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 they would do it…

“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. When it comes to…

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 and adding volume…

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 popular among this segment),…

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 much emphasis on the…

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 surgery.  I think it’s…