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The 2007 statistics for cosmetic surgery have just recently been published. Of interest is the number of procedures done by members of the Society, all of whom are board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Approximately 11 million surgical and non-surgical procedures were done in 2007, 2 million of which were surgical procedures. The top 5 surgical cosmetic procedures in 2007 were, liposuction, breast augmentation, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty, rhinoplasty and facelift.... [More Info]

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Eyelid and Orbital Surgery Just as the eyes have been referred to as the window to the world; others often see us by the appearance of our eyes. Perhaps no other area of Plastic Surgery can claim to have as much visual impact, with procedures one can easily recover from. Eyelid Surgery can dramatically open the eyes, sometimes with only a small amount of skin excess being removed. Peels and laser resurfacing too have added dramatic impact at times with very little in the way of post... [More Info]

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Breast Augmentation For many women who are unsatisfied with the size or shape of their breasts, breast augmentation is a great solution. FDA approved Saline (salt water) or silicone gel implants can be used to create fuller breasts and restore volume that may have been lost due to pregnancy or weight loss. Breast augmentation can boost self confidence and provide a more proportionate figure. Many women find that they are able to wear certain fashions more comfortably and feel... [More Info]

The number of Americans who traveled to foreign countries for medical care in 2006 is estimated at 150,000. This number is expected to double in 2007. Many of these trips are arranged by travel agents or companies and advertised as a vacation. Surgery is never a vacation. It is serious, and carries risks that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Taking long flights before and right after surgery also increases the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (clotting in the legs), which can be fatal. It is... [More Info]

The Plastic Surgery Group, Surgery As An Art uses the safest, most effective form of breast augmentation with saline and silicone implants. There are multiple creams and exercise devices that are on the market that claim to be breast enlargement in a box. There is also the practice of using fat grafted from one area of the body and transferring it to the breast for enlargement. This form of breast enlargement has generally not been recommended by the ASPS www.plasticsurgery.org and ASAPS... [More Info]

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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) If you’re like most people, your New Year’s resolution probably involves getting into shape or being healthier for the New Year. For some, diet and exercise can not get rid of the excess belly fat or loose skin of the abdomen. The cause may be hereditary, or the result of pregnancy or prior surgery. A Tummy Tuck can improve this area by removing excess fat and skin, and also tighten weakened or separated muscles. The result is a firmer, flatter stomach.... [More Info]

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If you're looking for a fresher, firmer look in your cheeks, jawline, or nasolabial folds(the line from the side of your nose to your mouth) - a facelift may be the answer to revealing a more youthful appearance. The facelift procedure involves removing excess skin and also tightening the underlying muscles to help reverse the signs of aging. The facelift is typically done as an outpatient procedure under general or twilight anesthesia. The incisions are hidden in the hairline or behind the... [More Info]

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons complete a minimum of five years of surgical training following medical school, including a plastic surgery residency program Plastic Surgeons are trained to prevent and handle emergencies, and have a comprehensive education to ensure a patient's safety The extensive training provides technical skills, as well as the aesthetic judgment needed to provide the best care and results Any licensed physician can call themselves a "cosmetic" ... [More Info]

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Do you have allergies to traditional makeup? Have poor eyesight and find it difficult applying makeup? Are you active and want to just save time when it comes to applying makeup? If so, permanent makeup may be for you. Imagine putting an end to constantly reapplying your eyebrows, getting out of the pool or bed in the morning and having to apply your eyeliner, eyebrows, lip liner, or lipstick. With permanent makeup enhancement this can be done, subtle or dramatic! Permanent... [More Info]

Making incisions for aesthetic surgery always results in a scar being produced. Fortunately, plastic surgeons are able to place scars in areas of little consequence in most cases. All scars go through a maturation process, moving from red to pink to white over a time frame of 3-12 months depending on the thickness of skin and location of the scar. The thinner the skin, such as the eyelids and face, the faster the scars mature. In this area of the body, usually they remain thin and for the... [More Info]

It’s interesting that in the last 4-5 years facial rejuvenation has gotten somewhat more simplistic. It has become less invasive for the most part and in many respects less of a post-op convalescence. Certainly this fact is multi-factorial but with “shorter scar techniques”, “less deep plane or sub-periosteal flaps” have a lot to do with the more brief down time. One new aspect of our post-operative convalescence has been cold therapy. In the past, the... [More Info]

Profile: Lawrence Kurtzman, M.D. By Bob Wilhelmy Love of Tinkering Leads to Improving Lives through Surgery Now far behind Lawrence Kurtzman is the Jewish Russian grandfather, who left his native land and came to the United States, taking up roots in New Jersey. With him, the grandfather brought a heritage that encouraged education and a desire to do productive, worthwhile work. Lawrence Kurtzman, M.D., was raised in the milieu of that ancestral aura. He is a native of... [More Info]

Last year 329,000 breast augmentation procedures were performed in the United States. This number topped those for liposuction and rhinoplasty. Eyelid surgery and abdominoplasty (‘tummy tuck’) were the fourth and fifth most popular procedures respectively. While breast augmentation has consistently been in the top five cosmetic surgical procedures this is the first time it has been number one. There are several factors which likely contributed to the increased popularity of... [More Info]

ArteFill® has been approved by the FDA as the first and only long lasting injectable filler for the correction of wrinkles. This is contrast to temporary fillers such as collagen, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse and others. Artefill is safe. It has been widely available in Europe for several years and has been well studied here in the United States. Patients must be skin tested and wait 28 days to insure there is no allergic reaction. The procedure to fill the wrinkles takes... [More Info]