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Aug
Kate Middleton delivers – will she have a Mommy Makeover?
Congratulations to the royal family! The staff at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery wishes the new Mom a speedy recovery. It is unlikely Ms. Middleton will have a Mommy Makeover now. First, she will need to lose her baby weight and that will take time. Second, is she don...
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Aug
Eyelid Lift Houston
The most delicate of our skin is that around our face, particularly around our eyes, and as such it is often the first area of our bodies to begin to show signs of aging. These common signs of aging—heavy, sagging, upper eyelids, excess skin and folds, creases, wrinkles, and b...
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Aug
When is the Right Time For Facelift Surgery?
Men and women considering facial plastic surgery often ask their plastic surgeon: when is the best time for a facelift? A new study from Cleveland Clinic explores that question, and it shows that with proper screening, a facelift after the age of 65 can be just as safe as one ...
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Aug
Wendy’s Obagi Skin Care Story
I'm aware of what my skin says about my age” and “I have lots of freckles and sun damage” says Wendy, a boisterous 47-year old lady who shares some very common concerns about her skin texture and complexion. Wendy is the latest Obagi patient to be feature...
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Aug
Plastic Surgery Groups Issue Statement on Stem Cell Claims
ASAPS and ASPS say that stem cells have promising potential, but marketing should reflect real data, which is still limited regarding safety and efficacy. A decision has been reached about stem cells in cosmetic surgery, from a special task force assigned by members of ...
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Aug
Male Abdominal Liposuction Featured on The Doctors TV
Can you sculpt the abdomen with liposuction to create a flatter abdomen or “six-pack” appearance? This question is the subject of a recent episode of CBS “The Doctors” television show. Blair Underwood from L. A. Law appears on ...
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Aug
FDA Panel Gives OK for Restylane Lip Augmentation
Approved FDA indications for Restylane may soon be expanded to include lip augmentation, according to a recent press release from Medicis Pharmaceutical. An advisory panel on plastic surgery devices voted to expand approved indications for the popular wrinkle filler, which c...
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Aug
A-Cup to C-Cup: What Size Breast Implant?
A woman on realself. com recently asked about planning the best size for her silicone gel breast implants. Going from an A-cup to a C-cup, she wants large but natural-looking breasts. “I am very tiny, 5’5”, size 0, and about 114lbs,” she writes; “will 375cc [breast implant] be ...
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Aug
Pioneer Plastic Surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe Remembered
Sir Archibald McIndoe, a pioneer in the field of reconstructive plastic surgery, was recently remembered in the Journal of Burn Care & Research. Known as “the Maestro” he was a surgeon who realized the value of social reintegration after complex reconstructive surgery. A...
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Aug
ASPS President Issues Statement on Breast Implants and ALCL
Phil Haeck MD, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, issues a statement via YouTube about the recent news of breast implants and ALCL...
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Aug
Study Looks at Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in the ER
In the emergency room, the role of a plastic surgeon is becoming increasingly important, according to a new study out of Istanbul, Turkey. To analyze the role of plastic surgery, the authors looked back on over 10,000 patients who had been admitted for emergency plastic surger...
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Aug
Patients Discuss Life-Changing Breast Surgery on the TODAY Show
Two women with different problems, both related to their breasts, were recently featured on TODAY. Erica wanted to undergo a breast augmentation, while Jeanne was prepared for a breast reduction to help improve her body proportion and relieve discomfort. Both women appeared on...
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