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Advanced microsurgical techniques are often instrumental in ensuring the best results from flap breast reconstructions. But are they being used often enough? A new report in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery indicates that only a small minority … Continue reading
Luscious lips are among the hottest trends in Hollywood, and for women who lack the lips of Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson, larger lips can usually be accomplished through lip augmentation. This procedure, which uses dermal fillers or facial fat … Continue reading
Plastic surgery for migraines is becoming increasingly popular as patients seek treatments after all other options have been exhausted, reports the Boston Globe. The effectiveness and long-term benefits of these procedures could mean pain relief for millions of patients who … Continue reading
April 15, 2002: Botox Cosmetic receives FDA approval and officially enters the US market. Ten years ago, few could have predicted the new era of facial rejuvenation that would result, or the cultural impact that Botox would have on the … Continue reading
Facial procedures, both surgical and nonsurgical, inevitably require some time before the final results are fully apparent. With the approach of summer – the season of weddings, vacations, and beach parties – patients considering facial procedures should be sure to … Continue reading
