New Study: Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Patients Experience Increased Quality of Life
How high should your expectations be following liposuction or a tummy tuck? Pretty high, according to the results of a new study published in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The study, which evaluated the outcomes of 360 patients undergoing liposuction and/or abdominoplasty (also known as a tummy tuck) found that these patients
Australians Spend More on Lipo and Other Cosmetic Procedures
America isn’t the only country obsessed with physical perfection. According to a new study released by Costhetics, an informational website dedicated to educating consumers about cosmetic surgery in Australia, Australians spend a surprising 40% more annually than Americans on cosmetic surgery procedures. The study, which focused on both non-invasive and surgical cosmetic procedures, found that
Body Contouring Procedures Grow in Popularity, May Be Due to Mommy Makeover Trend
The desire for cosmetic enhancement in the U.S. continues to grow according to annual statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Body contouring procedures like tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and liposuction are at the forefront of high demand plastic surgery, giving momentum to the theory “mommy makeovers” are playing a significant role in
Plastic Surgery Industry Sees Increase in Butt Augmentations
Voluptuous beauties like Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian and Salma Hayek have graced the covers of countless magazines in the past couple years, so it should be no surprise that the plastic surgery industry has witnessed an influx of butt augmentations. According to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgery (APAS), more than $31 million was
More Men Seeking out Tummy Tucks in the UK
Body contouring plastic surgery isn’t exclusively popular with female patients according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAPPS). Annual statistics released in the UK show that male abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a “tummy tuck” saw the most significant rise in popularity, with an annual increase of 15 percent. While male procedures accounted for only
Body Contouring through Illegal Silicone Butt Injections, A Dangerous New Trend
Illegal silicone butt injections performed by untrained, unlicensed practitioners have become a dangerous new trend popping up across the country. Alarmed public health officials and prominent physicians within the plastic surgery community are now speaking up about the dangers associated with injectable silicone. Recent arrests in Washington, Miami and New York City have shown that
Surgeons Improve Tummy Tuck Safety with Liposuction Technique
A plastic surgeon’s technique combining liposuction with the tummy tuck has been shown to help control the risk of a post-operative problem called seroma. A study in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery documents the technique, which “helps avoid seroma without the need to place a drain after the abdominoplasty procedure,” according to
Tummy Tuck Recovery: What to Expect
Following up on our previous post about tummy tuck surgery, here’s a brief guide to the recovery period. Admiring her new, slimmer waistline in the mirror, it was hard to imagine that just a short time ago A.B. was leaving the surgery center to recover after her tummy tuck. After the birth of her third
What is a Tummy Tuck? A Short Abdominoplasty Guide
Contact Straith Clinic in Detroit today to see if you can benefit from a tummy tuck.
Problems with Medical Tourism Are Many, Says Plastic Surgeon
Medical tourism may seem like a viable alternative to plastic surgery stateside, but there are many possible issues with going abroad for surgery, according to the Huffington Post. Some savvy internet users may be able to find what seems like a low rate for a plastic surgery procedure abroad when compared to prices domestically, according
