Breast reduction surgery has the highest patient satisfaction rate of all plastic surgery procedures. What are the different types of reductions, and under what circumstances will insurance will cover the surgery? Those questions and more answered in the latest episode of Plastic Surgery Talk. Read the full story
Liposuction has come a long way in the 35 years since its inception. Today, plastic surgeons and their patients are challenged to choose from a wide range of technologies, including tumescent liposuction, radio frequency, ultrasound, and even laser lipo. In the latest episode of Plastic Surgery Talk, Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Fodor, one of the world’s leading authorities on liposuction, explains the different technologies — and whether newer equals better when it comes to removing excess fat. Read the full story
Look younger with just a quick in-office procedure? Sounds too good to be true, but plastic surgeons can add volume and create the youthful look patients desire using soft tissue fillers. The latest episode of Plastic Surgery Talk reveals how. Read the full story
Plastic surgery hot topics — from liquid facelifts to breast augmentation and medical tourism — are the focus of the latest episode of Plastic Surgery Talk. Guests Dr. Robert Singer and Dr. Anand Deva discuss new trends and controversial subjects, and answer viewer questions about affordable body contouring.
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Eyelid lifts… are they worth it? On the latest episode of Plastic Surgery Talk, featured guest Dr. Patrick Sullivan explains the difference between eyelid surgery and a brow lift, describes new techniques for achieving optimal results, and shows how cosmetic surgery around the eyes can take years off your face.
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Plastic Surgery Talk viewers had plenty of questions about breast health during a recent roundtable discussion, from whether nursing is as good for moms as it is for infants, to how implants affect the detection of cancer. Plastic surgeon Dr. Caroline Glicksman weighs in on important breast health issues to consider both before and after plastic surgery. Read the full story
Plastic surgery can help moms reclaim the body they had before childbirth, so they feel sexy and feminine again. No longer reserved for the rich, “Mommy Makeovers” are fast becoming popular among middle class women. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Talk, Dr. James Namnoum and Dr. Christine Petti explain what is — and isn’t — possible to achieve with plastic surgery after pregnancy. Read the full story
Laser treatments can erase fine lines, eliminate dark spots, remove hair and eradicate tattoos when used by a properly trained practitioner. Can lasers also dissolve fat? Dr. Jason Pozner has some surprising insights in this episode of Plastic Surgery Talk.
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Breast cancer mortality rates have been steadily declining for the past ten years. But sadly, 70 percent of women treated for breast cancer are not given information about their options for reconstructive surgery, according to one recent report. In the latest episode of Plastic Surgery Talk, Dr. William P. Adams, Jr., MD and his guests discuss this important topic to help educate breast cancer patients about the realities of reconstructive surgery, and provide much needed hope during a difficult time. Read the full story
Plastic surgery was once reserved for the wealthy elite, who were careful to keep their occasional nip tucks hush hush. Today, reality shows, celebrity exposés, and provocative websites have brought cosmetic surgery out into the open. Some say that all this media exposure raises consumer awareness, while others argue that objective information is drowned out by so much marketing hype. Read the full story