What’s New In Plastic Surgery?
This has been an exciting week in plastic and cosmetic surgery with the recent conference of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in San Francisco. Papers were presented on topics ranging from lip augmentation to plastic surgery and mental health. If you haven’t had time to check out this week’s news, here’s what you missed:
Cosmetic Surgery Linked to Improved Mental Health
Approximately one third of cosmetic surgery patients taking antidepressants at the time of their procedure discontinue use of these drugs after the operation, according to the findings of a recent study.
Lip Augmentation: Not All Fillers Are Created Equal
Lip augmentation and rejuvenation procedures are in high demand, according the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. More and more people are seeking treatment with injectable fillers, not just to achieve plumper, sexier lips but also to combat aging around the mouth.
Study Finds Breast Reconstruction For Obese Patients Not As Safe
Significantly obese women may face an increased risk of complications during breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, according to the results of a new retrospective study, indicating that patients should consider delaying surgery until they achieve a lower body weight through diet and exercise.
While conventional liposuction procedures are one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the country, more and more patients are opting to undergo less invasive methods that carry fewer risks and little recovery time. Two non-surgical liposuction alternatives, which use laser and ultrasound technology are currently involved in FDA trials and may soon be available for patients who want to blast fat without surgery.
Study: Lasers Effective For Treating Children’s Birthmarks
Approximately three to five percent of all babies are born with port wine stains – red birthmarks that affect the neck and face. Port wine stains can have severe psychological effects on young children, but until now, early treatment was discouraged.
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