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- Medical Weight LossDr. Labow and colleagues analyzed postoperative outcomes of 145 male patients, ages 12 to 21 years, undergoing surgery to correct gynecomastia. All of the young men had persistent gynecomastia that did not improve with weight loss and medical therapy. Most were overweight or obese and had more severe (grade III or IV) gynecomastia.
- Urinary IncontinenceStudy finds that Tummy Tucks improve common symptoms after labor and delivery In addition to restoring the pre-pregnancy shape of the abdomen, an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with muscle repair can improve back pain and urinary incontinence after childbearing, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of Continue Reading
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- Labor and Delivery
- Mental HealthPatients also showed significant improvement in 7 out of 8 quality of life domains, including physical, social and emotional functioning, and mental health. A screening test for disordered eating found no significant changes in attitudes toward food and eating.
- General SurgeryAfter graduating from the University of California, Davis, Dr. Pasha earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). While at UAB, he exhibited the skills and leadership necessary to become Chief Resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in addition to residencies in anesthesiology and general surgery.
- Ear SurgeryFacelift, Ear Surgery, Liposuction among procedures that saw biggest increases in 2010 Cosmetic surgery isn’t just popular with women anymore. While their fairer counterparts still account for most cosmetic surgery procedures, a growing number of men are turning to plastic surgery to look younger. New data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons finds that Continue Reading
- Reconstructive SurgeryA new survey found that minor facial scars, after healing, had little or no impact on how faces were rated for attractiveness. In fact, some scars were even linked to more favorable ratings, according to a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Continue Reading
- BotoxBOTOX Cosmetic and Juvéderm Collection fillers are both effective for softening wrinkles and giving your face a more youthful look. But what’s the difference between these minimally invasive injectable products? BOTOX is used for relaxing the facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, while dermal fillers are used to add skin volume and improve the appearance Continue Reading
- Eyelid SurgeryBreast augmentation continued to be the most common surgical procedure for women in 2021, the ISAPS reported, followed by liposuction and eyelid surgery.
- LiposuctionDespite having a healthy diet and regular exercise, many people have bulges of unwanted fat that just refuse to go away. The amount of fat that accumulates in certain areas can depend on a number of factors, including inherited traits, body type and lifestyle aspects. Many of these men and women choose Liposuction to create Continue Reading
- Breast AugmentationEngaging in exercise shortly after breast augmentation surgery did not increase complications or compromise scar quality in a study reported in the January 2022 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In fact, the study found that patients who resumed exercise after only 1 week reported a Continue Reading
- Breast Reduction“Our experience shows real physical, social, emotional and other benefits of surgical correction for boys and young men with gynecomastia,” comments ASPS Member Surgeon Brian I. Labow, MD, of Boston Children’s Hospital, senior author of the new study. “We also show that those benefits accrue despite the relatively high rate of minor complications after male breast reduction surgery.”
- Breast LiftBreasts that were once firm and shapely may begin to sag due to aging, pregnancies, weight changes and other factors. A breast lift, or mastopexy, can help to restore firmer, shapelier breasts to improve a woman’s body contours and give her a more youthful appearance. During breast lift procedures, breast shape is improved as they Continue Reading
- RhinoplastyCombining nose, chin reshaping may be best for facial aesthetics, study says People who want to enhance their profile have traditionally focused on the nose as the key to facial balance and harmony. While rhinoplasty alone has long been the go-to procedure, a recent study suggests that a combination of Nose Reshaping and Chin Augmentation Continue Reading
- Breast ReconstructionClose the loop on breast cancer Research has shown that not all women are made aware of their options for breast reconstruction at the time of their breast cancer diagnosis. To promote awareness of breast reconstruction options, the 6th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or “BRA Day,” is set for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, with the aim Continue Reading
- Plastic SurgeryThe plastic surgery and medi-spa professionals at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery and Spa Greystone are firm believers that informed choices are the best choices. As a result, we have designed our website – www.HeddenMD.com – to be a consumer resource that is filled with valuable information on the latest procedures and treatments. This information Continue Reading
- Face LiftSkin products, sunscreen, injectables and laser treatments can delay surgical facelift need Aesthetic experts say that a paradigm shift is occurring in how plastic surgeons address facial aging. A panel of aesthetic plastic surgeons recently agreed that the best way to address facial aging is to establish a long-term maintenance plan that takes advantage of Continue Reading
- BlepharoplastyRounding out the top five most popular surgical procedures in 2021 were eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), nose surgery (rhinoplasty) and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
- Abdominoplasty
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- Scar RevisionMinimizing the severity of scars, particularly on the face, is an important objective for plastic surgeons. Scar revision is the third most frequently performed type of reconstructive surgery with almost 264,000 patients in 2020, according to ASPS statistics.
- Lip AugmentationRecord number of Americans plumping their lips, new data shows In the age of social media, more people are looking to show off the perfect pout in their pictures. The selfie craze may be one of the reasons a record number of women and men underwent Lip Augmentation last year. Growth was seen in lip enhancement with Continue Reading
- Body ContouringFat-freezing treatment awarded for 6th consecutive year CoolSculpting noninvasive body contouring was chosen for the 2019 NewBeauty Award for Best Noninvasive Fat Eliminator. That’s 6 years in a row that CoolSculpting has been recognized as a game-changing fat reduction treatment that reduces stubborn pockets of fat that may not be helped by diet and exercise. Continue Reading
- Laser ResurfacingAlso known as a laser peel, Laser Resurfacing is a proven rejuvenation treatment for facial skin Laser Skin Resurfacing is a minimally-invasive treatment used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and skin irregularities to give your skin a vibrant, youthful glow. When laser light is directed upon irregular skin, the damaged skin is removed Continue Reading
- GynecomastiaGynecomastia, can be a source of embarrassment and distress for teens and young men. Surgery to correct gynecomastia brings significant improvement in self-esteem and almost every aspect of quality of life, reports a study in the June issue of
- Cosmetic SurgeryDr. Pasha performed more than 1,800 cosmetic surgical procedures during a fellowship in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has held externships at several cosmetic surgery practices across the country.
- DermabrasionReveal your radiance at Spa Greystone DiamondGlow is the latest technology for non-invasive skin resurfacing at Spa Greystone. This dermabrasion device is works with SkinMedica to deliver radiant, healty looking skin. More than a glow, DiamondGlow is a skin transformation for every type of skin. The DiamondGlow device genty removes the top layer of skin Continue Reading
- Bariatric SurgeryWeight loss surgery patients report better quality of life after excess skin removal Body Contouring for patients who have had weight loss surgery (also called bariatric surgery) produces long-term gains in quality of life, says a study that recently appeared in the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). For patients who Continue Reading
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- Chemical PeelsWe invite you to experience Spa Greystone, Birmingham, Alabama’s premier full service medical spa. Our pampering staff of licensed Estheticians, Laser Technicians, Massage Therapists and Hair Stylists offer a combination of necessity and luxury that will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated. Spa Greystone’s luxurious skin treatments, body therapies and beauty services are all designed to help you achieve the most effective and beautiful results. Keep your skin fresh, vibrant and young-looking at Spa Greystone with procedures and services such as laser skin rejuvenation, massage, facials, chemical peels and advanced skincare with the world’s top skin care lines.
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- MicrodermabrasionA fast and effective way to reduce superficial skin damage at Spa Greystone As time marches on, years of aging and exposure to the sun can cause the skin to develop irregularities such as facial wrinkles, rough skin and age spots. Microdermabrasion is a popular lunchtime treatment used to exfoliate damaged skin cells and reveal Continue Reading
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