Dr. Pfeifer Comments on NY Times “Beauty House Calls in the Wee Hours”

A recent New York Times article explores the expanding work hours of NYC plastic surgeons, [...]

Correcting Facial Folds With Fillers Improves First Impressions, Study Finds

It’s a well-known fact of life—first impressions matter—and any New York plastic surgeon can tell [...]

Plastic Surgeon Discusses Haiti Medical Mission Trip

Following the devastating earthquake in January 2010, Haiti received medical aid from doctors all over [...]

Researchers Find New Method to Minimize Tummy Tuck Pain, Recovery Time

Tummy tuck surgery is an extremely rewarding plastic surgery procedure that can help both women [...]

Radiation, Immediate Breast Reconstruction More Likely to Cause Complications

A recent study published in the September issue of Archives of Surgery offers helpful insight [...]

Plastic Surgeons Gather in Toronto for Annual ASPS Meeting

Friday, October 1st will kick off the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of [...]

Surgeon Collaboration Impacts Reconstruction Rate In Breast Cancer Patients

A study conducted by the Cancer Surveillance and Outcomes Research Team (CanSORT) found that patients [...]

Allergan Sues Apotex Over Proposed Latisse Knock-Off

Allergan, the U.S. pharmaceutical giant that makes Botox, Juvederm and Latisse, recently filed a lawsuit [...]

Liposuction 101: Exploring Fat Reduction Options

53-year-old patient after liposuction and tummy tuck performed by Dr. Tracy Pfeifer A comprehensive overview [...]

Botox Used to Treat Post Operative Pain in Breast Reconstruction

Botox may be useful for reducing post-operative pain after breast reconstruction surgery, according to plastic [...]

New York Law Aims to Improve Care for Breast Reconstruction Patients

A new law recently signed by the Governor of New York aims to improve the [...]

Liposuction, Breast Augmentation International Plastic Surgery Favorites

Liposuction and breast augmentation were the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed worldwide in 2009, [...]

Doctors React To Cosmetic Crime Wave

In a string of several unrelated incidents, doctors in cities across the U.S., including Tampa, [...]

Europeans Try Stem Cell-Enriched Fat Grafting For Breast Reconstruction

Cytori Therapeutics recently announced the European approval (CE mark) of its Celution System, a breakthrough [...]

Cautionary Tales of Botched Boob Jobs Offer Valuable Lessons

British Extreme Makeover winner Nicola Stratton (Photo courtesy of the Daily Mail) A recent article [...]

U.S. Anticipates Release of New Injectable Fillers and Wrinkle Relaxers

Within the next year, a number of new injectable fillers and wrinkle-relaxing toxin competitors already [...]

Revision Breast Surgery Advised For Ruptured PIP Implants

A guidance issued by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons warns the estimated 50,000 [...]

Studying Outcomes With Highly Cohesive Silicone Gel Implants

Maybe you’ve heard of the so-called “gummy bear” implants and even learned about the technology [...]

False Positive Mammograms Found With Breast Reduction Patients

When a mammogram is conducted prior to breast reduction, a false positive result can frequently [...]

Male and Female Plastic Surgeons: New Comparisons

According to a study just released in the prestigious Annals of Plastic Surgery Journal, female [...]