The Plastic Surgery Channel

Body Aesthetics: New Medical Technologies

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:38:10 +0000

Body aesthetic procedures are continually improving, thanks to the development of innovative medical technologies that can minimize scarring and speed recovery times. Dr. Joseph Gryskiewicz explains how one new innovation, in particular, can benefit patients seeking a body lift or other body contouring surgeries. Dr. Gryskiewicz also describes the technology behind a revolutionary microchip that can [...]

Kim Kardashian Sparks Interest in Butt Lifts

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:45:50 +0000

Kim Kardashian made headlines again recently because of her break-up with NFL running back Reggie Bush. But, for many of her fans, Kim’s love life takes a back seat to her – well, her back seat. Kim Kardashian made headlines again recently because of her break-up with NFL running back Reggie Bush. But, for many of [...]

Gummy Bear Implants – Video Feature

admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:02:07 +0000

Dr. Steve Teitelbaum is one of a select few surgeons across the U.S. participating in the clinical trials of gummy bear implants. In this interview with Lindsay Hall, Dr. Teitelbaum shares the results he has seen using the new gummy bear implant with his their breast augmentation patients, and why he is so optimistic about the results.

Test Drive a Breast Implant Size

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:38:34 +0000

Test Drive a Breast Implant Size Women who are considering breast augmentation now have a way to “test drive” implants before visiting a surgeon. At the May 2009 Aesthetics Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Allergan officially debuted its Natrelle Pre-consultation Kit to the medical community. The kit is designed to educate potential patients about [...]

Cohesive Gel Breast Implant Trials – Video Feature

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:37:06 +0000

Medical research has led to the development of cohesive gel breast implants–also called form stable breast implants or “gummy bear” implants–which have been used overseas since the mid-1990s. The implants have been in clinical trials in the U.S. for several years, and thousands of patients nationwide have undergone breast augmentation surgery using the new form [...]

Fat Injection into the Breasts – Video Feature

admin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:23:06 +0000

Fat injections for breast augmentation are a hot — and controversial — topic. In this video Dr. Scott Spear reveals when these injections get the best results, and why the procedure is drawing fire. You’ll also and hear about the study he is conducting on fat injections versus standard implants for breast enhancement. Click on [...]

Cohesive Breast Implants – Video Feature

admin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:59:46 +0000

Although it’s technically true that “all” breast implants have some degree of cohesivity, in this interview Dr. Steve Teitelbaum explains the difference between cohesive gel implants, standard silicone implants and saline implants. Most patients desire a natural- looking breast that maintains its shape over time– and this 4 minute video reveals which implant achieves those [...]

Buttock Augmentation: Surgical Implants and the Brazilian Butt Lift

admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:23:56 +0000

Many adult men and women who have flat or undeveloped buttocks can be self-conscious about their backside and desire fuller, rounder or firmer buttocks. Surgical buttock augmentation is also sometimes performed on male-to-female gender reassignment surgery or on transgender or transsexual women who wish to have more feminine buttocks. With a buttocks augmentation, these men [...]

Breast Augmentation – Before & After

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:00:57 +0000

This 29-year-old patient was in great physical shape, but felt self-conscious about her small breasts. Breast augmentation surgery with silicone impants made her frame more proportionate, and gave her a new-found confidence when shopping for clothing and swimsuits.