Interest in estrogen-based skincare continues to surge, and the science behind these products is advancing just as quickly. Today's medical-grade formulations are far more sophisticated than early hormone-infused creams, using targeted delivery systems and carefully calibrated concentrations to mimic the skin-supporting effects of estrogen.
Long-term complications stemming from unknown substances such as hardware store silicone, black market knockoffs or watered-down Botox are becoming an increasingly common problem for patients and the plastic surgeons who treat them.
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, and with proper postoperative care, most patients enjoy excellent results with minimal visible scarring.
"Liposuction is effective in treating stubborn areas of fat, but your skin can only contract so much with the liposuction procedure. If there's additional skin, then it might require excision with an abdominoplasty."
For women undergoing surgery to place tissue expanders – a common technique for staged breast reconstruction – recent antibiotic use may be a risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI), reports a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
