Breast Implants: Silicone vs. Saline filled?

I have just returned from the 2005 Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon's Meeting in New Orleans. An update was given on the status of cohesive silicone gel implants recently reviewed by the FDA advisory panel. According to the data, the implants produce a superior cosmetic result and are safe. The panel wants longer term safety data which they will see in the next few months.Plastic surgeons are confident

VelaSmooth Reduces Cellulite with Multiple Treatments

Our VelaSmooth Cellulite Treatment announcement (see below) has generated lots of questions. First of all, women, don't be ashamed -- more than 80 percent of women over the age of 20 complain of "cottage cheese" thighs and buttocks (the most popular treatment area for VelaSmooth). The excitement is due to the fact that treatments are simple and effective -- showing a 50 perecent reduction in

Feather lift? Thread lift? Who's your surgeon?

Media coverage of various facelift options has generated a slew of calls to my office inquiring about a facelift with no downtime, done under 1 hour with local anesthesia only. The questions that careful consumers should be asking are more about the surgeon than the specific technique. Before jumping into a face-altering experience review the credentials of your plastic surgery provider (yes,

Velasmooth Cellulite Reduction Study Underway

Exciting news here in Duxbury. I have been chosen by Syneron to conduct an exciting FDA-approved study confirming the anti-cellulite effect of Velasmooth Medical Cellulite Solution. We are already in progress treating lucky volunteers with this effective new treatment of unsightly cellulite. Stay tuned for progress reports....

Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Botox Top the Charts in 2004

Cosmetic procedures up 44 percent over 2003The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has released its plastic surgery statistics for 2004 which shows an upward trend in both surgical (17 percent increase) and non-surgical procedures (51 percent increase) in the U.S. Nationwide, the ASAPS reports nearly 11.9 million procedures were performed in 2004. Top Surgical Procedures1.

Captique for facial lines and wrinkles

Captique, a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid is now available for injection into facial wrinkles and creases. Advantages may include decreased swelling and bruising which sometimes can be seen with other products such as Restylane. Captique joins the cadre of other facial injectibles sold by INAMED including Cosmoplast, Cosmoderm, Hylaform and Hylaform Plus. Each of these products is

'Tis the season for breast augmentation and eyelifts

Since the groundhog saw his shadow we are in for another 6 weeks of winter here in New England. The delay of the warmer weather creates a convenient window for breast augmentation and eyelid rejuvenation before the beach parties begin. The recovery for each surgery is about 2 weeks or so with bruising being more of a visible issue with the eyelid surgery.

For breast augmentation, I prefer