If you have recently undergone a tummy tuck, (or more commonly for those of us who haven’t!) maintaining a flat belly through the lazy summer months requires us to keep a couple of important things in mind. As much as we would like to think that summer is full of action-packed vacations and high amounts of […]
It is no secret that larger breasts can easily attract a man’s eye, but according to a 2012 study, getting breast implants will also give you a more pleasurable experience in the bedroom. About 61% of the women that participated in the study said that they are now having sex more often than they did before […]
Now, walking around in a bikini during the summer may not be on anyone’s list of things to do here in Colorado as it may be somewhere with, say, a little bit more ocean nearby, but that is just all the more reason to slip into a nice pair of shorts or bikini every chance […]
An outpatient surgery with a quick recovery time, areola reduction can boost appearance and self-confidence Some women believe that their areolas — the ring of pigmented skin surrounding the nipple of the breast — are too big, puffy or prominent. Areolas can be made larger because of genetics, weight gain, breast feeding and other factors. […]
Inaugural BRA Day proceeds provide funding for breast reconstruction awareness, charitable care and research First launched in 2011 in Canada and on Oct. 17, 2012 in the US, Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day promotes education, awareness and access regarding post-mastectomy breast reconstruction through question and answer sessions, lectures, flash mobs, fundraising parties, advertising campaigns and […]
Researchers in Australia found that consistent, long-term sunscreen use helped to keep skin youthful In terms of skin care, sunscreen might be the biggest bargain around. Not only has long-term use been shown to decrease the rate of skin cancer but a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that daily application can […]
Actress, humanitarian and mother of six’s preventative mastectomy and reconstruction expands dialogue and raises awareness about women’s health Angelina Jolie’s preventative double mastectomy and subsequent breast reconstruction resulted in a firestorm of publicity. Not only did it create dialogue about what to do when testing positive for the defective BRCA1 gene as Jolie had, but […]
Study reports a high percentage of success and patient satisfaction with endoscopic brow lift Here’s news that should raise some eyebrows: Most patients undergoing an endoscopic brow lift are pleased with the results and would recommend the procedure, according to a recently published study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. The telephone survey, which examined satisfaction, […]
New and established options for implants and flap procedures Today more than ever, women have a choice as to what they can do regarding breast reconstruction. The two main procedures – implants and tissue flap procedures – offer a variety of options. Patients in need of breast reconstruction may be overwhelmed by the number of […]
50% of Plastic Surgeons Surveyed Use Sites Like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest Social sites like Facebook and Twitter have become useful tools for the modern plastic surgery practice, according to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. To find out more about the ways in which plastic surgeons use social media, doctors at UCLA […]
