Restorative Cosmetic Plastic Surgery for HIV
August 2008
A common and distressing manifestation of long-term HIV infection is known as facial lipoatrophy. The layer of fat beneath the patient’s facial skin erodes over time, causing dramatic changes in appearance and subsequent loss of self-esteem. The present report provides a review of the literature on cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures for restoring this lost facial fat mass.
Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Plastic Surgery For Men
August 2008
The authors of this report hold that plastic surgery for men has traditionally focused on “function over form,” since male plastic surgery patients were not often as concerned with their appearance as their female counterparts. It has historically been much more uncommon for men to consider facial rejuvenation surgery, or a face lift, than it has been for women. Typically, when a man requested this type of cosmetic plastic surgery, he would do so because of functional concerns that were arising due to the effects of aging.
Facial Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Gaining Popularity For Men
August 2008
Facial cosmetic plastic surgery procedures of all types are rapidly gaining popularity. However, the authors of this report cite research from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery which estimates that nearly 80% of all cosmetic procedures currently performed in the United States are non surgical procedures. Also, an increasing proportion of these procedures are being requested by male patients.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in the Hispanic Community
August 2008
Over the last few decades cosmetic plastic surgeries have been gaining popularity in the Hispanic community, both in the U.S. and abroad. A large percentage of the surgeries being undertaken for women and for men in these communities are facial surgery procedures, often rhinoplasty. As demand for cosmetic surgeries among latinos escalates, it becomes increasingly important to understand the unique needs of this population in order to offer them the best available options in plastic surgery that fit the social and cultural demands that are arising.
The Media Focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
August 2008
The authors of this paper contend that the media play a major role in educating the public about medical and surgical treatment options. Because the media typically portrays only cosmetic plastic surgery, as opposed to reconstructive and medically necessary aesthetic surgery, the authors believe that the true scope of this medical specialty is ultimately misrepresented. A false public perception of this type could potentially hinder patients and even physicians from recognizing the types of reconstructive cosmetic plastic surgery options that may be available to them.