A new study has found that injecting the popular wrinkle relaxer BOTOX^® Cosmetic into the arm muscles of stroke patients who experience severe spasticity may improve long term recovery. Researchers at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) found that these BOTOX^® Cosmetic injections not only improved the condition of arm muscles, but also impacted the area of the brain responsible for movement, learning, memory, and thinking. It…

In recent years, more and more men have chosen to undergo plastic surgery in an attempt to improve their appearance. In 2012, the procedure which generated the largest increase in interest among men was male breast reduction. Male breast reduction is performed to correct a condition called gynecomastia, which refers to having excessive male breast tissue. The condition most commonly develops during adolescence or early adulthood….

RealSelf, one of the largest online consumer review and information forums for plastic surgery, recently released its list of plastic surgery procedures receiving the most Internet search interest for 2012. This list is based on data compiled from approximately 52 million searches on the RealSelf website during the 2012 calendar year. Several procedures appear to have increased in popularity significantly over the past year. According…

A common question Dr. Bottger receives from his liposuction patients during their consultation is, “Is liposuction permanent?” In other words, will your fat cells regenerate after they are removed by liposuction? While the answer to this question is a definitive “Yes, liposuction is permanent,” it does require a bit of an explanation. Just as with brain cells, fat cells do not regenerate after they are destroyed. Once…

The decision to get plastic surgery is very personal, and it will have a dramatic impact on your life. One of the most important aspects of the process is choosing the right plastic surgeon. When performed by a highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, your procedure can help you look and feel your very best. But if you work with a surgeon who lacks the…

Poker players have been searching for the best way to develop a “poker face” since the game was invented. Some people hide behind hats with big brims. Others wear large sunglasses that obscure the majority of their face. Others may try to perfect their stoic expression in order to keep their competitors clueless. Recently, one doctor of aesthetic medicine has offered a new option for…

Liposuction is a very effective way to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat that have been resistant to diet and exercise. However, it is important to remember that liposuction is a body contouring tool, not a weight loss method. In order to achieve the best possible results and maintain them for years, you will need to maintain a healthy diet and active lifestyle after your procedure. The best liposuction…

Women choosing silicone gel breast implants for their breast augmentation need good information to make the right decisions about their procedures. It is often difficult to find comparisons between results achieved using implants by the two major breast implant manufacturers in the US: Allergan and Mentor. Now they have a little more information after a study by breast surgeons. Breast surgeons compared results achieved using…

In the last few years, RealSelf.com has become one of the most popular sites for people seeking information about plastic surgery procedures like breast augmentation. The site gives patients a comprehensive resource, allowing them to interact with plastic surgeons and other actual or potential patients. They can ask questions about breast augmentation and get answers from plastic surgeons across the country. In addition, the site…

Breast implants have undergone many technological and design changes since they were first introduced in 1961. Initially, they had Dacron patches on the back that were intended to anchor the breast implant to the chest wall by allowing the body’s tissue to grow into the Dacron. These first breast implants had high rates of complication, and the Dacron was quickly ditched. In 1970, though, another…