Fat Grafting: Rejuvenation
May 31st, 2012
Photo: Here I am with Dr. Cohen and his original artwork. I recently attended a small workshop with Dr. Steven Cohen to discuss the beneficial effects of fat grafting. The meeting was held at Dr. Cohen’s La Jolla office, where he shared results of fat grafting based on personal experience with his patients. It is now well-established that fat injections placed beneath skin can lead to dramatic improvement. Skin damaged by radiation therapy is particularly responsive to this treatment. Careful injection of autologous (your own) liposuctioned fat beneath the radiated skin can lead to dramatic healing and improvement in skin quality. Dr. Sydney Coleman of New York was the first to notice that facial skin overlying fat injected areas resulted in a more youthful appearance. This is likely as a result of the presence of large numbers of undifferentiated cells, which are naturally found in fat.
I believe that this technique promises to make substantial changes in the area of anti-aging procedures and the treatment of damaged skin. The use of fat grafting, as a soft-tissue filler, shows promising regenerative effects on both aged and damaged skin. The injected fat stimulates tissue repair and recreates a more youthful and supple appearance to the skin. As a matter of fact, I am doing a fat injection procedure this morning that is specifically designed for facial rejuvenation. Injection rejuvenation and other applications for similar procedures presents innovation for the cosmetic surgery wave of the future.
Couples Plastic Surgery Increasing Trend
April 30th, 2012
Couples seeking anti-aging rejuvenation and undergoing cosmetic surgery together represents a growing trend. While the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons doesn’t keep specific statistics regarding couples, they confirm that there is anecdotal evidence suggesting that more couples are having cosmetic surgery together. This current trend is consistent with the increase of cosmetic procedures performed on men, who now account for almost 10% of the total.
Last week, John Glionna wrote an article for the Los Angeles Times, where he offers a first-hand account about his own experience with cosmetic surgery. He laments about being prone to having saggy bags under his eyes and his wife bringing it to his attention. Glionna creatively describes these eye bags as “making you look like some punch-drunk boxer who’s gone too many rounds.” It is true that the puffy dark circles can make you look older than your age and appear tired and weary, even when you are well-rested.
Men are usually prompted to consider cosmetic surgery by their wives or when they accompany their wives to her plastic surgeon’s office. This might help to break the ice and for men feel more comfortable to discuss a little nipntuck for themselves. I have seen a gradual increase in men embracing the notion of undergoing cosmetic surgery. Statistics indicate that 23,000 men had eyelid surgeries last year to help shave a few years off of their tired appearance. It is second only to liposuction among popularity with male patients. I have seen a spike in both of these procedures within my own practice.
Image: LA Times
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