Some patients stop needing antidepressant medication after having plastic surgery
It has been proven that plastic surgery can improve self-esteem, but can it also act as a natural mood enhancer? A significant number of patients stopped taking antidepressant medication after undergoing plastic surgery, according to a study presented today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2006 conference in San... view more... (2006-10-09)
... It has been proven that plastic surgery can improve self-esteem, but can it also act as a ... taking antidepressant medication after undergoing plastic surgery, according to a study presented today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2006 conference in San Francisco.
"Plastic surgery patients are taking a proactive approach in making themselves happier ... are not saying that ...
Smoking can harm the long-term effects of some oral surgery procedures
A study in the September issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) found that smokers had less desirable long term results following periodontal plastic surgery than non-smokers. view more (2007-09-19)
... long term results following periodontal plastic surgery than non-smokers.
The study followed 10 smokers and 10 non-smokers for ... the area which received the surgery was greater in smokers as compared to non-smokers.
Studies have shown ... to heal itself immediately after surgery; but, this most recent study also showed that when a patient has periodontal plastic surgery, smoking can damage the ability of ...
Complications in plastic surgery are unrelated to duration of anesthesia
The length of time patients spend under anesthesia during facial plastic surgery procedures does not appear to be linked to their risk of complications or death, Yale School of Medicine researchers report this month in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. view more (2006-01-24)
... spend under anesthesia during facial plastic surgery procedures does not appear to be linked to their risk ... month in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. Several high profile patient deaths in office-based plastic surgery facilities have led state regulatory agencies and medical boards to ... instructor in the Department of Surgery, said there is little data on which regulatory bodies can ... patients ...
Recession cuts many, not all plastic surgery procedures
Showing sensitivity to weaknesses in the U.S. economy, plastic surgery was not spared from the recession's grasp. According to the newest national procedural statistics report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in 2008, doctors performed over 12 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures - encompassing both surgical and... view more... (2009-03-26)
... weaknesses in the U.S. economy, plastic surgery was not spared from the recession's grasp. According to the ... from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in 2008, doctors performed over 12 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures - encompassing both surgical and minimally-invasive procedures. Surgical numbers ... percent. Nearly 5 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed, slightly more than the previous ...
7 years without a nose
Patients whose nose has been destroyed by a tumor or injury carry a severe psychological and social burden. Esthetic reconstruction ranges among the most challenging tasks in plastic surgery. view more (2008-11-07)
... the most challenging tasks in plastic surgery. Helmut Fischer and Wolfgang Gubisch present the different options for ... different options for nasal reconstruction surgery in the current issue of Deutsches Ärzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl ... future.
New operative techniques in plastic surgery enable surgeons to treat large defects after tumor treatment or ... will remain disfigured even after surgery. Better esthetic results can ...
Survival after melanoma not affected by surgical background
Survival of melanoma patients does not depend on the surgical background of the person removing the primary tumour, concludes a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-11-27)
... who carry out breast cancer surgery regularly. Researchers at the University of Glasgow identified 4,159 melanoma ... performing the procedure into dermatological, plastic surgery, or general surgery training. They also looked at the effect within the three ... primary melanomas to the dermatological, plastic surgery, or general surgical service with the shortest surgical waiting time. ... ...
Herbal supplements, a smoking gun in plastic surgery
Natural herbal supplements are supposed to help boost our immune systems, give us more energy and make us generally healthier. view more (2006-02-14)
... cause dangerous side effects during plastic surgery, reports a study in February's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In fact, the study found approximately 55 percent of plastic surgery patients, compared to 24 percent of the general public, take ... serious complications during and after surgery." All 55 percent of plastic ...
One-third of breast cancer patients unhappy with cosmetic outcome of lumpectomy
Women with breast cancer often undergo a lumpectomy and radiation to save their breasts and avoid the need for additional reconstructive surgery. view more (2006-10-09)
... presented at American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting
SAN FRANCISCO - Women with breast cancer often ... the need for additional reconstructive surgery. However, approximately one-third of all patients are unhappy with how ... at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2006 conference in San Francisco.
"I have patients walking into my ... these women are coming to plastic surgeons for ...
Cosmetic plastic surgery patients chose needle over knife
Minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures are mostly performed in an outpatient setting, do not call for general anesthesia, require little to no downtime and usually cost less than the more invasive cosmetic surgeries. view more (2006-03-17)
... continued growth in minimally-invasive cosmetic plastic surgery procedures with 8.4 million performed in 2005. According to the ... by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), minimally-invasive procedures increased 13 percent from the previous ... aging with less invasive procedures, plastic surgeons also have more tools at their disposal to care ... for these patients. For instance, plastic surgeons may use more than ...
Patients positively weigh in on liposuction
Patients are weighing in on liposuction, the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedure in 2005, and resoundingly saying they would have the procedure again. view more (2006-05-08)
... liposuction, the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedure in 2005, and resoundingly saying they would have the ... to a study in May's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 80 percent of patients were satisfied with their ... maintain or lose weight after surgery, while those that do not may gain small ...
Plastic surgeons identify hidden facial cheek fat compartments that are key to youthful appearance
Rejuvenating newly identified fat compartments in the facial cheeks can help reduce the hollowed look of the face as it ages, according to new research by plastic surgeons at UT Southwestern Medical Center. view more (2008-06-25)
... according to new research by plastic surgeons at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Researchers used special dyes to ... Joel Pessa, assistant professor of plastic surgery.
Restoring these compartments also improves volume loss under the eyes, helps ... in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. "Cheeks are vital to what we consider beautiful - from ... to Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie."
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Largest review of office-based plastic surgery confirms safety in accredited facilities
A study examining plastic surgery procedures performed in accredited outpatient facilities found that office-based surgery is as safe as surgery performed in hospitals. view more (2008-07-17)
... HEIGHTS, Ill. -A study examining plastic surgery procedures performed in accredited outpatient facilities found that office-based surgery is as safe as surgery performed in hospitals. The study published in July's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of ... of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), reviewed more than 1.1 million procedures and found ...
Breast asymmetry surgery improves quality of life, self-esteem
Many women suffer from uneven breasts, also known as breast asymmetry - a relatively common condition that is often not discussed. The embarrassment can affect their daily lives, sexuality and confidence, but for those with significant asymmetry, breast surgery can considerably elevate quality of life and self-esteem. view more (2006-10-09)
... those with significant asymmetry, breast surgery can considerably elevate quality of life and self-esteem, according to ... at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2006 conference in San Francisco.
"All women have some degree of ... type and degree of asymmetry, plastic surgeons may utilize one or all of these procedures.
In the ... authors measured how breast asymmetry surgery impacted quality ...
Study reveals reason women are more sensitive to pain than men
For centuries, it has been generally believed women are the more sensitive gender. A new study says that, when it comes to pain, women are in fact more sensitive. view more (2005-10-25)
... a report published in October's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), women have more nerve receptors, which cause them ... how we treat women after surgery as well as women who experience chronic pain," said Bradon ... of the 9.2 million cosmetic surgery procedures performed last year were on women," said Dr. ...
Breast Reconstruction Advances Fix Distortions Left by Lumpectomy
Lumpectomy or breast conservation surgery is the most common type of breast cancer surgery currently performed. A benefit of the surgery is that only part of the breast is removed, but a drawback can be the resulting physical appearance of the breast, which may be disfigured, dented or uneven. view more (2008-04-24)
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