http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog Beauty and Confidence Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:52:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Are you aware that healthy patients - nonsmokers, with a stable weight - are far more likely to have successful surgery outcomes? Patients with unhealthy lifestyles face greater risks and complications when they undergo surgery, so in most cases it is wiser for the surgeon to simply decline ... http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog/2009/06/29/facial-plastic-surgeon-encourages-patient-health/ To improve her mobility and her game, tennis player Simona Halep has announced plans to undergo breast reduction surgery next fall.   According to news sources in the UK, Ms. Halep complained that her large (34 DD) breasts have slowed her reaction time on the court and caused discomfort. “It’s the ... http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog/2009/06/02/junior-french-open-champ-simona-halep-will-undergo-breast-reduction-surgery/  Researchers associated with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) recently gathered information on 687 patients who had received Botox and/or dermal filler treatment.  The full results (in an MS Word doc) are available here; some of the most noteworthy findings are as follows:  - Most respondents described themselves as healthy ... http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog/2009/06/01/questionnaire-reveals-facts-about-wrinkle-filler-botox-patients/ As reported by the New York Times, medical practices in Prague are offering free surgical enhancements to nurses as an employment incentive.  One nurse opted for breast augmentation and liposuction, free of charge.   The piece raises some interesting ethical questions: While the procedures could certainly be beneficial to individual nurses ... http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog/2009/05/29/free-surgery-for-prague-nurses-is-it-ethical/ At Seattle Plastic Surgery, we always make an honest effort to educate and comfort patients during consultations. One way to support this process is email correspondence. Prior to a consultation in person, you can contact us with questions and concerns you may have. These type of services are emerging ... http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog/2009/05/11/the-new-virtual-consultation-gains-popularity/ A new Botox competitor from Ipsen and Medicis Pharmaceutical has received FDA approval for treating wrinkles and dystonia.  Plastic surgeons and dermatologists may have the drug available for cosmetic use in just 30 - 60 days. Rather than rebranding the drug 'Reloxin' as planned, Medicis decided to retain its original European ... http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog/2009/05/03/botox-competitor-dysport-now-fda-approved/ By now, it's been firmly established that Botox injection can effectively smooth out facial wrinkles, and we're grateful for that.  But is that all we should expect from the drug? Doctors once thought off-label use of Botox - which was originally developed for treating muscles spasms - would be fairly limited. ... http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog/2009/04/30/surgeons-are-still-finding-new-uses-for-botox/ The public perception of male breasts seems to have changed; what was once a rarely spoken of condition is now approaching the level of pop culture phenomenon. Finlo Rohrer of BBC news speculates that the media - especially the tabloid scrutinization of celebrities - has popularized the concept of 'man boobs.' ... http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog/2009/04/21/a-few-facts-about-gynecomastia-and-male-breast-reduction/ An article published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery includes the results of a clinical study for the new wrinkle relaxer, Reloxin.  The long-term (13 months) safety of Reloxin for repeated use in moderate to severe forehead wrinkles was evaluated by doctors. The product manufacturer, Medicis Pharmaceutical expects to receive FDA ... http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog/2009/03/19/reloxin-a-botox-alternative-could-become-available-later-this-year/ Last year's statistics on surgical procedures seem to indicate a significant change in the industry; the ASPS reports that for the first time, the popularity of breast implants have finally outdone liposuction. Surveys reveal that 355,671 breast augmentations were performed in 2008, while 341,144 liposuction procedures were done nationwide. A recent press ... http://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/blog/2009/03/17/new-statistics-from-asps-breast-implants-take-lead/