Facial Aesthetics and Surgery
New Study: Patients Show Sustained Weight Loss after Tummy Tuck
Removal of Fat Cells May Affect Appetite in the Long Term For many people, a tummy tuck can lead to “significant and lasting weight loss,” according to a study in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®. According to Dr. Rex Edward Moulton-Barrett, the results may be caused by increased feelings of satiety after…
Dr. Beth Collins Selected as a Top Beauty Doctor in New Beauty Magazine
Plastic surgery is a combination of science and art. In order to achieve the desired results, a plastic surgeon must understand the medical science behind how the part of the body they are working on functions. This is especially important when it comes to the face. The smallest adjustment can create noticeable positive results. Dr.…
The Sun Shielding Power of Beards and Mustaches
Beards and mustaches are not just the fashion statement of the moment for men here in New Haven, they also offer sun protection and support a man’s skin health. Men in Australia have a high risk for skin cancer. At the country’s University of Queensland, researchers wanted to know the level of sun protection provided…
City Launches Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day
Approximately 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer within her lifetime. Following a mastectomy, breast reconstruction is a vital component to the recovery process. While the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (1998) mandates that insurance companies, group health plans and health maintenance organizations cover the costs of breast reconstruction following a mastectomy,…
Contour Your Legs with a Thighplasty Treatment
Thighplasty treatment is a popular procedure, and it serves as an effective form of leg contouring. If you don’t like the look of your thighs, then you might want to think about getting this procedure. To be a good candidate, you should have poor skin elasticity in your thighs. Thighplasty can also help you if…
New Study Shows Facelifts Hold Up Over Time
According to a recent UPI press release, a new study has come out from the UK and Scotland. The study shows that more than three-fourths of participants continued to look younger than they did before their facelift for more than five years. Even though some areas of the patient’s face showed some signs of aging,…