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Thermage Featured on Today Show

October 9, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD

NBC’s Today Show recently profiled four women who received noninvasive skin treatments, including Thermage. Dr. Anne Chapas, a dermatologist in New York City, explained to Meredith Vieira how she used Thermage to help patients with skin laxity. Thermage was developed…

A Simple, Low-cost Way to Fight Aging

November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD

Between your cosmetic procedures, don’t forget about everyday ways to fight aging. You probably know some of the more common ones—such as wear sunscreen and don’t smoke. But one thing you may not have thought of as anti-aging: flossing. Flossing…

Injectable Advancement Means Less Pain for Patients

May 9, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD

The July 2010 issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times reports that the U.S. injectables market now offers lidocaine-containing versions of popular hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that is injected directly into the body area and decreases pain…

Plastic Surgery Becomes Popular Gift for Grads

January 13, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD

One of the latest trends in plastic surgery is for teens to receive a procedure as a graduation gift, according to Crain’s New York Business’s recent article “Pomp and rhinoplasty honor grads.” The demand for plastic surgery among teens has…

Cosmetic Procedures Increasing in Iraq

December 2, 2013 - Rhys Branman, MD

CNN brings us this story documenting the resurgence of elective procedures being offered in Iraq. A patients says influence of the media played a role in her choosing to undergo a rhinoplasty operation. “The internet, video clips, television – we…

The Latest Medical News and Articles of Interest

May 5, 2022 - Rhys Branman, MD

Have you ever wondered about the first breast implants ever invented? Doctors on modernmedicine.com explain the evolution of breast implants and the key advantages offered by the latest 4th generation shaped breast implants. Silicone breast implants have changed radically over…

17 Million Cosmetic Procedures Performed in 2009

November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD

Over 17 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. last year, according to a procedural survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The survey, which was different from any previous one conducted by the AACS, posted numbers…

Breastfeeding Correlated With Slimmer Waistlines

December 13, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD

New research suggests that breastfeeding may play a role in reducing a woman’s waist circumference, even several years after her pregnancy. Doctors discussed the findings last Friday at the American Heart Association conference on cardiovascular health. Studies of 351 women…

Top Medical Breakthroughs of the Decade on Sirius

May 5, 2022 - Rhys Branman, MD

When you think about the last decade, what major medical breakthroughs stand out in your mind? Physicians on Sirius Doctor Radio discussed the top medical discoveries, drugs and procedures of the decade last week, and some of them especially pertained…

Results From Our Poll About the “Botax”

August 22, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD

Over 40 people responded to our poll since it was posted 2 weeks ago. Thanks for participating! Almost half of you agreed that a tax on cosmetic surgery would discriminate against women. Written responses said the following: “Will negatively impact…

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