The graphic’s information is based on research made available by the National Institute of Health (NIH), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), RealSelf.com, and the United States Census. It charts the sharp increase in breast implants between 2000 and 2010, delineates the amount of money spent on breast implants in 2010—more than $2 billion—and demonstrates what a large portion of breast augmentations are performed in the Western states of the U.S.

“Any plastic surgeon can tell you that breast augmentation has only become more popular with the years,” said Dr. Brown, “and most who live here on the left coast won’t be surprised to see that more than one third of them are performed in the West. Patients come to California from every corner of the U.S. to get their breast implants—we have a reputation for excellence here.”

In addition to presenting the basic numbers involved with breast augmentation in the United States, “Swimming in Breast Implants” explores the demographics of the women who are seeking out breast augmentation—including age, reasons for pursuing the procedure, and satisfaction with the results. The infographic shows that the highest percentage of women, 36 percent, get implants between the age of 30 and 39, and that the overwhelming majority—90 percent—get them after having children. Satisfaction with the procedure is also high: 79 percent of patients say they’re happy with their results.

“There’s a reason that breast augmentation has been the number one cosmetic surgery—not just here in the U.S., but worldwide—for so long now,” said Dr. Brown. “As the high rate of patient satisfaction shows, this is a procedure that works. I hope this infographic serves as a helpful reference going forward, not only for other plastic surgeons, but for patients as well.”

The popularity of neurotoxin and soft tissue filler injection procedures rose nearly 400% during the past decade, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The Ouchless® Needle eliminates waiting time, works to instantly reduce the pain associated with an injection, minimizes post-injection numbness, swelling and bruising, and provides patients a far superior injectable treatment experience. While numbing creams can take up to 40 minutes to work and may cause face discoloration, the Ouchless® Needle delivers a short spray of FDA-compliant blend of vapocoolant onto the skin before the skin is pierced. The vapocoolant spray immediately refrigerates the skin, reducing the feeling of needle penetration and making the injection more comfortable. The Ouchless® Needle Collection is available in models to work with most commonly used cosmetic injection syringes.

“Liposonix is a significant scientific advance for people who want a safe, effective and convenient way to get rid of that last unwanted inch around the waist,” said Anne Chapas, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor at New York University School of Medicine and Founder and Medical Director of Union Square Laser Dermatology. “When diet and exercise just aren’t enough to lose that last inch, the Liposonix custom contouring treatment is a terrific option for patients to achieve the shape they want without the expense, discomfort and recovery time of invasive procedures, such as liposuction.” (See Dr. Chapas demonstrate Liposonix treatment on the Dr. Oz show.)

Unlike other non-invasive fat reduction treatments, Liposonix permanently destroys the fat cells found beneath the skin, without harming the skin, with just one treatment in a procedure that takes about one hour. The body naturally processes and removes the fat tissue over a period of 8 to 12 weeks, leaving behind the desired slimmer, more contoured waistline. Clinical studies have demonstrated an average waist circumference reduction of approximately 2.6 cm (1 inch) after a single Liposonix treatment.

“Liposonix technology was developed over a period of 10 years by leading scientists and ultrasound experts with more than 200 years of combined experience in the development of therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound devices,” said Grant Stevens, M.D., F.A.C.S, Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery USC Division of Plastic Surgery, Director of the USC-Marina del Rey Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship and Marina Plastic Surgery Associates. “I feel confident that I can now offer my patients an effective non-invasive treatment that specifically targets the stubborn fat in the abdomen and love handles that so many of my patients want to lose.”

To quantify the extent of the desire to lose fat in the waist area, Solta Medical sponsored “The State of Love Handles in America” nationwide survey of more than 1,000 women. The just released survey findings reveal that:

62% of women say the part of their body they are most uncomfortable with is their tummy/love handles.

45% claim they would give up sex for one year to lose an inch.

66% would give up chocolate for one year to lose an inch.

75% would give up clothes shopping for one year to lose an inch.

The survey findings support a growing demand for fat reduction treatments. In fact, more than a half million fat reduction procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2011, and it is estimated that the non-invasive fat reduction market will grow by 42% annually through 2016 – nine times faster than its surgical counterparts.¹

“The addition of Liposonix to our brand portfolio allows us to expand into the fast-growing, non-invasive fat reduction market and to offer a new and exciting approach to custom body contouring,” said Stephen J. Fanning, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Solta. “We now have one of the strongest portfolios in the aesthetic space, with non-invasive, cutting-edge technologies in large and growing market segments – body contouring, skin tightening, skin resurfacing and rejuvenation, as well as acne treatment.”

Lindh’s answer is the 6H facelift, a treatment she calls “plastic surgery in a bottle”, and one which yield instant benefits. Unlike a 6 hour facelift where patients have to be sedated, the non-invasive process takes just minutes and uses a natural skin solution, whose ingredients are proven to tighten and visibly lift sagging skin, while smoothing creases and wrinkles. The 6H Face Lift also contains vitamins and amino acids, which rehydrates skin, giving it a supple, smooth and more youthful appearance. Clients can expect to see a reduction in the depth of wrinkles and an overall more uniform look.

For at-home care, Lindh recommends routine skin maintenance to extend the benefits of professional treatments. On her list of at-home to-dos is the practice of exfoliating facial skin on a regular basis to eliminate dead skin cells. The enzymes contained within exfoliating scrubs digest the dead skin cells, increase micro circulation and restore natural skin balance. Lindh recommends weekly exfoliation to open pores and minimize blackheads.

Lindh also touts 5-minute a day routine facial exercises as part of a skin maintenance plan. Facial expression exercises target a specific area, such as the mouth or eyes, and through a push/pull process are used to increase blood flow and stimulate circulation, thereby allowing more oxygen to reach the skin. By strengthen the facial muscles, facial workouts can help to minimize deep expression lines, create the appearance of higher cheekbones and tone neck wrinkles, which are some of the most neglected.

What makes Lumixyl Revitaleyes special? It is the first and only eye cream formulated with decapeptide-12 as part of a truly comprehensive treatment to correct dark circles, eye-area lines and wrinkles, dryness and inflammation. Most other products tackle just one or two of these issues, leaving behind unresolved problems. First introduced in the popular Lumixyl Brightening Creme, decapeptide-12 is theStanford University developed technology that is clinically shown to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation in skin without causing the irritation or redness associated with other brands. Combined with other potent ingredients, Lumixyl Revitaleyesaddresses all of the major contributing factors to dark circles under the eyes. The result is brightness, smoothness, and firmness that is truly age defying.

“Physicians and their patients have been telling us that they don’t have good options for treating dark under-eye circles,” saysCurtis A. Cluff, Chief Executive Officer of Envy Medical, Inc. ”We realized that there was no single product that comprehensively addressed the issues in a safe and effective manner.  Envy Medical is in a unique position to do just that using the Lumixyl peptide technology as part of a comprehensive formulation to diminish under-eye circles, no matter what the contributing factors are.”

“Our formula pairs industry proven ingredients that help with dermal iron deposits and inflammation with our proprietary skin brightening decapeptide-12 technology, making Revitaleyes the most comprehensive, professional-strength treatment for dark under-eye circles on the market today,” states Felipe Jimenez, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer for Envy Medical.

In fact, Lumixyl Revitaleyes Brightening Eye Cream expertly addresses the six biggest eye-area complaints, including:

SYMPTOM	ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Hyperpigmentation	Decapeptide–12 (Lumixyl peptide) – Reduces overproduction of skin pigment to brighten around the eyes
Iron Deposits	Chrysin, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, EDTA – Removes discoloration caused by iron deposits in skin tissue around the eyes
Inflammation	Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate – Inflammation casts a shadow around the eyes. This botanical anti-inflammatory naturally reduces this type of darkness
Dry Lines	Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate — Promotes smooth texture and reduces the appearance of fine-line wrinkles
Wrinkles	Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Pisum sativum (Pea) Extract–A powerful anti-aging cocktail that reduces the appearance of crepiness around eyes

These proven potent ingredients are together for the first time, delivering improved eye lift, tone, texture and vitality never before achieved by a standard eye cream. The product will be sold through dermatology, cosmetic surgery and medical spa physicians throughout the United States. Suggested retail price is $65.00 per 0.5 oz tube. For more information go to www.Lumixyl.com, or contact info@envymedical.com.

According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) in 2010 approximately 750,000 men received cosmetic procedures.This represents an 88% increase in male plastic surgery since 1997. Among the top cosmetic procedures performed on male patients were rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and injectables.

While males only make up 8% of cosmetic surgery patients nationally, 25% of Dr. Azzizadeh’s patients at the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery are male. Aside from wanting facial plastic surgery as a means to rejuvenate the face, a common reason men are interested in cosmetic treatments is so that they are able to better compete within the workplace.

Dr. Azizzadeh explains there is a big difference in his approach to treating men vs. women. Not only is there an ideological difference in aesthetic demands between men and women, but there is also a significant difference in the way men and women age. “It is important that plastic surgeons have adequate experience performing cosmetic surgeries on men to ensure that male patients receive natural looking results,” said Dr. Azizzadeh. “In addition to surgical technique, it is also important men find a surgeon that understands the importance of subtlety. Male patients often prefer more conservative results so that they do not end up looking like they have had a lot of work done.”

Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, the Chairman and Director of the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles, is a Harvard-trained facial plastic surgeon, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the face, eyes and nose. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. His expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery has made him one if the most sought-after surgeons in the country.

In addition, Dr. Azizzadeh is also highly skilled in non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments, including lasers, Ulthera, injectables, fat grafting, chemical peels and liquid facelifts. He has written 5 medical textbooks, lectured around the world and been featured in national media outlets including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The New York Times and Discovery Health for his extensive knowledge in facial plastic surgery.

Plastic surgeon practices tend to be very small, but they have been getting larger. According to the latest research from IBISWorld, major players in the plastic surgeons industry include Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery, BioForm Medical Group and Long Island Plastic Surgical Group. The main products offered by these companies, and covered in-depth in IBISWorld’s latest report findings, include surgical services, nonsurgical dermal fillers, nonsurgical laser hair removal and nonsurgical skin resurfacing.

There are about 17 million cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States – and that number has continued to grow even with the economic recession. “The rise in cosmetic surgeries is largely due to the aging baby boomers and their desire to preserve their youth and health,” says IBISWorld lead industry analyst Sophia Snyder. “In addition, there’s a greater number of younger women interested in silicone implants since the Food and Drug Administration approved silicone implants for unrestricted use in 2007 after an exhaustive study.” Snyder anticipates that as consumers become more educated about the advantages of next-generation silicone implants, plastic surgeons will receive more frequent requests from patients for silicone.
For more information, download the full report from IBISWorld on the Plastic Surgeons Industry.

Brava System - The Brava is a soft, gel-like bra that attaches directly to the breast, an external breast tissue expander. It applies low but continuous suction to the breast area over several weeks. The patient wears it at night while sleeping. It is not painful.

Two important factors make Brava unique. First, its ability to create an adequate vascular matrix into which the liposuctioned fat is later injected. This is important because without the adequate matrix the transferred fat would not survive. And second, the expansion of tissues and nerves increases blood flow to the mastectomy area. This allows the patient to keep almost normal sensation in her breasts and nipples. Plus they look and feel normal.

Liposuction - The procedure extracts your fat through liposuction. These micro-fat grafts are harvested by gentle liposuction from the patient’s belly, thighs, and buttocks — wherever there is fat to spare. Using only injections, the fat is meticulously injected back into the breast site that has been enlarged by the Brava expansion. There is no cutting, no new scars, no implants.

Minimally Invasive - Patients who worry about another major surgery don’t have to. Dr. Khouri’s technique is performed as an outpatient procedure. The patient goes home the same day. Women who were hesitant about breast reconstruction after mastectomy are attracted to this procedure because of the lower risks, faster recovery, and natural results.

Two for One Deal - Who hasn’t thought of the possibility of taking a little fat from here and putting it there? The liposuction required to harvest the fat will be a bonus to the patient’s overall body contour.

The breast cancer journey is an emotional one. Women want to feel whole again and reclaim what is theirs. Thanks to science, there are a few options. But frankly, most of the popular options don’t look or feel natural.

Here’s what a 32-year-old cancer victim had to say after having Dr. Khouri’s procedure, “It reminds me of when I was a teenager, watching my breasts grow — and it’s my own breast.”

This innovative procedure is the very first that facilitates reconstruction of an ENTIRE breast from fat without major surgery.

Dr. Khouri has done clinical studies to prove the safety and efficacy of his procedure and has presented these studies at all the important medical conferences across the globe, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Convention. He conducts fat grafting courses where he trains plastic surgeons from around the world on his innovative breast techniques. The procedure is covered by insurance for breast cancer patients.

The more protection there is for the skin means more youthful looking skin and better defense against environmental aging.This product alone has the maximum anti-aging results even better than any one antioxidant alone. It helps neutralize free radical damage and helps protect against oxidative stress which are the factors that lead to premature aging, loss of elasticity, and hyper-pigmentation.

Also when this product is once absorbed on the skin it can not be washed or rubbed off which makes it an excellent for use in conjunction with sunscreens. For best results, apply 4- 5 drops to a dry face, neck, and chest once in the morning after cleansing, then complete it with SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel, a SkinCeuticals moisturizer, and sunscreen.This highly advanced antioxidant serum includes 15% pure L-ascorbic acid, 1% alpha tocopherol and ferulic acid to reduce and prevent visible signs of aging and photo-damage caused by enviromental damage. It also neutralizes free radicals, shields against UV damage and enhances collagen production. It also conditions and clarifies the complexion of the skin for improved beauty.

In that time, women’s perceptions of BOTOX® Cosmetic have changed, and Allergan, Inc. NYSE: AGN, maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic, is sharing key data on these changes:

• The number of women considering talking to their doctors about BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatment more than quadrupled from 1.3 million in 2002 to 5.8 million¹ in 2010.
• The number of women who think that BOTOX^® Cosmetic is an effective means for treating frown lines between the eyebrows has increased from 21 percent when the product was approved to 79 percent in 2010².

Moreover, the BOTOX^® Cosmetic patient profile has evolved and today’s “typical” patient is a highly educated, working woman in her 40s. Sixty-four percent of BOTOX^®Cosmetic patients hold a four-year college degree or a post-graduate degree, and 74 percent work a full- or part-time job. Women have also become more open about treatment; in fact, 90 percent of women who have been treated with BOTOX^® Cosmetic say they would recommend treatment to a friend.

“Women’s understanding and appreciation of BOTOX^® Cosmetic has significantly evolved over the past decade, and as the market leader, we continually invest in educational initiatives that provide women with relevant information they need to make well-informed decisions about treatment,” said Colleen McKenna, Senior Marketing Director, Allergan Medical. “Our partnership with actress Courtney Thorne-Smith and the non-profit organization HealthyWomen is our latest initiative to address pressing questions women have about medical aesthetic injectable treatments like BOTOX^®Cosmetic.”

Allergan and HealthyWomen, the nation’s leading independent health information source for women, conducted a Harris Interactive^® nationwide survey to identify the most common questions women have about medical aesthetic injectable treatments. Courtney Thorne-Smith validates she had many of the same questions before she was first treated with BOTOX^® Cosmetic.

“I’ve been treated with BOTOX^® Cosmetic for nearly 10 years, and while I think it’s become more mainstream, many women have the same questions I initially had,” said Courtney Thorne-Smith. “It’s important for women to understand there is nothing wrong with considering BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatment. There may still be a taboo about this, yet women need to know about resources that address their questions,” added the 43-year-old actress who received a Screen Actors Guild Award for her outstanding performance on Ally McBeal and appears on Two and a Half Men this season.

“With other injectable treatment options now available, it is more important than ever that women not confuse other products with BOTOX^® Cosmetic, or assume they are the same, because each has a unique safety and efficacy profile,” added McKenna. “Allergan understands what is important to physicians and consumers who want aesthetic treatments, like BOTOX^® Cosmetic, rooted in science.”

“For me, I like that BOTOX^® Cosmetic is not a new treatment. My physician has a lot of experience with BOTOX^® Cosmetic and has treated me for many years, so I am consistently satisfied with my results,” said Thorne-Smith. “Through this initiative I am able to help provide women with accurate answers to their own questions, and underscore the importance of going to a trained and qualified doctor for treatment.”

“Many women have questions about medical aesthetic treatments and want to be better informed,” said Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, R.N., executive director of HealthyWomen. “Our website, HealthyWomen.org, can help women find answers to the most common questions about these treatments, and also provides important considerations for visiting a trained, aesthetic-specialty physician.”

According to the survey of 826 U.S. women ages 35 to 65 conducted by Allergan and HealthyWomen, the most common questions about medical aesthetic injectable treatments, like BOTOX^® Cosmetic, include:

1. Are these products safe? Each aesthetic injectable treatment has a unique safety and efficacy profile and treatments are not interchangeable. For every injectable treatment, including BOTOX^® Cosmetic, it’s important to review the Important Safety Information and Medication Guide with your physician as serious side effects can occur. The most common side effects include pain or temporary bruising at the injection site, temporary tiredness, headache and nausea.
2. How much do these treatments cost? Cost varies across the country based on a number of factors. According to an American Society of Plastic Surgeons survey, the average cost of BOTOX^® Cosmetic is approximately $400 for treatment of the glabellar lines between the brows.
3. Will my face still have expression? Injectable treatments such as BOTOX^®Cosmetic should not radically change one’s appearance. When BOTOX^® Cosmetic is administered by an experienced physician, a person can still frown and look surprised without those moderate to severe lines – also known as the “11” – between the brows.
4. How long does treatment last? Minimally invasive treatments are temporary.BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatment effects can last up to four months.
5. Is treatment painful? Discomfort associated with the injection is usually minimal and brief, and your physician may apply an ice pack or anesthetic cream.