Published: June 8, 2011
Choosing whether to have elective breast surgery is a big decision for most Houston breast augmentation patients, and many are surprised to find how many decisions await them even after they’ve decided to undergo the procedure. Quite often, the decision of whether to select silicone or saline implants is one of the most difficult, as … Continue reading Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants: How to Choose
Read MorePublished: June 3, 2011
A mommy makeover typically includes a combination of two or more procedures, such as a tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation and liposuction. ABC News in San Francisco is reporting a new twist on the makeover for moms — combining the cosmetic tummy tuck with a medical surgery for bladder problems. An ob-gyn and a … Continue reading Post-Pregnancy Makeover Combines Tummy Tuck & Bladder Surgery
Read MorePublished: May 27, 2011
U.S.-based biotech company Cytori Therapeutics is reporting that their fat grafting procedure has been used successfully for breast reconstruction by British surgeons. The company, which calls its procedure RESTORE, said that clinical outcomes reported at the Association of Breast Surgery Conference in Manchester, England, earlier this month suggest the procedure is a viable breast reconstruction … Continue reading Surgeons Report Success with Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction
Read MorePublished: May 19, 2011
Is looking good the best revenge? Good Morning America recently reported on one of the latest plastic surgery “trends”—getting cosmetic procedures after a divorce. GMA cited a British survey that found over a quarter of people getting plastic surgery there are newly divorced women. Procedures the women get range from Botox to breast augmentation. Unfortunately … Continue reading Divorced Women Find Confidence with Plastic Surgery
Read MorePublished: May 12, 2011
Breast asymmetry is when the breasts differ in size and/or shape. While sometimes obvious, often women may be unaware of a slight asymmetry of their own breasts, and it’s actually very common. What women and their surgeons should keep in mind is that a breast augmentation may accentuate the imperfection, especially when the asymmetry is … Continue reading Breast Asymmetry and Breast Augmentation
Read MorePublished: May 6, 2011
Giving Mom cards and flowers are a nice gesture for Mother’s Day, but what do some moms really want? According to a new survey, many moms want plastic surgery. Conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the survey showed that 62 percent of mothers said they would consider a “mommy makeover,” which includes … Continue reading Survey Shows Plastic Surgery on Mom’s Mother’s Day Wish List
Read MorePublished: April 25, 2011
“On a cellular level I changed my skin,” says Kristen, 33, after using the Obagi Nu-Derm System, a prescription-strength skin care line. She’s featured in Obagi’s new “Watch the Transformation” series of videos. In the video, Kristen points out the pores and sunspots on her face prior to using Obagi and after she is clearly … Continue reading An Obagi Nu-Derm Transformation
Read MorePublished: April 19, 2011
On a recent episode of the reality TV show “Real Housewives of Orange County,” cast member Alexis Bellino asked, “Who doesn’t want Botox? Hello?” Her sentiments appear to reflect a growing portion of the U.S. population beyond Orange County, as a new survey by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) found that more … Continue reading More Than Half of Americans Approve of Plastic Surgery
Read MorePublished: April 15, 2011
A new study warns against fat transfer for breast augmentation, saying it can cause false suspicion of breast cancer on follow-up mammograms. The study, published in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) journal found that mammographic changes occurring after the fat transfer procedure — in which fat from other parts of the … Continue reading Fat Transfer Causes Confusion on Mammograms, Study Finds
Read MorePublished: April 7, 2011
While BOTOX® Cosmetic is famous for paralyzing facial muscles to smooth wrinkles, a potential alternative is aiming to freeze them away. A new technology called cryoneuromodulation that zaps away forehead wrinkles by freezing nerves shows promise in clinical trials, according to U.S. News & World Report. “It’s a toxin-free alternative to treating unwanted lines and … Continue reading BOTOX® Alternative Looks to Freeze Away Wrinkles
Read MoreSugene Kim, MD
Plastic Surgeon