to get a celebrity look. The exact dimensions of the “ideal” backside are still being debated, many credit much of the surge in the procedure’s popularity on the famous fanny of one celebrity in particular -– Jennifer Lopez.

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Source: BBC News

The South Korean capital, Seoul, has a reputation as the place to go for a nip or a tuck. But despite being an unregulated industry, thousands seem willing to risk injury in pursuit of a perfect body. By conservative estimates, 50% of South Korean women in their 20s have had some form of cosmetic surgery. And in a recent poll, 70% of men said they would also consider surgical improvements.

However the problem in this unregulated industry is that some of the practitioners have no grasp of basic surgery. Patients asking for liposuction are literally risking their lives on the operating table. Cosmetic surgeons tell hushed stories of botched noses, damaged faces and women who cannot close their eyes at all after too much of the lid is cut away. For those who want an even cheaper job, there is always the massage woman at the local sauna who is handy with the botox injection and the scalpel.

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Content By MayoClinic.com

You’ve seen it advertised in newspapers, featured on television programs, displayed on the faces of celebrities — cosmetic surgery. It’s guaranteed to shave decades off your appearance, right? In some cases, maybe. Cosmetic surgery offers the potential to improve many areas of the body. But as with any surgery, cosmetic procedures involve certain risks and limitations.

To increase the likelihood of a satisfying outcome, first examine your reasons for wanting cosmetic surgery. Then educate yourself about what you can realistically expect, the benefits and risks involved and how to find a qualified surgeon. Understand these issues to make the best decision for you. (more…)

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Source: Fox News

Cosmetic surgery continues to rise in the U.S.

In 2005, cosmetic procedures — including surgery and minimally invasive treatments such as Botox injections and laser hair removal — were done more than 10 million times in the U.S.

That’s an increase of 11 percent from 2004 and 38 percent from 2000, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Add in reconstructive plastic surgery — such as surgery to remove tumors or mend wounds — and the grand total tops 15 million procedures.

Most cosmetic patients were women, whites, and middle-aged adults, the report shows. But more than a million men got cosmetic procedures. So did more than 300,000 youths aged 18 and younger. (more…)

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Be sure to watch “What’s the Buzz” with Roseann Rogers, Saturday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Nikko will be talking about the latest breast augmentation techique, the subfascial breast augmentation.

Summary:
For many women, breast size is an important part of feeling good, about themselves. That’s why she decided to go to Dr. Anthony Nikko for a cosmetic breast enhancement or augmentation. Dr. Nikko focuses on the latest techniques in order give his patients the best and most natural results. This month, Dr. Nikko will talk about subfascial breast augmentation, the newest technique of applying the placement of anatomic implants at subfascial level.

To learn more, visit Dr. Nikko’s website and look for Subfascial Breast Augmentation under Latest Advances section. For additional information, click this link to American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery.

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Source: WebMD Medical News

Cosmetic surgery — including breast augmentation and body contouring — is known to make people look younger and feel better about themselves. Now new research suggests that it may also improve sex life and the ability to achieve orgasm.

The greatest sexual benefits were seen in women who underwent breast augmentation, breast lift, or body contouring procedures, according to the study, which appears in the January/February issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
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