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Keep patients' pain to a minimum during cosmetic procedures
Cosmetic surgeons can be very skilled in their trade and achieve excellent aesthetic outcomes, but those who can minimize the discomfort and pain that a patient perceives during and after a cosmetic procedure are likely to be the most professionally — and financially — successful.
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Radiofrequency innovations offer advances for painless skin tightening
Third-generation radiofrequency (RF) technology such as that used in the EndyMed PRO device (EndyMed Medical) not only targets deeper tissues for more effective skin tightening, but also it can do so painlessly. The novel 3DEEP technology is an innovative advance in RF therapy used in aesthetic skin-rejuvenation treatments.
3-D simulation of breast augmentation facilitates presurgical planning
A system for generating a 3-D photo simulation of augmentation mammaplasty outcomes is still a work in progress, but it offers a number of benefits as a tool for patient consultation and planning of breast implant surgery, according to Brett Kotlus, M.D., M.S.
Browlift technique improvements make procedure suitable for variety of patients
Surgeons are achieiving more reliable outcomes with fewer complications when performing browlifts, according to Angelo Cuzalina, M.D., D.D.S, a maxillofacial surgeon and cosmetic surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
Anti-aging interventions grow in popularity despite sagging economy
Anti-aging strategies have been growing in popularity for the past decade, and even though the world economy continues to struggle and these interventions are inarguably elective, they show no signs of decline.
Address potential medical, psychological issues before cosmetic vaginal procedures
Women may seek cosmetic surgery involving the vagina and/or vulvar tissues to enhance their appearance or sexual gratification. Some of the procedures are familiar to cosmetic surgeons, but gynecologic training is necessary for others, and a pelvic exam may also be needed to determine if the patients' concerns are due to medical issues.
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