News from around the web: cosmetic plastic surgery

We have compiled the list of news articles related to cosmetic plastic surgery from online health/medical sources we consider reasonably reliable. Since our news collecting and filtering is partly automated, the list may have a few irrelevant entries.

Reorganization of blood vessels after face transplantation surgery

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today -- 2013-12-05

For the first time, researchers have found that the blood vessels in face transplant recipients reorganize themselves, leading to an understanding of the biologic changes that happen after full face transplantation. The results of this study were presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)....more >>

Lawsuits increasing over skin-related laser surgery performed by non-physicians

ScienceDaily: Skin Care News -- 2013-10-17

A study published has found that lawsuits related to procedures when non-physicians are operating the laser, such as laser hair removal, are increasing, particularly outside of a traditional medical setting....more >>

Breast Cancer Patients Have Unrelated Plastic Surgery After Reconstruction

MedicineNet Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic Surgery) Specialty -- 2013-10-11

Title: Breast Cancer Patients Have Unrelated Plastic Surgery After Reconstruction Category: Health News Created: 10/10/2013 12:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 10/11/2013 12:00:00 AM...more >>

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

MedicineNet Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic Surgery) Specialty -- 2013-10-04

Title: Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Category: Procedures and Tests Created: 1/31/2005 6:50:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/4/2013 12:00:00 AM...more >>

Medical procedure or commercial commodity? Facing the challenges of corporate medicine business practices in plastic surgery

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today -- 2013-10-02

Over the last decade, there has been a dramatic growth in the marketing of plastic surgery services directly to the public. Treating plastic surgery as a commercial product instead of a medical service represents a major departure from traditional patient care, with significant implications for physician ethics, patient safety and the essential doctor-patient relationship....more >>

High blood sugar levels linked to increased wound complications after surgery

ScienceDaily: Skin Care News -- 2013-10-01

A new study released shows that among patients undergoing surgery for chronic wounds related to diabetes, the risk of wound-related complications is affected by how well the patient's blood sugar levels are controlled before surgery....more >>

Stem Cells From Fat Might Improve Plastic Surgery

MedicineNet Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic Surgery) Specialty -- 2013-09-27

Title: Stem Cells From Fat Might Improve Plastic Surgery Category: Health News Created: 9/26/2013 7:36:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/27/2013 12:00:00 AM...more >>

Postoperative complication is significant predictor of hospital readmissions after plastic surgery

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today -- 2013-09-02

For patients undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, obesity, anemia and postoperative complications - especially surgical and wound complications - are independent risk factors for hospital readmission, reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)....more >>

Study suggests average of 3 years of apparent age saved after facial plastic surgery, no consistent improvement in attractiveness

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today -- 2013-08-01

A study suggests that after aesthetic facial plastic surgery the average number of apparent"years saved" (true age minus guessed age) was 3.1 years but there was only an insignificant increase in attractiveness scores, according to a report published by JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, a JAMA Network publication....more >>

Breast reduction surgery found to improve physical, mental well-being

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today -- 2013-08-01

Breast reduction surgery produces measurable improvements in several important areas of health and quality of life, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)....more >>

Highly effective treatment for excessive scars

Dermatology News From Medical News Today -- 2013-12-02

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery assembles evidence on laser therapy for scar prevention and treatmentCurrent laser therapy approaches are effective for treating excessive scars resulting from abnormal wound healing, concludes a special topic paper in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons......more >>

Long-term safety of abobotulinumtoxina for the treatment of glabellar lines: results from a 36-month, multicenter, open-label extension study

Dermatology News -- 2014-01-03

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Body contouring improves long-term weight control after gastric bypass

ScienceDaily: Skin Care News -- 2013-10-01

Body contouring surgery to remove excess skin improves long-term weight control in patients after gastric bypass surgery....more >>

Jahi McMath's mom clear to take her from hospital

Yahoo Health News -- 2014-01-03

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A judge said Friday that the mother of a 13-year-old girl who was declared brain dead after tonsil surgery can remove her daughter from a California hospital if she assumes full responsibility for the consequences....more >>

Talks set in case of girl declared brain dead

Yahoo Health News -- 2014-01-03

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A federal magistrate was expected to meet Friday with lawyers to try to resolve a dispute over the care of a 13-year-old girl who was declared brain dead after tonsil surgery....more >>

Gastric bypass should include body contouring

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today -- 2013-10-03

Body contouring surgery to remove excess skin improves long-term weight control in patients after gastric bypass surgery, reports a study in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)....more >>

3-D models and custom hardware help make complex facial reconstructions more predictable and streamlined

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today -- 2013-09-02

Virtual surgical planning technologies give surgeons a powerful new tool for their most challenging facial reconstruction cases, reports a paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)....more >>

Low complication rates for combined liposuction/tummy tuck

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today -- 2013-08-22

A combined technique of liposuction and tummy tuck - designed to reduce surgical trauma - provides excellent patient outcomes with a low complication rate, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open®, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).ASPS Member Surgeon Dr....more >>

Mannequins Give Shape to a Venezuelan Fantasy

NYT > Plastic Surgery -- 2013-11-07

Mannequins with bulging bosoms have become standard in Venezuela, reflecting the country’s embrace of plastic surgery even among those who can least afford it....more >>

Her Story, Give or Take a Few Lines

NYT > Plastic Surgery -- 2012-12-27

Writing about plastic surgery is the latest chapter in Joan Kron’s storied life....more >>

Subtypes of malignant melanoma - invisible yet fatal

ScienceDaily: Skin Care News -- 2013-11-04

Scientists have discovered a diagnostic algorithm to distinguish two subtypes of malignant melanoma. Desmoplastic and spindle cell melanoma may look alike – they often resemble little scars or retractions of the skin – but differ in prognosis and therapeutic options. Sometimes even routine histology is not decisive because of partly overlapping features. The new algorithm, a combination of the biomarkers Melan A and trichrome, allows a diagnostic distinction of the subtypes....more >>

Man accused in South Carolina double murder escapes facility

Yahoo Health News -- 2014-01-03

(Reuters) - A man accused of killing his mother and stepfather, whose plastic-wrapped bodies police found inside a locked basement room in South Carolina in 2006, escaped on Thursday from a psychiatric hospital, authorities said. Police were unsu......more >>

Every woman's right: Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day marked with team approach

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today -- 2013-10-18

Thousands of board certified plastic surgeons, including the plastic surgeon who performed Angelina Jolie's breast reconstruction, are joining forces with breast centers, support groups and breast cancer survivors to send a powerful message....more >>

New FDA cleared Theradome™ Laser Therapy Helmet hair loss treatment created by former NASA scientist

Dermatology News From Medical News Today -- 2013-12-16

Theradome™, developers of the first clinical-level laser hair restoration product, has announced the launch of the Theradome Laser Helmet LH80 PRO, the first FDA and over-the-counter cleared laser hair restoration treatment....more >>

Effectiveness of influenza vaccines may be significantly improved by brief laser-light treatment

Dermatology News From Medical News Today -- 2013-12-13

Pretreating the site of intradermal vaccination - vaccine delivered into the skin rather than to muscles beneath the skin - with a particular wavelength of laser light may substantially improve vaccine effectiveness without the adverse effects of chemical additives currently used to boost vaccine efficacy....more >>

Lasers deemed highly effective treatment for excessive scars

ScienceDaily: Skin Care News -- 2013-11-27

Current laser therapy approaches are effective for treating excessive scars resulting from abnormal wound healing, concludes a study....more >>

Lawsuits Involving Laser Treatments by Non-Docs on the Rise

MedicineNet Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic Surgery) Specialty -- 2013-10-17

Title: Lawsuits Involving Laser Treatments by Non-Docs on the Rise Category: Health News Created: 10/16/2013 4:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 10/17/2013 12:00:00 AM...more >>

Breast-Feeding After Implants Won't Cause Sagging, Study Finds

MedicineNet Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic Surgery) Specialty -- 2013-10-10

Title: Breast-Feeding After Implants Won't Cause Sagging, Study Finds Category: Health News Created: 10/10/2013 9:35:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/10/2013 12:00:00 AM...more >>

Like Face-Lifts, Facials to Turn Back the Clock

NYT > Plastic Surgery -- 2013-08-22

Some patients are opting for an office procedure sometimes called a “facial face-lift,” which offers a package of nonsurgical treatments....more >>

The Debate Over Stem-Cell Face-Lifts

NYT > Plastic Surgery -- 2013-04-04

Stem-cell face-lifts are stirring a debate, with the procedures called fat grafting by some doctors, but youth restoring by others....more >>

Measuring blood sugar with light

ScienceDaily: Skin Care News -- 2013-10-25

One key to healthful living with diabetes is monitoring sugar levels to ensure they remain stable. People can easily do this at home using devices that read sugar levels in a drop of blood. Now a team of researchers has devised a non-invasive way to make monitoring easier. Using infrared laser light applied on top of the skin, they measure sugar levels in the fluid in and under skin cells to read blood sugar levels....more >>

Fat grafting helps patients with scarring problems

ScienceDaily: Skin Care News -- 2013-09-24

Millions of people with scars suffer from pain, discomfort, and inability to perform regular activities. Some may have to revert to addicting pain medicine to get rid of their ailments. Now, a new technique is being used including the injection of the patient's own fat cells is an effective treatment for hard, contracted scars resulting from burns or other causes....more >>

Perchance to Make You Look Rested

NYT > Plastic Surgery -- 2012-12-13

A new procedure injects hyaluronic acid into those half-moons that may help under-eye shadows....more >>