Category: In the News

Cosmetic Surgery Skin Care No Match for Needle and Knife

January 16, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD

A test by Express.co.uk found that skin care products can improve your appearance, but not to the extent that cosmetic surgery can. The website had a tester try several cosmetic surgery skin care products for reducing lines and wrinkles, firming…

Courtney Thorne-Smith Helps Teach Consumers Facts About Botox

May 5, 2022 - Rhys Branman, MD

Almost 11 million treatments of BOTOX have been administered since the injectable was approved by the FDA almost 10 years ago, and in that time perceptions about the drug have changed. Courtney Thorne-Smith is helping Allergan, the company that makes…

New Study Compares Varicose Vein Treatment Options

May 5, 2022 - Rhys Branman, MD

If you suffer from varicose veins, treatment options include removing the vein with surgery or a non-surgical laser vein treatment. A new study found that the two options are equally effective at treating the unsightly leg veins that can affect…

Anti-Wrinkle Pills Show Promise in Preliminary Studies

August 26, 2019 - Rhys Branman, MD

The New Scientist reports that new anti-wrinkle pills may be effective at shrinking crow’s feet. The three-a-day capsules use blends of natural foods extracts that are said to work by activating the genes that improve skin tone. Independent researchers told…

What Are the Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures for Men?

December 2, 2013 - Rhys Branman, MD

There has been an increase in the number of men choosing to have cosmetic surgery over the past few years, and a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) found that 12 percent of men said they…

Botox Combined with Obagi Nu-Derm Gives Patients Optimal Results

November 23, 2015 - Rhys Branman, MD

BOTOX® treatments combined with the Obagi Nu-Derm skin care regimen results in higher patient satisfaction compared with patients who had BOTOX® treatments with placebo, according to a clinical trial. There was also a greater improvement in overall facial appearance among…

FDA Reaffirms Safety of Silicone Implants

November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD

The FDA has reaffirmed the safety of silicone implants and said that it would work with manufacturers to improve studies gauging the health of women who have received the implants. In 2006, the FDA lifted a 14-year ban on silicone…

Which Celebrities Do Cosmetic Surgery Patients Want to Look Like?

February 27, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD

Patients who want cosmetic surgery usually have a certain look in mind that they desire. Often, it may be based on a certain celebrity who is celebrated for that body part or whose body they admire. Here are some of…

Is There an Ideal Cosmetic Surgery Age?

November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD

If you’re in good health, you may never be too old for cosmetic surgery. The New York Times recently featured an 83-year-old woman who wanted to improve her figure, so she underwent a breast lift with implants. The ideal age…

Surgeons Report Risks of Medical Tourism in Survey

January 13, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD

As the number of people traveling abroad for cosmetic surgery increases, a new survey looks at the risks of medical tourism. Medial tourism has become more popular and there may be some savings, but little data on outcomes, follow-up or…

Click to request your Free Consult with Dr. Branman