Stem Cells and Plastic Surgery


 Stem cells have the special capacity to divide and differentiate into all cell types and to self renew producing more stem cells. There are two types - Embryonic stem cells and Adult stem cells. The embryonic stem cells which are derived from human embryos, can become any other cell type while adult stem cells which are derived from some of the human body tissues, generally differentiate into  cell types of their tissue of origin. Use of embryonic stem cells Read more

Topical BotulinumToxin Under Trials Has Big Potential


Inject-able botulinum toxin type A product changed the cosmetic treatment industry in a big way when it arrived in the market and now occupies the top position in number of treated cases among  the cosmetic procedures. Being a comparatively low cost and quicker procedure with no down time and not much pain or discomfort, it attracts people in big numbers. Yet, it is estimated that even this popular treatment attracts only a small fraction of people desirous of cosmetic treatment, Read more

Cosmetic Treatment of Hands


Cosmetic Surgery procedures such as breast enhancement surgery are common. But what about Cosmetic Surgery for hands? In the hierarchy of body parts getting more cosmetically treated, the hands have so far occupied a lower position than many body parts like face, neck and a few others including those which attract fat deposits. Now it seems that more people are paying attention to how their hands look and are approaching plastic surgeons to do something about it. People use their hands extensively in Read more

Cosmetic Facial Procedures Turn Back the Clock


People go for cosmetic facial procedures to look better and for people of middle or older age group, looking better usually translates into looking younger. Looking better represents a state of appearance which is subjective on the part of the beholder and there is no easy way to objectively quantify it. On the other hand, looking younger is a state of appearance which may be quantified by assessing the age before and after the facial procedures. Such a study was Read more

Botox can be an Economic Indicator!


The American Society of Plastic surgeons (ASPS) have published 2011 cosmetic surgery statistics report including both surgical and minimally invasive procedures. The report provides comprehensive data for the year and presents, inter-alia, quick facts, cosmetic procedure trends, top five surgical and minimally invasive procedures for females and males, gender distribution, age group distribution, regional distribution, average surgery/physician fees, cosmetic demographics and others. The report is available in the web for any one seeking specific information. The yearly reports have been coming Read more

Testimonials for Breast Augmentation / Breast Lift

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Each woman has breast augmentation/lift for her own individual reasons. Some of these include to enhance the size of her breasts, to improve her breast siloquette, to look better in clothing, to lift up sagging breasts, or to have a better cleavage. Breast cosmetic surgery tends to also have a remarkable effect on a woman’s self [...]


Body Contouring Aesthetic Options

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If you are unhappy with the shape of your body, you may want to consider some type of body contouring procedure to enhance your body’s muscular shape. Are you finding it hard to reduce those love handles, saddlebags or the pouchy belly? Do you want to shrink those fatty bags under your upper arms or [...]


Dr. True Lectures at the NSCP Meeting

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National Society of Cosmetic Physicians (NSCP) Meeting Lecture During the annual meeting of the National Society of Cosmetic Physicians, I was honored by being asked to lecture to other cosmetic surgeons about several aspects of cosmetic surgery. As faculty for the organization, I take pride in presenting informative and helpful topics that may help other [...]


Stay Awake During Your Breast Augmentation

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There’s a new breast augmentation procedure available for cosmetic surgeons, and it can be safer and less expensive than the traditional option. Using tumescent fluid, patients can stay awake during the entire breast augmentation procedure, using only a local anesthetic. Patients can also have a mild sedative if they choose. Because there is no general [...]


Breast Augmentation FAQs

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What is a breast augmentation? Breast augmentation mammoplasty (BAM) is a procedure that enhances the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. Usually, they refer to enhancements from breast implants. What type of breast augmentations are there? The most common type of breast augmentation is through the insertion of implants into the breasts. There are [...]


Smart Breast Aug: The Right Choice for Breast Augmentation

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Smart Breast Aug is a smart choice because it is one of the safest methods to augment the breasts. Its advantages are many. It is performed while the patient is awake with mild sedation and local anesthesia called tumescent anesthesia. She does not have to go to sleep using a general anesthetic and therefore does [...]


Breast Augmentation Can be Part of Your Mommy Makeover

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Breast Augmentation, also called Mammoplasty, or BAM, involves the enhancement of a woman’s breasts with the use of implants or fat. Its goal is to fulfill a patient’s desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume. Many conditions can reduce the volume of the breasts, such as weight reduction, pregnancy, or simply the effects [...]


Mommy Make Overs Tighten and Tuck

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It’s wonderful becoming a “Mommy”, but pregnancy can take a toll on the shape of your body. After the pregnancy, it is always recommended that you exercise and eat properly to restore your feminine figure.  Getting back in shape is good for improving your looks and your health. Unfortunately, many times this is just not [...]