Popular Facial Rejuvenation Techniques Effective As Anti-Aging Hand Treatments
October 27, 2011 - Rhys Branman, MD
The back of the hand can reveal a person's age as easily as the face or neck, but what cosmetic procedures can combat signs of aging there? Cosmetic surgeons are now using many facial rejuvenation techniques as anti-aging hand treatments. The techniques are approved by the FDA to treat the face, but can be used as off-label treatments for other areas of the body, including the hands. “As we age, our hands tend to lose their firmness and volume and the veins and tendons become more pronounced,” said Dr. Dee Anna Glaser, a dermatologist and fellow in the American Academy... Cosmetic Surgery Skin Care No Match for Needle and Knife
October 21, 2011 - 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 skin and plumping lips. The results were not as good or as long-lasting as cosmetic surgery procedures. For example, a cream that contained peptides to plump lips did instantly add volume. Dr. Michael Prager, a cosmetic surgeon in London, said that while the cream works as a quick fix and hydrates lips, is unlikely to be a long-term solution. A... Courtney Thorne-Smith Helps Teach Consumers Facts About Botox
October 14, 2011 - Rhys Branman, MDNew Study Compares Varicose Vein Treatment Options
October 5, 2011 - 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 blood flow. As many as 35 percent of adults have complications from varicose veins, and researchers said both treatments equally improved the severity of the disease and the patient's quality of life. In addition, patients were satisfied with both treatments. "Our opinion is that both procedures can be equally offered to the patients with great saphenous vein insufficiency," said lead... Anti-Wrinkle Pills Show Promise in Preliminary Studies
September 28, 2011 - Rhys Branman, MD
[caption id="attachment_1016" align="alignright" width="200"] Pills by Lucy Reynell, on Flickr[/caption] 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 the New Scientist that the preliminary results are intriguing, but stressed the need for published results in a peer-reviewed journal. Created by Unilever in the United Kingdom, the company commissioned four studies to test the pills, and 480 post-menopausal women in Britain, France and Germany participated in the trials. After 14... What Are the Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures for Men?
September 21, 2011 - 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 plan to have cosmetic surgery at some point in the future. Why are more men turning to cosmetic surgery? Spouses and significant others may play a role in encouraging it. Men may also feel pressure to maintain a more-youthful look for their careers. Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery for Men Men seem to favor non-surgical procedures, according to the top five... Botox Combined with Obagi Nu-Derm Gives Patients Optimal Results
September 13, 2011 - 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 those that used the Obagi products. Obagi Nu-Derm works at the cellular level by exfoliating and stimulating cell turnover, so skin “behaves” and looks younger. Lead researcher Joel Schlessinger, MD, a dermatologist, said that often his patients have skin that doesn't always look markedly improved with BOTOX® or other injectables alone. “Many practitioners are not aware of the potential benefits... FDA Reaffirms Safety of Silicone Implants
September 6, 2011 - 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 gel-filled breast implants and approved the implants made by Allergan and Mentor for breast reconstructive surgery and for breast augmentation in women 22 and older. The New York Times reported that after two days of discussion about the safety of silicone implants, Dr. William Maisel, of the FDA’s Center for Devices, said he had heard nothing to shake his faith in the... Which Celebrities Do Cosmetic Surgery Patients Want to Look Like?
August 30, 2011 - 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 the current popular cosmetic surgery requests to look like a celebrity, according to the Toronto Sun. Facial Procedures Some cosmetic surgeons report that Lady Gaga’s face is popular for those who are looking for a more angular face through procedures such as facial implants. Who has the perfect pout? For many patients, Angelina Jolie's lips are the ideal and are... 