http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/cosmetic_surgery/ Cosmetic surgery. Learn about new techniques and risks. Read the latest scientific research on cosmetic surgery coming out of universities and other research institutions. en-us Sat, 26 May 2012 13:05:01 EDT Sat, 26 May 2012 13:05:01 EDT 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/cosmetic_surgery/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120510100521.htm With high UV levels continuing in Australia this autumn, young people are at risk of suffering the worst skin damage they will receive during their lifetime, new research has found. Thu, 10 May 2012 10:05:05 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120510100521.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120424162321.htm Although botulinum toxin A ("Botox") injections are US Food and Drug Administration approved for preventive treatment for chronic migraines, a review and analysis of previous studies finds a small to modest benefit for patients with chronic migraine headaches and chronic daily headaches, although botox injections were not associated with greater benefit than placebo for preventing episodic migraine or chronic tension-type headaches, according to a new article. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:23:23 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120424162321.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120417102405.htm New research suggests that the failure rate of silicone breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) could be as high as 33.8 percent. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:24:24 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120417102405.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120322113354.htm Wide-diameter contact lenses are offering instant relief to people who suffer chronic dry eyes. The lens rests on the sclera, the white part of the eye. Major improvements in materials and design have sparked a resurgence in the use of scleral contact lenses. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:33:33 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120322113354.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120313140429.htm When you think of Botox injections, you probably think of getting rid of unwanted wrinkles around the eyes or forehead, but recently the FDA approved using the injections to help patients with neurological conditions who suffer from incontinence, or an overactive bladder. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:04:04 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120313140429.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120207121814.htm As we age, our skin undergoes a number of changes affecting its texture, volume and appearance. Fortunately, dermatologists can use fillers or lasers to correct the most notable signs of aging and can recommend skin care products with added ingredients that can further repair damaged skin. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:18:18 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120207121814.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111031114941.htm The lack of readily available information about cosmetic ingredients may cause patients with celiac disease who use lip, facial or body products to unknowingly expose themselves to gluten -- an ingredient they need to avoid, according to the results of a new study. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:49:49 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111031114941.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111027083037.htm A new study suggests some women needing a lumpectomy or mastectomy to treat their breast cancer have another potential option that is safe and effective -- nipple sparing mastectomy. A long standing concern with this type of surgery is that cancer cells might be left under the nipple, posing a threat over time. To examine the effectiveness of NSM, surgeons conducted a review of patient records for all women receiving the surgery at Georgetown University Hospital between 1989 and 2010. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:30:30 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111027083037.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919164456.htm The ultrasonic bone aspirator, which uses sound waves to remove bone without damage to surrounding soft tissue or mucous membranes, may be a useful tool for surgeons performing cosmetic rhinoplasty (cosmetic surgery of the nose), according to a new study. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:44:44 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919164456.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919090027.htm In more than 70 per cent of legal disputes over informed consent, patients allege the doctor failed to properly explain the risks of complications, a new study has found. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919090027.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110908124507.htm In a significant advance for cosmetic and reconstructive medicine, scientists have unveiled a new method for making synthetic collagen. The new material, which forms from a liquid in as little as an hour, has many of the properties of natural collagen and may prove useful as a scaffold for regenerating new tissues and organs from stem cells. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:45:45 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110908124507.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110823193908.htm Women with normal sized labia minora still seek labial reduction surgery for cosmetic reasons, new research finds. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:39:39 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110823193908.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110823130033.htm People who use more invasive anti-aging methods such as Botox injections or surgery are viewed more negatively than those who use milder techniques such as sun-avoidance and facial creams and younger adults are more negative about using anti-aging methods than older adults, a new study shows. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110823130033.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110815162332.htm A study of seven patients examined use of a pressure device worn overnight to supplement other therapy for auricular keloids (scar tissue buildup of the ear), as reported in a new article. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:23:23 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110815162332.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110807220534.htm European legislation restricts animal testing within the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and companies are increasingly looking at alternative systems to ensure that their products are safe to use. New research demonstrates that the response of laboratory grown human cells can now be used to classify chemicals as sensitizing, or non-sensitizing, and can even predict the strength of allergic response, so providing an alternative to animal testing. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:05:05 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110807220534.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110713161832.htm Faculty and students across engineering disciplines are using novel 3-D surface imaging technology and complex algorithms to address one of the most difficult questions for cancer patients and children facing reconstructive surgery: Which surgical procedure is right for me? Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:18:18 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110713161832.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110705211016.htm There is no evidence that Botulinum toxin injections reduce chronic neck pain or associated headaches, says a group of scientists who reviewed nine trials involving a total of 503 participants. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:10:10 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110705211016.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110701121631.htm A urologist has developed a new "hidden" minimally invasive procedure that makes scarring virtually invisible yet is just as effective as more common surgical methods. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:16:16 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110701121631.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110620183236.htm Not all varieties of botulinum toxin seem to be equally effective in reducing crow's feet wrinkles, according to a new study. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:32:32 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110620183236.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110608122813.htm Antioxidants are popular anti-aging ingredients in skin creams, and now scientists are reporting a new source of these healthful substances -- leaf buds of poplar trees. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:28:28 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110608122813.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110607120558.htm A plastic surgery procedure in which the patient's own fat is transplanted to the breasts -- used along with treatment to expand the breast tissue before surgery -- can achieve up to a twofold increase in breast size, according to a new study. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:05:05 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110607120558.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110604181911.htm A new study finds that the worse a woman's skin wrinkles are during the first few years of menopause, the lower her bone density is. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110604181911.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110531092000.htm Permanent hair dye gives the most serious adverse effects, yet there are also many reactions to facial and body moisturizers, according to new research. Tue, 31 May 2011 09:20:20 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110531092000.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516161938.htm Transferring a segment of muscle from the thigh appears to help restore the ability to smile in children with facial paralysis just as it does in adults, according to new study. Mon, 16 May 2011 16:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516161938.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110509122730.htm Liposuction has become one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the United States. It has been around since 1974 and there are now more than 450,000 operations a year. But does the fat come back? A recent study has found that the fat eventually returns within one year, and is redistributed to other areas of the body, especially the upper abdomen. Mon, 09 May 2011 12:27:27 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110509122730.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110418161713.htm A preliminary report suggests that virtual nasal surgery has the potential to be a productive tool that may enable surgeons to perform personalized nasal surgery using computer simulation techniques. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:17:17 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110418161713.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110404110812.htm New research in the UK has found that 30 percent of women would trade at least one year of their life to achieve their ideal body weight and shape. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:08:08 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110404110812.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110321161914.htm Patients with facial paralysis who underwent surgical treatment for a condition that leaves them unable to completely close their eyes reported improvement in comfort around the eyes and overall quality of life, according to a new study. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110321161914.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110321093646.htm New research shows that more men are now going under the knife to look good. Overall cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in men were up 2 percent in 2010 compared to 2009. The new statistics show that many male surgical procedures increased significantly. Facelifts for men rose 14 percent in 2010 while male liposuction increased 7 percent. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110321093646.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110318204438.htm It may seem as if new developments to combat aging skin are being introduced faster than the speed of light. At the forefront of the research, dermatologists are underpinning these advancements, refining the basic understanding of how the skin ages in order to develop more effective non-invasive cosmetic procedures and products. Now, as an alternative to laser light -- used successfully for years to make skin appear younger -- dermatologists are investigating electricity. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:44:44 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110318204438.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110215102841.htm For breast-cancer patients, a new high-beam radiation using the Accuray CyberKnife System may offer improved cosmetic results, less radiation exposure to surrounding tissue and a shorter treatment period. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:28:28 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110215102841.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110202162043.htm Surgery to "deactivate" migraine headaches produces lasting good results, with nearly 90 percent of patients having at least partial relief at five years' follow-up, researchers report. In about 30 percent of patients, migraine headaches were completely eliminated after surgery, according to the new study. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:20:20 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110202162043.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101202124248.htm A new study found animals injected with Botulinum toxin A experienced muscle weakness and atrophy far from the site of injection. The research raises some important questions about the long-term therapeutic use of Botox. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:42:42 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101202124248.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101119204521.htm Chatting endlessly on your cell phone can lead to an allergic reaction to the nickel in your phone, according to allergists. From cosmetics to jewelry, body piercings to tattoos, allergies can lurk in unlikely places, allergists say. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:45:45 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101119204521.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101118161313.htm Blood clot risk assessments aren't common practice among plastic surgeons nationwide in the US. A new study shows that patients undergoing plastic or reconstructive surgery should receive a risk assessment before their procedure to predict whether they'll develop potentially fatal blood clots in the legs or lungs. Researchers also found that one in nine patients at highest risk based on that assessment will develop clots if not given clot-preventing medications after surgery. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:13:13 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101118161313.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101115174011.htm Computer imaging to predict how patients will look following plastic surgery involving the nose appears to be moderately accurate, and patients value its inclusion in the preoperative consultation, according to a new report. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:40:40 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101115174011.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101108071908.htm A new study has found that women who receive silicone implants after a double mastectomy are more satisfied with their breasts than women who receive saline implants. The findings may help physicians and breast cancer survivors as they together make decisions related to postmastectomy reconstructive surgery. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 07:19:19 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101108071908.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101102101631.htm A third of breast cancer survivors who received the breast-conserving treatments lumpectomy and radiation rate the appearance of their post-treatment breast as only "fair" or "poor" in comparison to their untreated breast, according to a new study. Additionally, one fifth of patients report complications including chronic pain in their breast or arm and loss of arm or shoulder flexibility following their treatment. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:16:16 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101102101631.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100928155427.htm Surgeons now suggest that transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery (TONES) is a safe and effective option for treating a variety of advanced brain diseases and traumatic injuries. This groundbreaking minimally invasive surgery is performed through the eye socket, thus eliminating the removal of the top of the skull to access the brain. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:54:54 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100928155427.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100920172642.htm Patients who seek a second surgery to revise their rhinoplasty often do so because they are dissatisfied with the symmetry of their nasal tip and because they experience nasal obstructions, according to a new study. Surgeons who examine revision rhinoplasty candidates cite slightly different findings than patients, suggesting that communication about nasal aesthetics could be improved. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:26:26 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100920172642.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100811101424.htm A new study finds that while many who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) seek cosmetic procedures, only two percent of procedures actually reduced the severity of BDD. Despite this poor long-term outcome, physicians continue to provide requested surgeries to people suffering from BDD. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:14:14 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100811101424.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100730191739.htm Research suggests that teens fond of reality TV programs are more likely to join the millions who go under the knife each year. For bodies -- and minds -- still in development, these drastic decisions could have implications way after prom. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:17:17 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100730191739.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100712154432.htm Facial reconstruction patients may soon have the option of custom-made bone replacements optimized for both form and function, thanks to researchers. A team of scientists applied an engineering design technique called topology optimization to model patient-specific, case-by-case designs for tissue-engineered bone replacements. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:44:44 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100712154432.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100629122956.htm It's no secret that UVB radiation from the sun causes wrinkles. However, a new study indicates that oxygen may help combat the formation of wrinkles by lessening tissue damage done by UVB rays. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:29:29 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100629122956.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100628124605.htm People coping with body dysmorphic disorder seek out in particular plastic surgeons, orthodontists and aesthetic professionals to alleviate their suffering: "However, what they really need is psychological support and assistance," says one expert. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:46:46 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100628124605.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100610104557.htm Made popular for its ability to smooth wrinkles when injected into the face, Botox -- a toxin known to weaken or paralyze certain nerves and muscles -- may have another use that goes beyond the cosmetic. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:45:45 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100610104557.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100517172005.htm A study of patients undergoing elective facial plastic surgery suggests that older patients and those currently being treated for depression may be more likely to be satisfied with the results of their procedures, whereas overall optimism and pessimism do not appear related to satisfaction with surgical outcomes, according to a new report. Mon, 17 May 2010 17:20:20 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100517172005.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100426141504.htm Patients can decrease the frequency of Botox Cosmetic injections over time and still receive most of the same wrinkle-smoothing cosmetic benefits, according to new research. After two years of treatment at recommended intervals, patients can potentially cut the frequency, and thus the cost, of their Botox treatments by half, according to experts. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:15:15 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100426141504.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100414111037.htm A new technique using tissue from those below-the-waist "love handles" improves cosmetic breast reconstruction in slim, athletic cancer patients without adequate fat sources elsewhere, a small study has found. The method also turns out to be less complicated than other options for surgeons as well, the research shows. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:10:10 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100414111037.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100323121836.htm Facelifts and other wrinkle-reducing procedures have long been sought by people wanting to ward off the signs of aging, but new research suggests that it takes more than tightening loose skin to restore a youthful look. A new study indicates that significant changes in facial bones -- particularly the jaw bone -- occur as people age and contribute to an aging appearance. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:18:18 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100323121836.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100315161906.htm More than 10 percent of newborns who receive oxygenation and ventilation using nasal continuous airway pressure in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may experience complications inside or outside the nose, according to a new report. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100315161906.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100309142749.htm A new study finds that skin transplant surgery is safe and effective for treating vitiligo. Researchers followed 23 patients for up to six months after surgery and found that the treated area regained on average 52 percent of its natural skin color. In eight patients with a specific type of vitiligo, the treated area regained on average 74 percent of its natural skin color. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:27:27 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100309142749.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100306104209.htm The rapidly growing field of nanotechnology and its future use in cosmetic products holds both enormous potential and potential concern for consumers. Currently, major cosmetic manufacturers have imposed a voluntary ban on the use of nanoparticles in products while they await a ruling from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the safety of this technology. However, these manufacturers know that when ingredients in products such as sunscreens and anti-aging products are converted into nano-sized particles, the end product displays unique properties that can benefit the skin in ways that otherwise could not be achieved using larger-sized particles. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:42:42 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100306104209.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100304131609.htm A new has shown a link between Vitamin D levels and basal cell carcinoma, a finding that could lead researchers to better understand the development of the most common form of skin cancer. In a small study, researchers found elevated levels of Vitamin D enzymes and proteins in cancerous tissue taken from 10 patients compared to normal skin tissue taken from them. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:16:16 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100304131609.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100303092403.htm Freezing a cancer kills it in its place, and also appears to generate an immune response that helps stop the cancer's spread, leading to improved survival rates over surgery, according to a new study in mice. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:24:24 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100303092403.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100301091548.htm Scientists recently assessed the light emitted by a home-use intense-pulsed light (IPL) hair reduction system and confirmed that it is safe. This confirmation is important, as IPL devices must meet the necessary safety guidelines, to ensure users are protected in the case of accidental exposure to the human eye. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:15:15 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100301091548.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100215174125.htm A preliminary study suggests the same type of botulinum injection used for cosmetic purposes may be associated with reduced frequency of migraine headaches that are described as crushing, vicelike or eye-popping (ocular), but not pain that is experienced as a buildup of pressure inside the head, according to a new article. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:41:41 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100215174125.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100118161941.htm Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a new report. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:19:19 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100118161941.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091124103604.htm Researchers are developing a new device that detects cancerous skin tumors, including melanomas that aren't visible to the naked eye. The OSPI instrument (Optical Spectro-Polarimetric Imaging) revealed new textures of lesions that have never been seen before. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons typically diagnose skin tumors by their appearance with the naked eye and only rarely using a dermatoscope -- a magnifying tool that allows tumors to be examined in detail. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:36:36 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091124103604.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091116165629.htm Rib cartilage from human donors is well tolerated as a grafting material in nasal plastic surgery and yields positive functional, structural and cosmetic results, even in complex cases, according to a new study. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:56:56 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091116165629.htm