Liposuction has come a long way since its inception, with the development of new technologies designed to remove fat more efficiently. Now, a new study reveals what works, and what doesn’t, and which techniques are safest. Read the full story

Nose job surgeries have been limited in the past, if there wasn’t enough structure or tissue, there simply wasn’t enough. Now, surgeons have another option. Read the full story

Women age faster than men, according to a study in the recent issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Researchers believe that women possess physical differences that may cause them to show signs of aging more quickly. Read the full story

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers are now being used by many cosmetic surgeons to revitalize eyes. Read the full story

In this week’s edition of Plastic Surgery News, find out how a man denied plastic surgery won his case against the court…all from his London jail cell. Plus, get the details on a new topical Botox product, discover the possible connection between liposuction and metabolic syndrome, and see how technological advancements in medicine are leaning toward less invasive surgical procedures. Read the full story

Herbal Supplements and Plastic Surgery

The latest issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal cautions surgeons to check what herbal or natural supplements patients may be taking. The report cites that as many as 40% of patients who have plastic surgery are taking natural supplements, which may hinder the results of the surgery or can increase the risk of complications, such as bleeding.

The report also notes that 70 percent of patients don’t bother to report to their surgeons any natural supplements they are taking. Whether they believe that natural equals safe, or whether they simply don’t believe that supplements could adversely affect their healing, isn’t clear.

Alan Gold, MD, president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, says – quote, “Stopping certain herbal supplements prior to surgery is just as critical as stopping aspirin, ibuprofen and many other common drugs.”