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What’s the perfect breast shape? Nearly everyone agrees—it’s a breast with an “upper pole to lower pole ratio of 45:55,” reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). “The 45:55 ratio has universal appeal in defining the ideal breast,”…

  There are a variety of factors to consider when thinking about plastic surgery, including lifestyle, genetics and overall health. One such factor that has received a great deal of press recently is age, as many people are pondering whether teens and seniors are viable candidates for certain cosmetic procedures. Like many other things that…

  A number of plastic surgeons have adopted wearable devices, 3-D technology and robotic assistants while working with patients, but will Google Glass affect the way medical professionals communicate with patients or conduct their surgeries? At the 2014 Aesthetic Meeting in San Francisco, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery announced a number of advancements…

  With all the bashing, hitting and crushing associated with popular sports, it’s no surprise that a number of the nation’s top athletes seek surgeries to fix flaws acquired while playing the game. Whether they’re seeking a rhinoplasty to fix a broken nose or shortening the lengths of their ears to better fit in their…

The number of Medicare beneficiaries undergoing Mohs microsurgery for nonmelanoma skin cancers doubled between 2001 and 2006, while the rate of surgical excision remained relatively stable, according to new research presented here at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 69th Annual Meeting. “In 2001, 0.75 of every 100 Medicare beneficiaries received Mohs micrographic surgery for…

  Opting for cosmetic surgery is a very important decision in some people’s lives. There are several precautions to take 48 hours prior to your procedure, such as heeding doctor’s recommendations and avoiding unhealthy risk factors, but there are ways to substantially increase your health months before your operation – steps that may be key…

We all carry with us reminders of the person we used to be. It’s just a lot more literal for some than others. People who lose a massive amount of weight are often surprised at how unhappy they still are with their bodies. The fat is gone, but all that skin that held it in…

Out with the gaunt and tight, in with the plump and juicy. There’s a new face in town—and it’s a baby’s. A woman I have known for many years did something to her face not all that long ago, and for a few weeks afterward, I was not able to put my finger on it….

Emerging Technique May Overcome Disadvantages of Other Skin Graft Alternatives, Suggests Review in PRS GO A transplantation technique using the patient’s own skin cells—without the need for prolonged culture—may provide a new alternative for skin coverage in burn patients, suggests a report in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open®, the official open-access medical journal of the…

  Considerations for some brides-to-be extend well beyond wardrobe and seating arrangements. Over the past several years, both men and women prepping for their wedding days have started to explore the realm of cosmetic surgery and other rejuvenation procedures in order to look their best for the occasion. Something old, something new According to the…