Botox, the staple of the cosmetic surgery industry, may be an answer for people who suffer from teeth grinding at night. In a study by the University of Texas Science Center in Houston, 23 patients were randomly given either Botox or a placebo after being identified as suffering from nocturnal bruxism–the clinical name for teeth... Read More
Dresses, hair, limos and flowers have company on the to-do list for the prom. Now, add plastic surgery as a more common prep for the traditional end-of-year dance as more and more teenagers are opting for chin augmentation, or “chinplants” as an accessory for the big night. “At proms in the past, teens would line up... Read More
Plastic surgeons now have a new way to communicate with patients with social media and email. ECHO Beta by Eyemaginations allows doctors to pre-consult with patients. Using the software, plastic surgeons can send pre-operative instructions, patient forms and before-and-after photos and videos to new patients. By sending videos on procedures to the patient, the physician’s office... Read More
The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) is taking on the challenge of secondary cosmetic surgeries. At a conference this month in Vancouver, Canada, the doctors addressed the growing need for secondary procedures to clean up and improve the results of a previous cosmetic surgery procedure. “The artistry and skill of plastic surgery is really... Read More
Talk show queen Wendy Williams has dressed down her look for a new photo shoot for xojane.com. Editors of the site limited Williams to four makeup products for the shoot, which is part of their “makeunder” project. Williams has always been open to talking about her cosmetic surgeries. Of those that criticize, she uses one word: envy.... Read More
Hair restoration techniques are improving to give patients a more natural looking hairline. Dr. Carlos Puig of Houston is a new member of the Haute MD Network and has more than 30 years experience in the hair transplant field, and he’s one of the elite doctors using some of the most advanced techniques to create a... Read More
A relatively new weight loss procedure is sending American patients to Canada for treatment. The intragastric balloon is available in Canada, Europe and South America, but not in the United States, where it’s currently awaiting approval from the Food and Drug Administration following clinical trials. Subsequently, the wait is sending some Americans interested in the procedure... Read More
