Plastic Surgery
New Study Reveals Benefits of Waist-to-Height Ratio
Body mass index (BMI) is “out” and waist-to-height ratio is “in”, at least according to new research presented at an obesity conference in France. BMI – The Current Standard There are many health risks associated with being overweight and BMI has traditionally been used as a health screening tool. Using a simple conversion formula, BMI…
Weighing in On Breast Reconstruction
Study Correlates Higher BMI With Increased Risk During Implant Reconstruction Whether to have implants or free flap breast reconstruction is among the many decisions women face after a mastectomy. Your weight and body mass index (BMI) may have a major impact on which procedure will be safest and most successful. Obesity is known to increase…
New Survey Shows Social Media Influence on Facial Plastic Surgery
Who do you turn to when you have a question about your health? What sources would you seek out for information on facial plastic surgery before undergoing a procedure? Ten years ago, most people would have rattled off a long list of tangible sources – friends, family, physicians and nurses. Today, that’s simply not the…
Plastic Surgeons Need More Defined Preliminary Psychological Assessments for Patients
A surprising 13.5 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. just last year. Despite the cosmetic surgery industry’s rise to mainstream acceptability, the sector remains largely unregulated when it comes to preliminary psychological assessments for potential patients. Psychological health is an important factor that should be taken into consideration during the consultation process.…
National BRA Day Launched to Increase Breast Reconstruction Awareness
In an effort to increase awareness for the breast reconstruction options of mastectomy patients, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) organized the National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. National BRA Day will be launched on October 17, 2012. The effort includes the U.S. and 20 other countries attempting…
Tighten Your Tummy Post-Pregnancy with a Tummy Tuck
Also called an abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries today. This procedure can be an excellent option for mothers that have recently given birth but cannot seem to shed their baby weight. Excess Soft Tissue After Giving Birth No matter how hard they try, many women find it nearly…