Category: In the News
Some Teens Consider Cosmetic Surgery to Combat Teasing, GMA Reports
May 9, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MDFacial Aging Linked to Changes in Facial Bones
February 26, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD
Wrinkles and sagging that result from changes to our skin age our face, but a new study says there are more contributing factors. Published in the January 2011 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal, the study says that this aging results… Liposuction & Botox Are Cosmetic Options for the Neck
March 29, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD
Despite all the cosmetic procedures you may undergo to help keep your face looking young — from face lifts to BOTOX® — an aging neck can quickly detract from a youthful face.
While a neck lift remains the best bet… Correlation between Implant Volume and BMI Found in Breast Augmentation Study
November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD
A statistically significant positive correlation of BMI and implant volume for breast augmentation patients in two U.S. cities was found in a study that examined physical characteristics and implant details of breast augmentation patients in three cities. In other words,… Study Compares Scalp Numbness between Brow Lift Techniques
October 9, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD
As the forehead naturally descends with aging, its position can lead to some undesired effects to the face, such as frown lines, creases across the forehead, and a low or sagging brow. Brow lift surgery can help minimize these characteristics… Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment Combats Skin Problems
October 9, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD
If you’re considering non-invasive procedures to combat superficial skin problems like fine lines and age spots, one option is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), also known as photorejuvenation or photofacial.
IPL is a treatment that applies gentle broad spectrum light to… Cosmetic Surgeons Expand Hours to Accommodate Working Patients
May 5, 2022 - Rhys Branman, MD
A new article in the New York Times documents the expanding work hours of dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons and other professionals who offer aesthetic treatments.
Their columnist writes, “In most major cities, if you want pad Thai or a sweater dry-cleaned… Future Option in Breast Enhancement: Injectable Gel?
November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD
Could a non-surgical breast augmentation procedure be a future possibility? A recent article published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal examines a hyaluronic acid-based gel called Macrolane as a potential option by assessing the safety and efficacy of the procedure… 