Blog: Plastic Surgery in the News

Sixteen billion dollars. That’s the amount spent on cosmetic surgeries in 2016. What’s even more astonishing is that this number only covers the United States. That’s the most Americans have spent in elective surgeries in recorded history The American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), predicts that in 2018 this number will...

It is a trend that is undeniable. The popularity of plastic surgery continues to increase. In 2015, more than 15.9 million surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were performed, according to the annual report released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That is a whopping 115 percent increase since 2000...

Many people have been amazed at the new applications engineers have been finding for 3D printing such as sleek and precision engineered parts for fantastic sports cars, and now 3D printing has been utilized in plastic surgery to help reconstruct the human body and save lives. Recently in China an innovative...

Seattle Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shahram Salemy is nominated in the 2015 Best of Western Washington “Best Plastic Surgeon” poll. This year marks his 4th straight nomination in 4 years. The Best of Western Washington poll is conducted annually by King 5 featuring local businesses in over 200 categories as determined by...

Many doctors performing cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States are not actually cosmetic surgeons. With the surging popularity of cosmetic surgery, physicians who are not trained in cosmetic surgery are offering cosmetic surgery procedures. These physicians include dermatologists, family practitioners, gynecologists, dentists and radiologists. While they are medical doctors, they...

Demand for public surgery continues to increase as a growing number of people seek to improve their self-confidence levels and their body image with a more sculpted physique and youthful appearance. Unfortunately, as more people seek plastic surgery, some are turning to bargain procedures from unqualified providers who lack proper training...

What trends will shape facial plastic surgery in 2015? According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the number of cosmetic procedures will continue to increase in 2015 thanks to a strengthening economy, growing consumer awareness, and an increasing acceptance of the safety of today’s cosmetic treatments....

When it comes to advertisements of cosmetic procedures that claim to use stem cells, potential patients should be very wary. Stem cells may hold incredible potential for cosmetic use, but at the moment, “the marketplace is saturated with unsubstantiated and sometimes fraudulent claims that may place patients at risk,” according to...

Technological advances are playing a major role in shaping current trends in plastic surgery. New products and techniques in both surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are giving plastic surgeons an increasing array of tools to employ as they aid their patients in achieving the leaner, firmer bodies and more youthful...

With dramatically high numbers of aesthetic plastic surgery procedures being performed, it is an affirmation of the field of plastic surgery that recent studies show 87% of patients were satisfied with their aesthetic surgery, including an overall improvement in confidence; 97% said they would recommend surgery to others; and 93% said...

“Plastic surgeons say…doing delicate facial cosmetic surgery takes specific training that only they receive.” – CBS News “Eye on America” Though many claim the qualifications to perform certain plastic procedures, only ASPS Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons have undergone the proper training and education to provide for the highest levels of patient safety....

Dr. Salemy had the honor of chatting with Dr. Barry Lycka, MD, host of Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today, on trends in Facial Rejuvenation and Face Lift Surgery. Below is an excerpt from the interview where Dr. Salemy discusses how modern-day facial surgery focuses on restoring youth by redefining neck & jawlines...

While the majority of cosmetic procedure patients was comprised of those aged 35 to 50, the age group most commonly associated with aesthetic surgery, 2012 saw an increase in procedures across ALL age groups. Whereas 43% of all cosmetic procedures were performed on this age group (Breast Augmentation being the most...

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world, cosmetic procedures in total were up 5% in 2012 as compared with 2011. This increase was mostly comprised of increases in facial rejuvenation procedures, especially facelifts, eyelid surgeries and minimally-invasive fillers. Why so...

Recently one of my patients found a very interesting article in the New York Times (October 29, 2009) entitled “When Plastic Surgery Calls for a Do-Over”. In it, the author interviewed several plastic surgeons to get their thoughts on the state of cosmetic surgery, in particular the increasing rate of revision...