29

Oct

Stem Cells, Fat and Plastic Surgery – Update

As recently reported in the June edition of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, stem cells derived from fat possess many qualities that may be potentially beneficial when used in soft tissue augmentation. However, clinical research studies are in progress and the safe...

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29

Oct

Chin Implants – Focus on the Face

As patients seek to address distinct aspects of their facial appearance they would like to improve, a larger number have sought out chin augmentation. According to statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), chin augmentation with implants has seen un...

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29

Oct

Summer Skin Beauty Tips

May is skin cancer awareness month, so it's a great time to increase your focus on sun protection. Sunscreens should be an integral part of your skin care regimen throughout the year, and particularly so at the beginning of summer. Indeed, sun protection is essential for bo...

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29

Oct

Plastic Surgery – Top International Rankings

The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has released statistics of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed in countries around the world. The top plastic surgery spots by percentage of population are as follow:1. South Korea - about one in 5 women have...

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29

Oct

Springtime Skincare and Surgery

We are delighted to offer our patients aesthetic plastic surgery options as well as the services of our aestheticians at our Upper East Side and Tribeca offices in NYC. Here is information on skincare recommendations and other treatments, provided for our patients' benefit...

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29

Oct

Is There Mercury In Your Skincare Products?

Dr. Hutchinson is providing the following information for our patients' benefit, compliments of the Amercian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS): The FDA has issued a warning that some face creams manufactured abroad and sold in the United States illegally contai...

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29

Oct

Melanoma Rates on the Rise – Latest Study Shows

Despite preventive measures and an increased awareness of the potential risks of sun damage and exposure to UV ray, recent studies continue to show a rise in the number of cases of melanoma. The statistics are particularly alarming for adolescents and young adults, in particular...

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29

Oct

Fruits and Vegetables Enhance Skin Tone

“You are what you eat” - once again, science is proving direct correlation between dietary food intake and physical appearance. In a recent study out of Scotland, researchers examined skin quality in patients based on their daily consumption of fruits and vegeta...

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29

Oct

Herbal Supplements and Plastic Surgery

Herbal supplements and homeopathic remedies are being used by increasing numbers of people, and often they confer health benefits. Some of these products, however, can affect a person's normal ability to clot, and so are potentially harmful when recovering from surgery. In...

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29

Oct

Eat Healthy To Help Stay Healthy

Scientific research is lending increasing evidence to support the fact that nutrition directly impacts our health. Maintaining a healthy diet leads to improved health overall, and conversely, poor nutritional habits adversely affect one's health. According to the latest stu...

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