Published: August 2, 2010
A bio-pharmaceutical company in California is exploring a “no-needle” Botox product that could be applied to the skin in cream form like a lotion, reports WCBS-TV in New York City. Revance Therapeutics says that it will be two years before clinical trials of the product—called RT001—are complete. Then it will be up to the FDA … Continue reading Could No-needle Botox be a Few Years Away?
Read MorePublished: July 28, 2010
A study published in the American Journal of Surgery found that breast surgery is safe in both the hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings, with no significant difference in complications. However, it did find that the total time spent at the facility was on average 69 minutes shorter at the surgery center. The authors were … Continue reading Breast Surgery More Efficient in Surgery Center Compared to Hospital
Read MorePublished: July 23, 2010
An article titled “The Beauty Advantage” on Newsweek.com argues that the quest to look good isn’t just “a vain pursuit” and that beauty can affect your career. In today’s economy looking good is something that can’t be dismissed as frivolous, according to author Jessica Bennett. “Economists have long recognized what’s been dubbed the ‘beauty premium’—the … Continue reading Does Beauty Give You an Edge on a Job?
Read MorePublished: July 14, 2010
Well known as a wrinkle fighter, Botox has now been approved by the U.K.’s drug regulators to treat chronic migraines. Allergan, the maker of Botox, announced last week that it can now be used on migraine patients in the U.K. who have headaches at least 15 days a month, including migraines on 8 days. The … Continue reading Botox Approved as Migraine Treatment in U.K.
Read MorePublished: July 8, 2010
A new consumer website by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) was launched this week: Project Beauty aims to “cut through the clutter” and answer consumers’ beauty-related questions: What treatments work? Which don’t? How can you tell if a product is legitimate or just marketing hype? Although sponsored by the cosmetic surgery society, … Continue reading Beauty Website Launches with Videos & Month of Prizes
Read MorePublished: June 29, 2010
If you’ve ever seen billboards or ads for discounted plastic surgery, beware, it may be too good to be true, according to a recent posting on AOL’s Stylelist website. Some of these “bargains” could be at the cost of safety. “To get the cost down, they could be cutting back on things like general anesthesia. … Continue reading The Dangers of Some Plastic Surgery “Bargains”
Read MorePublished: June 25, 2010
The “mommy makeover” is a cosmetic surgery trend in which new moms get several procedures—typically a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and/or breast lift—to help return their bodies to their pre-pregnancy shape. Although women receive the majority of plastic surgery, more men, often dads, are electing for cosmetic procedures. According to recent statistics from the American … Continue reading Men Embrace the Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery
Read MorePublished: June 17, 2010
A new study published in the journal Emotion examines whether Botox injections have an effect on the patient’s emotional experience. Joshua Davis and Ann Senghas, Barnard College professors who led the research, wanted to see if feedback from facial expressions influences emotional experience. They compared the self-reported emotional experiences of those with Botox injections (which … Continue reading Study Examines Botox’s Effect on Emotions
Read MorePublished: June 9, 2010
Plastic surgery is gaining popularity among teens aged 18 and 19, reports Crain’s New York Business, and has even become a popular graduation present. Last year 8,199 U.S. teenagers aged 18 and 19 had breast enlargements—more than triple the number in 2001, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The increase came … Continue reading Plastic Surgery Surges Among New Grads
Read MorePublished: June 4, 2010
A recent study conducted by the ASPRS says that female plastic surgeons are less likely to be married and more likely to be childless or have children later in life than their male colleagues. While this is not necessarily true for Dr. Kim, most female plastic surgeons work similar hours, practice about the same number … Continue reading New Study Compares Female Plastic Surgeons to Males
Read MoreSugene Kim, MD
Plastic Surgeon