A multicenter study led by infection control experts with the University of Iowa Health Care has found that surgicalsite infections (SSIs) can drastically be reduced by up to 40% with a series of simple interventions. The study, published in the Journal for the American Medical Association...
According to the 2013 National Plastic Surgery Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS,) there were 290,244 breast augmentations performed in the United States that year. If you are considering a breast augmentation, here are 4 S’s to consider before committing to the procedure: 1....
A 23yearold United States woman has died after traveling to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic to have a liposuction procedure performed. This recent tragedy marks the fourth death in as many months at Dominican plastic surgery clinics. Unfortunately, these four women are not alone. According...
Have people been asking you if you look tired? If so, you might be in need of eyelid surgery. Eyelid surgery will freshen up your eyelid area, making you appear more rested, alert and happy. The procedure can be done on just the upper eyelids or both...
As we age our eyelids can start to sag, making us look older and more tired. In many cases, they can also feel heavier. If you are experiencing droopy lids, you may wonder if an elective blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, is right for you. Many...
A recent article in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery discusses the unique challenges of performing a facelift on a patient who has suffered from obesity and is left with excess, sagging skin affecting all areas of the body. Kailash Narasimhan, MD, and colleagues...
We want you to be as prepared as possible before your surgery and to know what to expect afterward. Below is a list of tips to keep in mind: The Days Before Your Surgery Arrange for someone to care for your dependants, if you have any Arrange...
Liposuction is the most popular option to diminish lumps and bumps from localized fat and help sculpt areas to help them appear more trim and toned. Tumescent liposuction was developed by dermatologic surgeons and is performed with local anesthesia. It is an extremely safe procedure,...
If you have excess skin or fat on your abdomen that isn’t responding to diet or exercise, consider getting a “Tummy Tuck,” which doctors call “abdominoplasty” to flatten your abdomen by removing the excess fat and skin and tightening the muscles in your abdominal wall....
Nothing can stop the aging process, but in recent years many more people are turning to facelift surgery for a more youthful appearance. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery more than 150,000 people in the United States had a facelift in 2004,...