The American Society of Plastic Surgeons released a press release and report of the number of cosmetic procedures performed by ASPS surgeons in 2011; according to the report, the number of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures increased by 2 percent when compared to numbers from 2010. (more…)
News about the leak-prone breast implants that were made by a French manufacturer has raised concerns about implant safety among some American patients. (more…)
The FDA has approved many new cosmetic products this year. Some of the most notable include: (more…)

The risk of developing certain complications after breast reduction surgery, including infection and wound-healing problems, are higher in women that are over the age of 50, according to the results of a recent study. (more…)

Are you thinking about getting liposuction? Check out these commonly asked patient questions to learn more about the procedure. (more…)

A study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that obese women who undergo breast surgery procedures such as breast reduction and breast reconstruction are more likely to develop complications after surgery. (more…)

Breast augmentation surgery is considered to be an extremely safe procedure, as evidenced by the fact that it has been successfully performed on millions of women here in the United States. The patients that experience the best results typically do some research prior to undergoing treatment; (more…)

A recent study suggests that liposuction surgery may be good for the heart; according to a study conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, three months after undergoing the procedure, liposuction patients’ triglyceride levels decreased by an average of 43 percent. This is twice the reduction that is experienced in patients taking cholesterol-lowering medication. (more…)

Here in the United States, we have been observing National Breast Cancer Awareness month each October for the past 25 years. In support of the cause, many organizations seek to increase public knowledge of the disease in hopes of lowering breast cancer rates and finding a cure. At the plastic surgery practice of Mark Deuber, MD, we want to make sure that our patients are proactive about their health so that if they do develop breast cancer, it is caught in its earlier stages. (more…)

An FDA hearing on the safety and effectiveness of silicone breast implants was held this week; although the FDA decided to keep silicone gel implants on the market, agency officials stated that the manufacturers of these products did not sufficiently track thousands of women who received silicone implants. (more…)