In my decades of performing cosmetic surgery procedures, I have seen the world of plastic surgery change dramatically. In addition to the many incredible technological advancements made in the field to make cosmetic surgery safer and more effective for patients than ever before, I have also witnessed several drastic changes among patients. To help future
Every spring, plastic surgery organizations like The Aesthetic Society release their annual reports. These reports use statistical analysis to document the last year in plastic surgery in the US. I personally take great interest in this information, as it can paint a more clear picture of recent plastic surgery trends as well as how my
Similar to the fashion industry when it comes to fads and trends, what was popular in cosmetic surgery last year may not be popular in the following years. RealSelf.com, a plastic surgery information and patient review site, recently released a report of summer cosmetic surgery trends based on searches performed on their website including both
Patients seeking breast augmentation surgery now have a new option for breast implants. Prior to March 2012, there were only two FDA approved breast implant manufacturers: Mentor and Allergan. However, Sientra, a California-based company that manufacturers all types of plastic surgery implants known internationally as Silimed, recently gained FDA approval for their breast implants. Sientra
Some patients are not ready for a facelift or neck lift. Whether you’re interested in less invasive procedures, want to touch up a previous surgery, or haven’t reached the point of aging in which a lower facelift or full neck lift is necessary, Southern Plastic Surgery’s Dr. David Whiteman now offers iGuide®. The latest in