PLASTIC SURGERY NEWS

The links between the worlds of art and plastic surgery are powerful and prevalent. It’s not a coincidence that many practicing plastic surgeons have a background in art, which classically includes studying the human figure via drawing and sculpture. To successfully create a beautiful work of art, it’s important to have a rich understanding of human anatomy and this holds true for both art and plastic surgery (1). Plastic surgeons have to be able to visualize the changes to a

Breast augmentation continues to be the most popular and frequently performed aesthetic surgery and has been since 2006, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In 2017, more than 300,300 breast augmentation procedures were performed in the United States (1). These statistics issued in the 2017 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report reflect a 41% growth relative to the number of breast augmentation surgeries reported in 2000. Similarly, in Texas, breast enhan

Buccal fat pad removal, also known as bichectomy or check reduction, is a cosmetic procedure that removes excessive fat pads from the cheeks to create a more contoured and sculpted facial appearance. It is generally used to reduce chubby cheeks (“chipmunk cheeks”) that can be due to genetics or weight gain. The goal of buccal fat removal is to thin the cheeks, specifically in the area of the cheek hollows. Although a face that is naturally soft and filled out is considered yo

The great advantage of the VASER Liposuction with fat transfer to the buttocks (Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery is that this technique uses your own body fat (autologous fat) and avoids the need for implants or harmful buttock injections. This fat, as an autologous tissue, can be considered an ideal filler because of its biocompatibility. Fat resorption may occur after BBL because some of the fat cells do not survive when they are transferred to its new environment, due to

Buccal fat pad is a a singular structure that is composed of fat that is located in between the facial muscles. When this is enlarged, one may have the appearance of a cherubic face or "chubby face." Thus, its removal may enhance one's facial features, enhancing the zygomatic prominences which results in an inverted triangle of beauty, and reduce a rounded face appearance. Buccal fat removal reduces midface fullness and highlight the zygomatic prominence and the mandibular