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Many Women Have Long-Term Weight Loss after Tummy Tuck, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Most Overweight Patients Show Lasting Weight Loss One Year after Abdominoplasty

Undergoing abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”) may lead to significant and lasting weight loss for many patients-especially those who were overweight or obese before surgery, reports a pilot study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Continue reading Many Women Have Long-Term Weight Loss after Tummy Tuck, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

14.6 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed in 2012

Minimally-Invasive, Facial Rejuvenation Procedures Fuel 5% Growth

As economic indicators such as auto, retail, and home sales saw gains in 2012 – so too did plastic surgery. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical, were performed in the United States in 2012, up 5 percent since 2011. In addition, 5.6 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed last year, up 1 percent. Continue reading 14.6 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed in 2012

Secondary Facelift Achieves Good Results, According to New Study

Performed an average of a decade after initial facelift surgery, a “secondary” facelift can achieve similarly lasting results with a low complication rate, according to a paper in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Continue reading Secondary Facelift Achieves Good Results, According to New Study

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