Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery Blog

For Immediate Release: October 25, 2003

SAN DIEGO – Think Botox® is just for relaxing wrinkles? Think again. Plastic surgeons are not only discussing a multitude of uses for Botox, but a revolutionary set of new fillers to refill or plump up the aging face at Plastic Surgery 2003, the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS). Entitled “Innovations in Facial Shaping – Adjuncts to Cosmetic Surgery, The Role of Botulinum Toxin and New Injectable Fillers,” the course runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003 at the San Diego Marriot Hotel/Marina.
“Botox is a lot more than a wrinkle cure,” said Rod Rohrich, MD, ASPS president-elect and course faculty member. “By itself, the off-label uses of Botox include relieving migraine headaches and decreasing sweating in a patient’s palms and armpits. We’re using it to reshape the lower face from square to oval, a procedure requested by some Asian patients.”

According to Dr. Rohrich, Botox’s uses will be greatly enhanced when used with other fillers potentially coming on the market – creating an arsenal of options for plastic surgery patients. In fact, he believes that plastic surgeons will need to be proficient with fillers in addition to Botox to provide the entire spectrum of plastic surgery services to their patients. Botox relaxes, while the new fillers refill the wrinkle.

“As surgeons continue to pioneer other uses, we’re finding that Botox relaxes muscles while injectable fillers keep the shape or add volume,” said Dr. Rohrich. “With the revolutionary fillers coming to the market, plastic surgeons will have access to safe and effective injectables that last three times longer than previous collagen products. However, we must also be aware of the possible hazards. With the potential for permanent fillers, we also have the potential for permanent problems.”

“Innovations in Facial Shaping” will provide an in-depth review of the treatment rationale and clinical applications of Botox in aesthetic facial procedures. The emphasis of the course will be on techniques to improve facial lines, shape and contour with Botox. Live Botox demonstrations for different aesthetic problems will be presented. The course will also include an in-depth update on new injectable fillers with edited video showing these new fillers that can be used with Botox to augment overall facial contouring.

Plastic Surgery 2003 offers several other courses and programs focusing on non-surgical procedures. “Injectable Fillers for Facial Shaping” will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This comprehensive course will provide an in-depth review and comparison of the new soft tissue injectable fillers becoming available.“Clinical Applications of Botulinum Toxin Type A” will be given on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 10:45 to 11 a.m. to increase the understanding of Botox and its clinical uses to rejuvenate the face. Immediately following the lecture, a one-hour panel entitled “Lasers, PulseLight and Peels – Which One and When?” will be offered. The goal of this panel is to give a clear description of the role of each of the three modalities in facial rejuvenation.

ASPS, founded in 1931, is the largest plastic surgery organization in the world and the foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For referrals to ABPS-certified plastic surgeons in your area and to learn more about cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, call the ASPS at (888) 4-PLASTIC (1-888-475-2784) or visit www.plasticsurgery.org.

Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery offers you two of today’s top doctors in the field of plastic surgery. Dr Randolph C Robinson is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Jeremy Z Williams completed extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD before returning to his native home, Colorado. Both are committed to providing you with top quality care, from your initial consultation to your full post-operative recovery. Please contact their Denver, Colorado office at 303-706-1100 to learn which type of breast plastic surgery is right for you.

The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, often referred to by its product name Botox®, is a popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. The toxin blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Studies have also suggested that Botox is effective in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.

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Results Revealed in ASPS Procedural Statistics Report
For Immediate Release: March 22, 2007

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Males had more than a million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in 2006 according to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Surprisingly, the overall number of male cosmetic plastic surgery procedures declined by 7 percent; however, there was growth in minimally invasive procedures that provide volume in the face and in surgical procedures for a more toned body.

“Although we’ve seen a slight dip in some of the traditional male plastic surgery procedures, the numbers reveal men are focused on adding volume to their face and reducing volume in the body,” said ASPS President Roxanne Guy, MD. “These are healthy men who want to look as good as they feel.”

Men looking to revitalize their aging face preferred procedures that were less invasive, less expensive and required less healing time. Soft tissue fillers experienced the largest growth between 2005 and 2006 with hyaluronic acid (Restylane®, Hylaform®) and polylactic acid fillers (Sculptra®) leading the charge, growing by 85 percent and 66 percent respectively. Botox® injections, microdermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing increased by 202 percent, 112 percent and 49 percent since 2000.

In contrast to facial procedures, men increasingly turned to surgery to achieve a more toned body. Since 2005, thigh lifts increased by 39 percent, male breast reductions by 22 percent, and tummy tucks by 4 percent. Thigh lifts grew by 180 percent and tummy tucks by 165 percent since 2000. Although total procedures for pectoral implants and calf augmentations are relatively low, they climbed 99 percent and 49 percent respectively since 2005.

The ASPS website has statistics from the 2006 National Clearinghouse of Plastic Surgery Report, information on procedures and referrals to ASPS Member Surgeons.

ASPS procedural statistics are collected through the first online national database for plastic surgery procedures, Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons (TOPS). This data, combined with the annual survey sent to American Board of Medical Specialties certified physicians most likely to perform plastic surgery, results in the most comprehensive census on plastic surgery procedures.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. With more than 6,000 members, the Society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more than 90 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the Society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery offers you two of today’s top doctors in the field of plastic surgery. Dr Randolph C Robinson is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Jeremy Z Williams completed extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD before returning to his native home, Colorado. Both are committed to providing you with top quality care, from your initial consultation to your full post-operative recovery. Please contact their Denver, Colorado office at 303-706-1100 to learn which type of breast plastic surgery is right for you.

ASPS Reports 53 Percent More Minimally-Invasive Procedures Since 2000
For Immediate Release: March 16, 2006

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Rest and relaxation seem like impossible feats to most Americans trying to balance the demands of family and career. This balancing act could account for the continued growth in minimally-invasive cosmetic plastic surgery procedures with 8.4 million performed in 2005. According to the statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), minimally-invasive procedures increased 13 percent from the previous year and 53 percent since 2000.
Minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures are mostly performed in an outpatient setting, do not call for general anesthesia, require little to no downtime and usually cost less than the more invasive cosmetic surgeries. The top five minimally-invasive procedures this year and since 2000 are Botox® (3.8 million), chemical peel (1 million), microdermabrasion (840,000), laser hair removal (780,000), and sclerotherapy – elimination of spider veins (590,000).

“For facial rejuvenation especially, we have seen a shift from surgical treatments to a more subtle approach,” said ASPS President Bruce Cunningham, MD. “As patients choose to address signs of aging with less invasive procedures, plastic surgeons also have more tools at their disposal to care for these patients. For instance, plastic surgeons may use more than one type of product or procedure to treat different areas of a patient’s face.”

Since 2000, total surgical cosmetic procedures have decreased by five percent. In the same time period, facelifts decreased 19 percent and forehead lifts 54 percent; however, Botox® injections increased 388 percent and laser skin resurfacing 59 percent. Another notable trend - collagen and fat injections have decreased 58 and 13 percent respectively since 2004, but on the rise are hyaluronic acid (Restylane®, Hylaform®), polylactic acid (SculptraTM), and calcium hydroxylapatite (RadiesseTM) fillers. This can be attributed to the fact that collagen and fat injections can be time consuming with allergy tests and harvesting procedures, and the newer fillers can achieve similar, if not better, results.

To obtain a full report of the 2005 National Clearinghouse of Plastic Surgery Statistics, which includes trending data on gender, age, geography, surgeons fees, ethnicity and more, contact ASPS Public Relations.

Since 2003, statistics have been collected through the first online national database for plastic surgery procedures, Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons (TOPS). This data, combined with the annual survey sent to more than 17,000 board-certified physicians in specialties most likely to perform plastic surgery, results in the most comprehensive census on plastic surgery procedures.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. With more than 6,000 members, the society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises 94 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery offers you two of today’s top doctors in the field of plastic surgery. Dr Randolph C Robinson is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Jeremy Z Williams completed extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD before returning to his native home, Colorado. Both are committed to providing you with top quality care, from your initial consultation to your full post-operative recovery. Please contact their Denver, Colorado office at 303-706-1100 to learn which type of breast plastic surgery is right for you.

Botox produces paralysis limited to specific facial muscles that are injected. The paralysis of specific muscles, in turn, eliminates or lessens the wrinkles that arise over top of the muscle. Botox works by blocking the nerve signal that stimulates muscle movement. This block usually takes full effect by approximately 36 hours after injection. Because the junction between nerves and muscles (neruomuscular junctions) are constantly turned over, muscular function gradually returns after approximately 3 months. These new neruomuscluar junctions prevent permanent paralysis of the treated muscle and necessitate re treatment every 3 months.

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