Author Archives: George Peck, Jr
Breast Lift Surprises
A woman writes about her benefits of a breast lift. Most of the time, diet and exercise will not correct droopy breasts. Sometimes an augmentation is enough but with significant ptosis (droopiness) a breast lift may be required. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elisabeth-dale/cosmetic-breast-lift-surg_b_4770817.html
Big Bang -Kaley Cuoco- Breast Aug at 18 Years of Age
18 years of age is the youngest that I will perform a breast augmentation. For some teens like Kaley Cuoco, it was the best thing they had ever done. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/kaley-cuoco-reveals-breast-implants-age-18-best-decision-made-article-1.1745456
Hyaluronic Acid Filler Study
Read this article about HA. Some patients had results for 2 years! http://www.healio.com/dermatology/aesthetic-cosmetic-surgery/news/online/%7B98de2d4f-2933-4c68-97d7-b61ecfc1a190%7D/hyaluronic-acid-filler-treatment-for-mid-face-volume-lasted-up-to-2-years
Investigational Injectable Drug to Reduce Chin Fat
This is an interesting article on an investigational injectable drug to reduce fat under the chin. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/276078.php
Ultrasound Fast Alternative to MRI for Breast Implant Status
Ultrasound Fast Alternative to MRI for Breast Implant Status Pam Harrison April 01, 2014LAS VEGAS — High-resolution ultrasound done in a physician’s office is a fast, convenient, and friendly alternative to MRI for ascertaining the status of breast implants, a pilot study suggests. Researchers found a “higher than expected” rotation rate in 2 types of shaped cohesive […]
Don’t Worry, Get Botox
GRAY MATTER By RICHARD A. FRIEDMAN March 21, 2014 FEELING down? Smile. Cheer up. Put on a happy face. No doubt you’ve dismissed these bromides from friends and loved ones because everyone knows that you can’t feel better just by aping a happy look. Or perhaps you can. New research suggests that it is possible to treat depression […]
Laugh Off Flu Season with This Vitamin
Laugh Off Flu Season with This Vitamin Getting plenty of this vitamin may strengthen your immune system and make venturing out of your house a little less scary this flu season. We’re talking about the sunshine vitamin — good old D. In a study done during flu season, people who had higher blood levels of […]
More Americians Are Getting Brazilian Butt Lifts
Americans like big butts: The numbers cannot lie. Last year, cosmetic surgeons across the country performed nearly 10,000 buttock augmentations, up from the approximately 8,500 done in 2012, according to new stats from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Let’s put this into context: The numbers for the Brazilian butt lift, as it’s nicknamed, still […]
Plastic surgery: Butt and neck lifts on the rise in America
Plastic surgery: Butt and neck lifts on the rise in America Published February 28, 2014 | FoxNews.com ADVERTISEMENT More and more Americans are opting to enhance their assets. According to a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 15.1 million cosmetic surgery procedures took place in the United States in 2013 […]
Latest Plastic Surgery Statistics
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reports 15.1 Million Cosmetic Procedures in 2013; Marks Fourth Consecutive Year of Growth For Immediate Release: 02/26/2014 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) today released its annual procedural statistics reporting that 15.1 million cosmetic surgery procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical, were performed in the […]
