A recent study suggests that liposuction, an elective cosmetic procedure, could also have significant health benefits. Research found that patients undergoing liposuction experience a reduction in triglyceride levels and white… Continue Reading »
What is a Tummy Tuck? A slim midsection and flat abdomen are common goals for both men and women. When changes in body weight (often pregnancy or major weight loss)… Continue Reading »
Medical tourism is based on the idea that cosmetic surgery, or some other medical procedure, can be obtained inexpensively overseas. Unfortunately, some doctors that cater to tourists are less scrupulous… Continue Reading »
onabotulinumtoxinA receives FDA approval for treating urinary incontinence in adults with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. Clinical trials with Botox recently found that people suffering from… Continue Reading »
A recent clinical study published in the July issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal says that certain patients report much higher rates of satisfaction when using products from the Obagi skin… Continue Reading »
How could a cosmetic procedure improve your happiness? Recent discussions in both the media and the medical community have brought this question into focus. It’s a good question for patients… Continue Reading »
Dear Abby, the popular advice column, recently answered a question about cosmetic surgery. A reader from California explains that she “dislikes the prevalence of plastic surgery and Botox in today’s… Continue Reading »
A recent study finds that obese women are nearly 12 times more likely than non-obese women to experience a complication during breast surgery, such as reduction, augmentation or reconstruction. Authors… Continue Reading »
Today’s over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide acne products contain a non-soluble BPO, a form that cannot penetrate the skin properly in order to reach the acne. The Obagi CLENZIderm M.D.® System is… Continue Reading »
If you’re trying to budget for Botox Cosmetic, you may wonder how often you really need injections in order to maintain a good result. The traditional Botox schedule calls for… Continue Reading »
