Many people know New Beauty as a magazine that is an excellent resource for cosmetic treatments and plastic surgery. The magazine has just released its fourth annual Beauty Choice Awards based on voting by readers, editors, and beauty experts. This year, CoolSculpting has been awarded ‘The Best Body Treatment,’ a high honor considering the number […]

Recently there has been a lot of media attention about patients requesting Kate Middleton’s nose when they undergo rhinoplasty. Some plastic surgeons are trying to capitalize on this trend by offering a ‘Kate Middleton rhinoplasty.’ Any rhinoplasty specialist knows that noses are not ‘one-size-fits-all’ and that each nose presents its own set of limitations. Simply […]

While Botox has dominated the landscape for many years, new competitors will continue to arise. Xeomin has been the newest kid on the block, and physicians have awaited the release of PurTox from Mentor. Patients can expect the availability of new products for years to come; many different forms of Botox exist throughout the world, […]

Since 1997, male plastic surgery has seen a 121% increase. Despite this increase, men only represent 9% of all plastic surgery procedures (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery data 2012 statistics).  Perhaps most surprisingly, men accounted for 47% of the volume of health and beauty products. This may be a sign that men will increasingly […]

The ever-popular fillers continue to evolve, and patients can look to see this trend continue in the upcoming years. In 2012, Belotero was the newest filler to become available in the U.S. Like Restylane and Juvederm, Belotero is a hyaluronic acid filler that can be used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. Its major advantage […]

There is no doubt that a traditional facelift is the most effective way to tighten the soft tissues of the face and produce a dramatic result. Many patients choose this option in an effort to achieve a long-term solution to their facial aging. Despite this, there are still a number of patients who simply do […]

In all of cosmetic surgery, there is probably no higher rate of growth than in non-invasive body contouring. This is due to the rapid advances and significant improvements that have occurred in this area of Medicine. One of the best examples of this is cryolipolysis (also known as CoolSculpting). While many of the early body […]

Whenever the New Year rolls around, it is always interesting to reassess all of the new trends in cosmetic surgery and medicine.  Cosmetic medicine and surgery continue to evolve, and the landscape is continually changing. One trend that will certainly continue for a while is the push toward minimally invasive procedures. This trend is evident in […]

Over the past decade, the current trend toward minimally invasive cosmetic procedures has continued, according to statistics compiled by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In this survey, the ASPS analyzed trends from 2000 to 2010. While cosmetic surgical procedures decreased by 48%, this decrease was compensated by the 45% increase in minimally invasive […]

It seems advances in skin care are made on a near-daily basis, as new products come and go. One of the most exciting new areas of skin care is the emerging use of Growth Factors. So, what are growth factors anyway? Growth factors are naturally occurring proteins that stimulate cell growth and proliferation. This leads […]