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Dr. Baxter world’s first live plastic surgery webcast 1998

In 1998 Dr. Baxter pioneered live webcasting by doing the world's first plastic surgery procedure streamed online. How things have changed! The procedure was breast augmentation with saline implants. If the video quality is not great, remember it was...

Does Plastic Surgery Make You More Attractive?

A recent study finding that plastic surgery may not make people significantly more attractive got me to thinking. Given the vast body of research attesting to the psychological benefits of plastic surgery (be it reconstructive or cosmetic), it seemed reasonable to...

Silicone Implants with a Benelli Breast Lift surgery video, by Dr. Baxter

https://youtu.be/r8WEFxOoOOA

Revision surgery: What to know when re-operation is necessary

Here’s an interesting fact about revision breast surgery: The biggest predictor of the need for a revision is a failed revision. The third time may be the charm as they say, but not when it comes to plastic surgery;...

Angelina Jolie and breast reconstruction: new options are changing treatment of breast cancer

Much has been made of Angelina Jolie’s decision to have prophylactic mastectomies because of the BRCA gene mutation, but hidden behind the headlines is the fact that her option for immediate reconstruction using an acellular dermal matrix internal bra is a...

JeNu: the “magic wand” for skin care?

As the Chief Medical Advisor to JeNu, the new ultrasound skin care system, I have to say that it sounds a bit unscientific to say JeNu is a magic wand, but that’s what early users are saying about it. The science...

Getting “Real” with social media

The popular website RealSelf.com, where people who are considering (or have had) a cosmetic procedure get answers about cosmetic plastic surgery, dermatology, and dentistry, recently announced their list of 100 doctors dedicated to providing consumers with credible online information. Of...

Are gummy bear breast implants better?

Much has been made of the news a couple of weeks ago that the FDA approved a type of implant commonly known as “gummy bear” or “anatomic” style (specifically, Allergan style 410; another version from Sientra has been available in the U.S....

Art versus science in plastic surgery

I have always felt that my formal training in art, coupled with a belief in the scientific method, gives me a unique aptitude in plastic surgery. However a recent debate has emerged about whether plastic surgeons should be artists or...

Plastic surgery trends: facelifts on the rise

Each year about this time the American Society of Plastic Surgeons releases their report on statistical trends based on the previous year’s numbers. The big story this time around is facial rejuvenation, both facelift surgery (up 6% compared to...

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