The local newspaper (The Greenville News, www.greenvilleonline.com) recently ran a McClatchy News Service article with the title, "Demand grows for low-cost cosmetic procedures." It is a well written article that refers to statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Graham is a member of both organizations. www.PlasticSurgery.org and www.Surgery.org. It also quotes non-surgeons and dermatologists.
One major point is that patients are seeking more temporary "quick fixes" now.
We are proud that we offer our patients both injectable and/or laser solutions and definitive surgical rejuvenation. We suggest patients tell us the results the seek and the available down-time, and we will offer options that are suitable for them.
Ranges of options for face, breast & body are not new for The Aesthetic Center. Dr. Graham has extensive training and experience. In addition, his staff includes a post-graduate nurse practitioner with special experience and laser and injectables, and two Skin Care Specialists for non-invasive skin treatment. We treat a broad range of issues from blotchy pigment, fine lines and expression lines to gravity lines. We have professional product lines, unavailable in department stores, spas or salons.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Plastic Surgery Top Ten: 2000 decade's biggest trends
2010's start gives us the perspective to look back over the decade of 2000 and decide what the most important trends were in plastic surgery. The publication Plastic Surgery News did this in their Jan/Feb issue and here is their list:
10) MEDICAL TOURISM increases and raises the concern about sacrificing quality for cost.
9) Increased OFFICE-BASED COSMETIC SURGERY -- now chosen by the majority of patients over a hospital or out-patient multi-use facility.
8) Increase in MAJOR WEIGHT LOSS patients, following gastric bypass or other bariatric surgery.
7) POLITICAL ADVOCACY for plastic surgery, including stopping the national cosmetic procedure 5% tax from Washington and various state bills.
6) Stressing HIGH STANDARDS. After high profile deaths including Kanye West's mother Donda, and the author of First Wives Club Olivia Goldsmith, the media and the public became more interested in the message of quality & safety repeated by the American Society of Plastic Surgery.
5) Hyaluronic acid SOFT TISSUE FILLERS (Restylane, Juvederm, etc.) and others became available, offering patients new options for facial aesthetic enhancement. The injectable products influenced many non-plastic surgeons to become cosmetic physicians (outside their primary specialty).
4) BOTOX became FDA approved for cosmetic use in 2002 and launched a major trend in non-surgical cosmetic medicine. Dysport continued the trend and PurTox and Xeomin await FDA approval in 2010.
3) "REALITY TV" found millions of viewers eager for plastic surgery entertainment, and spawned several copycat series. Plastic surgeons saw a new openness and interest among patients.
2) SILICONE GEL implants were allowed back by an FDA decision in 2006. Long-term studies of newer models are underway.
AND FINALLY...
1) FACE TRANSPLANTATION becomes a reality. Two such procedures have been performed in the US, and several others overseas. Victims of our recent wars may be the next major area for this marvelous reconstructive work.
We can only hope that the next decade will bring as many wonderful and exciting advances to plastic surgery, so that we have even more to offer our patients.
10) MEDICAL TOURISM increases and raises the concern about sacrificing quality for cost.
9) Increased OFFICE-BASED COSMETIC SURGERY -- now chosen by the majority of patients over a hospital or out-patient multi-use facility.
8) Increase in MAJOR WEIGHT LOSS patients, following gastric bypass or other bariatric surgery.
7) POLITICAL ADVOCACY for plastic surgery, including stopping the national cosmetic procedure 5% tax from Washington and various state bills.
6) Stressing HIGH STANDARDS. After high profile deaths including Kanye West's mother Donda, and the author of First Wives Club Olivia Goldsmith, the media and the public became more interested in the message of quality & safety repeated by the American Society of Plastic Surgery.
5) Hyaluronic acid SOFT TISSUE FILLERS (Restylane, Juvederm, etc.) and others became available, offering patients new options for facial aesthetic enhancement. The injectable products influenced many non-plastic surgeons to become cosmetic physicians (outside their primary specialty).
4) BOTOX became FDA approved for cosmetic use in 2002 and launched a major trend in non-surgical cosmetic medicine. Dysport continued the trend and PurTox and Xeomin await FDA approval in 2010.
3) "REALITY TV" found millions of viewers eager for plastic surgery entertainment, and spawned several copycat series. Plastic surgeons saw a new openness and interest among patients.
2) SILICONE GEL implants were allowed back by an FDA decision in 2006. Long-term studies of newer models are underway.
AND FINALLY...
1) FACE TRANSPLANTATION becomes a reality. Two such procedures have been performed in the US, and several others overseas. Victims of our recent wars may be the next major area for this marvelous reconstructive work.
We can only hope that the next decade will bring as many wonderful and exciting advances to plastic surgery, so that we have even more to offer our patients.
Monday, January 4, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR: Work toward progress, prospertiy & peace
We welcome in this new year, 2010! Dr. Graham and the staff at the Aesthetic Center enjoyed the holidays, including time off, travel, family get-togethers, special meals, greeting friends, etc. We hope you had safe and pleasant times too. We would like to see this new year as one of progress, prosperity and peace.
We plan to continue to offer quality cosmetic plastic surgery, cosmetic medical procedures (injectables and neurotoxins), and professional skin care services. We excel at education and care throughout your course of treatment with us.
We have a reputation for quality in:
We plan to continue to offer quality cosmetic plastic surgery, cosmetic medical procedures (injectables and neurotoxins), and professional skin care services. We excel at education and care throughout your course of treatment with us.
We have a reputation for quality in:
- Breast enhancement (augmentation, lift, reduction, reconstruction)
- Facial cosmetic procedures (facelift, eyelid tuck, brow, chin, lips)
- Body contouring (tummy tuck, liposuction, thigh & arm tucks)
- Minimally invasive / non-surgical (Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening)
- Esthetician treatments and skin care
Dr. Graham is one of the most experienced cosmetic surgeons in our area. Our nurse practitioner Janice is very experienced in her field. Erin and Stacy, our skin care specialists, are very knowledgeable. We are also proud of our front office and clinical staff. Our independent MD anesthesiologist is unique in office cosmetic surgical facilities in the upstate. We hope you have the chance to meet each one.
We serve patients from South & North Carolina, and Northeast Georgia: Greenville, Spartanburg, Asheville, Anderson, etc.
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