Are Silicone Breast Implants Safe?

Breast augmentation, or the enlargement of breasts with saline implants or silicone implants, is the most common cosmetic surgery procedure performed in the United States today.  There were more than 318,000 breast augmentation procedures performed in 2010 according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Additionally, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons [...]

Treatments for Aging Hands

While the rejuvenation of the face with plastic surgery and other non-invasive techniques has been widely accepted and enjoys ever-increasing popularity, there is an area where certain tell-tale signs of aging have been historically overlooked: the hands.  Skin color, texture and volume changes of aging hands can look “out of place” when face, neck and [...]

Cosmetic Treatments for Men

From grooming and diet to sports and exercise, men’s desires for looking and feeling younger and healthier have been steadily increasing.  According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of cosmetic procedures performed in men has increased approximately 88% over the past decade.  In 2010, men had over 850,000 cosmetic procedures, approximately [...]

Which Incision Should I Choose for Breast Enlargement? Consider Endoscopic Transaxillary Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is currently the most common plastic surgery procedure in the United States. According to the Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank statistics compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there were more than 311,000 cases performed in 2009 alone. There are a number of “variables” that are associated with every breast augmentation: [...]