Archive for January, 2010



The latest news stories about plastic surgery seem to follow a do-it-on-a-budget trend, which is understandable given the economic landscape.  However, safety should always be number one priority  – another lesson in the news that seems to repeat itself.
Patients are learning to prioritize their treatments, while surgeons are offering financing and even money back guarantees, [...]

Lasers recently celebrated their 50th birthday, according to National Public Radio.  But what are we able to do with these devices, now that they’ve reached maturity?
a) Distract tigers
b) Treat sun damage
c) Remove unwanted hair
d) Project giant image of Britney Spears into the stratosphere
e) All of the above
Listen to the whole story on NPR to find [...]

Q: Why do I keep hearing about new liposuction methods?
A: Surgeons are trying to set themselves apart with more advanced liposuction methods. You might hear about “reduced downtime” or “reduced trauma to surrounding tissues” in the ads for these procedures. Just know that any proven liposuction technique will utilize the same basic tools as [...]