How Long Will Under-eye Fat Grafting Results Last?
September 6, 2024 - Rhys Branman, MD
Under-eye fat grafting results last at least three years, according to a new study. During the fat transfer procedure, fat is taken from another part of the body, such as the abdomen or thighs, using liposuction and is injected below the lower eyelid to add volume to the area. "It's becoming a very common procedure and a way to naturally rejuvenate especially the lower eyelid area," study author Dr. Cory Yeh, a plastic surgeon from Laguna Woods, California, told Reuters. "The vast majority of patients are seeing results up to three years," Yeh said. "The question is always, are we... 
When asked about her success, Coco Chanel's famous model Suzy Parker replied, "Sheer luck. I was lucky to have been born with cheekbones." Who can forget the dialog from Paper Moon when Trixie Delight says to little Addie, "You already got bone structure. When I was your age I didn't have no bone structure. Took me years to get bone structure. And don't think bone structure's not important. People didn't decide to call me ‘Mademoiselle’ until I was seventeen and getting a little bone structure. " I can still hear Madeline Kahn's rendition of a southern accent ringing in my... 
A Brazilian woman with the largest breasts in the world is experiencing complications following her latest breast surgery. Sheyla Hershey has undergone more than 30 plastic surgeries, and suffered her first complication when a severe staph infection reached both of her breasts following her most recent breast augmentation procedure in Brazil earlier this summer. Hershey, a mom who lives in Houston, said her new surgeon told her she should be concerned for her life because the infection could leak into her bloodstream. To fight the infection, Hershey has had to give herself infusions of intravenous antibiotics every twelve hours and is... 
A new survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery reveals that more than half of the respondents think the popularity of cosmetic surgery has grown among members of their racial/ethnic group in the last five years. Among ethnic groups, cosmetic surgery is most popular among Asians (31.4 percent of respondents), followed by Hispanics (27.4) and African-Americans (18.8). About 25 percent of those surveyed said they knew someone of the same racial/ethnic background who has had cosmetic surgery. Most popular surgical procedures For invasive procedures, the survey found the most popular procedures were: Facelift for Asian respondents Tummy tuck for... 
Picture yourself dancing with abandon. When the music is right, it’s easy to get lost in the moment and not even notice that your body is getting quite the workout. Before you know it, your heart is pounding and your muscles are sore. But can your sweet dance moves help you achieve a better butt? That depends! Boogying for a Beautiful Behind If dancing sounds like more fun than sweating it out at the gym, a “party workout” might be for you. Instead of running or lifting weights, you dance in a club-like atmosphere with lights, pounding music, and choreography... 
If you have just had rhinoplasty surgery, at Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center, you will have to wear a splint on your nose for at least 5 to 7 days. In this post, board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Rhys Branman explains the essential role the nose splint plays in the rhinoplasty recovery process, and why its crucial you take careful care of your bandaged nose after your nose reshaping surgery. What happens to your nose during rhinoplasty surgery? When you have the size and shape of your nose changed, the angle of the bridge may be changed, increased or decreased, and... 
Breast reduction is a big step toward living a more comfortable, active lifestyle for many years to come, and breast tissue is not likely to “grow back” after surgery. Still, you will need to maintain a stable weight, and certain changes like pregnancy can certainly affect your breasts’ size and shape! For the patients we meet, learning how to maintain results is key before making this investment. Below, we’ll go over what goes into it. Breast reduction surgery is highly effective & long-lasting Breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty) is a highly effective procedure that provides long-lasting results. It effectively reduces... 
Patients at Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center often ask about numbness after surgery while recovering from procedures such as breast augmentation or mommy makeover. In this post, Dr. Rhys Branman answers common questions his patients have about numbness after their surgical procedures. Why does numbness after surgery occur? Any time an incision is made, there will be disruption of the tiny little nerves (in fact microscopic) that connect to your skin. These small nerves are temporarily disrupted but will regenerate. Various procedures cause numbness at the incision site. This lessening of sensation is very minor nerve injury and it will... 
It's true, abdominoplasty can improve your sex life! And it's not just because you look and feel more attractive with a flatter, tighter belly. An unexpected perk of a tummy tuck is that by lifting the skin of the pubic mound (the mons pubis), the angle of the vulva is changed. So you will not only look better, but also, um, you may very well feel better too. What the research says about sex and tummy tucks Subjective and objective factors involved were measured in a pilot study done in 2011 at the São Paulo School of Medicine. Physical changes... 
We are excited to announce the introduction of weight loss injections with semaglutide and tirzepatide to our range of aesthetic and functional wellness services. Administered under the care of nurse practitioner Crystal Marcussen, APRN, WHNP-BC, MNSc, BSN, these cutting-edge treatments are designed to help you achieve significant and sustainable weight loss by targeting appetite regulation and enhancing metabolic function. Crystal works closely with our patients receiving semaglutide injections long-term to provide a safe, effective way for those struggling with weight management to finally achieve their goals. How medical weight loss works Often referred to as weight loss injections or by... 